Ronald J. Silvers, 77 , of Elyria passed away Saturday January 18,2014 at Elyria Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He was born July 25,1936 in Burnside,Kentucky. Ronalds interests include walking and Gardening. He is survived by his daughters Teresa (Rick) Wonder of Elyria , Karen Silvers of Elyria and Mary Silvers of Elyria. Son Barry (Michelle) of Hendersonville, Tennessee, grandchildren Lauren DeBow , Michelle Silvers , Kari Wonder and Bradley DeBow. Ronald was preceded in death by his wife Ruby (nee Scheuvront), parents Luther and Alice (nee Thompson). Family will receive friends 5-8PM Thursday January 23,2014 at the Laubenthal - Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57),Elyria, where services will be held 11AM Friday January 24 , 2014. Pastor Mike Payne of Cathedral of Life Ministries , North Ridgeville will officiate.Burial will be in Brookdale Cemetery. Family suggests those who wish may make donations to the Cathedral of Life Ministries 5375 Jaycox Rd. North Ridgeville,Oh 44039. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 11AM Friday January 24 , 2014 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria Visitation: 5-8PM Thursday January 23,2014 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd.,Elyria