Theodore "Ted" Williams, 52, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 17, 1966 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Ted enjoyed fishing, playing cards with friends, and he was a devoted Steelers fan. Survivors include his wife Donna (nee Smith);sisters Anita (Les) White of Elyria, Jonita Coffman of Medina; Tracy (Bill) Holdaway of Minot,ND.; brothers James (Holly) Jackson of Elyria, Thad Orzech of Amherst, James (Marisol) Reynolds of Lorain; mother-in-law Dallie Smith; sister-in-law Sandi (Kevin) Kinley; several other relatives; dogs Sadie and Cooper. He was preceded in death by his parents Theodore Orzech and Barbara Williams; dogs Astro, Taz, Annie, and Zena. Family will receive friends 4-7 PM Monday, May 21, 2018 at the Laubenthal- Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at St. Rt. 57), Elyria. 440-322-4626, where funeral services will be held 11 AM Tuesday, May 22, 2018. Burial Butternut Ridge (Eaton Twp.) Online condolences may be expressed to the family at www.laubenthalmercado.com