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May 11, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Shaw

October 24, 1961 – May 11, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Coach, and Friend

Ronald Shaw, age 63, of LaGrange, Ohio, left us far too soon and is now at peace, surrounded in spirit by those who loved him most.

A proud Keystone graduate and lifelong supporter of...

May 10, 2025

Gabriella Darvari Hockman, 76, born on January 1, 1949, a beloved figure of Elyria, Ohio, sadly left our world on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at approximately 11 a.m. after a life

richly lived in service and kindness. She was known for her humor, kindness, and generous heart, and encouraging words for her love of the Lord Jesus,...

May 5, 2025

Wilford C. Jacobs (Willy, Will, Wilfy, Dad, "Unk", Gramps) surprised us all when he went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2025 after experiencing a stroke.

Will was born on December 9, 1939 in Elyria, Ohio to Carl and Elsie (Amenhauser) Jacobs. Will was the youngest of three children and embodied his role as...

May 4, 2025

Michael A. Orzech 32, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday May 4, 2025.  He was born July 28, 1992 in Elyria. Michael worked as a foreman for West Roofing; he was a talented handyman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved his Jordan 5's. Michael will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  Survivors...

May 1, 2025

On May 1, Marlene DeLaVars Jacobs passed peacefully of cancer complications in her own bed at her home of 58 years surrounded by family and a lifetime of cherished memories.

Marlene (Mom, Mumsey, Granny, Queenie) was born in Oberlin, Ohio on November 19, 1942 to Douglas DeLaVars and Lana Shareina DeLaVars (Mann). Her father was stationed overseas...

Apr 27, 2025

Regina Diane Sinegar passed away April 27th, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born September 7th, 1962, in Elyria, OH. Regina graduated from Elyria High School, then went on to earn an associate's degree and worked as a cost accountant for several years. After taking a step back from the profession, she continued with her intentions to...

Apr 27, 2025

Donnie Ray Buchanan 82, of Sparta, Wisconsin (formerly of Grafton) passed away Sunday April 27, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI.  He was born July 30, 1942 in Clarksburg, WV. Donnie worked as a laborer and retired in 1999. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing video games, camping, ATVing, vintage cars and NASCAR. Survivors include two...

Apr 25, 2025

Mary Ruth Gourley passed away on April 23, 2025. She survived by her children: Lisa Wheller, Craig Gourley (Ashley), and Jessica Gourley. Her beloved grandchildren: Kennedy, Michael, Kaden, Gavin, and Sophia; and her siblings: David, Tommy, Robert, and Helene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ruth Kess, and her brother James Kess. A celebration of...

Apr 21, 2025

James R. Michael, 82, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born in Elyria on July 8, 1942 to parents Ralph and Frances (nee: Barnes) Michael.

James graduated from Elyria High School in 1960. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Apr 21, 2025

Gloria Thompson, (nee-Diewald), 76, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her family at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Gloria was born May 15, 1948 in Lorain.

A graduate of Elyria High School's class of 1966, Gloria began working as a ward secretary at EMH. As a devoted mother, she raised...

Apr 21, 2025

Jane Angela Leavell, 71, of Elyria, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Brunswick Pointe, Brunswick, Ohio after a long illness. She was born in Elwood, Indiana December 28, 1953, and had been an Elyria resident since the mid-1960's. She was a 1972 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School, and obtained her bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University...

Apr 19, 2025

Monica Lynn Ross, 66, of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born July 31, 1958 in Battle Creek, MI. She was the beloved daughter of Edward and Grace Ross (nee: Marshall). Monica was a 1976 graduate of Lorain Catholic High School and a 1980...

Apr 17, 2025

Rejoice, the Lord is risen!  Dr. Rogener "Joe" Lacerna of Elyria, Ohio, beloved husband of the late Gail Leslie Lacerna, passed away on April 17, 2025, at O'Neill Healthcare at North Olmsted at the age of 77.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Janice Kovach of Elyria OH and his stepdaughter Angela Holland of Cincinnati, OH.   He...

Apr 16, 2025

Deborah (Debbie) Pinter (nee Atkinson), age 65 of Elyria, passed away on April 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family, after bravely fighting cancer for the last 5 years. Debbie was born August 12, 1959 in Wheeling, West Virginia but spent her early years in Cotati, California. She grew up riding horses and was a twirler in...

Apr 13, 2025

Kenneth F. Olic, 79, of Elyria passed away Sunday April 13, 2025 at EMH Regional Medical Center.

Ken was born June 28, 1945 in Cleveland.

Survivors include his wife Judy (nee-Woods); sons, Anthony (Jennifer) and Erick (Melisa); four grandchildren, Alexa, Ella, Ayden and Ava.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank...

Apr 13, 2025

John F. Dague 76, of Carlisle Township passed away Sunday April 13, 2025, at the home his parents built where he lived all his life following a short illness. He was born December 23, 1948, in Elyria. John was a 1966 Midview High School graduate. He served in Vietnam with the United Sates Marine Corp. John had worked for...

Apr 13, 2025

Stephen Michael Reynolds II, age 33, of Wellington passed away Sunday April 13th, 2025, at his residence.  Stephen was born on May 29, 1991 in Panama City Florida.

Stephen was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.  Stephen loved the outdoors and nature. He had a kind heart and...

Apr 11, 2025

Ralph C. Chapman Jr., 78, of Duffield, VA. Passed away Friday April 11, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Ralph was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA. On July 25, 1946, to the late Ralph C. and Mildred (nee-Shupe) Chapman.

In addition to his parents, his sisters, Ruth Looney, Ruby Turner and Donna McClellan; brother, Trevor...

Apr 10, 2025

Judy A. Ferner, (nee- Fazekas), 80, of Sheffield Village passed away Thursday April 10, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center.

She was born February 4, 1945 in Lorain to Dorothy (nee-Unger) and William L. Fazekas.

After a long career in business she retired to enjoy many pursuits including gardening and needlecraft which she shared with...

Apr 9, 2025

Jane Ann Phillips (nee: Ksiazk), 78, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 under the care of Nivalis Hospice.  She was born and grew up in Lorain and attended Nativity School and graduated from Admiral King in 1965. She was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish of Lorain and a past member...