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Hazel J. Brooks
Jan 6, 2015
Hazel J. Brooks (nee Amsbary) 91 of LaGrange passed away Tuesday January 6, 2015 at Keystone Pointe following a brief illness. She was born August 24, 1923 in LaGrange, where she was a lifelong resident. Hazel was graduate of LaGrange High School. She was a member of the Order of Eastern Star, Ruth's Circle of LaGrange United Methodist Church,...
Joseph F. Kaminski
Jan 5, 2015
Joseph F. Kaminski, 83, of Vermilion passed away Monday January 5, 2015 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a sudden illness. He was born January 16, 1931 in Elyria. Joe retired as a Regional Manager for Hill's Department Stores and served with the United States Army during the Korean Conflict. Following his retirement he worked at the...
Melvin E. Harvitt
Jan 4, 2015
Melvin E. Harvitt, 68, of Elyria passed away Sunday January 4, 2015 at the New Life Hospice Residential Center following a brief illness. He was born February 5, 1946 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Melvin worked at the Moen Company in Elyria as a welder for 30 years, retiring in in 2001. He was also the...
Donald William Schild
Jan 3, 2015
Donald William Schild 83 of Eaton Township passed away Saturday January 3, 2015 at his residence. Donald was born August 19, 1931 in Norwalk. He was a 1949 graduate of Monroeville High School in Ohio.. Donald served his Country in the United States Air Force during Korea, and was a member of American Legion Post # 717. He enjoyed...
Edwin T. Moss
Jan 3, 2015
Edwin T. Moss 82, of Elyria passed away Saturday January 3, 2015 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. He was born November 22, 1932 in Elyria. Edwin served in the U.S. Air Force during the Korean War. He was a retired supervisor from Columbia Gas Co. Edwin was a member of The Korean War Veterans, American...
Shirley French
Jan 1, 2015
Shirley French (nee Bullis) age 84 of LaGrange passed away Thursday January 1, 2015 at Metro. General Health in Cleveland. She was born February 2, 1930 in Wellington. Shirley was employed many years in Retail Sales for J.C. Penny Co. until her retirement. She was a graduate of Penfield High School. Shirley enjoyed Gardening , Sewing and Cooking. Survivors...
Gretta I. Hardman
Jan 1, 2015
Gretta I. Hardman (nee: Jenkins) 84, of Grafton passed away Thursday January 1, 2015 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born February 19, 1930 in Morgantown, WV. Gretta was a member of Mt. Carmel Baptist Church, and enjoyed spending time with her family, flower gardening, crocheting, and quilting. Survivors include three daughters; Cheryl D....
Gertrude D. "Trudy" Eisbrenner
Dec 31, 2014
Gertrude D. "Trudy" Eisbrenner (nee" Zettner) 87, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday December 31, 2014. She was born December 4, 1927 in Detroit, MI. Trudy was a teacher with Midview Schools, and retired following thirty years of service. She was a member of the former Immaculate Conception Church (currently Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic...
Richard L. Holstein
Dec 30, 2014
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
Dec 24, 2014
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
Dec 23, 2014
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.
Dec 23, 2014
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
Dec 23, 2014
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 H. Ferguson
Dec 21, 2014
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
Dec 21, 2014
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.
Dec 20, 2014
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
Dec 20, 2014
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
Dec 19, 2014
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
Dec 18, 2014
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
Dec 17, 2014
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...
