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Audrey B. Harris
Sep 6, 2018
Audrey B. Harris (nee: Simrin) 78, of Elyria passed away Thursday September 6, 2018 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born December 18, 1939 in Greenfield, NY. Audrey enjoyed riding Harley Davidson Motorcycles with her husband, and was a life member of both the Harley Owners Group (H.O.G.), and The National Rifle Association (N.R.A.)....
Stephen Michael Means
Sep 5, 2018
Stephen M. Means, 69, of Sandusky formerly of Elyria passed away Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at Concord Care Center in Sandusky. He was born August 5, 1949 in Weston, WV. Stephen was a 1967 graduate of Elyria High School. He was a Physical Therapy Aid at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Stephen proudly served his Country in the Air Force. He...
Reta M. Eckhart
Sep 5, 2018
Reta M. Eckhart, (nee-Drake), 72, of Elyria passed away Wednesday September 5, 2018 at the Life Care Center of Elyria. She was born February 14, 1946 in Webster Springs, WV. And was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Reta worked for H &R Block as a tax preparer and enjoyed spending time with her family, traveling, reading,...
Marilyn Ann Broadwater
Sep 4, 2018
Marilyn Ann Broadwater (nee: Dunwiddie) 80, of Elyria passed away Tuesday September 4, 2018 at her home following a brief illness. She was born February 15, 1938 in Nanty-Glo, PA. Marilyn had worked seven years for Invacare as a seamstress, and had worked seventeen years for General Plug. She treasured spending time with her grandchildren, and enjoyed sewing and...
Jimmy R. Waddell
Sep 3, 2018
Jimmy R. Waddell, 65, of Elyria passed away Monday September 3, 2018 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born January 2, 1953 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Jimmy was formerly employed as a job setter at the General Motors Corporation and was also formerly employed at BeeValve...
Dr. Luis A. Chavez
Sep 2, 2018
Dr. Luis Chavez, 86, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at Kendal at Oberlin. He was born October 21 , 1931 in La Victoria, Venezuela. His greatest happiness was time spent with family and friends. He is survived by three sons; two daughters in law; two granddaughters; five siblings; two sisters in law and many nieces and nephews. He...
Jean C. Coon
Sep 2, 2018
Jean C. Coon (nee Reisinger), 86 , of Elyria passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at the North Ridge Health Center in North Ridgeville following a lengthy illness. She was born March 26, 1932 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Jean enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughters Cathy (Nick) Purday of Houston, TX.,...
Barbara Jean Mueller
Aug 30, 2018
Barbara Jean Mueller (nee Reisz), 76, of Nova passed away Thursday, August 30, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born March 10, 1942 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School. Barbara enjoyed knitting, reading, flea markets, riding motorcycles, cooking and spending time with family. Survivors include her husband of...
Robert W. "Wally" Smith
Aug 27, 2018
Robert W. (Wally) Smith, 82, passed away peacefully with his loving family by his side, on Monday, August 27, 2018 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center due to a short illness. He was born on February 11 , 1936 in Elyria, where he was a lifelong resident. Wally graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1954 where he played football....
Marshall B. Gates Jr.
Aug 27, 2018
Marshall B. Gates Jr., 66, of Wellington passed away Monday, August 27, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side following a brief illness. Marshall was retire from local 310 in 2009, he was a hard working man starting at the age of 10. He farmed for over 40 years, he had a wood business, and several...
Edward "Eddie" Horvath
Aug 25, 2018
Edward E. "Eddie" Horvath, 46, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 25, 2018 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center. He was born December 12, 1971 in Elyria and was a lifelong LaGrange/Grafton resident. Eddie was employed as a mechanic for R&L Trucking in Norwalk and was a 1991 graduate of Keystone High School and the Lorain County Joint...
Tim Laubenthal
Aug 24, 2018
Timothy J. Laubenthal, 51, of Ft. Lauderdale, Florida and formerly of Elyria passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, August 24, 2018 at his parents home in Elyria, following a courageous six month battle with cancer. He was born September 8, 1966 in Elyria, and had been a resident of Ft. Lauderdale for the past 20 years....
Carole A. Worden
Aug 22, 2018
Carole Worden (nee Howe), 77, of Elyria went to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at University Elyria Medical Center. She was born May 8, 1941 in Cleveland. Carole was a nurses aide at the Methodist Home, and was a member of the Church of the North Coast. Survivors include her sons Dean (Michelle) of Grafton, Kevin...
Deborah J. Stoner
Aug 21, 2018
Deborah J. Stoner, 46, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, August 21, 2018. She was born September 11 , 1971 in Middleburg Hts., OH. Deborah enjoyed camping , playing yahtzee and dominoes. Survivors include her daughter Amber Smith of Brunswick; 1 grandchild; father Terry Stoner; sister Darlene Culligan ; 3 nieces; 2 great nieces. She was preceded in death by...
Ruby L. Dudding
Aug 20, 2018
Ruby L. Dudding was born on May 29, 1935 in Pliny, WV. and passed away after a courageous battle with chronic pulmonary obstructive disease on August 20, 2018 at the Hospice of the Western Reserve Ames Family Hospice in Westlake,OH. She moved to Ohio in 1960, where she met and married Charles E. Dudding. She was a devoted wife,...
Marie "Bunny" Evelyn Hodge
Aug 18, 2018
Marie "Bunny" Evelyn Hodge (nee: Hirlenman) 68, of Grafton passed away Saturday August 18, 2018 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born February 12, 1950 in Cleveland. Marie was a member of LaPorte United Methodist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family, reading her bible, swimming, crafting, puzzle books, and sewing. Survivors include...
Beverly Ann Staysniak
Aug 14, 2018
Beverly Ann Staysniak (nee Meyer), 81, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, August 14, 2018 following a lengthy illness. She was born February 18, 1937 in Edgerton, OH. Beverly was a teacher for Keystone Schools. She had a passion for kids and pushed her students to succeed. She loved spending time outdoors, gardening, birding, and taking in a sporting event....
Kevin Gwynn
Aug 13, 2018
Kevin Gwynn, 58, of Grafton passed away Monday August 13, 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a long illness. He was born September 17, 1959 in Brownsville, PA. and was an area resident for most of his life. Kevin enjoyed fishing and helping others. Survivors include his daughters, Cassie Reed, Angie Gwynn, Candice Gwynn...
John P. "Jack" Foley
Aug 13, 2018
John P. "Jack" Foley 83, died peacefully on the evening of August 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born April 1, 1935 in Lakewood, OH, and was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area. He received the honors of the Fourth Degree of The Knights of Columbus and was a dedicated volunteer and past president of...
Kenneth R. Hensley Sr.
Aug 12, 2018
Kenneth R. Hensley Sr. 64, of LaGrange passed away at home Sunday August 12, 2018 following a long illness. He was born July 31, 1954 in Logan, WV. Ken was a member of Christian Unity Church in Grafton. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed drag racing, car shows, and was a jack of all trades. Ken...
