Erika Stephens (nee Strojna), 62, of Elyria passed away peacefully at Mercy New Life Hospice Tuesday, August 20, 2019. She was born December 22, 1956 in Roznava, Czechoslovakia. Erika worked for Lorain Products. Survivors include her husband of 27 years Robert; daughter Monica Stephens of Elyria; nieces Ashley (Graham) Spice, Erika (Stuart) Myers. She was preceded in death by her parents Gejza and Irma Strojna (nee Polgary); brother Peter. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Friday, August 23, 2019 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria 440-322-4626, where funeral services will be held 10 AM Saturday, August 24, 2019. Rev. Fr. Charles Diedrick pastor of St. Mary Catholic Church will officiate. Burial St. Mary Cemetery (Grafton). Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com