“That Bank Closed in the ’80s,” My Father Scoffed—The Account Was Very Much Still There

about to deliver news they’re not sure how you’ll receive. “Mr. Mercer, there’s no problem. Quite the opposite, actually.” He glanced at the passbook in my hands. “That account has been active since 1971. It was opened at First Cleveland Savings and Loan, which was acquired by Ohio National in 1987, which was then acquired by United Midwest in 2003,continue reading …