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Linda J. (Beal)  Borthwick

Linda J. (Beal) Borthwick

Nov 26, 2024

Linda J. Borthwick (née Beal), age 69, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 26th, following a long illness. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend.

A proud 1974 graduate of Elyria High School, Linda began a distinguished 36 year career in public service, dedicating over 20 years to the Elyria Police...

Robert Arthur Krajeski

Robert Arthur Krajeski

Nov 26, 2024

Robert A. Krajeski, 79, of Elyria passed away Tuesday November 26, 2024 at UH Elyria Medical Center following a long battle with cancer.

He was born November 24, 1945 in Lorain and was a lifelong Elyria resident.

Bob was employed as a machinist at Moen for 40 years, retiring in 2008. He was a United...

Suzanne (Gott)  Norris

Suzanne (Gott) Norris

Nov 24, 2024

Suzanne Norris, 82, of LaGrange and formerly of Toledo passed away on Sunday November 24, 2024 in her home. Suzanne retired from Jeep where she worked on the assembly line. Sue enjoyed crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles.

Survivors include her granddaughter, Carla Powers; grandson, Ryan (Natalie) Gray; sister, Barbara (Paul) Muzik; great-grandchildren, Kayla Faris and Zoey Jancura....

Larry Daniel Martin, Sr.

Larry Daniel Martin, Sr.

Nov 24, 2024

Larry D. Martin, Sr., AKA "The Dude," 77, passed away on Sunday, November 24, 2024 in Murrels Inlet, South Carolina. He was born in Charleston, West Virginia on October 24, 1947 to parents Johnnie and Lydia (nee: Means). Larry graduated from West Tech High School and later worked for Delta Chemical as a Chemical Fire Proofer. He retired from...

Geno Neri

Geno Neri

Nov 21, 2024

Geno Neri 96, of Lorain passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake on Thursday November 21, 2024 following a long illness.  He was born October 7, 1928 in Southfork, PA.  Geno proudly served in the United Sates Marine Corp. where he moved up through the ranks to Sergeant and played football.  He...

Robert Lee Fitzpatrick

Robert Lee Fitzpatrick

Nov 21, 2024

Robert Lee Fitzpatrick, 80, passed away surrounded by his family, on November 21, 2024, from Alzheimer's disease.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA. in 1944, he was called to a life of ministry in the Lutheran Church. He served as a pastor and ministered in churches and organizations, touching countless lives through baptisms, confirmations, marriages, funerals, and other life...

Robert T. Webb

Robert T. Webb

Nov 20, 2024

Robert T. Webb, 53, of New London, passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, November 20, 2024. He was born in Elyria on August 13, 1971 and was a member of the Firelands Class of 1989. After high school, he worked for York International and later for Forest City Technologies as a machine operator. He...

Sally A. "Dolly" (Harris)  Huge

Sally A. "Dolly" (Harris) Huge

Nov 19, 2024

Sally A. "Dolly" Huge (nee: Harris) 84, of Elyria passed away Tuesday November 19, 2024 at Lifecare Center of Elyria.  She was born June 16, 1940 in Lorain.  Sally was a Clearview High School graduate and head majorette.  She had earned a degree in education and taught at Wilcox Elementary in North Ridgeville, St. Anthony's in Lorain, Franklin Elementary...

Faye Ruth (Kies)  Hornbeck

Faye Ruth (Kies) Hornbeck

Nov 17, 2024

Faye R. Hornbeck (nee-Kies), 98, of North Ridgeville passed away Sunday November 17, 2024 at her daughter's home surrounded by her family. She was born July 29, 1926 in Lorain and was a graduate of Penfield High School. Also a graduate of the former MB School of Nursing in Elyria, she worked as a nursing supervisor at Elyria Memorial...

Richard F Sieg, Jr.

Richard F Sieg, Jr.

Nov 17, 2024

Richard (Rick) F. Sieg, Jr., 58, of Parma, passed away unexpectedly on November 17, 2024 at his home. He was born in Akron, Ohio on December 15, 1965 and graduated from Max S. Hayes High School. Rick worked in the automotive industry for many years. He loved racing his Ford Fox body Mustang, building his Ford Truck, Harley Davidson...

