Elaine M. Conlin (nee Mandat) 88 of North Ridgeville passed away Saturday July 25, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness. She was born September 11, 1926 in Cleveland, and was a graduate of John Adams High School in Cleveland. Elaine was a strong independent woman who enjoyed golf, gardening , decorating , travel and will be dearly missed by family and friends. Survivors include her daughter Gail (William) Carleton of Granger, Indiana , sons Craig (Janice) of North Ridgeville ,Gary (Kathleen) of Grafton , sister Audrey (Richard) Etling of Bedford , 7 grandchildren and 7 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband Donald Roy Conlin in 1986, and her parents Harry and Emma (nee Wagner). No Visitation. Private family graveside services will be held at Hope Memorial Gardens in Hinckley, Ohio. In lieu of flowers family suggests those who wish may make contributions to Meals on Wheels Seniors of North Ridgeville 7327 Avon Belden Rd. North Ridgeville, Ohio 44039 or Mercy New Life Hospice 3500 Kolbe Rd. Lorain , Ohio 44053. Arrangements were entrusted to Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elyria. 440-322-4626. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: None Hope Memorial Gardens Hinckley,Ohio-Private Visitation: None None