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Arlene B (Reese) Sherman
Jan 9, 2025
Arlene B. Sherman (nee: Reese) 76, of Elyria passed away Thursday January 9, 2025 at her home. She was born August 5, 1948 in Berea. Arlene had worked as a teacher's aide with disadvantaged children; she enjoyed cooking and animals' especially cats. She was a member of St. Jude Church. Survivors include her husband of forty seven; Larry, two...
Wayne L. Queen
Jan 8, 2025
Wayne L. Queen, 78, of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1946 in Elyria and was a 1964 graduate of Elyria High School and graduate of Oberlin Business College. He worked as a meter reader for the City of Elyria for many years. He enjoyed all...
Arlene Denise (Martin) Hinding
Jan 5, 2025
Arlene D. Hinding, (nee-Martin), 68, of Columbia Station passed away Sunday January 5, 2025 at her home.
She was born November 7, 1956 in Cleveland and was a Columbia Station resident for the past 30 years.
Arlene was employed as a custodian at the Strongsville City Schools and enjoyed refinishing furniture and going "Junkin".
...Thomas Michael Smith
Jan 1, 2025
Thomas M Smith, 70, of Amherst, OH passed away on January 1, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on October 15, 1954, in Elyria, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the last Rose Marie (McCloskey) and Richard Smith.
A proud graduate of Midview High School in 1973, Thomas excelled as an All-American athlete in...
Lottie Mary (Kochan) Ciskal
Jan 1, 2025
Lottie Mary Ciskal (nee: Kochan) 98, of Elyria passed away Wednesday January 1, 2025 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria following a long illness. She was born June 27, 1926 in Perry, NY. Lottie lived in Lorain for many years and was a member of St. Stanislaus Church. She was more recently a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria,...
Keith Michael Uehlein
Jan 1, 2025
Keith M. Uehlein, 49, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025 at his home. He was born in Oberlin on November 17, 1975. During high school, he played drums and started a DJ business after graduation. Prior to his self employment in the construction industry, he had volunteered at the Grafton Township and Village Fire Dept. Keith...
Edmond Lee Knapp
Dec 27, 2024
Edmond L. "Ed" Knapp, 77, of Elyria passed away Friday December 27, 2024 at his home. He was born September 22, 1947 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident.
Ed was employed as a machinist at the Ridge Tool Company in Elyria for many years, retiring in 2009. He served in the United States Army in...
Audrey D. (Fox) Weaver
Dec 27, 2024
Audrey D. Weaver (nee: Fox), 83, of Elyria, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, December 27, 2024. She was born in Cleveland on November 5, 1941 to parents Wilford "Red" and Mabel "May" (nee: Chorley) Fox. She graduated from Oberlin High School, and later married D. Ardyn Weaver and resided in Elyria. Audrey worked...
Theresa "Terri" Marie (Hintz) Boyson
Dec 21, 2024
Theresa Marie "Terri" Boyson (nee: Hintz) 81, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 21, 2024 at Devon Oaks Assisted Living in Westlake following a long illness. She was born June 29, 1943 in Elyria where she was a lifelong resident. Terri was a member of St. Jude Church where she coached girls volleyball for eight years; was a past...
Dennis M. Schubert
Dec 20, 2024
Dennis Michael Schubert 75, of Elyria passed away peacefully at Life Care Center of Elyria, Friday, December 20, 2024, following a brief illness. Dennis was born June 18, 1949, in Elyria. Dennis enjoyed riding motorcycles, reading, spending time with his family, competition shooting, playing solitaire and his dog Bandit. Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda (Joe) Mangello (nee: Schubert) of...
Shirley Mae (Grim) Guinta
Dec 15, 2024
Shirley Mae Guinta, age 90, suffered a stroke on Thanksgiving and passed away on December 15th, 2024, just two days after being released from the hospital. Strong will was an attribute that defined Shirley, and she willed herself to stay alive until she was by the side of her husband of 68 years, Robert Sr., when she passed.
...Brenda Jane (Smith) Keenan
Dec 14, 2024
Brenda Keenan passed away peacefully on December 14, after a short illness. She was born in Elyria, Ohio, on February 12, 1940. Her parents, Evelyn and Fred Smith were determined that she not share her older sister Diane's birthday, which was February 11! She is survived by her daughter, Julie (Tim) Harmon; granddaughters, Kate (Dane) Petersen and Mary Lynn...
Jeffrey Kelley Robinson
Dec 12, 2024
Jeffrey K. Robinson, 68, of Elyria passed away Thursday December 12, 2024 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center.
He was born December 16, 1955 in Elyria and was a 1974 Elyria High School graduate.
Jeff was employed by Vallen Industries as a National Accounts Manager retiring in 2021 and enjoyed golfing, NASCAR, Ohio State Buckeyes football...
James A. Towns
Dec 10, 2024
James A. Towns, 90, of Elyria, passed away peacefully in the company of his loved ones on Tuesday, December 10, 2024. He was born on March 9, 1946 in Fairmont, West Virginia to parents, Roy E. and Amy T. (nee: Swisher). James served in the US Army from 1956-1958 in Glen Burnie, Maryland. James married the love of his...
David Franklin Federer
Dec 3, 2024
David F. Federer, 67, of Elyria passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday December 3, 2024. He was born March 25, 1957 in Cleveland.
Survivors include his wife Ruth "Gail" (nee-Jackson); sister, Lynda Canyor and brother, Michael Federer.
Preceded in death by his parents, Jesse and Catherine, sister, Cindy and brother, Robert.
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Thomas M. Sayers
Dec 3, 2024
Thomas Sayers, beloved husband, father, and grandfather, passed away on December 3, 2024 in Elyria, Ohio, United States. He was born July 8, 1941, to Melvin Sayers and Sue Sayers, (nee-McCully), and was a lifelong area resident of LaGrange, Ohio.
Thomas was married to his loving wife, Rita Sayers (nee-Dunlap), in 1961, and together they raised four...
James W. White, Jr.
Dec 3, 2024
James Walker White, Jr., 89 years old, passed away peacefully at his home in Elyria with family on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Mr. White was born in Charleston, West Virginia on October 22, 1935 and made his home in Elyria for most of his life. He served in the Navy for 4 years during the Korean War and then...
Richard Roberts "Fireball"
Dec 1, 2024
Richard D. Roberts, AKA Fireball, age 86 of Grafton passed away Sunday December 1, 2024 following a long illness. He was born August 21, 1938 in West Virginia and was a 4 year veteran of the US Air Force. He was the owner of Rolling Plastics for over 30 years, enjoyed golfing, skiing, traveling and was an avid reader....
Marlene A. (Burrows) Webber
Nov 29, 2024
On Friday the 29th of November, I was taken from my earthly body home to be with The Lord. My daughter was lovingly holding my hand.
I was greeted by my 2 loving sons Tommy and Chris, who preceded me in death.
I was born Marlene Anne Burrows to my parents Anne and Sterling Burrows. ...
Jane A. (Blair) Kohl
Nov 28, 2024
Jane A. Kohl (nee: Blair), 91, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 28, 2024. She was born in Elyria on April 28, 1933 to parents Paul E. and Janet (nee: Clark). Jane worked as an X-Ray technician and then as a homemaker after her children were born. She took great pride in caring for them, and she...

