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Mar 23, 2025

Karen Nellie Wahl (Powelson), age 80, of Portage, MI, peacefully passed away on Sunday, March 23, 2025 while in the midst of prayer with family at home. Born in Martins Ferry, OH, she was a long time resident of Elyria, OH, only recently having moved to Michigan. She was a graduate of Elyria High School. She is preceded in...

Mar 20, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Alex Santo Domingo , who left this world far too soon at the age of 20. A devoted father, loving son, cherished friend, and radiant soul, Alex touched the lives of many with his kind heart, unwavering determination, incredibly goofy humor and deep love for his family.

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Mar 20, 2025

Donna J. McLaughlin (née Marks), 81, of Elyria, died Thursday, March 20, 2025 surrounded by her family at home. She was born November 10, 1943 in Portsmouth, Virginia and was a 1961 graduate of Avon High School.

Donna was employed by Elyria City Schools as a secretary for many years, and then ended her career working as...

Mar 17, 2025

Jessica Leigh Violand, (nee-Dumont) recently Tragically passed away. Jesse is survived by her husband, Kevin Violand, and her two lovely children, Leilani Santo Domingo and Jude Violand, and many other family and friends. Her infectious Smile, laughter, and love will be missed but never forgotten. Friends will be received Saturday, March 29, 2025 from 10:30 a.m. until the time...

Mar 17, 2025

Owen H. Laubenthal, 89, of Elyria passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Monday, March 17 2025. Owen was born in North Ridgeville and lived the majority of his life in Lorain County. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church of Elyria and a veteran of the U.S. Army Owen worked his entire career as...

Mar 14, 2025

It is with profound sorrow that we announce the unexpected passing of Edward M. Kershaw, Ill, of Richmond Hill, Georgia, on March 14, 2025, at the age of 75. Born in Elyria, Ohio, he was a devoted husband to Diane (nee Sieglaff), a loving father to Eddie (Julia and Ronan) and Lindsay (Jon), also survived by brothers Pat (Patti)...

Mar 14, 2025

David Turrill, born in January 1951 in Marietta, Ohio passed away peacefully at his home in Elyria on March 14, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother, brother-in-law and friend.

Dave was married to his cherished wife Michele (nee-Diedrick) for 40 wonderful years. He is survived by his wife, sons, Nick and Nathan, grandchildren, whom...

Mar 12, 2025

Eugene E. Heard III, 71, of North Ridgeville, set aside his working tools and passed away unexpectedly at his home on Wednesday, March 12, 2025. He was born in Elyria on January 23, 1954 to parents Eugene II and Doris (nee: Kolb). He was an Eagle Scout and worked at the Boy Scouts camp after graduation. Eugene proudly served...

Mar 10, 2025

Mary Jean Langford (nee: Rogers), 87, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville on Monday, March 10, 2025. She was born in Clay, West Virginia to parents Ora and America (nee: Hayes) Rogers on February 11, 1938. Mary worked as an inspector at Koyo for many years. Survivors include her husband of 47 years, Kenneth;...

Mar 9, 2025

Allen T. Wilson, 52, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 9, 2025 following a brief illness with his family by his side.

He was born December 5, 1972 in Toledo to Timothy and Marcia Bugaj.

Allen most recently worked at Hissong of Cleveland after many years at Polen implement. He enjoyed the outdoors, being a...

Mar 8, 2025

Isaac V..Bevins, age 54, passed from this life March 8, 2025, at University Hospitals Medical Center after a long battle with heart disease. He was born on May 18, 1970, and had three loves in his life: family, friends, and fishing. He was an employee of Pepsi and a believer of the Christian faith. He is preceded in death...

Mar 6, 2025

Gary A. Nash, 68, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home. He was born in Elyria on July 12, 1956 to parents Donald and Ruth (nee: Burgenheim) Nash. After graduating from Midview High School in 1974, he proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Gary worked as an electrician at Elyria...

Mar 2, 2025

Ned Elwood Fleck Jr. 67 of Elyria, Ohio and Pipestem, West Virginia, has finally been reunited with the love of his life, Linda J. Fleck, his father, Ned E. Fleck Sr., and three of his siblings, Memory Rose Fleck, Andrew T. Fleck and Robert S. Fleck Sr. Ned bravely fought stage 4 cancer for over two long years despite...

Mar 2, 2025

Judith "Judy" Shepard (née Crozier), 81, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday 3/2/ 2025, in Elyria. Born on September 26, 1943, in Elyria, Judy lived a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished memories. Judy was the beloved wife of William "Bill" Shepard, her devoted husband of nearly 60 years. Their love story began at Elyria High...

Feb 27, 2025

Joan M. Laubenthal (nee Britton), 87, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, February 27, 2025. Joan was born in Webster Springs, West Virginia, but lived the majority of her life in Elyria. Joan took great pleasure in many things. She loved spending winters in Florida with her husband, soaking up the sunshine and walking the beaches...

Feb 24, 2025

Wardell Owin Gunn Jr., "Owin" to family and "OJ" to friends, passed away on February 24, 2025, in his home in Oberlin, Ohio. A vibrant maker and free spirit, Owin spent his time visioning, tinkering, and making somethings out of nothing to enrich others' lives. Owin was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 27, 1966, to Wardell Owin Gunn...

Feb 24, 2025

Gerald L. Turner, 89, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24th. Gerald was born September 23rd, 1935 in Risco, Missouri. Their family relocated to Ypsilanti, Michigan in the mid-1940's. After proudly serving his country in the US Navy, he met the love of his life, Shirley, and had a beautiful life for 67 years. Gerald...

Feb 20, 2025

N. Leone Abbe, (nee-Robinson), 84, of Elyria passed away peacefully following a brief illness on February 20, 2025.

She was born the oldest of 6 girls born to Leo and Arietta (nee-Frame), in Wilsie, WV.. After moving to Grafton at a young age, she graduated from Midview High School class of 1958.

Leone enjoyed bowling,...

Feb 19, 2025

Edith Margaret Pais DeSantis Edith M. (Pais) DeSantis ,76. Edith passed away peacefully at Talladega Healthcare, Talladega, Alabama, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was proceeded in death by her beloved son Matthew Sabo and her parents George and Alice Pais. Edith is survived by, her companion Dominic Zappa, Sandusky, Ohio, sister Mary (Greg) Radovich, Elyria, Ohio,...

Feb 17, 2025

Gertrude Cordy (nee: Bittner) 95, of Grafton passed away Monday February 17, 2025 at home. She was born August 29, 1929 in Cleveland. Gertrude had worked at Elyria Memorial Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse prior to her retirement.  She treasured spending time with her family, and enjoyed golfing.  Survivors include her children; Marcia, Sheryl (Dennis), Joan (Joe), Joyce...