Minnie G. "Gale" (Michaels)  Winningham

Minnie G. "Gale" (Michaels) Winningham

Nov 15, 2024

Minnie G. "Gale" Winningham (nee: Michaels) 67, of Wellington passed away unexpectedly on Friday November 15, 2024 at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin.  She was born August 10, 1957 in Elyria.  Gale was a 1975 North Ridgeville High School graduate, and retired from Elyria City Schools where she worked in the cafeteria.  She enjoyed spending time with family and...

Evalyn Gertrude Seifert

Evalyn Gertrude Seifert

Nov 14, 2024

Evalyn G. Seifert, 97, of Fairview Park passed away peacefully on November 14, 2024.

Evalyn spent over 30 years in the banking industry in the Cleveland area.

She will be deeply missed by her daughter Stephanie (Albert) Shannon and granddaughters, Charlene Ocasio, Tammy Iselin, Sarah Koprowski and Christene Jones and numerous great-grandchildren.

Preceded...

Dale Scott Currier

Dale Scott Currier

Nov 12, 2024

Dale Scott Currier 67, of Elyria went home to be with the Lord on November 12, 2024, and is now at peace after complications of a liver transplant on July 13, 2024.  He was born September 17, 1957 in Amherst. Dale was an Elyria High School graduate, and retired from The Ford Motor Company Avon Lake Plant in 2020...

Karen Ann "Casey" (Sigurson)  Waggoner

Karen Ann "Casey" (Sigurson) Waggoner

Nov 8, 2024

Karen Ann (Casey) Waggoner, née Sigurdson, passed away in the care of family on November 8, 2024, at the age of 77, in North Ridgeville, Ohio. She was born on March 25, 1947, in Sioux Falls, South Dakota. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tom Waggoner, and her parents, Marian Sigurdson and Orville Sigurdson, and her step-mother,...

Forrest C. "Bud" Bower, Jr.

Forrest C. "Bud" Bower, Jr.

Nov 7, 2024

Forrest C. "Bud" Bower, Jr., 91 of Grafton, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, November 7, 2024.  He was born in Grantsville, West Virginia on April 23, 1933 to Forrest and Opal (nee: Williams).  Bud served his country proudly in the Army during the Korean War and continued to support the military, police force, firefighters, and all...

Shirley Mae (Gulish)  Jurcak

Shirley Mae (Gulish) Jurcak

Nov 6, 2024

Shirley M. Jurcak, 93, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2024. Beloved wife of 33 years to the late Joseph W. Jurcak (died in 1980). Survived by son, Father Lawrence Jurcak, Pastor, Saint Mary Parish, Hudson, and daughter, Denise Schauer of Canton, daughter-in-law, Gene Jurcak (Joseph died in 2008) of Elyria, grandchildren, Joseph (Kathleen) Schauer, Bryan (Jodee) Schauer, Taylor...

Kenneth Michael Stawicki

Kenneth Michael Stawicki

Oct 31, 2024

Kenneth M. Stawicki, 67, of Lorain passed away peacefully after a long battle with cancer on Thursday October 31, 2024. He was born November 9, 1956 in Berea. Kenneth was a proud member of the Carpenter's Local #373. He enjoyed fixing up houses and spending time with family. Survivors include his daughter, Danielle Stawicki, twin brother, Keith Stawicki and...

Rick Alan Camp

Rick Alan Camp

Oct 26, 2024

Rick Camp, 73, of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, leaving behind a legacy as vibrant as his sense of humor. Born on May 15, 1951, in Elyria, Rick was a lifelong resident who graduated from Elyria High School in 1969.

In his early years, Rick showcased...

Christine Hiller Magpoc

Christine Hiller Magpoc

Oct 25, 2024

Christine H. Magpoc 58, of Parma Heights was welcomed into Heaven on Friday,October 25, 2024. She was the loving daughter of Margaret "Peg" Magpoc (nee: Hiller) and her late husband; Hermogenes Magpoc. Chris was the beloved sister of Kingsley Magpoc, and Halle Dawson (Ronald). She was a cherished Aunt to Timothy and Miranda Dawson. Chris lived a thoughtful and...

Kathryn Anna (Pease)  Fisher

Kathryn Anna (Pease) Fisher

Oct 23, 2024

Kathryn Anna Fisher (nee Pease), 90, of Elyria Township, went home to be with her Lord and Savior Wednesday, October 23, 2024, at Danbury Senior Living in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Kathryn passed away peacefully with loved ones by her side. She was born at home in LaGrange, Ohio on June 18, 1934, to the late Frank and Ada Pease....