All Obituaries

 Helena V. Bennett, (nee-Kerby), 94, of Elyria passed away Friday May 26, 2023 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born November 2, 1928 in Joker, WV. And was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Helena was a loving mother and grandmother who was devoted to her family. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon (Philip) Anthony; son, Gary (Marjory) Bennett; grandchildren, Jennifer, David, Mark, Kevin, Kyle, Megan, Brigin and Morgan; 10 great- grandchildren;...

Jeffrey Neil Ledyard Sr. 68, of Elyria passed away on Friday May 26, 2023 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness.  He was born April 19, 1955 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident.  Jeff had worked for Stein Inc. and retired in January of 2023 following forty seven years of service.  He loved spending time with his family and friends, and enjoyed visiting casinos, bowling, fishing, old cars and loved his animals.  Survivors include his...

Eugene E. “Geno” Rudlowski, 69, of North Ridgeville passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born January 9, 1954 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident. Geno worked as a processor at the BASF/Englehard Corporation in Elyria. He was a Midview High School graduate and was an avid sports fan, especially of the Cleveland Browns and the Indians/Guardians. Instead of a Celebration of Life, Geno requested that...

Juliana Theresa Anthony (née: Oswald) 67, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 17, 2023 at UH Elyria Medical Center from respiratory complications surrounded by her loving family and friends. She devoted her life to her family and church family at COF UCC, teaching Sunday School for many years, a lifelong member of the choir, and Circle One. She is survived by her husband of forty four years; Charles D. and a son; Matthew, additional survivors include a sister, Kaye Oswald, brothers...

Ronald “DJ” Smith, age 50, of Wellington, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at New Life Mercy Hospice after a short courageous battle with cancer. DJ, also known as “Slap,” was born on July 31, 1972 in Oberlin, OH to parents Ronald and Patricia (nee: Collins). He was a 1991 graduate of Keystone High School and LCJVS, where he received a certificate in electrical. DJ married Helen (nee: Smith) on February 19, 1994. He worked as a concrete crusher for Denes Concrete...

Robert Lennox West, age 68, of North Ridgeville, passed away on May 15, 2023 at University Hospital Main Campus in Cleveland. Robert was born on March 29, 1955 to parents Robert Emmitt and Gladys Ruth (nee: Carroll). He worked as a salesman for many years at Black and Decker; and his most recent employment being at Ganley Auto Group. Robert was an animated storyteller. He was an avid reader, and enjoyed exploring the backwoods of Virginia. Survivors include his son, Lennox C. West; ex-wife,...

Kenneth “ Ken” Gene Riley 85, of Camden Township passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023 at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland following a short illness.  He was born in Morgan County, Ohio on July 29, 1937.  Ken moved to Elyria at a young age, and graduated from Elyria High School in 1957, he then moved to Camden Township for the remainder of his life.  Ken began his work career at Elyria Auto Service when he was in eleventh grade, and continued there for twelve...

Charles R. Bragg 75, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday May 11, 2023.  He was born March 11, 1948 in Fayetteville, WV.  Charles worked as an assembler at The Ford Motor Company for more than 30 years.  He was an avid member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church where he served as a Deacon.  Charles enjoyed spending time with his loving children and showering love onto his little “chicken wings”, RJ, Gracelynn, Bowen, and Hunter.  He...

Edward R. “Ed” Gross, 79, a long-time Grafton resident passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was surrounded by those who loved him deeply in the days prior to his departure from this earth. Ed was a man of integrity and kindness. He was a gentle man, and a man of few words. He didn’t need to speak much because his actions spoke loudly. Ed served in the United States Army stationed in West Germany (1962-1964) where he learned...

Our beloved Marie Frances Rausher Rader was a kind, caring and generous mother, grandmother and wife during her incredible 96 years of life. She passed away Monday May 8, 2023 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. Marie had a long and full life. She was born on May 17, 1926 in Cleveland and moved to Grafton with her family after high school. It was in Grafton where she met the love of her life, Walter “Walt” Rader. When he passed away in 2016 they had been married for 68 wonderful...