Rhonda F. Tillett 59, of Elyria passed away suddenly Tuesday December 13, 2016 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1957 in Cleveland and was a graduate of Lincoln West High School. Rhonda was a great singer and was in the choir at Lincoln West High School. Survivors include her life partner of 35 years Carol Hebach; niece Kim (Jeff) Brunner; nephew Joseph (Kelly) Szydlo; 2 grandnephews; 4 grandnieces; 3 great-grand nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents Arlington and Nancy ( nee Periandri); sister Catherine Lipani. Family will receive friends from 6 PM until time of service at 8 PM Sunday December 18, 2016 at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626. . Burial Private. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com