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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...
Bertha D. Carson-Stewart
Feb 27, 2017
Bertha D. Carson-Stewart, (nee-Colbow), 91, of Loudonville and formerly of Eaton Township passed away Monday February 27, 2017 at the Colonial Manor Health Care Center in Loudonville following a brief illness. She was born July 8, 1925 in Montville, OH. And was an Eaton Township resident since 1971. Bertha worked as an assembler at the General Motors Parma plant...
Chad Michael Vance
Feb 22, 2017
Chad Michael Vance 34, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday February 22, 2017 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born January 2, 1983 in Wurzburg, Germany. Chad enjoyed golfing, playing poker, darts, and spending time with family and friends, he was also Cleveland's # 1 Sports Fan. Survivors include his son Brayden Michael Vance of Grafton; father...
Margery Shaffstall
Feb 21, 2017
Margery Shaffstall (nee Kerekes), 95 of Elyria passed away peacefully Tuesday February 21, 2017 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born December 18, 1921 in New Bremen, N.Y. to Steven and Clara Kerekes. Her family moved to a coal mining town in Harlan County,KY. and eventually moved to a farm in Vermilion,OH. Margery attended Vermilion schools and graduated...
Mark C. Pedid
Feb 14, 2017
Mark C. Pedid 56, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at Fairview General Hospital on Tuesday February 14, 2017. He was born August 18, 1960 in Cleveland. Mark worked as a printer for The Plain Dealer for the past eleven years; and had worked for Penton Publishing for twenty three years prior to The Plain Dealer. He loved spending time...
Erica Lynn Dervic
Feb 12, 2017
Erica Lynn Dervic 27, of Lorain passed away unexpectedly Sunday February 12, 2017 in Lorain. She was born July 23, 1989 in Cleveland and was a graduate of the Virtual Community School. Erica was very crafty , with a huge heart and was very loving and caring. "She was a firecracker". Survivors include her most cherished possession and light...
Marie C. Helwick
Feb 11, 2017
Marie C. Helwick (nee Dolvin),101 of Strasburg, Ohio passed away Saturday February 11, 2017 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a brief illness. She was born September 23, 1915 in Magnolia, Ohio. Marie worked for Reeves Bank in Dover, Ohio as a Secretary. She enjoyed traveling , and vacationing at her summer home in Michigan. Survivors include her...
Joanne Kapronica
Feb 11, 2017
JoAnne Monschein - Kapronica, (nee-Kosco), 78, of Grafton passed away Saturday February 11, 2017 at O'Niell Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born July 18, 1938 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident, JoAnne was a devoted mother and grandmother and formerly worked as a real estate agent. Survivors include her son, Kevin...
John W. Davis
Feb 9, 2017
John W. Davis, 70, of Elyria passed away Thursday February 9, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus following a brief illness. He was born May 31, 1946 in Logan, WV. And was an Elyria resident for most of his life. John was United States Navy veteran, having served 2 tours of duty in Viet Nam. He was employed...
Barbara Ann Walters
Feb 8, 2017
Barbara Ann Walters (nee Ritz), 84, of Grafton, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at Hospice of the Valley in Glendale, Arizona. She was born December 2, 1932 in Altoona, Pennsylvania, and was raised in Franklin, Pennsylvania. Barbara was a 1950 graduate of Franklin High School. Barbara was employed as a telephone operator,...
Geri Lynne Burroughs
Feb 8, 2017
Geri Lynne Burroughs (nee: Fairall), 60, of Parma passed away Wednesday, February 8, 2017 at the Cleveland Clinic following a long illness. She was born September 14, 1956 in Columbus. Geri treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren. She was an RN and worked for the State of Ohio. Survivors include her husband of eleven years, John B....
Dorothy B. Hotow
Feb 7, 2017
Dorothy B. Hotow (nee: Burch) 102, of Elyria passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Wesleyan Village. She was born May 22, 1914 in Hastings, PA. Dorothy had worked as a waitress at Grassie's Restaurant in Elyria. She was a member of Elyria Moose Lodge, Elyria United Polish Club Auxiliary; her favorite places were The Carlisle Cafe, Lowell Street...
Edward Adelsberg
Feb 7, 2017
Edward Adelsberg 84, of Elyria passed away Tuesday February 7, 2017 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born November 27, 1932 in Lilly,PA., and was a graduate of Lilly Washington High School and St. Francis University. Edward was a teacher and athletic director for midview school system. He proudly served his Country in...
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...
