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Timothy R. Plas
Dec 3, 2017
Timothy R. Plas, 52, of Elyria passed away Sunday December 3, 2017 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland following an apparent heart attack. He was born November 12, 1965 in Eugene, OR. And was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Tim was employed as an engineer at American Augers in West Salem, was a member of...
Angeline Dubena
Dec 2, 2017
Angeline Frances Dubena (nee Labiszewski), 95, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 2, 2017 at her residence. She was born September 10, 1922 in Lorain, Ohio and resided in Elyria since 1954. While in Lorain she was a member of the Nativity B.V.M. Church. Angeline was a graduate of Lorain High School 1940 B. Angeline was a devoted...
Inez "Pat" Frick
Dec 2, 2017
Inez "Pat" Frick (nee Currier), 70, of Elyria passed away Saturday, December 2, 2017 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born October 23, 1947 in Cleveland and was a 1965 graduate of Olmsted Falls High School. Pat worked for Realty one as a real estate agent for 35 years and also worked for...
Richard Martin Roche
Nov 30, 2017
Richard Roche,65, of Eaton Twp. Passed away unexpectedly at his home Thursday, November 30, 2017. Rick was a deacon at Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church, a volunteer firefighter, and an avid fan of the Washington Redskins. His gentle spirit and kindness will be dearly missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors include his loving wife of 44 years...
Robert Edward White
Nov 30, 2017
Robert Edwartd White, 84, of Rocky River passed away Thursday, November 30, 2017 at Harbor Court in Rocky River following a lengthy illness. He was born January 1, 1933 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Robert worked as a mechanic for RTA. He proudly served his Country in the Air Force. Robert was considered...
Ronald A. Van Amburgh
Nov 30, 2017
Ronald A. Van Amburgh, 79, of Grafton passed away Thursday November 30, 2017 at his home surrounded by his family following a short battle with cancer. He was born in Elyria on February 8, 1938, the son of Cleo and Clarence Van Amburgh and resided in Grafton for his adult life. For a short period, the family lived in...
Nelson Lee "Grandpa Grump" Setliff
Nov 30, 2017
Nelson Lee "Grandpa Grump" Setliff, 59, of Huntington left this world on Thursday, November 30, in the company of his loving family. From birth, Nelson marched to the beat of his own drum. He had a knack for good-spirited mischief that was accompanied by a roaring, infectious laugh. He felt most at home when dominating a pool table, or...
Judith A. Jackson
Nov 25, 2017
Judith A. Jackson, (nee-Kiser), 80, of Elyria passed away Saturday November 25, 2017 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was born June 17, 1937 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Judy was employed at the former Timms Spring Company in Elyria for many years as a machinist,...
Timothy B. "Tim" Hodge
Nov 23, 2017
Timothy B. "Tim" Hodge, 66, of Grafton passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017 at Southwest General Hospice Residential Center. He was born March 15, 1951 in Elyria and was a 1969 graduate of Elyria High School. Tim was a boilermaker for local # 744. He was a wonderful man with a big heart and he will be missed by...
Edward J. "Ed" Smitek
Nov 22, 2017
Edward J. "Ed" Smitek, 82, passed away Wednesday, November 22, 2017 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake after a four month illness. Edward was consistently surrounded by his family and close friends who advocated for his care when he could no longer speak for himself. His loving wife of 53 years was by his side every day. Edward...
Dorothy M. Snyder
Nov 20, 2017
Dorothy M. Snyder, (nee-Dinger), 94, of Elyria passed away Monday November 20, 2017 at the Wesleyan Village Health Center following a brief illness. She was born June 30, 1923 in Mudlic, PA. and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Dorothy worked as a Beautician at the J.C. Penney Department Store in Elyria. Survivors include numerous cousins....
Allen Thomas Johnson
Nov 20, 2017
Allen Thomas Johnson "New Jersey Al" 81, of Elyria, passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at his residence. He was born March 4, 1936 in Passick, N.J. Allen was a member of the Elyria Eagles. He was employed as an Electrician by Spring Metal Co. Survivors include his son Ted of New Jersey; 3 grandchildren; brother Carl of New...
Robert Harvey Teeple
Nov 19, 2017
Robert Harvey Teeple 78, of LaGrange Twp. passed away Sunday November 19, 2017 at The Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin following a long illness. Bob proudly served in the United States Marine Corps. He treasured spending time with his family and friends; and enjoyed being outdoors hunting, motorcycling, bird watching and tinkering. He was a life member of The...
Mildred J. Moore
Nov 17, 2017
Mildred J. Moore (nee: Deulley) 89, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly at Burbank Parke Care Center in Burbank, Ohio on Friday November 17, 2017. She was born January 18, 1928 in Morgantown, WV. Mildred had lived with her daughter; Carolyn Pritt in Grafton Twp. for the last twenty years. Additional survivors include granddaughters; Tina Kenyon (Duane), Becky Pritt, three...
Nancy C. Patterson
Nov 16, 2017
Nancy C. Patterson (nee Boreske), 79, passed away Thursday, November 16,2017 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph. She was born December 24, 1937 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident. Nancy was a 1955 graduate of Elyria High School , she went on to attend Bowling Green State University with a Bachelor of Science in Education ,...
Rae Lynn Brady
Nov 14, 2017
Rae Lynn Brady (nee Dreger), 66, of Elyria passed away suddenly Tuesday, November 14, 2017 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born December 26, 1950 in Berea and was a graduate of Midview High School. She owned the Twist-N-Shake Ice Cream Shop in Elyria, she was loved by everyone she came in contact with and considered by...
Rose J. Rebeles
Nov 13, 2017
Rose J. Rebeles, 90, of Elyria passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at Abbewood Assisted Living following a short illness. She was born September 18 , 1927 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Rose enjoyed traveling, and was very involved in the Friendship APL and Christian Charities. Survivors include her sister Helen Benford of Elyria;...
Larry E. Ward
Nov 13, 2017
Larry E. Ward, 68, of Elyria passed away Monday November 13, 2017 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born December 22, 1948 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Larry worked for Spitzer Management for 43 years, most recently as the Director of Customer Service. He served in the United States Army in Viet Nam,...
Danny "Buzz" C. Thomas
Nov 10, 2017
Danny "Buzz" C. Thomas 67 of Elyria passed away at Mercy New Life Hospice Center of St Joseph in Lorain on Friday November 10, 2017 following a long illness. Danny worked as a machinist for forty years, retiring in 2015. He was a member of International Association of Machinists and The Eagles. He was the son of Clyde and...
Carol Jean Thompson
Nov 8, 2017
Carol Jean Thompson (nee Agnew), 84, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, November 8, 2017 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born December 31, 1932 in Cleveland and was a graduate of Olmsted Falls High School, where she was class President. She retired from the Ohio Bureau of Employment Services. She was a past member of Isabella...
