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Jeanette Laubenthal
Mar 19, 2017
Jeanette Laubenthal, 87, of Middleburg Heights passed away Sunday March 19, 2017 at Southern Hills Nursing Home in Middleburg Heights. She was born October 22, 1929 in Cleveland and was a lifelong Cleveland area resident. Jeanette worked as a kitchen aide at St. John Hospital in Cleveland. She was lovingly cared for by her sisters, Ruth (Gary-deceased) Hopkins, Celeste...
June E. Rader
Mar 17, 2017
June E. Rader, (nee-Roig), 92, of Grafton passed away Friday March 17, 2017 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born May 1, 1924 in Elyria and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. June was a member of Cross Community Church in Elyria. She worked in sales at the Sears-Roebuck Co. at the Elyria Midway Mall...
Linda J. Loesch
Mar 17, 2017
Linda J. Loesch (nee: Tomanek) 60, of Avon Lake passed away Friday March 17, 2017 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. She was born May 25, 1956 in Elyria, and was an Avon Lake High School graduate. Linda treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren, crafting, bingo, puzzles, riding motorcycles, and her dog. Survivors...
Kimberly Kawell
Mar 16, 2017
Kimberly Kawell 50, of Elyria passed away Thursday March 16, 2017 following a long illness. She was born January 12 , 1967 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria West High School. Kimberly worked as a nurses aide for North Ridge Health Center for 25 years. She enjoyed reading, was an animal lover and had a great love...
Arlene A. Miller-Wacker
Mar 14, 2017
Arlene A. Miller- Wacker, (nee-Laubenthal), 80, of Elyria passed away Tuesday March 14, 2017 at her home following a long illness. She was born November 27, 1936 in Avon and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Arlene worked as a Registered Nurse at EMH Regional Medical Center for 30 years, retiring in 2008. She was a member of St....
Robert L. Shutts
Mar 12, 2017
Robert L. Shutts, 80, of Grafton passed away Sunday March 12, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a brief illness. He was born September 30, 1936 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Bob retired as a Electrical Engineer at the C.A. Litzler Company in Cleveland. He enjoyed camping, traveling, spending winters...
Margaret M. Russo
Mar 12, 2017
Margaret M. Russo (nee: Prescott) 84, of Oberlin passed away at home on Sunday March 12, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. She was born February 18, 1933 in Cleveland, OH. Margaret was a member of St. Peter Church in North Ridgeville, she enjoyed spending time with her family, cooking, knitting, gardening. Survivors include three daughters; Kathy Miller of...
Helen Louise Downs
Mar 12, 2017
Helen Louise Downs (nee Hackett), 97 of LaGrange passed away Sunday March 12, 2017 at Arden Courts assisted living in Westlake, Oh, where she has lived for the past 10 years. She was being cared for dementia, but had previously lived on Whitehead Rd. LaGrange,Oh. since 1948. She had been married to George Downs for 65 years, who is...
Betty J. Husk
Mar 11, 2017
Betty J. Husk (nee: Jones) 77, of Elyria passed away Saturday March 11, 2017 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born December 12, 1939 in Westerville, OH. Betty loved spending time with her family , especially cooking during the holidays. She enjoyed trips to the casinos, gardening, motorcycling, and loved her dogs. Survivors...
Susan Jane Williams
Mar 10, 2017
Susan Jane Williams (nee Shuster), 55 of Elyria passed away Friday March 10, 2017 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland. She was born August 9, 1961 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School , from high school she went on to the Elyria Academy of Cosmetology where she received her Beauticians license. Susan loved all...
Flora Jean Smith
Mar 9, 2017
Flora Jean Smith (nee Harper), 88 of Elyria passed away peacefully with her family by her side Thursday March 9, 2017 at O'neill Health Care in North Ridgeville. Flora was a lifelong Elyria resident. She worked for Shilds IGA in the Bakery Department . Survivors include her daughter Deborah (Dan) Bauer of Elyria; son Douglas (Valerie) Smith of Valley...
Elizabeth Jane Simms
Mar 9, 2017
Elizabeth (Bette) Jane Simms, age 92 passed away Thursday March 9, 2017, at New Life Hospice in Lorain, after a short illness. She was born February 14, 1925 in Cleveland, Ohio, Bette resided in Oberlin , Ohio , after her marriage to Donald Simms , where they raised their two sons. Bette was an active member of Sacred Heart...
Paul D. Thiel
Mar 8, 2017
Paul D. Thiel, 80, of Elyria passed away Wednesday March 8, 2017 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake following a long illness. He was born October 21, 1936 in Elyria and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Paul retired as a history teacher at Elyria High School and officiated Track and Field and also...
Edward W. Webber
Mar 6, 2017
Edward W. "Ed" Webber, 81, of Elyria passed away Monday March 6, 2017 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland following a brief illness. He was born August 22, 1935 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Ed retired as the Meat Department Manager at the East Avenue Convenient Food Mart in Elyria. He attended Lorain County Community...
Nancy "Nan" J. Landig
Mar 5, 2017
Nancy J. "Nan" Landig (nee: Radican) 83, of Elyria, Ohio beloved wife, mother and grandmother passed away unexpectedly Sunday March 5, 2017 at the Avon Cleveland Clinic. She was born March 19, 1933. She was in the first graduating class of Elyria Catholic High School and also attended the University of Dayton. Nancy completed her nursing degree from Kent...
Mary A. Schneider
Mar 5, 2017
Mary A. Schneider, (nee-Winter), 85, of Elyria passed away Sunday March 5, 2017 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born October 11, 1931 in Louisville, KY. And was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Mary was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria, formerly worked at Bayorek's Trophy's...
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Banks
Mar 5, 2017
Elizabeth A. "Betty" Banks (nee: Horvath) 90, of Grafton passed away Sunday March 5, 2017 at Lake Pointe Health Center in Lorain following a long illness. She was born February 14, 1927 in Lorain. Betty was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. She cherished time with family and friends. Betty enjoyed fishing in Canada during...
Victoria Kaczmarczyk
Mar 4, 2017
Victoria J. Kaczmarczyk , formerly of Elyria passed away peacefully with her family by her side Saturday March 4, 2017 at Newton-Wellesley Hospital in Newton, Massachusetts. Vicky was born January 20, 1921 in Canton, Ohio. After graduating from Canton McKinley High School, Vicky became a cosmetologist and utilized these skills throughout her life. Vicky met her late husband Harry,...
Gary L. Jackson
Mar 4, 2017
Gary L. Jackson 66, of Euclid passed away unexpectedly Saturday March 4, 2017 at his residence. He was born July 3, 1950 in Elkins, W.VA , and he was a graduate of Shaw High School. Gary worked for the Natural History Museum as a supervisor for 30 yrs. He enjoyed Blue Grass Music , fishing and went on many...
Hughey E. Kirkwood Iii
Mar 1, 2017
Hughey E. Kirkwood III 46, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 1, 2017 at his residence after an 11 yr. battle with MS. He was born July 11, 1970 in Willoughby,Ohio. Hughey was a big Notre Dame and Dallas Cowboys fan , he enjoyed cars and spending time with his children , who loved and adored him. Survivors...
