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Aaron M. Septaric
Jul 22, 2026
It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Aaron Michael Septaric, of Lorain, Ohio on July 22, 2026, at the age of 36, as the result of a motorcycle accident in Amherst, Ohio.
Aaron was born on September 21, 1989 in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Amherst High School in 2008 and attended the Lorain County Joint Vocational...
Elaine Marie Pietrowski
Jul 15, 2026
Elaine M. Pietrowski, (nee-Walters), 64, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday evening, July 15, 2026.
Born April 6, 1962 in Parma, Elaine graduated from Parma Senior High School in 1980 and was a dedicated employee with over 40 years of service with AGA, Linde, and Airgas. She loved her family and friends, and over the years enjoyed...
David Michael Duchoslav
Jul 12, 2026
David “Duke” Duchoslav, age 83, passed away July 12, 2026, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was surrounded with love from his family and by the caregivers and residents at O’Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. David was born on April 24, 1943, in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1961 and proudly enlisted in the...
Michael A. McGraw
Jul 10, 2026
Michael A. “Mike” McGraw, 66, of Elyria, passed away after a long illness on Friday, July 10, 2026 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born in Elyria on January 12, 1960 to parents Jerry and Diane (nee: Kotai).
Mike cherished life's simple pleasures and the time he spent with family and friends. He loved relaxing in the sunshine...
Charles Eugene Dudding
Jul 9, 2026
Charles E. “Gene” Dudding, 94, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky, Ohio. Gene was born on December 30, 1931 in Red House, West Virginia. He was lovingly raised in Poca, West Virginia by his devoted grandparents, Robert (RA) and Rosa Pringle, whose guidance and love helped shape the man he became. As...
Timothy Jay Flaherty
Jul 9, 2026
Timothy J. Flaherty, 78, passed away peacefully on July 9, 2026. Born on April 16, 1948, in Amherst, Ohio, Tim lived a life defined by hard work, service, laughter, and a love for family, friends, and sports.
Tim proudly served his country in the United States Army before building a career as a truck driver for Lorain Creamery, Mamma Joe’s Pies,...
Edwin N. Solomon
Jul 8, 2026
Edwin N. Solomon, known to everyone as Ed, passed away at his home in North Olmsted, Ohio, on July 8, 2026. He was 88 years old.
Ed was born on September 16, 1937, in New Castle, Pennsylvania, to Ephraim and Clara Solomon. He came to Cleveland in the 1960s and made the area his home for the rest of his life,...
Thomas P. Shuster
Jul 8, 2026
Thomas Patrick Shuster, 78, passed away on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at the Mill Manor Nursing Home in Vermilion. He was born in Elyria on November 23, 1947 to parents Walter J. and Mary Jane (nee: Smith). Thomas proudly served his country during the Vietnam War in Hanoi before enjoying a long career as a telecommunications installer. In his free...
Sue Ann Van Arsdale
Jul 8, 2026
Sue Ann (Stuckey) Van Arsdale, 80, ended her earthly life and began her eternal life on Wednesday, July 8, 2026 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born May 11, 1946, in Wooster, Ohio to Robert E. and Linda I. (nee Karlen) Stuckey.
Sue grew up in Orrville, Ohio, and graduated from Orrville High School in 1964. She received...
Catherine "Cathy" R. Vargo
Jul 6, 2026
Catherine R. 'Cathy' Vargo (nee: Churchill), 65, of Elyria, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, July 6, 2026. She was born July 16, 1960 in Lorain, Ohio to Clinton R. Churchill and Lorrie R. Churchill (nee Picione). She lived most of her life in Elyria Township and was a 1978 graduate of Elyria West High School.
She...
Barry Adams
Jul 2, 2026
Our family is heartbroken to announce the passing of Barry Adams, age 86, of Columbia Station, Ohio. Barry peacefully concluded his life journey on Thursday, July 2, 2026. Born May 8, 1940, at Elyria Memorial Hospital, Barry was the son of the late Robert and Lucille (Hutchings) Adams. He is now reunited in peace with his father, Robert Adams; his...
Louis Frederick Vinoverski
Jul 1, 2026
Louis F. Vinoverski of Carlisle Township passed away unexpectedly on July 1, 2026, at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.
He was born on April 24, 1938, in Elyria to Francis and Florence Vinoverski, the middle of three sons.
Lou graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1956. Following high school, he proudly served in the United States Army and was stationed at...
Betty L. Goad
Jun 25, 2026
Betty L. Goad, 85, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on Thursday, June 25, 2026. Born on October 25, 1940, in Cleveland, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Ralph Kermit Webb and Eula (Gregory) Webb. She graduated from Bedford High School with the Class of 1958 and was a member of...
Donald G. Gates
Jun 24, 2026
Donald G. Gates, 80, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026. He was born in Norwalk on May 22, 1946 to parents John and Dorothy (nee: Schafer). Don enjoyed his work at The Ford Motor Company for nearly 40 years. When not at work, Don and his wife of nearly 60 years, Diane, enjoyed working in their...
Donald Leon Olienechak
Jun 24, 2026
Donald L. Olienechak, 88, of Wellington passed away Wednesday June 24, 2026 at his home.
He was born December 2, 1937 in Buffalo, NY. And was a resident of the area for most of his life.
Donald was employed at the Ford Motor Company in Lorain as an assembler for 30 years, retiring in 1989.
He was a United States Navy veteran and...
Robert S. "Steve" Frank
Jun 20, 2026
Robert S. “Steve” Frank, 82, of Elyria, passed away on Saturday June 20, 2026 at UH Elyria Medical Center. Steve was born October 17, 1943, in Hollidaysburg, PA. He came to Elyria as a teenager where he remained a lifelong resident.
Steve attended Elyria High School and left his senior year to join the United States Marine Corp. He was a...
Edgar John VanHoose Jr.
Jun 20, 2026
Edgar J. VanHoose Jr., 72, of Elyria passed away Saturday June 20, 2026 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center.
He was born February 28, 1954 in Lorain.
Edgar worked as a welder at the American Shipyards and Wateredge Uniflex and once worked as a supervisor at Elyria Springs Manufacturing. He enjoyed fishing and spending time with his family.
Survivors include his wife Korrinda “Kory”...
Kay Ann Meecha
Jun 20, 2026
Kay A. Meecha (nee Bara), 81, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 20 at Lorain Estates Senior Living. She was born on November 22, 1944, in Elyria, where she remained a lifelong resident. Kay was a 1962 graduate of Elyria High School and built a career that reflected her strong work ethic and leadership. She worked at A&P...
Robert Anthony Hajski
Jun 18, 2026
Robert A. Hajski, 63, of Avon Lake, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2026, after a long struggle with cancer. Rob was born Kenmore, NY, on November 13, 1962. He was a foreman for Fabrizi Trucking and Paving, at the Lorain County Shipyards for the last five years. He loved his job and also his motorcycle, and was planning a...
Sandy J. Gerhardt
Jun 18, 2026
With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Sandra J Gerhardt who peacefully left this world on 06/18/2026 at the age of 83.
To know her was to know unconditional love, unwavering strength, and a touch of unforgettable sass. She was the beloved wife who stood faithfully beside the love of her life, a devoted mother whose children...
