Timothy A. Koons, 55, of Lorain and formerly of Elyria passed away Wednesday April 9, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic following a long illness. He was born April 26, 1958 in Elyria and spent most of his adult life living in Manhattan, NY.. A 1976 Elyria Catholic High School graduate, Tim worked as a self employed sales representative. He was a member of Alcohol Anonymous, was a avid sports fan and enjoyed playing golf and spending time with his family and especially being a grandpa. Survivors include his daughters, Jennifer Koons and Becca Koons both of Lorain; grandchildren, Liliana Jurasin and Matthew Volk; former wife, Joan Koons of Lorain; sisters, Theresa "Terry" Forthofer of Medina, Patricia Freeman of Elyria and Estelle Nutter of Hendersonville, TN.; brothers, Brian Koons of Elyria and Wesley Koons of Gran Blanc, MI.. He was preceded in death by his parents, Fred and JoAnne (nee-Schilke) Koons. The family will receive friends on Monday April 14, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of Services at 6:00 p.m. at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57), Elyria. The Rev. Chuck Behrens, Chaplain of the Hospice of the Western Reserve will Officiate. Everyone is asked to wear their most colorful clothing in Tim's memory. Burial will be private. Following the services a celebration of Tim's life will be held at 7:00 p.m. at the Elyria Knights of Columbus hall 118 Kipling St. Elyria. In liue of flowers, memorial contributions can be made in Tim's name at any FirstMerit Bank branch. Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 6:00 PM Monday April 14, 2014 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH. Visitation: 3:00-6:00 PM Monday April 14, 2014 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH.