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Tressie Wynell Ramares
Mar 13, 2015
Tressie Wynell Ramares, (nee-Thomas), 79, of North Ridgeville passed away Friday March 13, 2015 at Villa Camillus in Columbia Station following a brief illness. She was born October 15, 1935 in Pleasant Valley, AR.. Tressie attended the Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Elyria, was a accomplished piano player and was also a very kind and loving person. Survivors include...
Florence Regina Brand
Mar 12, 2015
Florence Regina Brand (nee: Wiegand) 87, of Elyria passed away Thursday March 12, 2015 at The Abbewood. She was born July 12, 1927 in Amherst and made Elyria home for most of her life. Florence was a member of St. Agnes Church , and served as a Eucharistic Minister with the Stephen Ministry at EMH. Survivors include four sons;...
Lawrence Dell Knipper
Mar 10, 2015
Lawrence Dell Knipper, 63, passed away Tuesday at the Weber Healthcare Center in Wellington following a lifelong illness. He was born March 24, 1951 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident. Larry was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Elyria and enjoyed watching television and spending time with his late girlfriend, Lizzy. Survivors include his brother...
Dewey Q. Hitchcox
Mar 9, 2015
Dewey Qua Hitchcox 86, of Elyria passed away Monday March 9, 2015 at University Hospitals of Cleveland following a long illness. He was born November 11, 1929 in Rocky River, TN. Dewey was one of eleven children raised in Pikeville, TN. He retired from the Osterland Co. of Cleveland and retired in 1990. Dewey loved country music and Bluegrass....
Virginia K. Papay
Mar 8, 2015
Virginia K. Papay, (nee-Plato), 85, of Elyria passed away Sunday March 8, 2015 at the Lutheran Home in Westlake following a long illness. She was born December 9, 1929 in Lorain and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Virginia was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Elyria where she sang in choir. She was...
June O'Connor
Mar 7, 2015
June O'Connor (nee: Travise) 71, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at UH Elyria Medical Center on Saturday March 7, 2015. She was born November 4, 1943 in Lorain, OH. June treasured spending time with her family and friends, she especially enjoyed trips to Amish country with her friend Carol. June loved her cat Mesha, and liked doing various crafts,...
Maxine R. Petranyi
Mar 6, 2015
Maxine R. Petranyi (nee: Reese) 73, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday March 6, 2015. She was born September 3, 1941 in Plainfield, New Jersey. Maxine had worked with several companies doing payroll. She treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed bowling, cooking, travel and was an avid Cleveland Indians fan that enjoyed...
June J. Shinsky
Mar 5, 2015
June J. Shinsky (nee: Munro) 76, of Wellington passed away at home on Thursday March 5, 2015 following a long illness. She was born June 14, 1938 in England. June treasured spending time with her family, bird watching, and playing slot machines. Survivors include her husband of forty two years; Thomas A. Shinsky, a daughter; Beverly J. Kohl (Thomas)...
Richard Ralph Holtwick
Mar 4, 2015
Richard Ralph Holtwick 83 of Elyria passed away Wednesday March 4, 2015 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a 5 month battle with Cancer. He was born April 3, 1931 in Elyria and a graduate of North Ridgeville High School. He was a member of VFW post #3341 , Amvets post # 32 , American Legion Post #12,...
Marion B. Hagan
Mar 3, 2015
Marion B. Hagan (nee Graham) 92 of Grafton passed away Tuesday March 3, 2015 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born July 27 , 1922 in Oil City, Pennsylvania, and was a graduate of Oil City High School. Marion loved Reading , Crafts , Sewing and Cooking. Survivors include her daughters Karen Baker of Franklin, Pa., Pam...
Gertrude A. Wirscham
Mar 1, 2015
Gertrude A. Wirscham, (nee-Diedrick), 97, of Elyria passed away Sunday March 1, 2015 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a brief illness. She was born April 4, 1917 in Carlisle Township and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Gertrude was the store manager of The Search in Elyria for many years. She was a member of...
Arthur J. Atherton
Feb 26, 2015
Arthur J. Atherton 87 of N. Ridgeville passed away following a lengthy illness at his residence with his family by his side. He was born October 9, 1927 in Scranton, Pennsylvania. Arthur was a 1945 graduate of Abington High School in Philadelphia, Pa., and a 1951 graduate of Brown University. He served his Country in the United States Army...
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...
