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Eliza C. Fields
Mar 16, 2016
Eliza C. Fields, (nee-Stone), 92, of Elyria passed away Wednesday March 16, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was born February 8, 1924 in Crossville, TN. And was a longtime Elyria resident. She was a beloved housekeeper for many local families, a charter member of the Lorain Church of Christ, an avid gardener and enjoyed preparing...
David Washington
Mar 16, 2016
David Washington 30 of Olathe, Kansas formerly of Oberlin passed away unexpectedly Wednesday March 16, 2016 in Mexico while on a church mission , which was his passion and enjoyment. He was born July 14, 1985 in W. Palm Beach, Florida and he was a graduate of Bob Jones Christian Academy. Survivors include his parents Harold and Jackie (nee...
Lawrence J. Schaefer
Mar 15, 2016
Lawrence J. Schaefer 87 of Elyria passed away Tuesday March 15, 2016 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born September 28 , 1928 in Belden, Ohio and was a graduate of Midview High School. Lawrence worked for Ridgetool until his retirement. He was a member of American Legion Post 12 of Elyria, was Mr. Basketball of...
Bruce W. Campbell
Mar 14, 2016
Bruce W. Campbell 58 of Elyria passed away Monday March 14, 2016 at his residence following a 6 month battle with cancer. He was born September 25 , 1957 in Crossville, Tn.. Bruce worked for Spiegelberg Manufacturing (SWA) . He enjoyed working on cars , cooking Sunday breakfast for family , holiday get togethers , video games and especially...
Etta L. "T" Shaver
Mar 14, 2016
Etta L. "T" Shaver (nee Moore) 60 0f Elyria passed away Monday March 14, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born April 24, 1955 in Muscatine, Ia. Etta enjoyed being a mom and grandma , spending time with family and life as a Christian, and a member of Lord's Calvary Christian Motorcycle Association. Survivors include...
Theodore Patrick Dowdell
Mar 9, 2016
Theodore (Ted) Patrick Dowdell 93 of Elyria passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at the Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin with family by his side. He was born October 4 , 1922 in Elyria, and was a graduate of Elyria High School.Ted worked for Timms Springs as a toolmaker for 40 yrs. He and his wife and partner Bonnie...
Gilbert Timothy Mayornick
Mar 9, 2016
Gilbert Timothy Mayornick 64 of Killbuck passed away Wednesday March 9, 2016 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born October 13, 1951 in Cleveland, and was a graduate of West Tech High School. Gilbert served his Country in the United States Army. Survivors include his wife Patricia (nee Piatak) , daughter Jamie Mayornick (Greg Hook) of Killbuck...
Helen J. Smith
Mar 7, 2016
Helen J. Smith (nee: Podraski) 92, of Elyria passed away Monday March 7, 2016 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born January 15, 1924 in Elyria. Helen was a 1942 Elyria High School graduate. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church ,The Altar and Rosary Society, and The...
Jo Ann Nau
Mar 6, 2016
Jo Ann Nau, (nee-Diewald), 83, of Elyria passed away Sunday March 6, 2016 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born January 12, 1933 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Jo was a member of the Christian Unity Church in Grafton. Survivors include her daughter, Matilda "Tillie" (Brian) Mango of Elyria; sons, Edward...
Genene Ann Slusher
Mar 5, 2016
Genene Ann Slusher (nee Kratt) 89, of Elyria passed away peacefully at home on March 5, 2016. She was born June 10,1926 in Lorain to the late William and Edith (Gotro) Kratt. She was a 1944-A graduate of Lorain High School , a 1947 R.N. graduate of St. John's Hospital School of Nursing , Cleveland , a member of...
Eva Squires
Mar 5, 2016
Eva Squires (nee Bellinger) 89 of Grafton formerly of Lorain passed away Saturday March 5, 2016 at Main Street Care Center following a long illness. She was born August 31, 1926 in Lorain and was a graduate of Clearview High School. Eva enjoyed gambling especially playing cards and casinos , also the Cleveland Indians , she also enjoyed spending...
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...
