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Apr 8, 2025

Marilyn Jean Loescher (nee: Puskas), 77, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. She was born in Elyria on May 14, 1947 to parents Nicholas and Rita (nee: Bach) Puskas. She married her sweetheart, Norman Loescher, Jr. in 1969. Marilyn was a homemaker, but also worked as a baker. She enjoyed bowling, but going on the five...

Mar 31, 2025

Kenneth H. Dalton, 69, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 31, 2025. He is survived by his mother, Jane (nee: Forney). He was the father to Stephanie Kobunski (Gregory); sons, Eric Dalton (Jill Biro) and Brett Dalton (Mylinh). He was the grandfather to Haley, Haiden, Hannah, Averie, Jackson, Blake, Madison; brother, Kevin Dalton. He is preceded in...

Mar 30, 2025

Geoffrey Phillip Lloyd passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday March 30st 2025. Geoffrey was born in Dorset England on May 1st 1948 and was 10 years old when he moved to the US with his parents Andrew J. and Grace A. Lloyd (both now deceased) Geoffrey is survived by his twin sons, Geoffrey Phillip Lloyd Jr., Phillip Andrew...

Mar 29, 2025

Robert "Bob" Vernadakis, passed away suddenly on March 29, 2025. He was born August 7, 1943 in Durham, North Carolina.

Bob graduated from Commerce High School in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1961 and went on to serve in the United States Navy.

In 1976 he moved to Ohio, living in Mansfield and Lodi before settling in...

Mar 28, 2025

Deanna Marie Summers (nee: Ledyard) 78, of North Ridgeville, OH passed away at her home on Friday March 28, 2025 following a long illness.  She was born June 17, 1947 in Elyria.  Deanna treasured spending time with her family and enjoyed trips to the casino.  Survivors include two daughters; Lori Schlenkerman (Rick), Vicki Rowe ( Dondi), two sons; Roger...

Mar 24, 2025

Loretta Lillian Dawson, (nee-Lipstraw), 92, went to be with her Lord and Family on March 24, 2025 after a long struggle with kidney failure. She was the youngest of seven children of Gustav and Lillian Lipstraw of Grayton, Ohio. Loretta attended Capital University and Baldwin Wallace achieving a Masters Degree in Special Education, teaching in Elyria, Lorain City and...

Mar 23, 2025

Paul C. Hamker, 81, of Grafton passed away Sunday March 23, 2025 at The Cleveland Clinic in Avon following a long illness.  He was born April 28, 1943 in Elyria.  Paul was  a 1961 North Ridgeville High School graduate, and was a talented carpenter.  He enjoyed tinkering and was always helping friends and family with various projects.  Paul enjoyed...

Mar 23, 2025

Karen Nellie Wahl (Powelson), age 80, of Portage, MI, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 while in the midst of prayer with family at home. Born in Martins Ferry, OH, she was a long time resident of Elyria, OH, only recently having moved to Michigan. She was a graduate of Elyria High School. She is preceded in...

Mar 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alex Santo Domingo , who left this world far too soon at the age of 20. A devoted father, loving son, cherished friend, and radiant soul, Alex touched the lives of many with his kind heart, unwavering determination, incredibly goofy humor and deep love for his family.

Born on...

Mar 20, 2025

Donna J. McLaughlin (née Marks), 81, of Elyria, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 surrounded by her family at home. She was born November 10, 1943 in Portsmouth, Virginia and was a 1961 graduate of Avon High School.

Donna was employed by Elyria City Schools as a secretary for many years, and then ended her career working as...

Mar 17, 2025

Jessica Leigh Violand, (nee-Dumont) recently Tragically passed away. Jesse is survived by her husband, Kevin Violand, and her two lovely children, Leilani Santo Domingo and Jude Violand, and many other family and friends. Her infectious Smile, laughter, and love will be missed but never forgotten. Friends will be received Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. until the time...

Mar 17, 2025

Owen H. Laubenthal, 89, of Elyria passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, March 17 2025. Owen was born in North Ridgeville and lived the majority of his life in Lorain County. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Elyria and a veteran of the U.S. Army Owen worked his entire career as...

Mar 14, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Edward M. Kershaw, Ill, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, on March 14, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Elyria, Ohio, he was a devoted husband to Diane (nee Sieglaff), a loving father to Eddie (Julia and Ronan) and Lindsay (Jon), also survived by brothers Pat (Patti)...

Mar 14, 2025

David Turrill, born in January 1951 in Marietta, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home in Elyria on March 14, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and friend.

Dave was married to his cherished wife Michele (nee-Diedrick) for 40 wonderful years. He is survived by his wife, sons, Nick and Nathan, grandchildren, whom...

Mar 12, 2025

Eugene E. Heard III, 71, of North Ridgeville, set aside his working tools and passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born in Elyria on January 23, 1954 to parents Eugene II and Doris (nee: Kolb). He was an Eagle Scout and worked at the Boy Scouts camp after graduation. Eugene proudly served...

Mar 10, 2025

Mary Jean Langford (nee: Rogers), 87, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born in Clay, West Virginia to parents Ora and America (nee: Hayes) Rogers on February 11, 1938. Mary worked as an inspector at Koyo for many years. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Kenneth;...

Mar 9, 2025

Allen T. Wilson, 52, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 9, 2025 following a brief illness with his family by his side.

He was born December 5, 1972 in Toledo to Timothy and Marcia Bugaj.

Allen most recently worked at Hissong of Cleveland after many years at Polen implement. He enjoyed the outdoors, being a...

Mar 8, 2025

Isaac V..Bevins, age 54, passed from this life March 8, 2025, at University Hospitals Medical Center after a long battle with heart disease. He was born on May 18, 1970, and had three loves in his life: family, friends, and fishing. He was an employee of Pepsi and a believer of the Christian faith. He is preceded in death...

Mar 6, 2025

Gary A. Nash, 68, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home. He was born in Elyria on July 12, 1956 to parents Donald and Ruth (nee: Burgenheim) Nash. After graduating from Midview High School in 1974, he proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Gary worked as an electrician at Elyria...

Mar 2, 2025

Ned Elwood Fleck Jr. 67 of Elyria, Ohio and Pipestem, West Virginia, has finally been reunited with the love of his life, Linda J. Fleck, his father, Ned E. Fleck Sr., and three of his siblings, Memory Rose Fleck, Andrew T. Fleck and Robert S. Fleck Sr. Ned bravely fought stage 4 cancer for over two long years despite...