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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...
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...
