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Dale R. Smith
Jun 24, 2015
Dale R. Smith 65 passed away Wednesday June 24, 2015 at Lake Pointe Health Care in Lorain following a lengthy illness. He was born May 29, 1950 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School and went on to Blacksmith School , where upon completion he owned his own business for 36 years. Dale was a member...
Sadie Branch-Arnold
Jun 19, 2015
Sadie Branch-Arnold, (nee-White), 98, of New London passed away Friday June 19, 2015 at The Laurels of New London following a long illness. She was born June 9, 1917 in Rita, WV. And was a Elyria area resident for most of her life. Sadie was a member of the Lowell Street Baptist Church in Elyria and the Ladies Auxlliary...
Leslie Plas
Jun 18, 2015
Leslie Plas (nee Wright) 50 of Sullivan passed away Thursday June 18, 2015 at Hospice of North Central Ohio in Ashland following a lengthy illness. She was born May 9, 1965 in Cleveland. Leslie enjoyed Cake Decorating and Online Auctions. Survivors include her husband Mark , son Tony Wright of Sullivan , grand children Shyanne & Hunter,mother Carolyn Wright...
Thomas J. "Tommy" Kess Jr.
Jun 18, 2015
Thomas Joseph "Tommy" Kess Jr., 25, of Westlake, OH (formerly of Englewood, FL) passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 18, 2015. Tommy is the cherished and adored son of Thomas Joseph Kess Sr. of Westlake and Sandra Marie Kess (Bohnert) of Englewood, FL, and the loving and compassionate brother of Taylor Jonathon Kess of Oklahoma City, OK and Alexa...
Lucas Mcdermott
Jun 14, 2015
Infant Lucas McDermott of Lima passed away unexpectedly Sunday June 14, 2015 at his residence in Lima. He was born April 29, 2015 in Lima. Loving infant son of John McDermott and Stephanie Bukowski, twin brother of John , maternal grandson of Cynthia Davis and Brian Bukowski , paternal grandson of Brandy VanLeer and John McDermott , great-grandson ,...
Laura R. Flanigan
Jun 13, 2015
Laura R. Flanigan (nee: Saunders) 54, of Elyria, wife, mother, grandmother and sister passed away unexpectedly on Saturday June 13, 2015 at University Hospitals of Cleveland. She was born Laura Ruth Cantrell on December 21, 1960 in Cleveland. Laura was the second oldest of six children. She attended Lorain Senior High School class of 1978. She was a machinist...
Dorothy L. Vanburen
Jun 13, 2015
Dorothy L. Vanburen (nee Falkner) 88 of Elyria passed away Saturday June 13, 2015 at O'Neill Health Care Center in N. Ridgeville following a lengthy illness. She was born August 5, 1926 in Elyria. She was preceded in death by her husband Howard , parents Glenn and Joy Falkner , daughters Andrea Behan , Julaine Vanburen and Son Mark....
Alice J. Kasprzak
Jun 10, 2015
Alice J. Kasprzak, (nee-Kastner), 80, of Elyria passed away Wednesday June 10, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born March 16, 1935 in Lockport, NY., and was a Elyria area resident since 1985. Alice enjoyed being involved with her granddaughters dance competitions and was affectionately known as "Dance Grandma"....
Richard Alexander Thomson Jr.
Jun 8, 2015
Richard Alexander Thomson Jr., 61, of Elyria passed away Monday June 8, 2015 at the Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio following a lengthy illness. He was born March 25, 1954 in Libertyville, Illinois and attended Mundelein High School. He was a devoted husband, wonderful father, loving grandfather and great-grandfather and a talented artist. Richard served his country in...
David L. "Blue" Bacskay
Jun 7, 2015
David L. "Blue" Bacskay 65 of Elyria passed away Sunday June 7, 2015 at St. John Westshore following complications from Surgery. He was born August 7, 1949 in Newark, Ohio. David was a pipefitter for Ford Motor Co. until his retirement. He was a graduate of Elyria High School. David was an avid competitive trap shooter , won several...
