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Apr 25, 2025

Mary Ruth Gourley passed away on April 23, 2025. She survived by her children: Lisa Wheller, Craig Gourley (Ashley), and Jessica Gourley. Her beloved grandchildren: Kennedy, Michael, Kaden, Gavin, and Sophia; and her siblings: David, Tommy, Robert, and Helene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ruth Kess, and her brother James Kess. A celebration of...

Apr 21, 2025

James R. Michael, 82, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born in Elyria on July 8, 1942 to parents Ralph and Frances (nee: Barnes) Michael.

James graduated from Elyria High School in 1960. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Apr 21, 2025

Gloria Thompson, (nee-Diewald), 76, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her family at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Gloria was born May 15, 1948 in Lorain.

A graduate of Elyria High School's class of 1966, Gloria began working as a ward secretary at EMH. As a devoted mother, she raised...

Apr 21, 2025

Jane Angela Leavell, 71, of Elyria, passed away Monday, April 21, 2025 at Brunswick Pointe, Brunswick, Ohio after a long illness. She was born in Elwood, Indiana December 28, 1953, and had been an Elyria resident since the mid-1960's. She was a 1972 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School, and obtained her bachelor's degree from Bowling Green State University...

Apr 19, 2025

Monica Lynn Ross, 66, of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family at The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus on Saturday, April 19, 2025. She was born July 31, 1958 in Battle Creek, MI. She was the beloved daughter of Edward and Grace Ross (nee: Marshall). Monica was a 1976 graduate of Lorain Catholic High School and a 1980...

Apr 17, 2025

Rejoice, the Lord is risen!  Dr. Rogener "Joe" Lacerna of Elyria, Ohio, beloved husband of the late Gail Leslie Lacerna, passed away on April 17, 2025, at O'Neill Healthcare at North Olmsted at the age of 77.  He was preceded in death by his daughter Janice Kovach of Elyria OH and his stepdaughter Angela Holland of Cincinnati, OH.   He...

Apr 16, 2025

Deborah (Debbie) Pinter (nee Atkinson), age 65 of Elyria, passed away on April 16, 2025, at home surrounded by her loving family, after bravely fighting cancer for the last 5 years. Debbie was born August 12, 1959 in Wheeling, West Virginia but spent her early years in Cotati, California. She grew up riding horses and was a twirler in...

Apr 13, 2025

Kenneth F. Olic, 79, of Elyria passed away Sunday April 13, 2025 at EMH Regional Medical Center.

Ken was born June 28, 1945 in Cleveland.

Survivors include his wife Judy (nee-Woods); sons, Anthony (Jennifer) and Erick (Melisa); four grandchildren, Alexa, Ella, Ayden and Ava.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank...

Apr 13, 2025

John F. Dague 76, of Carlisle Township passed away Sunday April 13, 2025, at the home his parents built where he lived all his life following a short illness. He was born December 23, 1948, in Elyria. John was a 1966 Midview High School graduate. He served in Vietnam with the United Sates Marine Corp. John had worked for...

Apr 13, 2025

Stephen Michael Reynolds II, age 33, of Wellington passed away Sunday April 13th, 2025, at his residence.  Stephen was born on May 29, 1991 in Panama City Florida.

Stephen was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him.  Stephen loved the outdoors and nature. He had a kind heart and...

Apr 11, 2025

Ralph C. Chapman Jr., 78, of Duffield, VA. Passed away Friday April 11, 2025, at Holston Valley Medical Center.

Ralph was born in Ft. Blackmore, VA. On July 25, 1946, to the late Ralph C. and Mildred (nee-Shupe) Chapman.

In addition to his parents, his sisters, Ruth Looney, Ruby Turner and Donna McClellan; brother, Trevor...

Apr 10, 2025

Judy A. Ferner, (nee- Fazekas), 80, of Sheffield Village passed away Thursday April 10, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center.

She was born February 4, 1945 in Lorain to Dorothy (nee-Unger) and William L. Fazekas.

After a long career in business she retired to enjoy many pursuits including gardening and needlecraft which she shared with...

Apr 9, 2025

Jane Ann Phillips (nee: Ksiazk), 78, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 under the care of Nivalis Hospice.  She was born and grew up in Lorain and attended Nativity School and graduated from Admiral King in 1965. She was a member of Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Parish of Lorain and a past member...

Apr 8, 2025

Marilyn Jean Loescher (nee: Puskas), 77, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2025. She was born in Elyria on May 14, 1947 to parents Nicholas and Rita (nee: Bach) Puskas. She married her sweetheart, Norman Loescher, Jr. in 1969. Marilyn was a homemaker, but also worked as a baker. She enjoyed bowling, but going on the five...

Mar 31, 2025

Kenneth H. Dalton, 69, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, March 31, 2025. He is survived by his mother, Jane (nee: Forney). He was the father to Stephanie Kobunski (Gregory); sons, Eric Dalton (Jill Biro) and Brett Dalton (Mylinh). He was the grandfather to Haley, Haiden, Hannah, Averie, Jackson, Blake, Madison; brother, Kevin Dalton. He is preceded in...

Mar 30, 2025

Geoffrey Phillip Lloyd passed peacefully in his sleep on Sunday March 30st 2025. Geoffrey was born in Dorset England on May 1st 1948 and was 10 years old when he moved to the US with his parents Andrew J. and Grace A. Lloyd (both now deceased) Geoffrey is survived by his twin sons, Geoffrey Phillip Lloyd Jr., Phillip Andrew...

Mar 29, 2025

Robert "Bob" Vernadakis, passed away suddenly on March 29, 2025. He was born August 7, 1943 in Durham, North Carolina.

Bob graduated from Commerce High School in Springfield, Massachusetts in 1961 and went on to serve in the United States Navy.

In 1976 he moved to Ohio, living in Mansfield and Lodi before settling in...

Mar 28, 2025

Deanna Marie Summers (nee: Ledyard) 78, of North Ridgeville, OH passed away at her home on Friday March 28, 2025 following a long illness.  She was born June 17, 1947 in Elyria.  Deanna treasured spending time with her family and enjoyed trips to the casino.  Survivors include two daughters; Lori Schlenkerman (Rick), Vicki Rowe ( Dondi), two sons; Roger...

Mar 24, 2025

Loretta Lillian Dawson, (nee-Lipstraw), 92, went to be with her Lord and Family on March 24, 2025 after a long struggle with kidney failure. She was the youngest of seven children of Gustav and Lillian Lipstraw of Grayton, Ohio. Loretta attended Capital University and Baldwin Wallace achieving a Masters Degree in Special Education, teaching in Elyria, Lorain City and...

Mar 23, 2025

Paul C. Hamker, 81, of Grafton passed away Sunday March 23, 2025 at The Cleveland Clinic in Avon following a long illness.  He was born April 28, 1943 in Elyria.  Paul was  a 1961 North Ridgeville High School graduate, and was a talented carpenter.  He enjoyed tinkering and was always helping friends and family with various projects.  Paul enjoyed...