Terry J. Liebhardt, 75, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 2, 2014 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following a long illness. He was born October 15, 1938 in St. Louis, MO. And was a Elyria resident for the past 3 years, coming from Pinnacle, NC.. Terry was employed by the RJR Tobacco Company in Winston-Salem, NC. For 31 years, retiring in 1991 as a boiler operator. He served in the United States Army during the Viet Nam era, held a Black Belt in karate and enjoyed being outdoors. Survivors include his sisters, Mary Hawk of Elyria, with whom he made his home and Sara Overs also of Elyria; numerous nieces and nephews. All services will be private. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service of Elyria 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd., Elyria. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com