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Elaine Marie Klesel
May 23, 2025
Elaine Marie Klesel 78, of Elyria passed away Friday May 23, 2025 at O'Neil Healthcare in North Ridgeville. She was born October 3, 1946, in Columbus, TX. Elaine was a Midview High School graduate, and had earned a Master's Degree in Education from Kent State University. She had taught most of her career in the Midview School District. Elaine...
Michael "Mad Dog" W. Hubbell, Sr.
May 21, 2025
Michael W. "Mike" Hubbell Sr., affectionately known as "Mad Dog" of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at an age of 73. Born on August 15, 1951 in Elyria, Ohio, Michael was the beloved son of the late Paul Hubbell Sr. and Donna (nee Hambly). He built a life defined by hard work, strong values,...
Craig Alex Petrus
May 20, 2025
Craig Petrus, devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and proud United States Army veteran, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Craig served his country with honor while stationed in Texas, and continued a life of service long after his military career.
A man of immense talent and heart, Craig was a master carpenter, electrician, and...
James P. Hoover
May 20, 2025
James "Jim" Hoover, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 69. Born on November 28, 1955, in Elyria, Jim was the beloved son of Lou and Connie Hoover. He was one of six boys in a lively household where problems were solved the "brother way"—with creativity, toughness, and deep familial bonds.
A proud 1974...
James Richard Osbun
May 19, 2025
James "Jim" R. Osbun, 74, of North Ridgeville passed away Monday May 19, 2025 at his home following a brief illness.
He was born February 2, 1951 in Elyria and was a lifelong North Ridgeville resident.
Jim was the owner-operator of Osbun Electric for 45 years. He was a 1969 North Ridgeville High School graduate...
Carl E. Douglas
May 19, 2025
Carl Douglas, 89, of Grafton, OH, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. His family finds comfort in the promise of his eternal life.
Carl was born on January 10, 1936, in Akron, OH, to Alfred and Elizabeth Douglas. He was the youngest of eight children—Flora, Alice, Margaret, Donna, William,...
Patricia L. (Cox) Coffman
May 19, 2025
Patricia L. Coffman (nee: Cox) 84, of Grafton passed away Monday May 19, 2025 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland. She was born January 11, 1941 in Port Clinton, OH. Patricia attended Kent State University, and retired from the Grafton-Midview Public Library. She treasured spending time with her children and grand children, and had volunteered as a 4-H...
James Floryan Anton
May 17, 2025
James Floryan Anton 76 of Oberlin passed May 17 2025. after a resilient fight against cancer, he remained positive and hopeful throughout. He never complained and often joked.
James was the beloved son of the late Floryan J and Ruth Anton (nee Savage).
He is survived by his double cousins Robert Anton , Pat Cappelleri...
Emerson Martin
May 15, 2025
Emerson Martin, 89 of Vermilion, passed away May 15th at his home. Emerson was born August 25,1935 in Kentucky to Sebastian and Victoria Martin (nee Muncie).
Survived by his daughters Linda Jones of New Port Richey Florida and Shirley Sharp (Steve) of Vermilion; grandchildren Matthew Hamilton, David Dillon, Kristina Gillespie, Justine Liddick, Ryan Kordish, Nicolas Kordish and...
Robert Dean Overy
May 15, 2025
Robert Dean Overy, 87, of Grafton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 15, 1937, in Fostoria, Ohio, Bob was a lifelong resident of Grafton and a devoted member of the community he so deeply loved. A proud symbol of that love was his...
Kathy L. (Tuttle) Kelley
May 14, 2025
Kathy L. Kelley (nee: Tuttle) 68, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 14, 2025 at University Hospitals Main Campus Cleveland. She treasured being a grandma, spending time with family and friends. Kathy was an avid Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed playing bingo and watching Hallmark movies. Survivors include two daughters; Samantha M. Kelley, Angela N. Kelley, a grandson; Harrison...
Patricia Ann Gruntkowski
May 13, 2025
Patricia Ann Gruntkowski, 72, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1952 to parents James K. Stevens and Mamie Roberts (nee: Harold) in Berea, Ohio. Patricia graduated from Keystone High School in 1971 and worked at Bendix and HKM. She...
Mary Ruth (Browning) Newsome
May 12, 2025
Mary Ruth Newsome, (nee-Browning), 79, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday May 12, 2025 at her home following a brief illness.
She was born August 31, 1945 in Logan, WV. And was a graduate of Logan High School.
Mary had a very rewarding career at American Greetings in Brooklyn, Ohio and loved being at home...
Ronald Lee Shaw
May 11, 2025
Ronald "Ron" Shaw
October 24, 1961 – May 11, 2025
Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Coach, and Friend
Ronald Shaw, age 63, of LaGrange, Ohio, left us far too soon and is now at peace, surrounded in spirit by those who loved him most.
A proud Keystone graduate and lifelong supporter of...
Gabriella Ilona (Darvasi) Hockman
May 10, 2025
Gabriella Darvari Hockman, 76, born on January 1, 1949, a beloved figure of Elyria, Ohio, sadly left our world on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at approximately 11 a.m. after a life
richly lived in service and kindness. She was known for her humor, kindness, and generous heart, and encouraging words for her love of the Lord Jesus,...
Wilford Carl Jacobs
May 5, 2025
Wilford C. Jacobs (Willy, Will, Wilfy, Dad, "Unk", Gramps) surprised us all when he went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2025 after experiencing a stroke.
Will was born on December 9, 1939 in Elyria, Ohio to Carl and Elsie (Amenhauser) Jacobs. Will was the youngest of three children and embodied his role as...
Michael Andrew Orzech
May 4, 2025
Michael A. Orzech 32, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday May 4, 2025. He was born July 28, 1992 in Elyria. Michael worked as a foreman for West Roofing; he was a talented handyman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved his Jordan 5's. Michael will be missed by all who knew and loved him. Survivors...
Marlene (Delavars) Jacobs
May 1, 2025
On May 1, Marlene DeLaVars Jacobs passed peacefully of cancer complications in her own bed at her home of 58 years surrounded by family and a lifetime of cherished memories.
Marlene (Mom, Mumsey, Granny, Queenie) was born in Oberlin, Ohio on November 19, 1942 to Douglas DeLaVars and Lana Shareina DeLaVars (Mann). Her father was stationed overseas...
Regina Diane (Poskocil) Sinegar
Apr 27, 2025
Regina Diane Sinegar passed away April 27th, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born September 7th, 1962, in Elyria, OH. Regina graduated from Elyria High School, then went on to earn an associate's degree and worked as a cost accountant for several years. After taking a step back from the profession, she continued with her intentions to...
Donald Ray Buchanan
Apr 27, 2025
Donnie Ray Buchanan 82, of Sparta, Wisconsin (formerly of Grafton) passed away Sunday April 27, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI. He was born July 30, 1942 in Clarksburg, WV. Donnie worked as a laborer and retired in 1999. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing video games, camping, ATVing, vintage cars and NASCAR. Survivors include two...
