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Tina Ann Stubner
Mar 3, 2016
Tina A. Stubner, (nee-Totten), 48 of Grafton Passed away Thursday March , 2016 at the University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland following a brief illness. She was born May 1, 1967 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for 20 years, coming from North Ridgeville. Tina was employed as an Administrative Assistant at Kalt Manufacturing in North Ridgeville. She...
Grace J Marsico
Mar 2, 2016
Grace J. Marsico (nee: Jenne) 93, of Vermilion passed away Wednesday March 2, 2016 at Villa Camillus in Columbia Station following a long illness. Grace worked as a Licensed Practical Nurse, and was the Librarian at St. Agnes School. She participated with the Stephen Ministry Program at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Grace enjoyed family genealogy; her family is of the...
Clerdon Ray Hornbeck
Mar 2, 2016
Clerdon Ray Hornbeck 96 of North Ridgeville passed away Wednesday March 2, 2016 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born June 9 , 1919 in Sand Run , West Virginia and was a graduate of Buchanan High School in West Virginia. Clerdon was a member of the fishing club and Sr. bowling league in...
Joann Woods
Mar 1, 2016
JoAnn Woods (nee: White) 80, of Elyria passed away Tuesday March 1, 2016 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. She was born September 27, 1935 in St. Albans, WV. Survivors include her husband of sixty three years; Jim Woods, a son; Jim Woods (Ruth), two daughters; Jean Helmling, and Joyce Rosenau (Mark), six grandchildren; James, JoAnna,...
John Mcgrath
Feb 28, 2016
John McGrath 41 of Elyria passed unexpectedly on February 28, 2016. He was born December 23, 1974 in Elyria and was a 1993 graduate of Elyria High School. John enjoyed golfing, watching the Browns , grilling , music , having fun with friends and family , a very hard worker and was excellent in his job , John was...
Karen L. Kovacs
Feb 28, 2016
Karen L. Kovacs (nee: Hawke) 53, of North Ridgeville passed away Sunday February 28, 2016 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a three year battle with breast cancer. She was born October 31, 1962 in Elyria. Karen was a 1981 Elyria High School graduate, and earned an Associate Degree in Accounting from Lorain County Community College. She worked...
Nicholas Timothy Billy
Feb 25, 2016
Nicholas Timothy Billy 19 of LaGrange passed away unexpectedly Thursday February 25, 2016. He was born October 9 , 1996 in Westlake. Nick enjoyed working on trucks , hunting , canoeing , hanging out with his friends and brothers , and going to work. Survivors include his parents Nicholas Billy and Diann Keim (nee Masaitis) , sister Amber Lawson...
Charles L. "Pap Pap" Smith Sr.
Feb 24, 2016
Charles L. "Pap Pap" Smith Sr. 84, of North Ridgeville passed away Wednesday February 24, 2016 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born January 31, 1932 in Indiana, PA. Pap Pap served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He retired from Container Repair, and had previously worked for Brown Fintube. Pap...
Maxie L. "Pat" Baker
Feb 22, 2016
Maxie L. "Pat" Baker, (nee-Coleman), 83, of Elyria passed away Monday February 22, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was born October 20, 1932 in Burdine, KY. And was an Elyria for most of her life. Pat was a member of the Church of God of Prophecy in Elyria and enjoyed craftwork and animals. Survivors include...
Terry Kidney
Feb 22, 2016
Terry Kidney 63 of LaGrange passed away Monday February 22, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a lengthy courageous battle with MDS. He was born August 15 , 1952 in Elyria and was a graduate of Wellington High School. Terry worked for the Elyria School District in the Maintenance Department. He was a member of Wellington Eagles...
John A. Rice "Jr"
Feb 21, 2016
John A. Rice "JR" 58, of Elyria entered Heaven on Sunday February 21, 2016 at his home. He was born October 19, 1957 in Lorain, OH. John was an Elyria High School graduate, and honorably served in the U.S. Army. John held numerous jobs over the years, and was able to make a living creating custom jewelry; he truly...
Donald Hastings
Feb 21, 2016
Donald Hastings 86 of Elyria passed away Sunday February 21, 2016 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon. He was born October 13 ,1929 in Batesville, Ohio and was a graduate of Batesville High School. Donald worked for Nordsons as a patent Engineer, where he had 30 patents to his name. He served his Country in the Army during...
Constance R. "Connie" Hylton
Feb 18, 2016
Constance R. "Connie" Hylton (nee: Rowan) 89, of Elyria passed away Thursday February 18, 2016 at The LifeCare Center of Elyria after a lengthy illness. Connie was born August 15, 1926 in Sweet Springs W.V. She worked for more than thirty years at The Kroger Co. of Elyria. She loved spending time with her family, attending her grandchildren's sporting...
Harry K. Thomas
Feb 17, 2016
Harry K. Thomas 73 of Elyria passed away Wednesday February 17, 2016 surrounded by his family at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake, following a 2 year illness. He was born in Belle , West Virginia and was a 1960 graduate of Dupont High School . Harry was a member of Elyria Moose Lodge and American Legion. He...
Edward J. Beiser
Feb 17, 2016
Edward J. Beiser 93, formerly of Elyria passed away Wednesday February 17, 2016 at Sunrise Assisted Living Center in Mission Viejo, CA. following a short illness. Edward was born June 28, 1922 in Cleveland, OH. He served in France, England and Germany with the U.S. Army during World War II. Edward retired from Shelby Paper Box as a foreman...
Walter J. Rader
Feb 17, 2016
Walter J. Rader, 91, of Grafton passed away Wednesday February 17, 2016 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a brief illness. He was born October 4, 1924 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton resident. Walt worked as a carpenter for 35 years at the former Grafton Lumber Company, retiring in 1989. A W.W. II United States Army veteran,...
Donald S. Townsend
Feb 14, 2016
Donald S. Townsend, 88, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 14, 2016 at his home 16 hours following the death of his wife of 63 years, Melita from a brief illness. He was born June 27, 1927 in Vandergrift, PA. and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Don was employed at the Ford Motor Company in...
David John Kleinsmith
Feb 13, 2016
David John Kleinsmith 48 of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Saturday February 13, 2016. He was born May 12, 1967 in Cleveland and moved to North Ridgeville where he graduated from North Ridgeville High School. David worked for the 3 M company as a relief operator. He was a big Dale Earnhardt fan , and was a die hard Cleveland...
Emilia "Melita" Townsend
Feb 13, 2016
Emilia M. "Melita" Townsend, (nee-Zuirbulis), 92, of Elyria passed away Saturday February 13, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was born October 16, 1923 in Liepaja, Latvia and was an Elyria resident since 1952. Melita was known for her beautiful artwork, especially landscape paintings and enjoyed tending to her flower gardens. Survivors include her husband of...
Eleanor Mae Zmuginsky
Feb 9, 2016
Eleanor Mae Zmuginsky "Hess" (nee: Taylor) 93, of Grafton passed away Tuesday February 9, 2016 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born September 22, 1922 in North Olmsted. Eleanor was a 1940 Eaton High School graduate, and retired from Parker Hannifin in 1981 as an Inspector following ten years of service. She was a member of Our Lady...
