Bertha D. Carson-Stewart, (nee-Colbow), 91, of Loudonville and formerly of Eaton Township passed away Monday February 27, 2017 at the Colonial Manor Health Care Center in Loudonville following a brief illness. She was born July 8, 1925 in Montville, OH. And was an Eaton Township resident since 1971. Bertha worked as an assembler at the General Motors Parma plant...
Chad Michael Vance 34, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 22, 2017 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1983 in Wurzburg, Germany. Chad enjoyed golfing, playing poker, darts, and spending time with family and friends, he was also Cleveland's # 1 Sports Fan. Survivors include his son Brayden Michael Vance of Grafton; father...
Margery Shaffstall (nee Kerekes), 95 of Elyria passed away peacefully Tuesday February 21, 2017 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born December 18, 1921 in New Bremen, N.Y. to Steven and Clara Kerekes. Her family moved to a coal mining town in Harlan County,KY. and eventually moved to a farm in Vermilion,OH. Margery attended Vermilion schools and graduated...
Mark C. Pedid 56, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at Fairview General Hospital on Tuesday February 14, 2017. He was born August 18, 1960 in Cleveland. Mark worked as a printer for The Plain Dealer for the past eleven years; and had worked for Penton Publishing for twenty three years prior to The Plain Dealer. He loved spending time...
Erica Lynn Dervic 27, of Lorain passed away unexpectedly Sunday February 12, 2017 in Lorain. She was born July 23, 1989 in Cleveland and was a graduate of the Virtual Community School. Erica was very crafty , with a huge heart and was very loving and caring. "She was a firecracker". Survivors include her most cherished possession and light...
Marie C. Helwick (nee Dolvin),101 of Strasburg, Ohio passed away Saturday February 11, 2017 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a brief illness. She was born September 23, 1915 in Magnolia, Ohio. Marie worked for Reeves Bank in Dover, Ohio as a Secretary. She enjoyed traveling , and vacationing at her summer home in Michigan. Survivors include her...
JoAnne Monschein - Kapronica, (nee-Kosco), 78, of Grafton passed away Saturday February 11, 2017 at O'Niell Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born July 18, 1938 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident, JoAnne was a devoted mother and grandmother and formerly worked as a real estate agent. Survivors include her son, Kevin...
John W. Davis, 70, of Elyria passed away Thursday February 9, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus following a brief illness. He was born May 31, 1946 in Logan, WV. And was an Elyria resident for most of his life. John was United States Navy veteran, having served 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam. He was employed...
Barbara Ann Walters (nee Ritz), 84, of Grafton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, Arizona. She was born December 2, 1932 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and was raised in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Barbara was a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School. Barbara was employed as a telephone operator,...
Geri Lynne Burroughs (nee: Fairall), 60, of Parma passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic following a long illness. She was born September 14, 1956 in Columbus. Geri treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an RN and worked for the State of Ohio. Survivors include her husband of eleven years, John B....
Dorothy B. Hotow (nee: Burch) 102, of Elyria passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Wesleyan Village. She was born May 22, 1914 in Hastings, PA. Dorothy had worked as a waitress at Grassie's Restaurant in Elyria. She was a member of Elyria Moose Lodge, Elyria United Polish Club Auxiliary; her favorite places were The Carlisle Cafe, Lowell Street...
Edward Adelsberg 84, of Elyria passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born November 27, 1932 in Lilly,PA., and was a graduate of Lilly Washington High School and St. Francis University. Edward was a teacher and athletic director for midview school system. He proudly served his Country in...
Gregory W. Buck 67, of Elyria passed away Monday February 6, 2017 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. He was born April 6, 1949 in Clarksburg, W.VA. Gregory worked for Bettcher Manufacturing as a machinist for 15 yrs. until his retirement in 2009. He enjoyed tinkering with cars, and woodworking. Survivors include his wife of 18 yrs. Karla J.(nee...
Lewis Major Sr. 80, of Grafton passed away Sunday February 5, 2017 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a lengthy illness. He was born January 11, 1937 in Budapest, Hungary. Lewis worked for the Chronicle Telegram as a pressman until his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, bird watching-feeding birds , gardening, collecting baseball cards, the Cavaliers and Indians. Survivors include...
James W. Watson Sr., 76, of Sebring, FL. And formerly of Elyria passed away Saturday February 4, 2017 at his home following a brief illness. He was born January 23, 1941 in Ralph, PA.. Jim was employed at American Airlines for 38 years, retiring in 2003 as a Fleet Clerk Service Manager. He was a United States Army veteran...
Mary A. Phillips, (nee-Coon), 62, of Elyria passed away Saturday February 4, 2017 at Holy Family Home in Parma following a long illness. She was born May 22, 1954 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. A 1973 Elyria High School graduate, Mary enjoyed toll and oil painting and gardening. Survivors include her husband of 38 years, Rick;...
Stephen Richard Docy 88, of LaGrange passed away Friday February 3, 2017 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born July 11, 1928 in Cleveland. Stephen worked for Ford Motor Co. for over 40 yrs. He proudly served his Country in the Navy during Korea. Survivors include his daughter Vikki (Randall) Bott of LaGrange; sons Stephen (Pauline)...
Gail E. Betzel, (nee-Bynum), 70, of North Ridgeville passed away Wednesday February 1, 2017 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born May 18, 1946 in Detroit, MI. and was a North Ridgeville resident for most of her life. Gail was the owner of the Embroidery Barn in North Ridgeville and was also the former owner...
Leanne M. Metz 25, of Wellington Twp. passed away unexpectedly at home on January 30, 2017. She was born September 10, 1991 in Elyria. Leanne was a Wellington High School graduate. She enjoyed spending time with family and friends, cooking, and giving to others. Survivors include her parents; Everett A. and Dawn M. (nee: Jezewski) Metz. Additional survivors include...
Lorena J. DeFilippo, (nee-Arnal), 90, of Vermilion passed away Saturday January 28, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born December 19, 1926 in Tiltonsville, OH.. Lorena was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Elyria and enjoyed spending time with her family. Survivors include her daughters, Debra (Arthur) Deremiah, Jerri...
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