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Jan 29, 2025

Ruth R. Sayles, (nee-Hildebrandt), 94, of Grafton passed away Wednesday January 29, 2025 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange.

She was born April 19, 1930 in Elyria and was a Grafton resident for many years.

Ruth was employed in the cafeteria for Midview Schools for 27 years, retiring in 1995. She was a member of Grafton...

Jan 26, 2025

Kerry K. Kirkpatrick 75, of Elyria passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Sunday January 26, 2025 following a long illness.  He was born February 15, 1949 in Elyria. Kerry retired from truck driving.  He treasured spending time with family and friends, and was passionate about car racing, and enjoyed various outdoor activities.  Kerry will be...

Jan 26, 2025

Marilyn Ann Durban (Nee-Slade), 73, of Elyria passed away Sunday January 26, 2025 at the Lifecare Center of Elyria.

She was born March 1, 1951 in Washington, PA. where she was raised.

After having lived in Columbus and Lima she moved to Elyria in 1978.

Marilyn attended Immaculate Conception School in Pennsylvania and...

Jan 25, 2025

Theresa Marie Wukie (Matus), 90, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at her home following a brief illness on Saturday, January 25, 2025.

Theresa was born, March 10, 1934, in her family home in Wakeman, Ohio to the late Paul and Mary (Molchan) Matus. She was one of eight children and was the last surviving member. Theresa graduated...

Jan 21, 2025

Tayanden Mara Coon 46, of Avon, Ohio died on January 21, 2025 due to complications of pneumonia. Tayanden is survived by her son Hunter Weinbrandt of Lorain, her two daughters, Mya Jameson and Vivian Ruth Braley of South Amherst, Father George Coon of Avon, Mother Valerie Coon of Lorain, Sister Shawnda Coon of Rocky River, and her Niece Ameila...

Jan 21, 2025

Edra "Ed" Bowers, 85, transitioned to his Heavenly home on January 21, 2025. He always half-jokingly told people that his mother didn't give him a middle name because "his first name was bad enough." His young grandson decided to share his middle name as a Christmas gift one year, so after that Ed informally adopted the name Edra Hunter...

Jan 21, 2025

Mark A. Fox, 58, of Avon, Ohio died following a very long, hard battle with ALS. Mark was a wonderfully talented masonry. He was a member of Holy Trinity Church in Avon, Ohio and a member of the Bricklayers Union Local 5. Mark is also the son of a foreign war veteran. Mark is survived by son, Mark (Marcy)...

Jan 20, 2025

Selma V. Fritz (nee: Pilarczyk), 107, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 20, 2025 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake. She was born in Grafton on October 24, 1917 to parents Steven and Victoria (nee: Litita).  She married her sweetheart, Frank Fritz, on April 24, 1937. Selma worked at Bendix until she retired in 1977....

Jan 17, 2025

Linda Purdey, 84, of Elyria, OH passed away January 17, 2025 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake due to complications from leukemia. Linda was born in Corry, PA on April 20, 1940 to Leslie and Betty Wilkinson. She was the oldest of 6 siblings. Linda married her best and friend and love of her life, Carleton Purdey, on...

Jan 15, 2025

Chris D. Greene, 54, of Carlisle Township, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2025 at his home. He was born in Elyria on April 1, 1970 to parents John and Norma (nee: Gregg) and was a 1988 graduate of North Ridgeville High School. He worked as a welder at Invacare for many years and was employed by Twin Lakes...

Jan 14, 2025

Mary Ellen Shoemaker (nee: Schreiber), 70, of Elyria, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon. She was born in Louisville, Kentucky on December 24, 1954 to parents William T. and Catherine (nee: Benton). Mary was a successful realtor for over twenty years, most recently with Russell Real Estate. She was active within the...

Jan 12, 2025

John W. Vargo, Jr., 95, of Elyria, passed away on January 12, 2025. He was a Korean War veteran and a member of the American Legion Post 12. He retired from Ford Motor Company in Brookpark after many years as an electrician. He enjoyed golf and fishing. John had a long and happy life and will be greatly missed...

Jan 12, 2025

Susan C. Bungard, (nee-Hawke), 72, of Elyria passed away Sunday January 12, 2025 at her home.

She was born July 15, 1952 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident.

Sue worked in administration at the Ridge Tool Company for 44 years, retiring in 2014. She enjoyed dining out and was an avid Cleveland...

Jan 9, 2025

Arlene B. Sherman (nee: Reese) 76, of Elyria passed away Thursday January 9, 2025 at her home.  She was born August 5, 1948 in Berea.  Arlene had worked as a teacher's aide with disadvantaged children; she enjoyed cooking and animals' especially cats. She was a member of St. Jude Church.  Survivors include her husband of forty seven; Larry, two...

Jan 8, 2025

Wayne L. Queen, 78, of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, January 8, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born on March 31, 1946 in Elyria and was a 1964 graduate of Elyria High School and graduate of Oberlin Business College. He worked as a meter reader for the City of Elyria for many years. He enjoyed all...

Jan 5, 2025

Arlene D. Hinding, (nee-Martin), 68, of Columbia Station passed away Sunday January 5, 2025 at her home.

She was born November 7, 1956 in Cleveland and was a Columbia Station resident for the past 30 years.

Arlene was employed as a custodian at the Strongsville City Schools and enjoyed refinishing furniture and going "Junkin".

Jan 1, 2025

Thomas M Smith, 70, of Amherst, OH passed away on January 1, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio. Born on October 15, 1954, in Elyria, Ohio, he was the beloved son of the last Rose Marie (McCloskey) and Richard Smith.

A proud graduate of Midview High School in 1973, Thomas excelled as an All-American athlete in...

Jan 1, 2025

Lottie Mary Ciskal (nee: Kochan) 98, of Elyria passed away Wednesday January 1, 2025 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria following a long illness.  She was born June 27, 1926 in Perry, NY.  Lottie lived in Lorain for many years and was a member of St. Stanislaus Church.  She was more recently a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria,...

Jan 1, 2025

Keith M. Uehlein, 49, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on January 1, 2025 at his home. He was born in Oberlin on November 17, 1975. During high school, he played drums and started a DJ business after graduation. Prior to his self employment in the construction industry, he had volunteered at the Grafton Township and Village Fire Dept. Keith...

Dec 27, 2024

Edmond L. "Ed" Knapp, 77, of Elyria passed away Friday December 27, 2024 at his home. He was born September 22, 1947 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident.

Ed was employed as a machinist at the Ridge Tool Company in Elyria for many years, retiring in 2009. He served in the United States Army in...