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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...
Lloyd L. Davis
Jul 27, 2017
Lloyd L. Davis 87, of Grafton passed away at his home on Thursday July 27, 2017, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness. He was born November 24, 1929 in St. Clairsville, OH and moved to Elyria in 1955. He was employed by General Motors and retired in 1988. Lloyd had many hobbies and especially enjoyed lapidary. He...
Diana L. Simmons
Jul 27, 2017
Diana L. Simmons (nee: Merrick) 60, of Elyria passed away at home on Thursday July 27, 2017. She worked for GXS-Text Inc. with technical support. Diana attended St. Peter Church in North Ridgeville. She loved spending time with her family, music, gardening, and visiting wineries. Survivors include her husband of eleven years; Scott L. Simmons, a daughter; Jacqueline M....
Bonnie Sue Bolden
Jul 27, 2017
Bonnie Sue Bolden 58, of Oberlin passed away Thursday July 27, 2017 at her residence. She was born June 9, 1959 in Welch, W.VA. Bonnie just loved life and was always active, and loved attending her church Glorious Faith Tabernacle in Oberlin. First and foremost she loved spending time with family, she loved spoiling her grandchildren, nieces and nephews....
Marcia L. Feakins
Jul 25, 2017
Marcia L. Feakins, (nee-Opperman), 84, of Vermilion passed away Tuesday July 25, 2017 at Kingston of Vermilion following a long illness. She was born July 20, 1933 in Birmingham Township and was a lifelong Vermilion area resident. Marcia was a member of the Vermilion Evangelical and Reformed Church and enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter,...
Delton "Tim" Addington
Jul 24, 2017
Delton "Tim" Addington 58, of Elyria passed away Monday July 24, 2017 at Mercy New Life Hospice with his family by his side. He was born May 26, 1959 in Elyria. He enjoyed fishing, working on cars especially his 1970 Mustang Mach I, dogs, Cleveland sports teams, and a great love for his family. Survivors include his wife of...
Darrel A. Gumm
Jul 23, 2017
Darrel A. Gumm, 44, of Elyria passed away Sunday July 23, 2017 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born April 6, 1973 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton area resident. Darrel worked as a Corrections Officer at the Lorain Correctional Facility in Grafton for the past 14 years. He was a 1991 Midview...
John M. Snider
Jul 15, 2017
John M. Snider 97, of Elyria passed away Saturday July 15, 2017 at the Wesleyan Village. He was born June 16, 1920 in Glenville, W.VA. John was a member of American Legion and Masonic Lodge in Parkersburg, W.VA. He enjoyed woodworking, listening to Southern Gospel Music and attending gospel concerts, flea markets all sports especially baseball. Survivors include his...
Norma M. Wensink
Jul 15, 2017
Norma M. Wensink (nee Dellefield) 96, of LaGrange passed away peacefully Saturday July 15, 2017 at Ames Family Hospice following a brief illness. She was born December 9, 1920 in Lorain. Norma was a 1938 graduate of Elyria High School and a lifetime resident of Lorain County. She was employed by Kaases Bakery, Troxel Manufacturing and Elyria Value City....
