Feb 15, 2015

Catherine M. "Kate" Matolich, (nee-Rice), 92, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 15, 2015 at the Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born May 6, 1922 in Norwalk and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Kate was a member of the Washington Avenue Christian Church in Elyria and...

Feb 14, 2015

Dennis W. Matovich Sr. 79 of Elyria passed away Saturday February 14, 2015 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born February 28, 1935 in Elyria. Dennis enjoyed Gardening, Barbecuing , Entertaining , Fishing and Playing the Organ. He was a member of Eagles Post #431 , Moose Lodge # 778 , NRA , and a lifetime...

Feb 12, 2015

Jody L. Larsen 57, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday February 12, 2015. She was born September 27, 1957 in Elyria, and was a 1975 Elyria High School graduate. Jody loved spending time with her nieces, nephews, cousins, and her cat; Layla. She enjoyed doing craftwork. Survivors include three sisters; Debbie J. Timmons (Joe) of San...

Feb 11, 2015

Mary L. Fortune (nee Wolf) 81 of Grafton passed away Wednesday February 11, 2015 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born June 28, 1933 in Penfield, and was a 1951 graduate of Penfield High School. Mary was a 4H advisor , PTA President , Treasurer of Penfield Alumni for 17 years , and a wonderful seamstress. Survivors include...

Feb 6, 2015

Doris E. Thoma, (nee-Kasper), 77, of Grafton passed away Friday February 6, 2015 at her home following a brief illness. She was born April 12, 1937 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. Doris formerly worked at the Fox Veterinary Hospital and enjoyed gardening and working on the family farm. Survivors include her husband...

Feb 5, 2015

Sandra Ann Bohrer (nee Andrachik) 71 of Lorain passed away Thursday February 5, 2015 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born May 10, 1943 in Cleveland, and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Sandra was a Beautician from 1961-1997. She was a member of Sacred Heart Parish in Elyria. Sandra was an active volunteer for...

Feb 4, 2015

Eugene J. "Gene" Presti 80, of Oberlin passed away Wednesday February 4, 2015 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born May 29, 1934 in Shaker Heights, OH. Gene served in the United States Marine Corp. He was the owner and operator of Presti's of Oberlin a popular Italian restaurant in Oberlin. Gene was a...

Jan 31, 2015

Michael F. Griffin, 76, of Grafton, passed away Saturday January 31, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. He was born October 9, 1938 in Fairview Park and was a Grafton area resident for most of his life. Mike retired as the Principal of the North Olmsted Middle School in 1989, was a member of Our Lady Queen...

Jan 30, 2015

Dorothy R. Diedrick, (nee-Conrad), 85, of LaGrange passed away Friday January 30, 2015 at her home following a brief illness. She was born August 29, 1929 in Sheffield Village and was a lifelong area resident. Dorothy was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria where she formerly served on the Parish Council, was a Eucharistic Minister and...

Jan 29, 2015

Joseph Robert "Pat" Buzek 93 of Grafton passed away Thursday January 29 , 2015 at Metro. General Hospital. He was born January 24 , 1922 in Cleveland, Ohio. Joseph was an Auto Mechanic and owner of Flick Chevrolet for 25 years. He served his country in the United States Navy during WWII. Joseph was very passionate about Gardening. Survivors...

Jan 28, 2015

Jeffrey L. Parker 55 of Wakeman passed away Wednesday January 28 , 2015 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born November 5 , 1959 in Amherst and Jeff was a graduate of Keystone High School. Jeff worked at Grafton Auto in Sales. He enjoyed Camping , working on Cars , Building models , Golfing , Facebook...

Jan 28, 2015

David R. Plas, 83, of Elyria passed away peacefully at home after a short illness on Wednesday January 28, 2015. A graduate of Elyria High School, he served during the Korean Conflict from 1950 until 1954 in the United States Navy as a Flight Navigator. Upon his discharge, he returned to Elyria where he rejoined his cousins in Plas...

Jan 27, 2015

William F. "Bill" Noveske, 74, of Elyria passed away Tuesday January 27, 2015 at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. He was born August 3, 1940 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Bill has worked at Fligner's Market in Lorain as a produce clerk for the past 11 years. Prior to that he was employed at...

Jan 27, 2015

William L. "Wildman" Dinkel 58 of Elyria passed away January 27, 2015 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born December 2, 1956 in Bucyrus, Ohio.. William was a longtime employee of BMI and a member of Bricklayers Local 5. He also was a United States Army veteran serving during Vietnam. Survivors include the littles, 6 nieces...

Jan 25, 2015

Gale Jack Squires 83, of Lorain passed away at home on Sunday January 25, 2015 following a long illness. He was born June 24, 1931 in Newburg, WV. Gale served with the U.S. Navy, and was the founder, owner and operator of Jesco Products in Lorain. He was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria, and AMVETS Post...

Jan 25, 2015

Peggy L. Dinkel (nee Moorman) 56 of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 25, 2015 at University Hospitals in Cleveland. She was born June 22, 1958 in Bucyrus, Ohio. Peggy worked for a Day Care as a pre-school teacher. Survivors include her parents Donald and Mary (nee Baer) , the littles , sisters Karen (Vernon) Irwin of Thornton, Colorado...

Jan 24, 2015

Jan 23, 2015

Doris M. Schaefer (nee: Meeker) 86, of Elyria passed away Friday January 23, 2015 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. She was born June 23, 1928 in Cleveland. Doris was a member of St. Martin of Tours Catholic Church in Valley City. She worked as a bartender at the V.F.W. for many years. Doris loved...

Jan 23, 2015

David P. Tumbas 91 of Elyria passed away Friday January 23, 2015 at Life Care Center of Elyria following a short illness. He was born April 10, 1923 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania where he resided until he moved to Elyria in 1954 and was a graduate of Johnstown High in Pennsylvania. He owned and operated his own business, One Hour...

Jan 22, 2015

Florence Edythe Pais (nee Moore), of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away early Thursday, January 22, after a brief illness, at age 98, at EMH University Hospital. Florence was born April 10, 1916, in Cleveland, Ohio, to Elizabeth Alice Moore (nee Everard) and Cecil Alexander Moore. The influenza epidemic of 1918 took her father and left her mother unable to...