Manuel G. Ortiz 38, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Friday September 2, 2016. He was born December 1, 2016 in Elyria. Manny's children were the love of his life. He treasured spending time with family, friends, and enjoyed grilling out for them, and enjoyed music. Manny will continue to live through others by his selfless organ donation. Survivors...
Gerald E. "Jerry" Pragg, 74, of Grafton passed away Monday August 29, 2016 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born March 14, 1942 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident since 1978. Jerry was the former vice-president/partner of Ohio Metallurgical Services, Inc. in Elyria, was a United States Army veteran, a member of the...
James Dale Clark Sr. 49 of Columbia Station passed away suddenly Saturday August 27,2016 at his residence. He was born June 16 , 1967 in Berea. James worked as a Dry Wall finisher. He enjoyed cooking, walking and shopping. Survivors include his mother Patricia Clark (nee Vonya) , daughters Jessica Patricia Clark of Grafton , Karlee Clark and Samantha...
Peggy Sue Rodriguez (nee: Patterson) 42, of Vermilion passed away Saturday August 27, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain due to an accidental death. She was born May 10, 1974 in Cleveland. Peggy treasured spending time with her grandchildren and family. She was a hard worker, and enjoyed traveling. Survivors include her mother; Debra J. White (nee:...
Malcolm Diederick 85 of Elyria passed away Friday August 26, 2016 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon following a lengthy illness. He was born May 16 , 1931 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Malcom was employed by Convenient for over 30 yrs. until his retirement. He proudly served his Country in the Air...
Dennis Zayatz 61 of Elyria passed away due to injuries from a motorcycle accident. Dennis worked for U.S. Steel in the Control Room. He was born September 26, 1954 in Amherst and was a 1972 graduate of Elyria High School and proudly served his Country in the Army . Dennis enjoyed sitting in the sunshine , flying , riding...
Ralph W. Burgett, 83, of Elyria passed away Friday August 19, 2016 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born August 16, 1933 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Ralph worked as a set-up man at General Motors for 34 years, retiring in 1992. He was a member the New Life Wesleyan Church...
Charles A. Brown, 87, of Elyria passed away Thursday August 18, 2016 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born August 22, 1928 in Troy, MO., and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Charlie was employed as a repairman at ALLTEL for 38 years, retiring in 1990. He was a United States Army veteran and enjoyed...
Therese A. Ogrodnik (nee: DeMarco) 61, of Elyria passed away Wednesday August 17, 2016 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. She was born May 12, 1955 in Buffalo, NY. Therese had worked for Ridge Tool, and Travel Centers of America. She was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in Elyria Township. Therese loved...
Marie K. Shirley, (nee-Kinchuck), 100, of Elyria passed away Monday August 8, 2016 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a brief illness. She was born July 30, 1916 in New York, New York and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Survivors include her sons, Daniel (Ruth) Shirley of Butler, PA., and Wes (Kathy) Shirley of...
Vincent R. Phillips 76 of Elyria passed away Sunday August 7, 2016 at University Hospital-Main Campus Cleveland following a brief illness. He was born April 8, 1940 in Willard,Ohio. Vincent worked for General Plug in Grafton as a machine operator until his retirement in 1993, and also formerly owned and operated a lawnmower repair business. He served his Country...
Edward J. Meosky 87 of Elyria Township passed away Thursday August 4, 2016 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born February 3, 1929 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania .Edward served his Country in the Army. He enjoyed Woodworking. Survivors include his 2 sons Edward (Elaine) of Elyria and Gary (Lisa) of Hickory, North Carolina , 6 grandchildren Jennifer...
Geraldine C. Thome (nee: Conrad) 94, of Carlisle Twp. passed away Monday August 1, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born March 26, 1922 in Sheffield Village. Geraldine was a member of St. Agnes Church; she loved cooking, baking, and sewing. Survivors include a daughter; Elaine S. Thome of Wakeman, a...
Therese M. Solet (nee Dyczkowski), 88, of Elyria passed away Friday, July 29, 2016 at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center Seasons of Life Hospice from complications of advanced Parkinson's Disease. She was born in Lorain, Ohio, at home, to loving parents Leo and Josephine (nee Karolak) Dyczkowski on December 20, 1927. Growing up in Lorain, Therese attended Nativity of...
Zenia "Ruth" McIe (nee Tollett) 83 of Grafton passed away Monday July 25, 2016 at O'Neil Healthcare in North Ridgeville. She was born April 27 , 1933 in Crossville, Tn. And was a graduate of Crossville High School.Survivors include her sons Marshall , Timothy of Grafton , Douglas (Lisa) of Cuyahoga Falls , 17 grandchildren , 7 great-grandchildren ,...
Jane Kathryn Udvardy Terry died peacefully on July 25th after a series of heart attacks and strokes caused by antiphospholipid syndrome, a rare genetic disorder that causes blood clots. She is survived by her devoted husband Glen Harold Terry, to whom she was married 59 years. She will be greatly missed by her children Kurt Allen, Glen Michael, Andrea...
Clifford J. Trexler, 83, of Elyria passed away Monday July 25, 2016 at his home following a brief illness. He was born September 6, 1932 in Lilly, PA. and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Cliff was employed as a machine operator at the General Motors Corporation in Parma for 25 years, retiring in 1997. He...
Marie L. Finnegan (nee Kutz) 87 of Elyria passed away Sunday July 24, 2016 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born March 21 , 1929 in Elyria and was a graduate of Avon High School. Marie worked for Bendix as an Executive Secretary. Survivors include her daughter Mary Ann of Elyria , son...
Lawrence Thomas Cullen, 78, of North Ridgeville, formerly of Culver City, California, passed away Saturday, July 23, 2016 following a courageous battle with lung cancer. Larry is survived by his loving wife, Sherry; beloved children, Sean (Naomi) FayeCullen, Erin Cullen (Nick Collura); stepchildren, Erik (Julie) Ellingsworth, Amy (Greg) Thomas and six beautiful grandchildren, Owen, Desmond, Obie Buster, Winston, Rachel...
Lloyd H. Petty 91 of Grafton passed away Wednesday July 20, 2016 at Story Point of Avon Lake. He was born July 18, 1925 in Cleveland. Lloyd worked for Moen as the Director of Engineering. He graduated from Rocky River High School and earned a Bachelor's of Mechanical Engineering from The Ohio State University. Lloyd enjoyed fishing , boating...
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