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Eleanor Victoria Polen
Sep 15, 2016
Eleanor Victoria Polen (nee Patak) 88 of Elyria passed away Thursday September 15, 2016 at Life Care Center of Elyria following a lengthy illness. She was born November 22, 1927 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Eleanor was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria . She enjoyed reading , Cleveland sports , bingo...
Daniel G. Miller
Sep 12, 2016
Daniel G. Miller 48, of Grafton passed away at home on Monday September 12, 2016 following a long illness. He was born March 5, 1968 in Parma. Dan was a 1986 Padua High School graduate, and of Baldwin Wallace College. He loved doing community service as a Grafton Township Trustee and enjoyed landscaping around his home. Survivors include his...
Eugene C. Herwig
Sep 10, 2016
Eugene C. Herwig, 88, of Elyria passed away Saturday September 10, 2016 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a 3 year battle with cancer. He was born September 14, 1928 in Friedens, PA. and was a Elyria resident since 1951, coming from Listie, PA.. Eugene worked as a machine operator at General Motors for 25 years and was a...
Frederick A. Ahart
Sep 10, 2016
Frederick A. "Rick" Ahart, 67, of Elyria passed away Saturday September 10, 2016 at his home following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born June 28, 1949 in Sikeston, MO., and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Rick worked in technical support for 15 years at Martco in Lousieville, KY., retiring in 2014. He served...
Robert F. French Sr.
Sep 9, 2016
Robert F. "Pete" French Sr., 67, of Elyria passed away Friday September 9, 2016 at Geauga Medical Center in Chardon following a long illness. He was born August 6, 1949 in Medina and was a lifelong Lorain County resident. Pete formerly worked as a corrections officer with the Lorain County Sheriff's Department. He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren...
Constantine Byron Limber
Sep 8, 2016
Constantine Byron Limber 79, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on September 8, 2016 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born April 22, 1937 in New York, NY. Byron served in the United States Air Force, and retired as an Air Traffic Control Supervisor. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, was active in sports car racing, motorcycling...
Bob G. Wilburn
Sep 7, 2016
Bob G. Wilburn, 85, of Elyria passed away Wednesday September 7, 2016 at his home following a long illness. He was born March 7, 1931 in Lawrence County, TN., and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Bob worked at the Ridge Tool Company for 35 years, retiring in 1988 as a manager. He was a member...
Howard D. Lynch
Sep 6, 2016
Howard D. "Butch" Lynch 69 of Elyria passed away suddenly Tuesday September 6, 2016 at his residence. He was born December 25, 1946 in Bridgeport, West Virginia . Howard worked in construction for maintenance systems. He enjoyed cars , motorcycles , the Pittsburgh Steelers , his family , and a Love for animals. Survivors include his sons Howard (Bonnie)...
Arlene A. Austin
Sep 3, 2016
Arlene A. Austin, (nee-Lottman), 94, of LaGrange passed away Saturday September 3, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was born June 5, 1922 in Elyria and was a LaGrange resident for most of her life. Arlene worked in the deli department and also as a cashier at the Grafton Sparkle Market retiring in 1987. She was...
Katherine J. Dillon
Sep 3, 2016
Katherine J. Dillon 66, of Parma passed away Saturday September 3, 2016 at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland following a long illness. She was born September 10, 1949 in Kenova, West Virginia. Katherine worked as a Physician's Assistant. Survivors include five sons; Joshua D. (Melissa) Jason, (Kelly), Justin R., Jeremy J. (Alison), Jody, eight grandchildren, and brother; David "Pat"...
Shirley Ruth Underwood
Sep 2, 2016
Shirley Ruth Underwood (nee Carter) 81 of Elyria passed away Friday September 2, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a short illness. She was born April 1, 1935 in East St. Louis, Illinois. Shirley was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church. She had worked for the Telephone Co. in Elyria , and later worked for...
Manuel G Ortiz
Sep 2, 2016
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. Pragg
Aug 29, 2016
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.
Aug 27, 2016
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
Aug 27, 2016
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
Aug 26, 2016
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
Aug 21, 2016
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
Aug 19, 2016
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
Aug 18, 2016
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
Aug 17, 2016
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...
