Obituaries

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Ronald  D. Jantz  Sr.

Ronald D. Jantz Sr.

Nov 19, 2014

Ronald Duane Jantz Sr. passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, November 19th. He was 77-years-old. Ron was a lifelong resident of Grafton. Ron was a graduate of Midview High School's very first class in 1956. He was an All-County basketball player for Grafton High School and Midview. Ron served his country as a United States Marine from...

Linda  Lee Beiser

Linda Lee Beiser

Nov 18, 2014

Linda Lee Beiser 64, of Elyria passed away Tuesday November 18, 2014 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a long illness. She was born October 1, 1950 in Cleveland, OH. Linda worked as an Xray Technician at Lorain Community Hospital for twenty years. Linda loved spending time with her family; her kind and gentle spirit will be...

Steve E. "Fearless" Kaminski

Steve E. "Fearless" Kaminski

Nov 4, 2014

Our Heavenly Father took Steve by the hand and led him home on November 4, 2014, he was 87. Steve was born on September 9, 1927 in Elyria, Ohio and was the son of the late Steve and Pauline (Antkowiak) Kaminski. He married the love of his life, Eleanor Malinowski on August 1, 1953. Steve graduated from Elyria High...

David  J. Terrell

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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...