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Gregory W. Buck
Feb 6, 2017
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.
Feb 5, 2017
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.
Feb 4, 2017
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 Ann Phillips
Feb 4, 2017
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
Feb 3, 2017
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
Feb 1, 2017
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
Jan 30, 2017
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
Jan 28, 2017
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...
Rosemary Springer
Jan 28, 2017
Rosemary Springer, (nee-Cluley), 96, of Elyria passed away Saturday January 28, 2017 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born February 13, 1920 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Rosemary was a member of St. Paul United Church of Christ in Elyria, was an animal lover and avid sports fan and enjoyed playing...
Eleanor Irene Kraps
Jan 27, 2017
Eleanor Irene Kraps (nee: Clark) 83, of Elyria passed away Friday January 27, 2017 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria. She was born June 1, 1933 in Barberton, OH. Eleanor was a Barberton High School and Baldwin Wallace College graduate. She was a member of Phi Mu Sorority. Eleanor retired from Elyria Memorial Hospital as a Medical Technologist. Survivors include...
William R. Terry
Jan 27, 2017
William R. Terry 82, of LaGrange passed away at home on Friday January 27, 2017 following a long illness. He was born January 1, 1935 in Mitchell, IN. Bill's greatest enjoyment was to seek God's heart. He was a cofounder of Progressive Processing Inc., and retired in 2004 to enjoy the peace and quiet with nature. Bill loved animals....
Clara White
Jan 27, 2017
Clara White (nee Stulick) 91,of Lorain passed away Friday January 27, 2017 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange.She was born November 2, 1925 in Lorain and was a 1944 graduate of Lorain High School. Clara was an active member of Sts. Peter & Paul Russian Orthodox Church. She enjoyed traveling the world, boating and golfing. Clara was a volunteer for...
Beverly J. Dudek
Jan 24, 2017
Beverly J. Dudek (nee: Meketarian) 71, of North Olmsted passed away Tuesday January 24, 2017 at Hospice Services of Southwest General in Strongsville. She was born January 28, 1945 in Cleveland. She was a member of St. Richard Church. Survivors include two daughters; Darlene R. Cole (Tom) of Olmsted Falls, Lorri A. Lott (Jason) of Glen Ellyn, IL, and...
Nellie Ternes
Jan 24, 2017
Nellie Ternes (nee Belfiore) 87, of Elyria passed away Tuesday January 24, 2017 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born June 27, 1929 in Wellington. Survivors include his sons Larry (Patricia) Farnsworth of Kipton, Michael of Sheffield Village; Mary Kotai of Elyria; brother , Joseph (Rosemary) of Elyria; grandsons Brad (Kim) and Bryan (Jenny); great-grandchildren Kaitlin , Jacquelyn...
Elizabeth Ann Fly
Jan 23, 2017
Elizabeth Ann Fly (nee Bailey) 76, of Elyria passed away January 23, 2017 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born March 31, 1940 in Oberlin. Elizabeth worked for York International as an assembler. She enjoyed gardening and especially her family. Survivors include her daughter Terry (Dana) Horner of Elyria; sons William (Jan) Bailey of Maple, N.C.,...
Norma P. Smith
Jan 22, 2017
Norma P. "Pat" Smith, 88, of Carlisle Township, passed away Sunday January 22, 2017 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born June 1, 1928 in Elyria and was a Carlisle Township resident for most of her life. Pat was a member of the LaPorte United Methodist Church where she sang in the church choir,...
Vickie Lynn Elkins
Jan 22, 2017
Vickie Lynn Elkins (nee Smoot) 61, passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 22, 2017 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born March 19,1955 in Logan, W. VA. Vickie was a retired Beautician. Survivors include her daughter Kelly (John) Dixon of Elyria; son Steven R. of N. Ridgeville; 12 grandchildren; sisters Linda, Jean, and Annalee; brothers Roger and Richard....
Stephen N. Docs
Jan 22, 2017
Stephan N . Docs 85, of North Ridgeville passed away Sunday January 22, 2017 with his family by his side.at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born October 21, 1931 and was a 1949 graduate of Lorain High School and attended Fenn College. Stephan worked for Household Finance Co. for 33yrs. as a manager until his retirement...
Wanda J. Ware
Jan 21, 2017
Wanda J. Ware (nee Bohannon) 62, of Lorain passed away Saturday January 21, 2017. She was born July 3, 1954 in Crossville,TN. Survivors include her sons Adam Ware of Elyria, Paul Huffaker and Henry Huffaker both of Lorain; brother Daniel (Judy) Bohannon of Grafton. She was preceded in death by her parents Henry and Ethel (nee Kilgore); sister Joyce;...
Richard E. Hall
Jan 20, 2017
Richard E. Hall, 77, of Elyria passed away Friday January 20, 2017 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky following a brief illness. He was born October 9, 1939 in Scioto County, OH.. Richard was employed in the metal stamping stamping department at United States Steel in Lorain and was a veteran of the United States Air Force. Survivors include his...
