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Kendall A.L. Santiago
Aug 22, 2015
Kendall A.L. Santiago five and a half months old passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 22, 2015 at Rainbow Babies and Children Hospital in Cleveland. She is survived by her parents Deanna Lane and Ivan Santiago , brother Ivan Santiago , Maternal grandfather Larry Lane , paternal grandparents Randy and Lisette Clapper and Juan Santiago, aunts Rachel Murray ,...
Karen Herman
Aug 20, 2015
Karen Herman (nee Whitesel) 60 of Elyria passed away Thursday August 20,2015 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born September 15 , 1954 in Elyria and was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School. She worked for 15 yrs. For Parker Hannifin . Karen was a member of Zion United Metodist Church and Eaton...
Virgil E. "Ernie" Rue
Aug 17, 2015
Virgil E."Ernie" Rue 79 of Grafton passed away Monday August 17, 2015 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a brief illness. He was born April 18 , 1936 in Athens , Tennessee. Virgil worked for General Motors for 30 years. He enjoyed walking and he loved his 1988 truck. He was a 40 year member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist...
Faye E. Whitesel
Aug 17, 2015
Faye E. Whitesel, (nee-Strickland), 80, of Elyria passed away Monday August 17, 2015 at Specialty Hospital of Lorain in Amherst following a brief illness. She was born December 12, 1934 in Elyria and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. Faye was a member of Mount Pisgah Baptist Church in Grafton and formerly worked in the custodial...
David Allen Harris
Aug 17, 2015
David Allen Harris, 52, passed away unexpectedly Monday, August 17, 2015 at his home in Elyria. He was born in Elyria on September 30, 1962 and was a 1981 graduate of Elyria High School. David dedicated his life to being a father and grandfather. He is survived by his daughters, Heather Burgess (Walter Hinkle) and Jennifer Dunn (John); as...
Jane Stawicki
Aug 15, 2015
Jane Stawicki (nee Roberts) 80 of North Olmsted passed away Peacefully Saturday August 15, 2015 at Life Care Center of Elyria. She was born August 14, 1935 in Lakewood. Her hobbies were mostly anything she liked to do. She was a loving wife , mother to two sons , grandmother and great-grandmother. Survivors include her 2 sons Kenneth Michael...
Lavora Karn
Aug 14, 2015
LaVora Karn (nee Hawke) 93 of Elyria formerly of Columbia Station passed away Friday August 14, 2015 at Ames Family Hospice following a long illness. She was born September 1, 1921 in Columbia Station and was a graduate of Eaton High School. LaVora was a prolific crafter , award winning cook and baker , senior of the year for...
William A. "Herk" Whitman
Aug 14, 2015
William A. "Herk" Whitman, 70, of LaGrange passed away Friday August 14, 2015 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born March 20, 1945 in Elyria and was a Lagrange resident for most of his life. Herk worked at the Parker-Hannifin Wheel and Brake Division in Avon as a Tool and Die...
Regina Reisinger
Aug 14, 2015
Regina Reisinger (nee Smith) 87 of LaGrange passed away Friday August 14, 2015 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born July 27, 1928 in Marietta, Ohio and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Regina loved flowers and was well loved by everyone she encountered. Survivors include daughters Sandra Jane Reisinger of LaGrange , Eileen Hahn of Grafton...
Iva Mae Masters-Collum
Aug 7, 2015
Iva Mae Masters-Collum (nee: Grant) 83, of Elyria passed away Friday August 7, 2015 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a fall resulting in head injuries at home. She was born March 20, 1932 in Detroit, MI. Iva loved spending time with her family; she enjoyed camping, bingo, bowling, and dancing. Survivors include her husband ; James...
Frank L. Wargo
Aug 4, 2015
Frank L. Wargo 88 of Elyria passed away Tuesday August 4, 2015 at 1st Community Village in Columbus,Oh. following a short illness.. He was born February 12 , 1927 in Elyria. Frank was a mason , a member of Moose Lodge in Elyria , American legion in Elyria , and VFW post # 1079 in Elyria. He enjoyed fishing...
Evelyn Ruth Thome
Aug 3, 2015
Evelyn Ruth Thome (nee Brooks) 87 of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Monday August 3, 2015 at her residence. She was born November 18 , 1927 in Valley City, Ohio. Evelyn enjoyed sewing and crocheting. Survivors include her daughters Edna (Charles) Sipes of Marianna, Florida , Janet (Joseph) Barber of Davenport, Florida , Jill (Edward) Wozniak of Bay Village,...
Nancy L. Gerber
Aug 2, 2015
Nancy L. Gerber, (nee-Poulsen), 57, of Loudonville and formerly of Elyria passed away Sunday August 2, 2015 at the Northcentral Hospice House in Ashland following a brief illness. She was born September 30, 1957 in Elyria and was a Eaton Township resident for most of her life. Nancy was the co-owner along with her husband of Gerber's Garden Center...
Emily A. Walker
Aug 2, 2015
Emily A. Walker 78, of Elyria formerly of Columbia Station passed away unexpectedly on Sunday August 2, 2015 at University Hospitals of Cleveland. She was born November 13 , 1936 in Berea. Emily was a graduate of Columbia High School. She worked for Julian W. Perkins as a bookkeeper for 47 years. Emily enjoyed camping , gardening , sprint...
Richard J. "Jim" Carle
Aug 2, 2015
Richard J. "Jim" Carle, 78, of Elyria passed away Sunday August 2, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. He was born May 16, 1937 in Mason City, IA., and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Jim worked for the United States Government in the Navy Finance Department in Cleveland for 10 years until retiring...
Helenmarie "Rae" Arthrell
Jul 31, 2015
Helenmarie "Rae" Arthrell (nee Cammarn) 94 of Elyria passed away Friday July 31, 2015 at the O'neil Health Center in N. Ridgeville following a short illness. She was born September 24 , 1920 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident. Survivors include daughters RuthAnn (John) Byrne of Huron , Janice (Tom) Haywood and Nancy Swilik both of Elyria ,...
Helen Weigl
Jul 29, 2015
Helen Weigl (nee Kalmar) 93 of Elyria passed away July 29, 2015 at Oneil Healthcare Center in N. Ridgeville following a lengthy illness. She was born January 20, 1922 in Indiana, Pennsylvania to Bertha (nee Kurtz) and Alex Kalmar. Helen was raised in her early years in Indiana, Pennsylvania. The family moved to Elyria where she graduated from Elyria...
Mary L. Ezell
Jul 28, 2015
Mary L. Ezell (nee Horvath) 68 of Grafton passed away unexpectedly Tuesday July 28, 2015 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. She was born December 7, 1946 in Elyria. Mary's biggest joy were her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter Michele "Shelly" Ezell (Richard Scarpelli) of Grafton , son Bob (Carolynn) of Brunswick , 3 grandchildren Clayton Solmen ,Joey...
Rosemary Shook
Jul 28, 2015
Rosemary Shook, (nee-Berthold), 76, of Elyria passed away Tuesday July 28, 2015 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born June 7, 1939 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Rosemary was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Elyria where she was a member of the Alter and Rosary Society and served...
Elsie Mae Heugel
Jul 28, 2015
Elsie Mae Heugel (nee: Barker) 95, (formerly of Elyria) passed away Tuesday July 28, 2015 at Greenbrier Retirement Center in Parma Heights. She was born May 21, 1920 in Big Creek, WV. Elsie was a member of Sugar Ridge Baptist Church; she enjoyed cooking for her family. Survivors include three sons; Bennie Jr. (Roberta) of Parma, Larry (Carol) of...
