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Allen Thomas Wilson
Mar 9, 2025
Allen T. Wilson, 52, passed away peacefully on Sunday March 9, 2025 following a brief illness with his family by his side.
He was born December 5, 1972 in Toledo to Timothy and Marcia Bugaj.
Allen most recently worked at Hissong of Cleveland after many years at Polen implement. He enjoyed the outdoors, being a...
Isaac V. Bevins
Mar 8, 2025
Isaac V..Bevins, age 54, passed from this life March 8, 2025, at University Hospitals Medical Center after a long battle with heart disease. He was born on May 18, 1970, and had three loves in his life: family, friends, and fishing. He was an employee of Pepsi and a believer of the Christian faith. He is preceded in death...
Gary A. Nash
Mar 6, 2025
Gary A. Nash, 68, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, March 6, 2025 at his home. He was born in Elyria on July 12, 1956 to parents Donald and Ruth (nee: Burgenheim) Nash. After graduating from Midview High School in 1974, he proudly served his country in the US Air Force. Gary worked as an electrician at Elyria...
Ned Elwood Fleck Jr.
Mar 2, 2025
Ned Elwood Fleck Jr. 67 of Elyria, Ohio and Pipestem, West Virginia, has finally been reunited with the love of his life, Linda J. Fleck, his father, Ned E. Fleck Sr., and three of his siblings, Memory Rose Fleck, Andrew T. Fleck and Robert S. Fleck Sr. Ned bravely fought stage 4 cancer for over two long years despite...
Judith Ann (Crozier) Shepard
Mar 2, 2025
Judith "Judy" Shepard (née Crozier), 81, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday 3/2/ 2025, in Elyria. Born on September 26, 1943, in Elyria, Judy lived a life filled with love, dedication, and cherished memories. Judy was the beloved wife of William "Bill" Shepard, her devoted husband of nearly 60 years. Their love story began at Elyria High...
Joan M. (Britton) Laubenthal
Feb 27, 2025
Joan M. Laubenthal (nee Britton), 87, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at her home Thursday, February 27, 2025. Joan was born in Webster Springs, West Virginia, but lived the majority of her life in Elyria. Joan took great pleasure in many things. She loved spending winters in Florida with her husband, soaking up the sunshine and walking the beaches...
Wardell "Owin" Gunn, Jr.
Feb 24, 2025
Wardell Owin Gunn Jr., "Owin" to family and "OJ" to friends, passed away on February 24, 2025, in his home in Oberlin, Ohio. A vibrant maker and free spirit, Owin spent his time visioning, tinkering, and making somethings out of nothing to enrich others' lives. Owin was born in Louisville, Kentucky, on September 27, 1966, to Wardell Owin Gunn...
Gerald L. Turner
Feb 24, 2025
Gerald L. Turner, 89, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, February 24th. Gerald was born September 23rd, 1935 in Risco, Missouri. Their family relocated to Ypsilanti, Michigan in the mid-1940's. After proudly serving his country in the US Navy, he met the love of his life, Shirley, and had a beautiful life for 67 years. Gerald...
Norma Leone (Robinson) Abbe
Feb 20, 2025
N. Leone Abbe, (nee-Robinson), 84, of Elyria passed away peacefully following a brief illness on February 20, 2025.
She was born the oldest of 6 girls born to Leo and Arietta (nee-Frame), in Wilsie, WV.. After moving to Grafton at a young age, she graduated from Midview High School class of 1958.
Leone enjoyed bowling,...
Edith Margaret (Pais) Desantis
Feb 19, 2025
Edith Margaret Pais DeSantis Edith M. (Pais) DeSantis ,76. Edith passed away peacefully at Talladega Healthcare, Talladega, Alabama, after a long struggle with Alzheimer's Disease. She was proceeded in death by her beloved son Matthew Sabo and her parents George and Alice Pais. Edith is survived by, her companion Dominic Zappa, Sandusky, Ohio, sister Mary (Greg) Radovich, Elyria, Ohio,...
Gertrude (Bittner) Cordy
Feb 17, 2025
Gertrude Cordy (nee: Bittner) 95, of Grafton passed away Monday February 17, 2025 at home. She was born August 29, 1929 in Cleveland. Gertrude had worked at Elyria Memorial Hospital as a Licensed Practical Nurse prior to her retirement. She treasured spending time with her family, and enjoyed golfing. Survivors include her children; Marcia, Sheryl (Dennis), Joan (Joe), Joyce...
Eleanor M. (Regler) Mittler
Feb 17, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our matriarch, Eleanor Magdalene Mittler (nee Regler) 93, of Elyria, who passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness, on Monday, February 17th at UH Medical Center in Elyria. She was born October 30, 1931 in Massillon. Eleanor attended Mount St. Marie High School in Massillon and graduated from...
Susan Adele (Lucki) Spicer
Feb 17, 2025
Susan A. Spicer, (nee-Lucki), 77, of Elyria passed away Monday February 17, 2025 at her home.
She was born December 26, 1947 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident.
Susan and her late husband Jim were the owner's of East River Street Convenient Food Mart for 41 years, retiring in 2010. She was...
Billy Barnes Gregory
Feb 15, 2025
Billy Barnes Gregory passed away peacefully on Saturday February 15, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on December 17, 1934 in Rocky Gap, Virginia, to Trubie and Irene Gregory.
Billy was a 60 year member of Local 18-International Union of Operating Engineers and worked mainly for Jackmas Plumbing until retiring in 1997. He also...
Sylvia Kay (Knouse) Mckenna
Feb 14, 2025
Sylvia Kay McKenna (nee: Knouse), 90, passed away peacefully on February 14, 2025 at Elms Retirement Village in Wellington. She was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to parents Anthony and Frances (nee: Dolence) on July 5, 1934. She married John F. McKenna in 1955 and was a homemaker. Sylvia enjoyed spending time with her family, the Cleveland Guardians, and sewing....
David Allen Kistner
Feb 13, 2025
David A. Kistner, 80, of Elyria passed away Thursday February 13, 2025 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center.
He was born August 25, 1944 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident.
David worked as a press operator at General Motors for 32 years, retiring in 1996. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church...
Judith Kay (Bivens) Jorgensen
Feb 12, 2025
Judith K. Jorgensen(nee Bivens), 79, of Elyria, Ohio passed away peacefully on February 12, 2025. She very much appreciated all the love, laughter and kisses shared in her final days with her family and many friends. She was born September 25,1945 in East St. Louis, Illinois, toVelma ("Bill") andJosephine (Wayland) Bivens. She often talked of times spent with her...
Eugene "Gene" Traxler
Feb 12, 2025
Eugene H. "Gene" Traxler, 86, of Columbia Station, passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at the Renaissance Health Center in Olmsted Township after a brief illness. Gene was a lifelong resident of Grafton and was a member of the first graduating class of Midview High School in 1956. He attended Findlay University where he played basketball all four...
Patricia R. (Nolan) Magiste
Feb 11, 2025
Patricia R. Magiste (nee: Nolan) 93, of Grafton passed away at home on Tuesday February 11, 2025 following a long illness. She was born May 18, 1931 in Cincinnati, OH., Patricia had worked at Lakewood Hospital and The Cleveland Clinic as an admitting officer until her retirement. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church...
Carolyn Sue (Townsend) Foglyano
Feb 9, 2025
Carolyn S. Foglyano, (nee-Townsend), 85, of Elyria passed away Sunday at Northridge Health Center in North Ridgeville.
She was born February 27, 1939 in Kingston, WV. And lived in Elyria for most of her life.
Carol was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church and was the Elyria Elk's Club Mother of the Year in...

