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Donald E. Mejak
Aug 29, 2017
Donald E. Mejak 72, of Grafton Twp, passed away Tuesday August 29, 2017 at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born August 30,1944 in Berea. Don served in the U.S. Army where he learned refrigeration; later he became an electrician. He worked at Freezer Queen, NASA Glenn Research Center at the Icing Research Tunnel as a contractor, and retired from...
Russell E. Jackson
Aug 28, 2017
Russell E. Jackson, 32, of North Olmsted passed away unexpectedly Monday ,August 28, 2017. He was born April 11 , 1985 in Elyria .Russell enjoyed fishing, hunting, drawing, was an excellent carpenter and drywall also very good at woodworking. He had a great personality , loved by everyone who knew him. Survivors include the light of his life his...
Edwin Martin Berner Sr.
Aug 25, 2017
Edwin Martin Berner Sr. 89, of LaGrange passed away Friday August 25, 2017 after a brief illness. He was born December 14, 1927 in Henrietta Twp., and lived all his life in LaGrange where he and his father built the home that he and wife; Olive raised their four children. Ed served in the U.S. Army's 1st Calvary Division...
Robert J. "Rob" Smitek
Aug 25, 2017
Robert J. "Rob" Smitek, 49, of Elyria passed away Friday, August 25, 2017 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center after putting up a long fierce courageous battle with cancer. Through it all, Rob continued to have many goals he wanted to achieve in his life. He was born June 2, 1968, attended Elyria Catholic in Elyria and graduated from...
Eva J. "Jan" Setliff
Aug 25, 2017
Eva "Jan" Setliff (nee: Bowling), 79, of LaGrange passed away peacefully just after midnight on Friday, August 25, surrounded by the family she worked tirelessly to build and protect. Jan was born November 8, 1937 in Raleigh County, West Virginia. She was the ultimate caregiver who spent her life ensuring her loved ones never went without-especially when it came...
William "Bill" F. Czajkowski
Aug 23, 2017
William F. "Bill" Czajkowski 72, of Amherst passed away unexpectedly Wednesday August 23 , 2017 at his residence. He was born July 31, 1945 in Cleveland, and was a graduate of Parma High School. Bill proudly served his Country in the Navy. He enjoyed Gun collecting, Scuba Diving , and had a pilot's license. Survivors include his wife Lynn...
Kathryn Louise Seabold
Aug 22, 2017
Kathryn Louise "Katie" Seabold (nee: Wolf) 87, of LaGrange passed away at home on Tuesday August 22, 2017 following a brief illness. She was born September 29, 1929 in Litchfield. Katie was a 1947 Penfield High School graduate, and had formerly owned and operated K & D Catering. She had been employed by The Keystone School District as a...
Annette Kay Rotuno
Aug 19, 2017
Annette Kay Rotuno (nee Bierly), 52 of North Ridgeville passed away unexpectedly Saturday August 19, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. She was born August 17 , 1965 in Bowling Green, Ohio and was a 1983 graduate of Tiffin Columbian High School , she went on to obtain a Bachelor's degree in 1987from Heidelberg College. She married Larry Rotuno...
Dorothy F. Maloney-Elek
Aug 17, 2017
Dorothy F. Maloney-Elek, (nee-Adams), 84, of Elyria passed away Thursday August 17, 2017 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a brief illness. She was born September 14, 1932 in Grafton and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Dorothy was employed as a STNA at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin for 25 years and enjoyed working crossword puzzles and writing...
Dr. Lorna Ann Middendorf
Aug 16, 2017
Dr. Lorna Ann Middendorf (nee Raynak), 84 of Amherst, formerly of Grosse Point, Michigan died Wednesday August 16, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital following a brief illness. She was born April 5, 1933 to Andrew and Ann Raynak (nee Katonak). She grew up in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School. Following High School Lorna attended and...
William R.L. Philliips
Aug 12, 2017
William R.L. Phillips 69, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 12, 2017 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born February 19, 1948 in Elyria, OH. William loved writing and reading. Survivors include a daughter; Christina Phillips of Lorain, and four grandchildren, one great grandchild. William was preceded in death by a grandson; Lawrence, his parents; Billie...
Josephine H. Shook
Aug 12, 2017
Josephine H. Shook, (nee-Haumesser), 86, of Elyria passed away Saturday August 12, 2017 at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Lorain following a long illness. She was born October 10, 1930 in Litchfield and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Josephine was a active member of St. John Lutheran Church in Elyria and enjoyed sewing and baking. Survivors include her daughter, Susan...
Rosemary Berg
Aug 11, 2017
Rosemary "Rosie" Berg, (nee-Nagy), 78, of North Ridgeville passed away Friday August 11, 2017 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born January 4, 1939 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Rosie was employed by MBF Dog Shows as a superintendent for 20 years, retiring in 2016. She was...
Jane L. Younglas
Aug 7, 2017
Jane L. Younglas, (nee-Beriswill), 88, of Penfield Township passed away Monday August 7, 2017 at her home following a brief illness. She was born February 6, 1929 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Jane was a 1951 Ursuline College graduate, worked as a library assistant at the Herrick Public Library in Wellington and was a member...
Eugene E. Burdette
Aug 6, 2017
Eugene E. Burdette 88, of Columbia Station passed away at home on Sunday August 6, 2017. He was born June 20, 1929 in Charleston, WV. Eugene was a proud member of Laborers Local 310; he enjoyed spending time with his family, hunting and tinkering in his garage. Survivors include his wife of fifteen years; Jacqueline (nee: Ryan ), three...
Monty Campbell
Aug 2, 2017
Monty Campbell, 63, of Penfield Township passed away Wednesday August 2, 2017 at his home following a long illness. He was born May 12, 1954 in Campbells Creek, WV.. Monty retired from the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark after 34 years of service. Survivors include his wife of 44 years, Kathy (nee-DePuy); daughter, Carrie Campbell; son, Corey (Rachel) Campbell;...
Charles R. Osborne
Aug 1, 2017
Charles R. Osborne 63, of Grafton passed away Tuesday August 1, 2017 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a lengthy illness. He was born October 10, 1953 in Jonesville, VA. Charles worked for Parker Hannifin as a machine operator for 25 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, watching his sons race 4 wheelers & play sports, great love of family....
Irene Betty Rhodes
Aug 1, 2017
Irene Betty Rhodes (nee Spradlin) 82, of Wellington passed away Tuesday August 1, 2017 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born October 25 , 1934 in Stanville, KY. Irene enjoyed gardening, tending to flowers, collecting knickknacks, collecting dolls and especially her family.Survivors include her daughter Jean (Dwight) Cottrell of Wellington; son Dean (Linda)...
Valerie N. Salcedo Williams
Jul 31, 2017
Valerie N. Salcedo Williams 55, of Elyria passed away Monday July 31, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital following a lengthy illness. She was born December 26, 1961 in Cleveland. Valerie enjoyed traveling, eating exotic foods, cookouts, family gatherings, and especially her family. Survivors include her husband Kenneth; parents Lee Hogue (Tammy) and Willie Wilson (nee McGhee); daughters Bianca...
Keith A. Bridge
Jul 29, 2017
Keith A. Bridge 63, of Amherst passed away suddenly Saturday July 29, 2017 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. He was born August 30, 1953 in Lakewood moved to Elyria and was a 1971 graduate of Elyria High School. Keith was a member of American Legion post #0118, and proudly served his Country in the Navy. He enjoyed all Cleveland...
