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David Paul Collins
Jun 10, 2025
David, age 78, passed away peacefully, after a long fight with all the health challenges that came his way. He was surrounded with love from Family, friends and care givers.
Son of Mary Lou Ponzani, and Stepfather, the late Bill Ponzani.. He was a man of many dreams and had a great sense of humor. He had...
Melissa Sue Ostoich
Jun 9, 2025
Melissa Ostoich, 43, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, June 9, 2025.
Melissa will be deeply missed by those who loved her, including her mother, Arlene Spooner (Roger Spooner); her daughter, McKenzie Dunlap; and her brother, Brian Bechtel (Krystal), along with their daughter, Rowen Bechtel. She was preceded in death by her father, Roger...
Robert Eugene Erkens
Jun 8, 2025
Robert E. Erkens, 85, of Grafton passed away Sunday June 8, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain.
He was born January 8, 1940 in Lorain and was a lifelong area resident.
Bob was employed at the Ford Motor Company in Lorain for 38 years, retiring in 1997 and was a member of...
Nathan A. Moon
Jun 5, 2025
Nathan Moon was born on May 21, 1949, in Crawfordsville, Arkansas, to Ivery D. Mhoon and Druesilla (Anderson) Mhoon. The Lord called our beloved Nathan home on June 5, 2025, after a short illness.
Nathan was raised in Sikeston, Missouri, and later moved to Elyria, Ohio, where he resided for 50 years. He was employed by Abex...
Charles A. Kaufmann
Jun 1, 2025
Charles A. Kaufmann, 87, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at the stroke of midnight on June 1, 2025. The date and time were particularly poignant, marking the 62nd anniversary of his wedding to his beloved wife, Joan.
A proud son of Erie, Pennsylvania, Charles joined the U.S. Air Force in 1956, based in Europe...
Thomas Charles Graffius
May 31, 2025
Thomas C. Graffius, age 92, passed away on May 31, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born in South Fork, Pennsylvania, and was the last surviving child of George and Christina (Henderson) Graffius.
Thomas began his working life in the coal mines of Pennsylvania before enlisting in the United States Air Force at...
Ruth Mae (Goldsmith) Fannon
May 31, 2025
Ruth Mae Fannon (nee: Goldsmith), 88, of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, May 31, 2025. She was born in Cedarville, West Virginia on December 21, 1936 to parents Hayward and Opal (nee: Childress) Goldsmith. Ruth was dearly loved by her family. She was a devoted mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend. She was an avid gardener where she grew...
Scott Michael Tennant
May 30, 2025
Scott M. Tennant, 66, of Grafton, beloved and faithful son, husband, father, brother and friend went to be with Jesus and loved ones in heaven on May 30, 2025.
He was born November 6, 1958 in Cleveland to Donald (who preceded him in death) and Barbara (nee-Haer). He is survived by his mother Barbara; wife, Judith (nee-Cooper); ...
Melvin "Mel" T. Haag, Sr.
May 29, 2025
Melvin "Mel" T. Haag Sr., age 87, of Elyria, passed away on May 29, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus. Born in Oberlin, Ohio, Melvin grew up on the family farm, land that is now home to the Elyria Airport. He lived a full and meaningful life marked by hard work, love of family, and service to his community....
Kerry Lynn (Stump) Hall
May 28, 2025
Kerry L. Hall, (nee-Stump), 76, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday May 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by family, following a lengthy illness with Dementia. She was born June 21, 1948, in Morgantown, WV. Before moving to Ohio. She graduated from South Amherst High School class of 1966, where she met the love of her life Mark A. Hall....
Nancy Lee (Sayers) Fate
May 25, 2025
Nancy Lee Fate (née Sayers), age 80, of North Ridgeville, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, May 25, 2025. Born on December 7, 1944, Nancy was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a compassionate caregiver throughout her life.
Nancy dedicated many years of her professional life to helping others as a registered...
Elaine Marie Klesel
May 23, 2025
Elaine Marie Klesel 78, of Elyria passed away Friday May 23, 2025 at O'Neil Healthcare in North Ridgeville. She was born October 3, 1946, in Columbus, TX. Elaine was a Midview High School graduate, and had earned a Master's Degree in Education from Kent State University. She had taught most of her career in the Midview School District. Elaine...
Michael "Mad Dog" W. Hubbell, Sr.
May 21, 2025
Michael W. "Mike" Hubbell Sr., affectionately known as "Mad Dog" of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at an age of 73. Born on August 15, 1951 in Elyria, Ohio, Michael was the beloved son of the late Paul Hubbell Sr. and Donna (nee Hambly). He built a life defined by hard work, strong values,...
Craig Alex Petrus
May 20, 2025
Craig Petrus, devoted husband, father, grandfather, friend, and proud United States Army veteran, passed away surrounded by the love of his family. Craig served his country with honor while stationed in Texas, and continued a life of service long after his military career.
A man of immense talent and heart, Craig was a master carpenter, electrician, and...
James P. Hoover
May 20, 2025
James "Jim" Hoover, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 69. Born on November 28, 1955, in Elyria, Jim was the beloved son of Lou and Connie Hoover. He was one of six boys in a lively household where problems were solved the "brother way"—with creativity, toughness, and deep familial bonds.
A proud 1974...
James Richard Osbun
May 19, 2025
James "Jim" R. Osbun, 74, of North Ridgeville passed away Monday May 19, 2025 at his home following a brief illness.
He was born February 2, 1951 in Elyria and was a lifelong North Ridgeville resident.
Jim was the owner-operator of Osbun Electric for 45 years. He was a 1969 North Ridgeville High School graduate...
Carl E. Douglas
May 19, 2025
Carl Douglas, 89, of Grafton, OH, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. His family finds comfort in the promise of his eternal life.
Carl was born on January 10, 1936, in Akron, OH, to Alfred and Elizabeth Douglas. He was the youngest of eight children—Flora, Alice, Margaret, Donna, William,...
Patricia L. (Cox) Coffman
May 19, 2025
Patricia L. Coffman (nee: Cox) 84, of Grafton passed away Monday May 19, 2025 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland. She was born January 11, 1941 in Port Clinton, OH. Patricia attended Kent State University, and retired from the Grafton-Midview Public Library. She treasured spending time with her children and grand children, and had volunteered as a 4-H...
James Floryan Anton
May 17, 2025
James Floryan Anton 76 of Oberlin passed May 17 2025. after a resilient fight against cancer, he remained positive and hopeful throughout. He never complained and often joked.
James was the beloved son of the late Floryan J and Ruth Anton (nee Savage).
He is survived by his double cousins Robert Anton , Pat Cappelleri...
Emerson Martin
May 15, 2025
Emerson Martin, 89 of Vermilion, passed away May 15th at his home. Emerson was born August 25,1935 in Kentucky to Sebastian and Victoria Martin (nee Muncie).
Survived by his daughters Linda Jones of New Port Richey Florida and Shirley Sharp (Steve) of Vermilion; grandchildren Matthew Hamilton, David Dillon, Kristina Gillespie, Justine Liddick, Ryan Kordish, Nicolas Kordish and...

