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William Nicholas Kovach
Nov 7, 2017
William Nicholas Kovach, 90, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. He was born December 5, 1926 in Cleveland and a graduate of S. Amherst High School. William lived in South Amherst until he moved to Elyria when he married Evelyn Sittinger in 1948. He proudly served his Country in the Navy in...
Albert Andrew Janosik
Nov 7, 2017
Albert Andrew Janosik, 89, of Wellington passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2017 at Main Street Care Center in Avon following a lengthy illness. He was born January 28, 1928 in Lorain. Albert proudly served his Country in the Army with the 44th engineers. Albert worked in road construction and roofing. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and gardening. Survivors include his...
Clarence F. Moon Sr.
Nov 6, 2017
Clarence Moon Sr. 71, of Wellington passed away Monday November 6, 2017 following a long illness. He served in the U.S. Army, and enjoyed time with his family, fishing, hunting, and bowling. Survivors include a daughter; Malissa G. Williams, a son; Jerry A. Moon Sr. (Shelley) of Wellington, five grandchildren; Justin Moon, Jerry Moon Jr., Evan Moon, Donald Williams...
Clyde Darrell "Dairl" Campbell
Nov 5, 2017
Clyde Darrell Campbell 80, of Litchfield passed away Sunday November 5, 2017 at University Hospitals Cleveland Medical Center following a long illness. He was born May 18, 1937 in Leslie, West Virginia. Clyde served with in The United States Marine Corps. He was a partner in G.C. Construction; he owned several Mr. Hero's restaurants and Campbell's Buffet. Clyde was...
Malcolm John Wrick Jr.
Nov 5, 2017
Malcolm John Wrick Jr., 70, of Elyria passed away suddenly November 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born September 20 , 1947 in Fairview and was a graduate of West Tech High School. Malcolm proudly served his Country in the Army. He enjoyed fireworks, roller skating, telling jokes to make people laugh and as a greeter at Sam's...
Isabelle C. Glemza
Nov 3, 2017
Isabelle C. Glemza (nee-Campbell), 80, of Bardstown, KY. And formerly of Lorain passed away Friday November 3, 2017 at Bardstown Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born November 8, 2017 in California, PA. and was a Lorain resident for 33 years until moving to Bardstown 10 years ago. Isabelle worked at the K-Mart Department Store in Lorain for 21...
Rose M. Smith
Nov 2, 2017
Rose M. Smith, (nee-Vinson), 70, of Eaton Township passed away Thursday November 2, 2017 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky following a long illness. She was born October 17, 1947 in Logan, WV. And was an Eaton Township resident for most of her life. Rose worked as a waitress at the former Ponderosa Steakhouse in Elyria for 15 years. Survivors...
Jean Ann Elizabeth Henry
Nov 1, 2017
Jean Ann Elizabeth Henry, 65, of Oberlin passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. She was born April 19, 1952 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Jean enjoyed crocheting, building picture frames , reading, gardening and spending time with her faithful dog Misty. Survivors include her daughter Melissa...
Lloyd Conrad "Connie" Keaton
Oct 31, 2017
Lloyd Conrad "Connie" Keaton, 85, of Grafton passed away Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. He was born May 17 , 1932 in Princewick,W.VA. and was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, Fayetteville, W.VA. Lloyd proudly served his Country during the Korean War in the Air Force. He enjoyed bowling , cars, and his greatest...
Edvwin Gene Rogers
Oct 26, 2017
Edvwin E. "Gene" Rogers, 64, of Elyria passed away Thursday October 26, 2017 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin following a brief illness. He was born September 7, 1953 in Berea and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Gene formerly worked at the Moen Corporation as a machinist. He was a member of Peace Community Church in Oberlin, a 1973...
Paul T. Bender
Oct 22, 2017
Paul T. Bender, 61, of Carlisle Township passed away Sunday October 22, 2017 at his home following a brief illness. He was born July 6, 1956 in Stow and was a resident of Carlisle Township for the past 20 years. Paul worked as a Service Technician for Renovo Solutions for the past 30 years. Survivors include his wife Kimberly...
Boldizsar Alex Dora
Oct 20, 2017
Boldizsar Alex Dora, 83, of Elyria passed away Friday, October 20, 2017 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born August 16, 1934 in Zagyvarekas, Hungary. He enjoyed cooking, traveling, and golfing. Boldizsar worked for Ridge tool for 33 years until retirement in 1997. He was a member of VFW post # 1079 and St. Lads club. Survivors...
Chester Michael Pleban
Oct 19, 2017
Chester Michael Pleban, 86, of Elyria passed away peacefully Thursday October 19, 2017 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born November 15, 1930 in Lorain, and was a 1948 graduate of St. Mary High School. Chester worked for the United State Post Office in Lorain from April 1, 1950 until October 3, 1986, where he was in...
Ronald E. Oaklief
Oct 15, 2017
Ronald E. Oaklief, 81, of Medina passed away Sunday October 15, 2017 at Medina General Hospital following a brief illness of cancer. He was born January 9, 1936 in Sandusky and was a graduate of Olmsted Falls High School. Ron worked as a sales representative for Northern Haserot, was a United States Army veteran, a member of St. Paul...
Ally Hansine Andersen
Oct 14, 2017
Ally Hansine Andersen,93, gently passed into the arms of our Lord on Saturday,October 14, 2017, with her daughters at her side. Ally was born May 18, 1924 in Holstebro, Denmark and immigrated to America with her family in 1954. Ally enjoyed knitting and took pride in cooking and baking traditional Danish foods as a way of expressing her love....
Robert A. "Bob" Grega
Oct 14, 2017
Robert A. "Bob" Grega, 87 , of Elyria, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2017 at the Main Street Care Center, in Avon Lake, following a brief illness. He was born July 7, 1930 in Lakewood and was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School. Bob worked for Ridgetool for 44 years until his retirement. He proudly served his Country...
Steven M. Holland
Oct 12, 2017
Steven M. Holland, 29, of Elyria passed away Thursday October 12, 2017 at his home. He was born December 17, 1987 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. A 2007 Elyria High School graduate, Steve enjoyed landscaping, was an avid outdoorsman and was a true people person. Survivors include his daughter, Nina Holland; mother and step-father, Ronda (nee-Leonard)...
Cameren D. Dyas
Oct 11, 2017
Cameren D. Dyas 16, of Elyria went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 10, 2017. He was born October 11, 2000 in Elyria. Cameren attended New London Schools. He loved making people smile, playing video games and racing his RC cars. Survivors include his mother; Jennifer Forrider of Elyria, his father; Brandon Dyas (Renee) of Brook...
Rodger Paul "Doc" Novak
Oct 11, 2017
Rodger Paul "Doc" Novak, 68, of Elyria passed away Wednesday , October 11, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic Hospital Main Campus. He was born April 22, 1949 in Amherst.Rodger enjoyed hot rods, Nascar, motorcycle racing, circle track, fishing, camping but especially enjoyed being with family and friends. Rodger was the owner of N & N cycle and RPM trucking. Survivors...
Richard M. Reinders
Oct 10, 2017
Richard M. Reinders, 78, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday October 10, 2017 at his home following a brief illness. He was born June 28, 1939 in Elyria and was a LaGrange resident for most of his life. Richard was the owner/operator of Twin Creek Farms Inc. in Grafton for many years. Survivors include his daughters, Terri (Scott) Seabold of...
