William J. Stoller 76, of Elyria passed away Monday May 21, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria following a long illness. He was born July 11, 1935 in Catawba, WV, and graduated from East Fairmont High School. William had served in the U.S. Air Force, and retired from General Motors as an assembler. He treasured spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed fishing and golf. Survivors include his wife of fifty three years; Patricia J. (nee: Petrovich) a daughter; Michele R. Stoller of Columbia Station, a son William M. of Elyria, additional survivors include two grandchildren; Michael Smith and Alayna Shawver, a brother; Edward (Joann) of Garfield Hts., brother in law of; Joseph and Mary Ann Holoday of East Point, MI., and several nieces and nephews. William was preceded in death by a daughter; Diana L. Smith, and his parents; William P. and Rosie E. (nee: Swisher) Stoller, and three brothers; Donald, David, and Elmer Stoller. Friends may call 4-7 PM Thursday May 24, 2012 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where funeral services will be at 1:00 PM Friday May 25, 2012. Pastor Gene Brown will officiate. Burial will be at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Twp. where V.F.W. Post# 1079 will provide full military honors. Memorial contributions in William's memory can be sent to Friendship APL 8303 Murray Ridge Rd. Elyria, OH 44035. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 1:00 PM Friday May 25, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio Visitation: 4-7 PM Thursday May 24, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria, Ohio