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May 15, 2025

Robert Dean Overy, 87, of Grafton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 15, 1937, in Fostoria, Ohio, Bob was a lifelong resident of Grafton and a devoted member of the community he so deeply loved. A proud symbol of that love was his...

May 14, 2025

Kathy L. Kelley (nee: Tuttle) 68, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 14, 2025 at University Hospitals Main Campus Cleveland.  She treasured being a grandma, spending time with family and friends.  Kathy was an avid Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed playing bingo and watching Hallmark movies.  Survivors include two daughters; Samantha M. Kelley, Angela N. Kelley, a grandson; Harrison...

May 13, 2025

Patricia Ann Gruntkowski, 72, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1952 to parents James K. Stevens and Mamie Roberts (nee: Harold) in Berea, Ohio. Patricia graduated from Keystone High School in 1971 and worked at Bendix and HKM. She...

May 12, 2025

Mary Ruth Newsome, (nee-Browning), 79, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday May 12, 2025 at her home following a brief illness.

She was born August 31, 1945 in Logan, WV. And was a graduate of Logan High School.

Mary had a very rewarding career at American Greetings in Brooklyn, Ohio and loved being at home...

May 11, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Shaw

October 24, 1961 – May 11, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Coach, and Friend

Ronald Shaw, age 63, of LaGrange, Ohio, left us far too soon and is now at peace, surrounded in spirit by those who loved him most.

A proud Keystone graduate and lifelong supporter of...

May 10, 2025

Gabriella Darvari Hockman, 76, born on January 1, 1949, a beloved figure of Elyria, Ohio, sadly left our world on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at approximately 11 a.m. after a life

richly lived in service and kindness. She was known for her humor, kindness, and generous heart, and encouraging words for her love of the Lord Jesus,...

May 5, 2025

Wilford C. Jacobs (Willy, Will, Wilfy, Dad, "Unk", Gramps) surprised us all when he went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2025 after experiencing a stroke.

Will was born on December 9, 1939 in Elyria, Ohio to Carl and Elsie (Amenhauser) Jacobs. Will was the youngest of three children and embodied his role as...

May 4, 2025

Michael A. Orzech 32, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday May 4, 2025.  He was born July 28, 1992 in Elyria. Michael worked as a foreman for West Roofing; he was a talented handyman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved his Jordan 5's. Michael will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  Survivors...

May 1, 2025

On May 1, Marlene DeLaVars Jacobs passed peacefully of cancer complications in her own bed at her home of 58 years surrounded by family and a lifetime of cherished memories.

Marlene (Mom, Mumsey, Granny, Queenie) was born in Oberlin, Ohio on November 19, 1942 to Douglas DeLaVars and Lana Shareina DeLaVars (Mann). Her father was stationed overseas...

Apr 27, 2025

Regina Diane Sinegar passed away April 27th, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born September 7th, 1962, in Elyria, OH. Regina graduated from Elyria High School, then went on to earn an associate's degree and worked as a cost accountant for several years. After taking a step back from the profession, she continued with her intentions to...

Apr 27, 2025

Donnie Ray Buchanan 82, of Sparta, Wisconsin (formerly of Grafton) passed away Sunday April 27, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI.  He was born July 30, 1942 in Clarksburg, WV. Donnie worked as a laborer and retired in 1999. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing video games, camping, ATVing, vintage cars and NASCAR. Survivors include two...

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...