• Loretta J. Dick, (nee-Simmons), 75, of Elyria passed away Thursday May 18, 2017 at the Life Care Center of Elyria following a brief illness. She was born August 8, 1941 in Cleveland and was an Elyria resident for 15 years. Loretta enjoyed reading and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include her daughters, Jennifer (Lee) Cole, Sherrie (John) Kman and Melissa( Bob) Stepanov; sons, Robert (Leslie) Dick and William (Gina) Simmons; grandchildren, Gregory and Ashley; great-granddaughter, Eliza. She was preceded in death by her husband, Lawrence in 2015, granddaughter, Shannon, 2 sisters and 1 brother. All services and burial will be private. In lieu of flowers memorial contributions can be made to the Angel's Haven Horse Rescue 13297 Durkee Rd. Grafton, OH. 44044. Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Specialists 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com