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Aug 21, 2025

Shirley Mae Haines,86, passed away peacefully Thursday, August 21, 2025 following a long battle with Alzheimer's disease surrounded by the love of her family.  She was born July 19, 1939 in Sanborn, PA to the late Oliver and Dorothy (Baughman) Haines.

Shirley was an Elyria resident for over 30 years, where she devoted her life to raising...

Aug 20, 2025

Scott M. Wesemeyer 48, of Elyria passed away at home on Wednesday August 20, 2025 following a brief illness. He was born November 24, 1976 in Elyria. Scott was a member of St. Agnes Church in Elyria.  He was a dedicated family man of great faith, and a Secular Franciscan. Scott was a Scout Master, he enjoyed going to...

Aug 18, 2025

Gloria Smith, (nee-Getty), 78, of Elyria passed away on August 18, 2025 surrounded by family. She was born March 29, 1947 in Pittsburgh, PA. and graduated from Elyria high School in 1965.

She embodied the best of qualities: unconditional Love , strength of spirit, and an unending generosity that could be seen in her care for her...

Aug 16, 2025

Aimee Fisher (nee Priever): Beloved wife of Robert Fisher (deceased) and beloved mother of Jeffrey Hunger (deceased) and James Hunger. Beloved sister of Josephine Sabol and Eric Priever (deceased). Beloved aunt of Margaret Hnat. Throughout her life, Aimee was passionate about the ballet. She began taking class at a local YMCA as a teen and loved to tell the...

Aug 13, 2025

James "Jim" Kenneth Copeland, age 69, of Olmsted Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following a complicated battle with cancer. A devoted Christian, Jim faced his illness with unwavering faith, trusting in God and finding strength in his Savior every step of the way. Born on November 16, 1955, in...

Aug 9, 2025

Susan Salter (née Krase), 78, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, after a long illness.

Born September 1, 1946, Susan was the beloved wife of 58 years to John Salter. She was the devoted mother of Kimberly Benetto (Tim) and Jon Salter (Tracey), loving grandmother of Holly, Richard, Ava, and Natalie, and...

Aug 4, 2025

Edith M. "Edie" Carroll (née Ternes), age 68, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Generations Senior Living in Berea.

Born on June 11, 1957, in Elyria, she was the cherished daughter of Melvin and Mary (née Murphy) Ternes. Edie worked for many years at...

Aug 3, 2025

Raymond R. Hildebrandt 92, of Carlisle Twp. Passed away Sunday August 3, 2025 following a brief illness. He was born June 7, 1933 in Elyria.  Ray was a 1952 Elyria High School graduate; then proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in occupied Germany from 1953-55.  At age 16 he started as a junior volunteer firefighter for the Carlisle...

Jul 31, 2025

Nancy A. Means, (nee-Buckingham), 86, of Elyria passed away Thursday July 31, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV..

She was born March 10, 1939 in Elyria and was an Elyria resident for most of her life.

Nancy worked at Lou's Pizza in Grafton for 25 years and enjoyed board games, playing cards,...

Jul 29, 2025

Louise M. Leimbach, (nee-Flickinger), 84, of Oberlin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on August 25, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA. and was the cherished daughter of now deceased Edward and Helen. From an early age she exhibited a nurturing spirit and a love for people closest to her,...

Jul 26, 2025

Denice M. Whaling (nee: Cartmill), 75, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully due to Alzheimer's Disease on Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 7, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the cherished daughter of Jack and Marilyn Cartmill (née Mitchell). From an early age, she exhibited a nurturing spirit and a...

Jul 24, 2025

Timothy (Tim/Timo) A. Weitzel, 62, of Vermilion passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025. Tim is survived by his three children, his brothers, Robert E. (Bob), Dave, Chuck and Mark, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that became family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Eva Marie (nee-Masten) Weitzel and his trusty...

Jul 24, 2025

Susan Lynn Stefek (née Mahoney), age 67, of Grafton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born on February 3, 1958, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and dedication to her community. Susan's early career began with the water and phone companies, where her work ethic and...

Jul 23, 2025

William E. Robson, 81, of LaGrange , passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born on October 29, 1943, William was a devoted husband, loving father and proud grandfather. He retired from McVeigh Material Handling in 2012 and was a longtime member of the Elyria Eagles....

Jul 22, 2025

Paula Jagielski, (nee-Minney), 67, of Kissimmee, FL. passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Kissimmee, FL. She was born October 2, 1957 in Elyria, OH, graduated from Elyria High School in 1976 and moved to Kissimmee in 1987. Paula was employed by Joe's Crab Shack, retiring in 2012. She was 'a member of the South Orlando Baptist Church. Survivors...

Jul 21, 2025

Carol A. Masulis, 90, of Cleveland, Ohio (and originally from Chicago, Illinois), passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21st 2025, at Western Reserve Hospice (Medina, Ohio) in the presence of her daughter Karen.

Born on August 16th 1934, Carol lived a long, full life marked by grace, resilience, and kindness. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister,...

Jul 20, 2025

William Russell Grapes (Bill), 72 of Grafton, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Elyria, Ohio on August 5, 1952 to Robert and Betty Grapes. He lived in Elyria for most of his life, graduating from Elyria High School in 1970, and then proudly served in...

Jul 19, 2025

John E. Graska 81, of Elyria passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.  He was born October 23, 1943 in Ashland, OH.  John proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1961 to 1965. John graduated from The Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in 1969 where he worked until his retirement in 1998....

Jul 18, 2025

Joyce A. Tammaro Coleman (nee: Krieg) 91, of Elyria passed away Friday July 18, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. She was born March 21, 1934 in Lorain.  Joyce lived in South Amherst most of her life, she graduated from South Amherst High School in 1952. As a late teen she was hired as a model for a local...

Jul 16, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Helms (nee-Stroh), 85, of Sheffield Village passed peacefully on July 16, 2025.

Elizabeth was born June 20, 1940 in Cleveland to John and Alfrieda Stroh. She spent the majority of her childhood in Parma and graduated from Parma High School. After graduation, she moved to Washington D.C. and worked for the FBI. Elizabeth worked a...