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Kester K. Samples Sr.
May 11, 2016
Kester K. Samples Sr. 85 of Grafton passed away Wednesday May 11, 2016 at Keystone Pointe Nursing Home in LaGrange following a lengthy illness. He was born March 8 , 1931 in Procious, W. Va. Kester served his Country in the Army from 1952-1954. He worked at General Motors as a spray painter and retired in 1987. His favorite...
Richard S. Penndorf
May 11, 2016
Richard S. Penndorf 62, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 11, 2016 at home following a long illness. He was born April 27, 1954 in Scarsdale, NY. Rick had previously worked for Airborne Express, and retired from R.E. Michaels Heating and Air Conditioning. He enjoyed cooking, following the stock market, and loved spending time with people. Survivors include his...
Janette A. Kelley
May 9, 2016
Janette A. Kelley 62, of Grafton passed peacefully at home on Monday May 9, 2016 following a long illness. She was born May 21, 1953 in Amherst, OH. Survivors include her four children; William Argenti (Karen) of Myrtle Beach, SC, Erik Argenti (Jolie) of San Diego, CA, Nicole Ruoff (John) of Grafton, Thomas Price of New Orleans, LA. Additional...
Isabelle M Winchester
May 6, 2016
Isabel M. Winchester (nee: Gilles) 70, of Grafton passed away at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center on Friday May 6, 2016 following a long illness. She was born October 7, 1945 in Elyria. Survivors include a daughter; Tammie R. Kight of Grafton, a son Cory S. Winchester of Grafton, additional survivors include four grandchildren; Matthew, Kyle, Justin, Travis, a...
Bonnie J. Cowie
May 6, 2016
Bonnie J. Cowie, (nee-Billings), 68, of North Ridgeville passed away Friday May 6, 2016 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born August 13, 1947 in Elyria and was an Elyria resident until moving to Bloomfield Hills, MI. in 1992. Upon her retirement in 2011 she returned to North Ridgeville. Bonnie was a...
Levi "Bud" F. Sell
May 6, 2016
Levi F. "Bud" Sell, 87, of Elyria passed away Friday May 6, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain following a brief illness. He was born November 25, 1928 in Leadmine, WV. And was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Bud worked as a tow motor operator for the General Motors Company Parma Plant for...
Tressie A. Nicola
May 5, 2016
Tressie A. Nicola, (nee-White), 81, of Avon passed away Thursday May 5, 2016 at The Woods on French Creek in Avon following a brief illness. She was born December 6, 1934 in Kingwood, WV. And was a Avon resident for most of her life. Tressie was formerly employed at Western Enterprises in Westlake, enjoyed working puzzles and playing bingo...
Eugene Demchak
May 5, 2016
Eugene "Gene" Demchak 88 of North Ridgeville passed away Thursday May 5, 2016 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born May 10, 1927 in Philibsburg, Pennsylvania. Eugene worked for State Auto Mutual Insurance Co. for 28 yrs. As a claims adjuster. He was a member of VFW post 9871 , American Legion in Clearfield, Pa. , past...
Deborah C. Lawson
May 4, 2016
Deborah C. Lawson, (nee-Sword), 54, of Lorain passed away Wednesday May 4, 2016 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain following a long illness. She was born December 13, 1961 in Frankfort, Germany and was an Elyria area resident for most of her life. Deborah was a 1980 Elyria High School graduate and enjoyed working puzzles and knitting....
David Andrew Dawson
May 4, 2016
David Andrew Dawson 55, of North Ridgeville (formerly of LaGrange) passed away Wednesday May 4, 2016 at O'Neil Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a brief illness. He was born December 1, 1960 in Elyria, and resided in Lorain county all of his life. David was a 1979 Keystone High School graduate, and worked in sales with the hardware industry....
Dolores C. Kaminski
May 1, 2016
Dolores C. Kaminski, (nee- Klesta), 81, of Elyria. On May 1, 2016 our precious mother Dolly was called home. Her courageous battle has ended, she did not lose. Rather, she has left the weariness of battle and entered the Kingdom of God. She slipped the surly bonds of this earth, and has touched his face. We will miss this...
Susan Marie Wallace
Apr 29, 2016
Susan Marie Wallace (nee Geisler) 55 of Grafton passed away Friday April 29, 2016 at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born July 26 , 1960 in Cleveland and was a graduate of Midview High School. Susan enjoyed Quilting , artwork , and reading. Survivors include her step-daughter Suzy Wallace of New Hampshire , step-son Kevin Wallace...
Elizabeth E. Burnett
Apr 29, 2016
Elizabeth E. Burnett (nee Harris) 87 of Elyria passed away Friday April 29, 2016 at O'Neill Healthcare following a brief illness. She was born June 29, 1928 in Spring City, Tn. And was a graduate of Spring City High School. Survivors include her sons Gary (Regina) of LaGrange , Michael of Spring City, Tn. , Mark(Tamara) of LaGrange ,...
Jeffrey D. Milko
Apr 24, 2016
Jeffrey D. Milko 56, of Vintondale, PA. (formerly of Elyria, OH) passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday April 24, 2016. He was born April 8, 1960 in Elyria. Jeff was a graduate of Elyria High School, The Ohio State University, and Lorain County Community College. He had worked as a supervisor for Aramark at Indiana University in Pennsylvania;...
Joseph W. Studzinski
Apr 23, 2016
Joseph W. "Joey" Studzinski, 54, of Elyria passed away Saturday April 23, 2016 at UH Elyria Medical Center following an apparent heart attack. He was born March 2, 1962 in Chicago, IL. And was an Elyria resident for the past 19 years. Joey was employed as an officer for the United States Customs and Border Protection in Cleveland. He...
John Kopcho
Apr 23, 2016
John Kopcho 67 of Elyria passed away Saturday April 23, 2016 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born September 25 , 1948 in Elyria and was a 1966 graduate of Elyria High School. John worked for Ford Motor Co. as a lead man for 40 years. He served his Country in the Army during Vietnam. John...
William L. Connors Jr.
Apr 23, 2016
William L. "Bill" Connors Jr. 84 of Elyria passed away Saturday April 23, 2016 at Life Care Center of Elyria following a lengthy illness. He was born February 6 , 1932 in Lakewood and was a graduate of Cleveland West Tech High School. Bill moved to Elyria from Celeveland in 1961. He was employed as an air traffic controller...
Sharon R. Ginley
Apr 22, 2016
Sharon R. Ginley, (nee-Cloyd), 62, of Elyria passed away Friday April 22, 2016 at her home following a brief illness. She was born October 9, 1953 in Elyria and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Sharon was a 1971 graduate of North Ridgeville High School and following graduation attended Lorain County Community College where she earned...
Kathleen Ann Williams
Apr 17, 2016
Kathleen Ann Williams (nee Smith) 64 of Elyria passed away peacefully on the sunny , cloudless morning April 17, 2016 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center surrounded by members of her loving family. She will always be remembered for her beautiful smile and thoughtful generosity. She was born July 28 , 1951 in Elyria. Survivors include her husband of...
Corliss E. Hurst
Apr 16, 2016
Corliss E. Hurst, (nee-Chewning), 71, of Elyria passed away Saturday April 16, 2016 at Regency Hospital in Cleveland following a long illness. She was born May 10, 1944 in Elkins WV. And was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Corliss formerly works as a nurse's aide at Harborside Health Care in North Royalton. She enjoyed spending time...