Clyde M.L. "Marty" Arrendale
Jun 3, 2015
Clyde M.L. "Marty" Arrendale 59, of Barberton passed away at home on Wednesday June 3, 2015 following a long illness. He was born January 6, 1956 in Canton. Marty served in the U.S. Army and was a truck driver for many years. He enjoyed spending time with family, friends, computers and playing the guitar. Survivors include three daughters; Jennifer...
Richard F. Keffer Sr.
Jun 3, 2015
Richard F. Keffer Sr. 63 of LaGrange passed away Wednesday June 3, 2015 at University Hospital in Cleveland. He was born April 1, 1952 in Elyria. Richard enjoyed the simple things in life : Listening to music , cooking out , sports and the water . Survivors include his son Richard F. Jr. of Hopewell, Virginia , sister June...
Marilyn E. "Pat" Foreman
Jun 1, 2015
Marilyn E. "Pat" Foreman (nee: Hange) 87, of Elyria passed away Monday June 1, 2015 at The Abbewood following a long illness. She was born May 31, 1928 in Elyria. Pat was a 1946 Elyria High School graduate, and was the Office Manager for Foreman Realty. She was a member of St. Mary Church. Pat treasured spending time with...
Donald E. Fair Sr.
Jun 1, 2015
Donald E. Fair Sr., 80, of Elyria passed away Monday June 1, 2015 at University Hospitals in Cleveland following a brief illness. He was born December 16, 1934 in Chicora, PA. and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Don was the owner of the Fair Realty Company for many years. He was an active member of...
John P. Hursky
May 30, 2015
John P. Hursky 89, of Elyria passed away Saturday May 30, 2015 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. He was born July 4, 1925 in Cleveland. John served in the U.S. Navy; and retired in 1990 from Verizon as an electrician. Survivors include his wife of forty years; Mary Ann (nee: Hendle), two daughters; Linda Dembroski (Richard) of Las...
Lyle B. Reichert
May 30, 2015
Lyle B. Reichert, 93, of Elyria passed away Saturday May 30, 2015 UH Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born July 24, 1921 in Fremont and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Lyle was the owner of the Reichert Construction Co. for 50 years. He enjoyed spending winters in Ft. Myers, FL., served...
Josephine A. Klingshirn
May 24, 2015
Josephine A. Klingshirn, (nee-Pasadyn), 94, of LaGrange passed away Sunday May 24, 2015 at her daughter's home following a long illness. She was born December 17, 1920 at home. She was a 1938 LaGrange High School graduate and was chosen to be the May Queen in the second grade. She was a active lifetime member of Our Lady Queen...
Ursula Klingshirn
May 24, 2015
Ursula Klingshirn (nee Diewald) 92 of Elyria passed away Sunday May 24, 2015 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. She was born August 16 , 1922 in Elyria, and a graduate of Elyria High School.Ursula was a founding member of St. Vincent DePaul Church , charter member President and Treasurer of the Altar and Rosary Society @ St. Vincent...
John A. "Jack" Szlempa Sr.
May 23, 2015
John A. "Jack" Szlempa Sr. 56, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 23, 2015 at UH Elyria Medical Center. Jack was born October 28, 1958 in Elyria, and was a 1977 Elyria Catholic High School graduate. He enjoyed collecting guns, shooting, reloading ammunition, and hunting. Survivors include a daughter; Kathryn E. Szlempa of Elyria, a son; John...
Paul Ensign
May 23, 2015
Paul Ensign 55 of Avon Lake passed away Saturday May 23, 2015 unexpectedly in Indiana. He was born January 20 , 1960 in Lorain and was a graduate of Midview High School. Survivors include his mother Alma (nee Zimmerman) , daughters Madeline of Troy , Michigan , Claire of Elyria , sisters Judy Dove of Elyria , Joyce (Don...
