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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...

Charlotte R. Schuster

Mar 22, 2018

Charlotte R. Schuster (nee Franks), 91, of Elyria Twp. Passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born November 13, 1926 in Amherst. Charlotte was the co-owner of Donald A. Schuster Greenhouse for 50 years until her retirement in 1996. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society at St....

Marvin G. Gray

Mar 21, 2018

Marvin G. Gray, 63, of Elyria passed away Wednesday March 21, 2018 at UH Elyria Medical Center following an apparent heart attack. He was born August 9, 1954 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Marvin was an electrician by trade and most recently worked for Electrical Accents in South Amherst. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and was an...

Alan S. Woloszynek

Mar 18, 2018

Alan S. Woloszynek 69, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 18, 2018. He was born November 4, 1948 in Cleveland. Alan retired from Kalt Manufacturing as a tool and die maker. He was a member of St. Mary Church. Alan enjoyed driving his Corvette, travel and trips to casinos. Survivors include his fiancé; Kim Kiser of Elyria,...

Sherry L. Greenholtz

Mar 17, 2018

Sherry Lynn Greenholtz, 53, of Elyria joined the Angels on Saturday March 17, 2018 at UH Elyria Medical Center after breathing complications. She was born August 9, 1964 in Amherst. Sherry had a heart of gold and a smile for everyone. She remained loyal to Lorain County and was a bartender for many years. In her free time she...

Florence L. Taylor

Mar 17, 2018

Florence L. Taylor (nee Just), 81, of Wellington passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 17, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born September 1 , 1936 in Cleveland. Florence worked for the Midview Schools for 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, painting, sewing, singing, and loved all animals. Florence was very charitable and giving , she was also...

Patricia A. Kirk

Mar 16, 2018

Patricia L. Kirk (nee Cowley), 89, of Elyria passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Oneill Health Care in North Ridgeville. She was born February 23, 1929 in Elyria, where she lived most of her life. Patricia worked as a legal secretary for many years.. She enjoyed playing cards, patio gardening, watching the Indians, Browns and Cavaliers. Survivors include...

Jerry Boron

Mar 16, 2018

Jerry (Hieronima) Boron (nee Sowul), 89, of Elyria passed away Friday,March 16, 2018 at Kemper House in Strongsville surrounded by family. A native of Detroit. MI., she was born on September 5, 1928 to Kazmir and Sofia Sowul. Jerry married Frank Boron in 1948 and moved to Elyria where they raised five children. Always a hard worker, Jerry attended...

James M. Harris Sr.

Mar 16, 2018

James M. Harris Sr., 85, of Columbia Station passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born August 14, 1932 in Lockney, W.VA. James worked for Fruehauf for 19 years and retired from Ford after 26 years. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and wildlife. James had a great...

Phyllis A. Ashbaugh

Mar 13, 2018

Phyllis A. Ashbaugh (nee Cains), 80, of Grafton passed away Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a brief illness. She was born October 29, 1937 in Grayson,KY. Phyllis was a member of Lowell Street Baptist Church and a lifemember of Izaak Walton League of America. She enjoyed cooking, camping with the grandkids and being with...

Richard R. Weitzel Sr.

Mar 12, 2018

Richard R. Weitzel Sr., 86, of Elyria passed away Monday March 12, 2018 at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 28, 1931 in Cleveland and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Dick was the owner of the former Weitzel's Greenhouse and Garden Center in Elyria for many years. He was a member of St. Mary...

Kenneth Paul Rothgery

Mar 11, 2018

Kenneth Paul Rothgery 82, of Elyria passed away at home on Saturday March 10, 2018 following a short illness. He was born December 31, 1935 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident. Ken served in the U.S. Army, and was a 1953 Elyria Catholic High School graduate. He was a practicing Lorain County attorney for nearly fifty years,...

Marjorie M. Holstein

Mar 11, 2018

Visitation Thursday, March 15, 2018 11:00 AM 3/15/2018 11:00:00 AM - 1:00 PM 3/15/2018 1:00:00 PM Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home

38475 Chestnut Ridge Elyria, OH 44035

Funeral Services 1:00 PM Thursday, March 15, 2018 in the funeral home

Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Elyria 44035 OH United States Location Resthaven Memory Gardens Final Resting Place

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Thomas Edward Zimmer

Mar 10, 2018

Thomas Edward Zimmer, 54, of Elyria passed away March 10, 2018 at University Hospital in Amherst. Tom, known by those closest to him as "Zim", was born February 22, 1964 in Mobile, AL. to parents Donald and Janet Zimmer. After moving to Ohio at a very young age, Tom had made the Lorain County area his and his family's...

Robert Bob Seljan

Mar 9, 2018

Robert "Bob" Seljan, 75, of Cleveland passed away Friday March 9, 2018 at University Hospitals Main Campus following a sudden illness. He was born November 14, 1942 and was a lifetime resident of the Cleveland area. Bob worked as an exterminator for area companies before starting his own business. He was an avid photographer, camper and hiker. He enjoyed...

Paula J. Mitchell

Mar 9, 2018

Paula J. Mitchell ( nee Hummel), 79, of Elyria passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Life Care Center of Elyria following a brief illness. She was born January 31, 1939 in Doylestown. Paula worked for Cloverleaf Jr. High School for many years. She enjoyed reading, bowling, traveling and spending time with family. Survivors include her daughter Linda Hoyt...

Ronald Paul Thomas Jr.

Mar 8, 2018

Ronald P. Thomas Jr., 51, of Grafton passed away Thursday March 8, 2018 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born October 5, 1966 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Ron worked as a sales representative for Kaycan Building Supply Company in Elyria and attended the Church of the Open...