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David J. Terrell
Nov 3, 2014
David J. Terrell 49 of Elyria passed away Monday November 3, 2014 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a brief illness. He was born May 22, 1965 in Elyria. David was a graduate of Elyria High School and employed at IBEW Local 71 as an operator.He enjoyed fishing, camping , and spending time with family and friends....
Richard M. "Mark" Sabo
Nov 3, 2014
Richard M. "Mark" Sabo 49, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 3, 2014 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born April 12, 1965 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident. He attended Elyria High School and Elyria Catholic High School. Mark had worked for The Beckett Corp., Pioneer Products, Elyria Foundry, and was Assistant Club...
Paul E. Whitman
Nov 2, 2014
Paul E. Whitman 71, of LaGrange passed away at home on Sunday November 2, 2014 surrounded by his loving family. He was born December 8, 1942 in Elyria. Paul was the owner and operator of Advanced Comfort Systems which he started in 1997, and had previously worked for Luxury Heating for thirty seven years. He was a fifty year...
Kathi L. Martin
Nov 2, 2014
Kathi L. Martin (nee Markovich) 55 of Elyria passed away Sunday November 2, 2014 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a lengthy illness. She was born July 28, 1959 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident of Elyria. Kathi was a 1977 graduate of Elyria High School and went on to obtain a degree in Social Work from...
Otho Holcomb
Oct 28, 2014
Otho Holcomb 81 of Elyria passed away Tuesday October 28, 2014 at University Hospital of Cleveland following a short illness. He was born December 29, 1932 in Goose Creek , Kentucky. Otho worked as a Job Setter for Ford Motor Company for 41 years. He was a Game Fowl Breeder , Gardener but most of all his family was...
Anthony J. "Tony" Kufta
Oct 26, 2014
Anthony J. "Tony" Kufta, 82, of Elyria passed away Sunday October 26, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born March 16, 1932 in Uniontown, PA. and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Tony worked in assembly at the Ford Motor Company in Lorain for many years, retiring in 1989. He was a member of St....
Joy V. Oldfield
Oct 23, 2014
Joy V. Oldfield (nee: Harding) 95, of Elyria died peacefully on October 23, 2014 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a long illness. She was born January 6, 1919 in Galion, OH. She left Elyria High School to marry her sweetheart; Wayne Oldfield. After raising four children she returned to Elyria High School to earn her high...
Doris M. Barr
Oct 23, 2014
Doris M. Barr (nee Pettross) 87 passed away October 23,2014 peacefully at home surrounded by her family. She was born January 28 , 1927 in Toledo to Elmer and Margaret (nee Jellicorse). Doris is survived by her daughter Marsha Marsh of Oberlin , son Gary (Patty) of Long Beach, California , 6 grandchildren , and 10 great-grandchildren. Private family...
Alice M. Baker
Oct 21, 2014
Alice M. Baker, (nee-Machovina), 75, of North Ridgeville passed away Tuesday October 21, 2014 at her home following a brief illness. She was born February 24, 1939 in Cleveland and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. A 1957 Elyria Catholic High School graduate, Alice enjoyed traveling to Las Vegas, shopping and was a avid San Diego...
Wanda Siwek
Oct 20, 2014
Wanda Siwek (nee Pileski) 87 of Willoughby formerly of Elyria passed away Monday October 20,2014 at Lake West Hospital following a brief illness. She was born March 8, 1927 in Elyria. Wanda worked for the Eaton Corporation as a payroll clerk for over 30 years. She was a member of the United Polish Club of Elyria. Survivors include her...
Roman A. Supel
Oct 20, 2014
Roman A. Supel, 55, of Elyria passed away Monday October 20, 2014 at his home after suffering a apparent heart attack. He was born January 26, 1959 in Orzechowka, Poland and was a Elyria resident for the past 25 years. Roman worked as a coil winder at the Trimco Transformer Company in Parma. He was a member of St....
Margaret Mary Burrer
Oct 20, 2014
Margaret Mary Burrer (nee: Knittel) 88, of LaGrange passed away Monday October 20, 2014 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a short illness. She was born June 20, 1926 in Cleveland. Margaret was the Office Manager at Penfound Insurance. She was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria, and was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society....
Richard A. Plas Jr.
Oct 18, 2014
Richard A. Plas Jr. 63, of Elyria passed away Saturday October 18, 2014 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake following a long illness. He was born August 5, 1951 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident. Richard served in the U.S. Army. He was the owner of R.A. Plas Paving and co owned R & M Storage...
Angela Francis Russo
Oct 18, 2014
Angela Francis Russo 45 of Medina passed away unexpectedly from surgical complications Saturday October 18,2014 at Medina General Hospital. She was born December 5 , 1968 in Berea. Angela was a 1986 graduate of N. Ridgeville High School. She enjoyed going out to watch her brother's band play and being with her family. Survivors include her mother Margaret Russo...
John L. Haupt
Oct 13, 2014
John L. Haupt 89 of Grafton passed away Monday October 13, 2014 at his residence. He was born February 12, 1925 in Paxinos, Pennsylvania and lived in Grafton for the past 50 years. John enjoyed gardening ,baking , games , crossword puzzles and spending time with his family. He was a member of the Sunbury American Legion for 66...
Reverend Michael A. Manosky
Oct 10, 2014
Reverend Michael A. Manosky, 59, of Elyria went to be with the Lord on Friday October 10, 2014 after suffering an apparent heart attack. He was born February 19, 1955 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Mike served as the senior pastor of the Sugar Ridge Baptist Church in North Ridgeville for many years. His true passion...
Edward Messina
Oct 9, 2014
Edward Messina 80 of Elyria passed away Thursday October 9, 2014 at Fairview General Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born March 19 , 1934 in Rouseville, Pennsylvania. Edward worked for Ford Motor Company for 40 years. He served his Country as a United States Marine. Edward was a member of VFW post # 1079 , LaGrange Hunting...
Patricia Shannon Geisler
Oct 6, 2014
Patricia Shannon Geisler, 80, of Grafton passed away Monday October 6, 2014 at her home following a long illness. She was born June 22, 1934 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for 45 years. Pat worked as an editor at the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram for many years. She was a professional astrologer, as well as a teacher and published...
Gail Lynn Ramos
Oct 6, 2014
Gail Lynn Ramos (nee Spaulding) 67 of Elyria passed away Monday October 6,2014 at Seasons of Life Hospice in Parma following a lengthy illness. She was born November 22 , 1946 in Elyria and was a 1964 graduate of Elyria High School. Gail enjoyed making art out of Wood. Survivors include her husband of 38 years Daniel , daughters...

