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Jan 19, 2016

Michele L. "Shelli" Plas (nee: Willbond) 63, of Grafton, passed away after a courageous battle with cancer on January 19th 2016 at Ames Western Reserve Hospice in Westlake. She was born September 7, 1952 in Elyria. In 1971, she graduated from Elyria High School, where she was honored as her class' homecoming queen. Shelli cherished caring and cooking for...

Jan 18, 2016

Elizabeth Thomas (nee Early) 72 of Elyria passed away Monday January 18, 2016 at her residence. She was born August 18, 1943 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania and was a graduate of Bruceton Mills High School in West Virginia. She enjoyed crocheting , writing poems , but most of all her family especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters...

Jan 17, 2016

James J. Dawson, 82, of Grafton passed away Sunday January 17, 2016. He was born April 13, 1933 in New Castle, PA., and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. James was the owner of the former Dawson Ford-Mercury Auto Dealership in Grafton. He was a 1952 graduate of New Castle High School and a 1956 graduate...

Jan 17, 2016

James Paul Brown 91, of Elyria went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly on Sunday January 17, 2016 from UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born June 29, 1924 in Braxton County, WV. Paul served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He worked for MTD as a punch press operator. Paul was a member of Elyria...

Jan 11, 2016

Jan 10, 2016

William (Bill) "Abe" Lowery 77 of Elyria passed away Sunday January 10, 2016 at Northridge Health Center in North Ridgeville following a lengthy illness. He was born September 17 , 1938 in Elyria. William worked for Ford Motor Co.for 26 yrs. until his retirement in 1983. He was a member of the National street Rod Association and the Elyria...

Jan 9, 2016

Garry D. Wilson 70 of Elyria passed away Saturday January 9, 2016 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born August 3, 1945 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School. Gary served in the Army and was a member of Amvets post # 32 , and the United Polish Club of Elyria. He enjoyed...

Jan 9, 2016

George F. Chorak 96 of Elyria passed away Saturday January 9, 2016 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake following a brief illness. He was born August 26, 1919 in Lorain. George served in the Army during WWII from 1941-1945 and was the recipient of a Purple Heart and Bronze Star. He was the founder of George's Roofing...

Jan 5, 2016

Thomas William Payne 48 of North Ridgeville passed away unexpectedly Tuesday January 5, 2016 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born July 9, 1967 in Cleveland and was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School, where he was a member of the marching band. Thomas worked for minuteman staffing as an office manager. He enjoyed video games...

Dec 31, 2015

Ameya S. Palekar 52, of Brunswick passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 31, 2015 at The Cleveland Clinic in Brunswick. He was born December 3, 1963 in Goa, India. Ameya worked as a Senior Manager for Deloitte Consulting. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and was an avid sports fan. Survivors include his wife of twenty years,...

Dec 28, 2015

Catherine M. "Katie" Jezewski (nee: Gilles) 79, of Wellington passed away at home on Monday December 28, 2015 following a long illness. She was born May 28, 1936 in Elyria. Katie was a an Elyria Catholic High School graduate. She cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren. Katie was an avid gardener; she enjoyed music and was a...

Dec 27, 2015

Donna L. Smith (nee Miller) 84 of Grafton passed away Sunday December 27, 2015 at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon following a lengthy illness. She was born in July 30, 1931 in Elyria , she lived most of her life in Grafton. She worked in the offices of Ridge Tool Company in Elyria before her marriage to...

Dec 27, 2015

Richard A. "Rick" Lanza 60 renowned HIV/AIDS activist , passed away peacefully in his sleep on December 27, 2015. He was born February 10,1955 in Cleveland. Rick began his career as a professional ballroom dancer , instructor and choreographer. He continued as an adjudicator for ballroom competitions until his death. Mr. Lanza was a founding member of the Lorain...

Dec 27, 2015

Stephanie L. Hartley (nee Church) 42 of Grafton passed away Sunday December 27, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born December 26 , 1973 in Wooster. Stephanie worked as an LPN at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin for 13 years. She enjoyed watching NASCAR and vacationing at the beach. Survivors include...

Dec 26, 2015

Michele K. "Shelley" Elek, 65, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 26, 2015 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. She was born June 24, 1950 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Shelley worked as a assembler at the Murray Ridge Production Center in Elyria for 50 years. Shelley was one of the initial students...

Dec 25, 2015

Fred Loop 87, of Oberlin passed away at home on Friday December 25, 2015 following a long illness. He was born September 14, 1928 in Bushhart, KY. He retired as a welder for Lakewood Manufacturing following thirty four and a half years of service. Fred loved the Lord, and enjoyed hunting when he was younger, playing in a blue...

Dec 25, 2015

Dennis E. Ryan, 77, of Elyria passed away Friday December 25, 2015 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 29, 1937 in Sandusky and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Dennis was a teacher for the Elyria Public School System for 35 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member...

Dec 20, 2015

Helen Josephine Scott (nee: Wolf) 94, of Elyria passed away Sunday December 20, 2015 at Legacy Living in Copley, OH. following a long illness. She was born November 13, 1921 in Elyria where she lived most of her life. Helen was a lifelong member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Elyria, where she attended grade school, and was a...

Dec 20, 2015

Kenneth H. Schulz, 79, of Elyria passed away Sunday December 20, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a long illness. He was born September 3, 1936 in Elyria and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Ken was employed at Alltel as a PBX Installer for 43 years, retiring in 1998. He...

Dec 18, 2015

Michael J. Liwosz, 56, of Valley City passed away Friday December 18, 2015 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a long illness. He was born April 13, 1959 in Cleveland and was a Valley City resident for most of his life. Mike was the owner of Machinist Tool Repair, Inc. in Valley City for 28 years....