Obituaries
Find a Loved One
Colleen B. Hoelscher
Feb 26, 2015
Colleen B. Hoelscher, (nee-Willemin), 72, of Elyria passed away Thursday February 26, 2015 at her home following a brief battle with cancer. She was born October 6, 1942 in South Bend, IN. and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. A registered nurse, Colleen retired from the Lorain County Office on Aging in 2013. She formerly worked...
Darlene Sue Krandall
Feb 24, 2015
Darlene Sue Krandall (nee Wheeler) 52 of Sheffield Lake passed away Tuesday February 24, 2015 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born February 13, 1963 in Lexington, Kentucky. Darlene was a graduate of Unioto High School in Chillicothe,Ohio. She enjoyed Huntington Beach and always found peace by the water. Survivors include daughter Emily of Sheffield Lake , son...
Benigna "Benny" Gonzalez
Feb 22, 2015
Benigna "Benny" Gonzalez 89, (formerly of Cleveland,OH) passed away peacefully on Sunday February 22, 2015 where she resided at The Lutheran Home in Westlake, Ohio. She was born March 13, 1925 in San Lorenzo,Puerto Rico. Survivors include her children; Angel Orozco, Maria Smithisler (Dennis), Sylvia Vega (Louie), Juana Smith (Leland), Myrta Holden (Tim), Carlos Orozco (Leticia), Edna Orozco, Kenny...
Robert H. Grills Jr.
Feb 22, 2015
Robert H. Grills Jr. 65, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 22, 2015 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born October 20, 1949 in Elyria. Robert served in the U.S. Navy, and retired from The City of Elyria as a fireman. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, especially with his grandchildren. Robert...
Wendell Clifton Beal
Feb 22, 2015
Wendell Clifton Beal, 88, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 22, 2015 at The Gardens at Avon Oaks in Avon. Wendell and his twin brother were born to the late Irvin H. and Mae M. (nee-Blume) Beal in Ellerslie, MD. Wendell retired from the General Motors Company, Elyria in 1986 after nearly 35 years of service. He was the...
Hedy B. Pedaci
Feb 21, 2015
Hedy B. Pedaci, (nee-Tablett), 72, of Grafton passed away Saturday February 21, 2015 at her home following a long illness. She was born February 25, 1942 in Grafton and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. Survivors include her husband of 55 years, Robert; daughters, DeEdra Bogner of North Ridgeville, Darcie Ortiz of Apple Valley, MN., and...
Nicholas R. "Bob" Resar
Feb 19, 2015
Nicholas R. "Bob" Resar, 86, of Grafton passed away Thursday February 19, 2015 at his home following a brief illness. He was born August 13, 1928 in Elyria and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Bob retired as a foreman/carpenter for Gene Resar, Inc. and along with his wife was the co-owner of Resar Florist until...
Violet T. Horency
Feb 19, 2015
Violet T. Horency (nee: Mash) 73, of LaGrange passed away at home on Thursday February 19, 2015 following a long illness. She was born August 29, 1941 in Cleveland. Violet was an exceptional wife, mother, and grandmother. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and trips to Disney World. Survivors include her husband of fifty two years; Joseph S. Horency Jr., a...
Catherine M. "Kate" Matolich
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...
Dennis W. Matovich Sr.
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...
Jody L. Larsen
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...
Mary L. Fortune
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...
Doris E. Thoma
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...
Sandra Ann Bohrer
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...
Eugene J. "Gene" Presti
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...
Michael F. Griffin
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...
Dorothy R. Diedrick
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...
Joseph Robert Buzek
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...
Jeffrey L. Parker
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...
David R. Plas
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...
