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Brian M. Vilevac
Apr 17, 2018
Brian M. Vilevac, 45, of Sheffield Village passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018 at UH Elyria Medical Center after suffering from an apparent heart attack. He was born June 10, 1972 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident. Brian worked as a Chief Information Officer at Transcon Builders in Bedford for the past 20 years. A 1990 Midview...
Drurey E. Sherwood
Apr 17, 2018
Drurey E. "Dru" Sherwood, 78, of Elyria passed away Tuesday April 17, 2018 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was born October 25, 1939 in Cleveland and has been an Elyria resident since 1976. Dru was employed in the service department of Service America Vending Company, enjoyed fishing and was an avid Cleveland Indians Baseball...
Wilma Lee Hollingsworth
Apr 15, 2018
Wilma L. Hollingsworth (nee Saler), 69, of Grafton passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born October 2, 1948 in Logan,WV. Wilma was a member of Christian Unity Church and enjoyed volunteering at the Church , also helped with the food ministry. Survivors include her husband of 50 years Ralph; son...
Betty Jo Petitt
Apr 15, 2018
Betty Jo Petitt (nee Hall), 86, of Elyria passed away Sunday, April 15, 2018 at University Hospital Main Campus. She was born February 16, 1932 in Honaker, KY. Betty worked for Conley Co. as an office manager. She enjoyed working crossword puzzles, jigsaw puzzles, playing cards, avid reader, and all animals. Survivors include her daughter Diana (Ron) Brown of...
Judith A. Shober
Apr 14, 2018
Judith A. Shober, (nee-Thome), 70, of Elyria passed away Saturday April 14, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a brief illness. She was born April 25, 1947 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Judy worked in the Data Entry department at the Parker-Hannifin Corporation retiring in 2012. She was a member of the V.F.W. Post...
Rodney R. Pelc
Apr 13, 2018
Rodney R. Pelc, 60, of Elyria passed away Friday, April 13, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. He was born April 30, 1957 in Toledo. Rodney worked for K auto works as a body repairman. He enjoyed bowling, camping, animals, enjoyed his job, but he mostly enjoyed spending time with family, especially...
Vera Janas
Apr 10, 2018
Vera Janas, (nee-Dubena), 96, died peacefully at her home on April 10, 2018 after a full and wonderful life. With family at her side, she joined her husband Frank, who passed away in 2004. Brothers John, Carl and baby Alex also predeceased her. Vera was born September 28, 1921 in Cleveland and is survived by her daughter, Sally (Gary)...
Linda L. Robuck
Apr 10, 2018
Linda L. Robuck (nee: Starkey) 75, of LaGrange passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday April 10, 2018. She was born March 16, 1943 in Elyria. Linda treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren, surfing the internet, listening to her police scanner, and just being home with her family. Survivors include her husband of...
Karen L. Maple
Apr 9, 2018
Karen L. Maple (nee Mikunda), 60, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 9, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1957 in Jacksonville, NC. Karen worked for Tool and Die Systems for 33 years as a product engineer. She was a member of Amvets post # 32. Karen enjoyed cars, fishing and anything...
Brandon James Pletsch
Apr 8, 2018
Brandon James Pletsch , 24, of Amherst passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1993 I Yuma, AZ., where he graduated from Vista High School. Brandon enjoyed video games , music and cars. He was dearly loved by all especially his family and he will be greatly missed. Survivors include his...
Richard L. Bungard
Apr 7, 2018
Richard L. Bungard, 86, of Elyria passed away Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Ohio Veteran's Home in Sandusky following a brief illness. He was born January 24, 1932 in Oberlin and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Dick worked as a machinist at the Bendix-Westinghouse Company for 19 years, served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict,...
Donn C. Durkee
Apr 6, 2018
Donn C. Durkee, 71, of LaGrange passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born May 28, 1946 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School and also attended Kent State University. Donn served his Country in the Army. He worked as an Air Traffic Controller for 13...
Jackie "Jack" L. Hevener
Apr 5, 2018
Jackie L. "Jack" Hevener, 85, of Penfield Twp. Passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Roanoke, WV. and moved to Ohio as a teenager. Jack served his Country during the Korean War as an aeronautical mechanic in the United States Navy. His favorite plane to work on was the...
Kathleen M. Garwolinski
Mar 31, 2018
Kathleen M. Garwolinski, (nee-Gall), 73, of Grafton passed away Saturday March 31, 2018 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. She was born September 13, 1944 in Lorain and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. Kathy enjoyed playing golf, gardening, cooking and was an avid sports fan. Survivors include her husband of 53 years,...
William James Ryals
Mar 30, 2018
William James Ryals,89, of Elyria, Ohio passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 of Congestive Heart Failure, at his Florida home in Bonita Springs with loving family close by. Mr. Ryals was born December 20, 1928 in Elyria, Ohio, the only child of Janet Taggart Ryals and Corning DeForthes Ryals. Bill was married 66 years to his wife Eleanor Rose...
Peggy A. Lamb
Mar 26, 2018
Peggy A. Lamb (nee Perkins), 82, of Oberlin passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Oneill Health Center in North Ridgeville following a lengthy illness. She was born January 10, 1936 in Mead, WV. Peggy worked for the Columbia School System. Survivors include her husband William; sons William (Jill) of Grafton, Mark (Robin) of Palm Harbor, FL, and Matthew...
Steven E. Harder
Mar 25, 2018
Steven E. Harder, 62, of Elyria passed away Sunday March 25, 2018 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born November 23, 1955 in Marysville, OH. And was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Steve worked for the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities for many years, retiring in 2012...
Carolyn Chokenea-Tuczynski
Mar 24, 2018
Carolyn Chokenea-Tuczynski (nee Buck), 69, of Elyria passed away at Cleveland Clinic Fairview General Hospital. She was born July 26 , 1948 in Cleveland. Carolyn worked for American Greetings for 40 years. She enjoyed quilting,doing things with the grandkids , watching the Indians and Cavaliers. Survivors include her husband John; daughters Cherie (Carl) Nash of Grafton, Pam Simms (Michael)...
Darien L. Norris Jr.
Mar 24, 2018
Darien L. Norris Jr., 29, of Avon passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born May 28 , 1988 in Elyria. Darien worked for Detroit Chasis as a quality tech. He enjoyed picking sea glass, cars, mechanics, and going to the gym. Survivors include the light of his life his son Landon of Lorain; fiancée Holly Sebastian;...
Robert J. Barth
Mar 22, 2018
Robert J. Barth 85, formerly of Berea went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday March 22, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. He was born June 22, 1932. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army, and retired as a Field Auditor for the State of Ohio. Bob read his bible...
