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Robert M. Leshnak
May 31, 2018
Robert M. "Bob" Leshnak, 74, of Wellington passed away at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake on Thursday May 31, 2018 following a long illness. He was born March 22, 1944 in Republic, PA. Bob was the co-owner of Midway Trophies, Inc. with his wife Lorraine for thirty-four years, and was a former manager for Fisher Foods/Fazios for twenty-one years....
Dora Mae Jones
May 28, 2018
Dora Mae Jones (nee: Beal) 97, of Elyria passed away Monday May 28, 2018 at Elmcroft of Lorain. She was born May 8, 1921 in Elyria, and was a 1939 Elyria High School graduate. Dora Mae was a member of St. Andrew's Episcopal Church in Elyria. She enjoyed knitting, crocheting, playing Bingo, and Bridge. Survivors include a daughter; Diane...
Michael Bashak Jr.
May 26, 2018
Michael Bashak Jr., 77, of Elyria passed away Saturday May 26, 2018 at his home following a long illness. He was born February 24, 1941 in Lorain. Mike worked as a self-employed cleaning contractor for many years and enjoyed golfing. Survivors include his daughter, Michele Cawley; sons, William and Bradley Bashak; step-daughter, Nikki Clark; step-son, Chad Clark; numerous grandchildren...
Ruth E. Johns
May 25, 2018
Ruth E. Johns, (nee-Richards), 103, formerly of Elyria passed away Friday May 25, 2018 at Amherst Manor Retirement Community following a brief illness. She was born April 19, 1915 in Elyria and resided with her daughter and son-in-law in South Amherst for 21 years before moving to Amherst Manor in 2011. She worked at the former M. O'Neil Company...
Keith W. "Bubba" Sherrill
May 24, 2018
Keith W. "Bubba" Sherrill, 46, of Oberlin passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin. He was born March 16, 1972 in Elyria. Keith worked for ALCO Manufacturing as a shipping supervisor. He belonged to Amvets, Polish Club of Elyria, American Legion and VFW. Keith enjoyed darts, golfing , cornhole, motorcycles , working in...
Romey E. Hardway
May 24, 2018
Romey E. Hardway, 82, of Elyria passed away Thursday May 24, 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice following a brief illness. He was born December 19, 1935 in Braxton, County, WV. And was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Romey worked at the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark for 35 years, retiring in 1993 as a welder....
Grant R. Hawke
May 24, 2018
Grant R. Hawke, 90, of Elyria passed away Thursday, May 24, 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. He was born July 16 , 1927 in Amherst. Grant worked for General Industries for 43 and a half years. Grant enjoyed gardening, woodworking and was a big Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes fan. Survivors include his daughter Susan...
Lawrence Samuel Tomasheski
May 20, 2018
Lawrence S. "Larry" Tomasheski, 74, of Oberlin passed away Sunday May 20, 2018 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born June 22, 1943 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident. Larry was an assembler at the Murray Ridge Workshop for many years and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. He also...
Shirley Anne Nain
May 19, 2018
Shirley (Weigl) Nain, 69, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio passed away Saturday, May 19, 2018 after a brief illness. She was born January 5, 1949 in Elyria, Ohio to William and Helen Weigl. Shirley graduated from Elyria High School in 1967 and completed her college education at Cleveland State. Shirley lived in Kolkata, India for more than 17 years, There...
Viola A. Klosz
May 18, 2018
Dearest Mother, On Friday afternoon, May 18th , your Heavenly performance began. We surrounded your bed. We held your hands. We stroked your hair. We kissed you good-bye. Your beautiful blue eyes closed one last time. Viola Kudrin Klosz, like our steadfast and amazing father George, you bestowed life's most important virtues upon us. Compassion, Integrity, Strength and Kindness....
William H. "Bill" Boone Jr.
May 18, 2018
William H. "Billy" Boone Jr., 20, of Wellington passed away Friday, May 18, 2018 in Ripley, WV. due to auto accident. He was born June 22, 1997 in Elyria and was a graduate of Keystone High School and LCJVS 2015. Billy was a member of the pipefitters union Local # 18 and CRBC, employed by Price-Gregory Pipelines Ripley,WV. He...
Traila E. Graffius
May 18, 2018
Traila E. Graffius, (nee-Fyock), 86, of Elyria passed away Friday May 18, 2018 at her home following a 18 year battle with cancer. She was born April 18, 1932 in South Fork, PA and was an area resident since 1962. Traila was an active member of the Elyria First United Methodist Church, and was an avid golfer who wintered...
Theodore "Ted" Williams
May 17, 2018
Theodore "Ted" Williams, 52, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Thursday, May 17, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 17, 1966 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Ted enjoyed fishing, playing cards with friends, and he was a devoted Steelers fan. Survivors include his wife Donna (nee Smith);sisters Anita (Les) White of Elyria, Jonita...
Anthony "Bones" Grisafo
May 15, 2018
Anthony "Bones" Grisafo 84, of Amherst passed away Tuesday May 15, 2018 at The Woods On French Creek in Avon following a long illness. He was born May 29, 1933 in Vandergrift, PA. Anthony served in the U.S. Air Force; and had worked as a Plasterer. He was a member of Sts. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Lorain....
Sara L. Biancardi
May 13, 2018
Sara L. Biancardi (nee Young), 41, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Sunday, May 13, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born November 27, 1976 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School. Sara was an STNA for Life Care of Elyria. She enjoyed playing darts, bowling but especially being with her daughter and granddaughter....
Dennis Martin Younglas
May 13, 2018
Dennis M. Younglas, 62, of Grafton passed away Sunday May 13, 2018 at his home following a long illness. He was born July 9, 1955 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton resident. A 1974 Keystone High School graduate, Denny worked at Shilo Manufacturing in the maintenance department for 17 years and was a member of Our Lady Queen...
Renee M. Takacs
May 12, 2018
Renee M. Takacs, 64, of Elyria passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice following a brief illness. She was born September 20, 1953 in Elyria. Renee was a member of the Erie Shores Humane Society and she enjoyed gardening. Renee worked as an RN for Premium Surgery Center. Survivors include her son Daniel (Sky) Pritchett...
Walter A. Siwierka
May 11, 2018
Walter A. Siwierka 96, of Elyria passed away Friday May 11, 2018 at Adult Day Care in Avon Lake following a long illness. He was born May 15, 1921 in Standard, PA. Walter served in the U.S. Navy during World War II; and retired from Lear-Siegler Co. in Elyria following thirty years of service as a Lead Man. Walter...
Randolph "Randy" Sturgill
May 10, 2018
Randolph "Randy" Sturgill, 78, of LaGrange passed away Thursday May 10, 2018 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a long illness. He was born June 20, 1939 in Dema, KY. And was an area resident for over 50 years. Randy retired from Ohio Screw Products where he worked as a set-up man and also formerly worked at LaGrange...
William W. "Bill" Wissinger Jr.
May 6, 2018
William W. "Bill" Wissinger Jr., 68, of Elyria passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin following a brief illness. He was born May 7, 1949 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. William enjoyed sitting on his swing in his yard, was a great family man and adored his grandchildren and...
