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Brandon A. Martinez
Dec 17, 2017
Brandon A. Martinez, 26, of Elyria passed away Sunday December 17, 2017 at his home following a brief illness. He was born October 14, 1991 in Westlake and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Brandon worked as a self-employed general contractor and enjoyed spending time with his canine companion, "Diesel". Survivors include his son, Brandon Martinez...
Joan Krepps
Dec 16, 2017
Joan Krepps, (nee-Mills), 84, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 16, 2017 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born July 27, 1933 in Prenter, WV., and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Joan worked at the K-Mart Department Store in Lorain for 18 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member...
Wanda Jean Crosby
Dec 16, 2017
Wanda J. Crosby (nee Jacobs), 86, of Elyria passed away peacefully Saturday, December 16, 2017 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin, following a lengthy illness. She was born September 20, 1931to Elsie and Carl Jacobs and was a lifelong resident of Elyria. Wanda graduated from Elyria High School in 1949. She was a member of Washington Avenue Church of...
Elisabeth Ashley Rose Kantz
Dec 16, 2017
Elisabeth Ashley Rose Kantz, 25, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly Saturday, December 16, 2017 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born April 4, 1992 in Fairview. Elisabeth attended Murray Ridge School, and currently at the workshop. She was a bright light to all who met her and will be greatly missed. Survivors include her parents Sharon and...
Larry K. Stephens
Dec 15, 2017
Larry K. Stephens, 72, of Elyria passed away Friday December 15, 2017 at the Avon Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. He was born March 29, 1945 in Kidder, KY. And was an Elyria resident for 50 years. Larry was employed at the Ford Motor Company for 43 years, retiring from the maintenance department in 2007. He served with...
Alejandro G. Santo Domingo
Dec 15, 2017
Alejandro G. Santo Domingo 78, of Elyria surrounded by his loving family went home to the Lord on Friday December 15, 2017 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a brief illness. He was born December 18, 1938 in the Philippines. Alejandro was a member of St. Jude Church, and loved spending time with his family, fishing, playing...
Alma E. Mclaughlin
Dec 14, 2017
Alma E. McLaughlin (nee Brown),95, of Grafton passed away Thursday, December 14, 2017 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born August 13 , 1922 in Tennessee. Alma enjoyed reading and taking care of children. Survivors include her daughters Sharle (Rick) Gros, Billie (Carl) Philips, Hannah Roberts, Kathy (Robert) Wildhaber, and Terri (Thomas) Kelly; sons David, Anthony...
Magdalene Maggie Elek
Dec 10, 2017
Magdalene "Maggie" Elek, (nee-Kadas), 87, of Elyria passed away Sunday December 10, 2017 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. She was born October 22, 1930 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Maggie was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria, where she was a greeter, member of the choir, and past president of the Alter...
Sally A. Richards
Dec 10, 2017
Sally A. Richards (nee: Cole) 70 of Elyria passed away Sunday December 10, 2017 at Mercy New Life Hospice following a brief illness. She was born April 20, 1947 in Wheeling, WV. Sally treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include a daughter; Jennifer M. Morgan (Bret) of Elyria, a son; Christopher M. Richards of Elyria. Additional...
Sandee S. Rigg
Dec 5, 2017
Sandee S. Rigg (nee: Palm) 74, of Birmingham, AL (formerly of Elyria) passed away December 5, 2017 in Pall City, AL following a short illness. She was born April 21, 1943 in Elyria. Sandee was a 1961 Elyria High School graduate (the girl with the convertible Chevy Bel Air), she had worked for Elyria Molding and Engineering, and Milford...
Linda Marie Honis
Dec 5, 2017
Linda M. Honis (nee Susak), 65, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at her residence. She was born November 2, 1952 in Elyria and was a 1971 graduate of Midview High School. Linda enjoyed cooking, traveling to Amish Country, and Country Music. She worked at many day care centers because of her love of children. Survivors...
Estus "Gene" E. Newton
Dec 3, 2017
Estus E. Newton, better known as "Gene", was born July 1, 1939 in Athens, TN. and departed on Sunday December 3, 2017. Gene graduated from Ingealside Elementary in 1956, then graduated from McMinn High School . Gene went on to The University of Tennessee, and graduated with a B.S./ M.S. He married his wife Nancy in 1969 and moved...
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,...
