ERNEST J. MULFORD, SR., age 86, beloved husband of 65 years to Dorothy E. (nee Frohlich); loving father of Ann Wadas, Ernest, Jr. (Cindy) and Brian, (deceased) (Penny); grandfather of 9; great-grandfather of 17; great-great-grandfather of one; brother of 4 deceased siblings; uncle of many. U.S. Navy Veteran of WWII. Passed away January 8, 2012. Funeral Service Thursday January 12 Ascension Lutheran Church at 11 a.m. Interment private. Friends may call at CHAMBERS FUNERAL HOME 29150 LORAIN RD. AT STEARNS, N. OLMSTED WEDNESDAY 2-4 & 6-8 P.M. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions to Ascension Lutheran Church 28081 Lorain Rd., North Olmsted, OH 44070 would be appreciated.