Richard L. Holstein 80, of Elyria passed away Tuesday December 30, 2014 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. He was born December 18, 1934 in Racine WV. Richard was a machine operator at General Motors retiring in 1995 following thirty two years of service. He loved spending time with his family, but his passion was playing...
Maureen "Moe" Brewer (nee Donovan) 49 passed away December 24, 2014 in Ponte Vedra, Florida. She was born September 2 , 1965 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Maureen was very Loving and Caring, often having a houseful of neighborhood kids. She enjoyed Baking, Camping , Cooking and taking her dogs for walks. Survivors include her husband of 26 years Chris ,...
Rebecca S. Byers (nee: Card) 72, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday December 23, 2014 at UH Elyria Medical Center. She was born April 23, 1942 in Jamestown, NY. Rebecca enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren, golf, bowling, and playing bingo. Survivors include two daughters; Tawnee Mancuso (Joe) of LaGrange, Jennifer Simmons of Chillicothe, OH, two sons; Chuck Wray of...
William J. Zech Sr. 33, of Wakeman passed away unexpectedly Tuesday December 23, 2014. He was born March 5, 1981 in Lorain. Bill enjoyed spending time with his friends, music, and 4-H Club. He attended LCJVS for Diesel Mechanics. Survivors include two sons; William Jr. and Zachary Zech of Avon Lake, his father; Timothy W. Zech of Wakeman, his...
Eileen M. Rotuno, (nee-Butsko), 87, of Grafton passed away Tuesday December 23, 2014 at Keystone Pointe in Grafton following a brief illness. She was born July 21, 1927 in Lowellville, OH. And was a Elyria area resident for most of her life. She and her late husband were co-owners of a Convenient Food Mart for many years. Eileen was...
The Honorable George Herbert Ferguson, 84, of Elyria passed away on Sunday December 21, 2014 following complications of heart disease surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 2, 1930 in Lorain, and graduated from Lorain St. Mary's High School in 1949. Judge Ferguson graduated from the University of Notre Dame with a BA degree in Economics in...
Lester G. Peyton 83 of Grafton passed away Sunday December 21, 2014 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born February 26, 1931 in Lakewood, Ohio. Lester was a 1949 graduate of West Tech High School. He worked for Lawyers Title Insurance Corporation starting in 1950 and eventually became their manager for the Elyria, Sandusky and Cleveland...
Charles P. "Chuck" Branch Sr., 84, of Grafton passed away Saturday December 20, 2014 at the Northridge Health Center in North Ridgeville following a brief illness. He was born November 18, 1930 in McKeesport, PA. and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Chuck worked at the Modern Tool and Dye Company in Valley City for 30...
Laurie Marie Williams 52 of Elyria passed away Saturday December 20, 2014 at her residence. She was born October 28, 1962 in Rockford, Illinois. Survivors include mother Joan Williams (nee Bennett). Daughter Christy (Jeff) Henes of Elyria , sons Robert and Jeremy both of Elyria, sisters Natalie (Donald) Krause of Amherst , Melissa (Russell) Phelps of Oberlin , brother...
Jo Ann Figula (nee Brainard) 81 of Elyria passed away Friday December 19, 2014 at New Life Hospice in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born July 21 , 1933 in Louisa, Kentucky. Jo Ann was a self-employed nursing assistant. Jo Ann was a 1951 graduate of Elyria High School. She was a member of Firelands Community Church...
Norbert F. "Bert" Supers, 91, of Oberlin passed away Thursday December 18, 2014 at Rae-Ann Suburban Nursing Home in Westlake following a courageous battle with cancer. He was born January 16, 1923 in Lorain and was a Oberlin resident for most of his life. Bert worked as a rail conductor for the Lake Terminal Railroad in Lorain for 33...
Jean Barnett (nee Walraven), 88 of Elyria passed away Wednesday December 17,2014 at her residence. She was born September 26, 1926 in Cleveland, Ohio. She worked as an Accountant for Ohio Crankshaft. Jean enjoyed and Participated in all sports, and began her career at age 14 running for the Polish Olympic Club of Cleveland. Her best year was 1946...
Carl R. Denk 76 of LaGrange passed away Tuesday December 16,2014 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a short illness. He was born April 15 , 1938 in Maple Heights, Ohio, where he was a graduate of Maple Heights High School and went on to earn a Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan. Carl was an Engineer...
Marjorie E. White (nee: Derrickson) 86, of Oberlin passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at Elmcroft of Lorain on Saturday December 13, 2014 following a long illness. She was born March 17, 1928 in Willard, Ohio. Marjorie attended school in Willard where she maintained many lifelong friendships. She was an extraordinarily devoted and loving mother and grandmother....
Phillip Clayton Meadows 74 of Phoenix, Arizona passed away Friday December 12 , 2014. He was born July 16 , 1940 in Braxton County, West Virginia. He also lived in Ohio , Australia and Belgium before moving to Arizona in 1975. Survivors include his wife of 42 years Alyce-Anna Achauer Meadows , son Andrew (Stephanie Brinkop) , daughters Jocelyn...
Marie Alice Bliss (nee Gamble),85 of Elyria passed away Thursday December 11, 2014 at Keystone Pointe Nursing Home following a short illness. She was born March 1 , 1929 in Oberlin. Marie was a machine operator for Majestic Molding for 30 years until her retirement in 1992. For 21 years Marie and her Husband Donald Sr. spent winters in...
Michael J. Higgins, 70, of Elyria, originally from Sandusky passed way Tuesday December 9, 2014 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. Mr. Higgins was retired from NASA in Cleveland and had served in the United States Navy and participated in the Cuban blockade in 1962. He served as a board member for Eden Valley Enterprises...
Phyllis J. Holly (nee: Bowman) 81, of Westlake passed away unexpectedly on Monday December 8, 2014. Survivors include her companion of 29 years; Rudy Evangelista, three daughters; Judy Holly, Debbie Jensch, Brenda McClaren, three sons; Dale, Wally, and David. Additional survivors include 9 grandchildren and 4 great grandchildren. Funeral services are 11:00 AM Friday December 12, 2014 at The...
John B. Palmer Sr. 77, of LaGrange passed away Monday December 8, 2014 at Life-Care of Medina nursing home after a long battle with Alzheimer's. John was born December 23, 1936 in Lakewood , he grew up in North Ridgeville and graduated from North Ridgeville High School class of 1955.You could say John was a jack-of-all-trades, with on difference...
Anna Amelia Miller (nee Lauer), 100, of Elyria, passed away Saturday December 6, 2014 at Abbewood in Elyria following a brief illness. She was born July 16 , 1914 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania. Anna was a graduate of Cole Township High School in Pennsylvania. Anna was an avid reader , die hard Indians Fan and she was a Volunteeer at...
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