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Gregory Knight Sr.
Jan 9, 2015
Gregory Knight Sr. 66 originally from Grafton passed away Friday January 9 ,2015 in Rotunda West Florida following a short illness. He was born September 16 , 1948 in Cleveland. Gregory was a veteran of the United States Army and was a member of VFW and American Legion posts in Florida. He enjoyed Fishing , his children and grandchildren....
Eugene E. Heard Ii
Jan 7, 2015
WITH PHOTO , FLAG & MASONIC EMBLEM Bill to the funeral home Eugene E. Heard II 97 of Eaton Twp., N. Ridgeville passed away July 1, 2015 peacefully at his home having laid aside his tools of life and gone to live with his Savior Jesus Christ. Eugene "Gene" was born in Pittsburgh, Pa. January 2 , 1918 to...
Ralph H. "Sy" Ledyard
Jan 7, 2015
Ralph H. "Sy" Ledyard 89, of Elyria passed away Wednesday January 7, 2015 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a brief illness. He was born July 10, 1925 in Elyria. Sy retired from The Elyria Waterworks where he worked in the Maintenance Department. He enjoyed spending time with family and friends, country music, and working in his...
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...
