Gary E. Huntley, 73, of Elyria passed away Friday December 25, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center from complications of COVID-19. He was born July 9, 1947 in Uniontown, PA. and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Gary worked in display advertising at the Elyria Chronicle Telegram. He enjoyed boating and fishing on Lake Erie, collected classic cars, and enjoyed attending local car shows, traveling, visiting casinos, history with a particular interest in the American Revolution and British history. Gary was also an enthusiastic reader enjoying mystery and non-fiction books. Gary was an active member of the Elyria Elks #465, The Elyria United Polish Club, and the Ohio AMVETS Post #32. Survivors include sons, Michael (Rachel) Huntley, and Matt Huntley (companion, Lisa Mutnansky). He was preceded in death b y his wife of 48 years, Janice J. (nee-Shephard), and a brother, Ronald Huntley. The family held a private burial at Brookdale Cemetery in Elyria on January 5, 2021. A memorial is planned for a later date in 2021. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to the Lorain County Imagination Library (LCIL) Community Foundation of Lorain County; 9080 Leavitt Rd., Elyria, OH. 44035 (ATTN: Lorain County Imagination Library) Online donations: http://bit.ly/2Msvwss. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com

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