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Janice M. Holcomb
Jul 11, 2014
Janice M. Holcomb (nee: Neel) 54, of Lorain passed away unexpectedly on Friday July 11, 2014 at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland. She was born November 25, 1959. Janice was an account payroll manager for National Automotive Experts. She loved and cherished spending time with her children and grandchildren; especially snuggling. Janice was an awesome cook; she also enjoyed...
Rose Sobotka
Jul 9, 2014
Rose Sobotka, (nee-Botos), 89, of Elyria passed away Wednesday July 9, 2014 at her home from complications of diabetes. She was born December 1, 1924 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Rose worked as a assembler at the former Bendix-Westinghouse Co. in Elyria for 33 years, retiring in 1983. She was a lifelong member of the Magyar...
Johanna Josephine Pleska
Jul 6, 2014
Johanna Josephine Pleska (nee Munzberg) 83, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly Sunday July 6, 2014 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born April 5 , 1931 in Warnsdors, Czechoslovakia. Johanna was a member of the German Club , Weight watchers , the Tops Club and was an Avon Lady. She loved to do computer games , crafts...
Timothy G. Zmuginsky
Jul 6, 2014
Timothy G. Zmuginsky 34, of Carlisle Twp. passed away in an ATV accident on Sunday July 6, 2014. He was born April 5, 1980 in Elyria. Tim was a self employed contractor. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. He loved hunting, archery, gardening, shooting pool, taking care of the family farm, and spending...
Elmer Gerald Ehlers
Jul 5, 2014
We are saddened to announce the death of Elmer Gerald Ehlers 91, of Elyria who died Saturday July 5, 2014 at his home. He was born August 7, 1922 in Lorain and resided in Elyria most of his life. Elmer graduated from Elyria High School, and then enlisted in the U.S. Navy during World War II. He retired from...
Floyd Dallas
Jul 2, 2014
Floyd Dallas 68, of Elyria passed away Wednesday July 2, 2014 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a short illness. He was born February 14, 1946 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident. Floyd was a member of First United Methodist Church in Elyria. He cherished spending time with his family, and loved shooting pool. Floyd...
Peter John Ellis
Jul 2, 2014
Peter John Ellis 48 of Imperial Beach, California formerly of Elyria passed away suddenly Wednesday July 2, 2014 in Chula Vista, California. He was born July 27,1965 in Elyria. He was a graduate of Elyria High School. Peter was a 21 year veteran of the United States Navy. Peter loved his dogs. Survivors include his wife Cheryl Mendes Ellis...
Myrna D. Reinders
Jul 1, 2014
Myrna D. Reinders, (nee-Wyckoff), 73, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday July 1, 2014 at home following a brief illness. She was born October 13, 1940 in Oberlin and was a LaGrange resident for most of her life. Myrna worked as a cashier at the Kroger's Grocery Store in Elyria for many years. Following Kroger's she worked at the Lorain...
Margaret A. Schanbacher
Jun 29, 2014
Margaret A. Schanbacher (nee Fye) 86 of Elyria passed away Sunday June 29,2014 at Life Care Center of Elyria following a brief illness. She was born February 21, 1928 in Sullivan,Ohio. Margaret belonged to the Rebecca's and Royal Neighbors. She is survived by her husband of 68 years Russell E. , daughters Linda (John) Cooper of Elyria, Patricia of...
Clara Elinor Ross
Jun 27, 2014
Clara Elinor Ross (nee Dagan) 99 of Elyria passed away Friday June 27,2014 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following a brief illness. She was born January 27 , 1915 in Elyria. Clara worked for the Elyria Telephone Company for 25 years until her retirement in 1968. She was a lifetime member of Sacred Heart Church in...
Patrick J. Nolan
Jun 25, 2014
Patrick J. Nolan, 53, of Amherst passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday at University Hospitals of Amherst. He was born April 12, 1961 in Scranton, PA. and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Pat was the owner of DOT Diamond Core Drilling Inc. in Elyria which this year is celebrating its 40th year in business. He was...
Anna M. Fetcenko
Jun 25, 2014
Anna M. Fetcenko (nee: Fudrow) 89, of Elyria passed away Wednesday June 25, 2014 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born April 22, 1925 in Madera, PA. Anna was a self employed hairdresser, and was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria. Survivors include a son; Raymond Fetcenko, and a daughter; Bonnie Weir. Additional survivors...
Rose Marie Clark
Jun 21, 2014
Rose Marie Clark (nee Wechter) 93 of LaGrange formerly of Huron passed away Saturday June 21,2014 at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin, with her daughter by her side. Rose Marie was born February 19, 1921 in Huron, Ohio to the late William E. and Rose E. (nee Landoll), who owned and operated the Huron Dairy. She was married in...
Martha Cooksey
Jun 20, 2014
Martha H. Cooksey (nee Holfelder) 99 of Elyria passed away Friday June 20,2014 at the Wesleyan Village of Elyria following a lengthy illness. The daughter of Martha and Leo Holfelder, she was born and raised in Lorain,Ohio, where she was an active member of St. John's Evangelical Church. She was married to the late Dan H. Cooksey, vice president...
Stephen Mark Stadnicar I
Jun 17, 2014
Stephen M. Stadnicar I, 55 of N. Ridgeville passed away Tuesday June 17,2014 unexpectedly at his residence. He was born June 22, 1958 in Conneaut, Ohio. Stephen was a graduate of Sewickley High School in Sewickely , Pennsylvania. He worked for Ford Motor Company for 22 years in various capacities, and was a member of the U.A.W. Stephen loved...
Patsy Torrence
Jun 17, 2014
Patsy Irene "Dickenson" Torrence (nee Willis) 87 of Grafton passed away Tuesday June 17,2014 at the Abbewood following a long illness .She was born April 27,1927 in Coeburn, Virginia. Patsy worked for General Motors Company for 30 years as a machine operator , and was their calendar pin-up girl. She was also a member of VFW post #9871 in...
Margaret E. Zlatkowski
Jun 16, 2014
Margaret E. Zlatkowski, (nee-Motta), 96, of Elyria passed away peacefully on Monday June 16, 2014 at her son's home in Prosperity, SC.. Born November 26, 1917 in Collinwood, OH., she was a lifelong Elyria resident. Margaret was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton and enjoyed gardening and taking long walks around Carlisle Township....
Joyce Marie Klosz
Jun 16, 2014
Joyce Marie Klosz (nee: Martinosky)45, of North Olmsted passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday June 16, 2014. She was born January 12, 1969 in Amherst. Joyce was a member of John Knox Presbyterian Church in North Olmsted. She loved and cherished spending time with her family, sewing elaborate Halloween costumes ,crafting and was a dedicated Girl Scout Leader....
Jerry Allen Liller Sr.
Jun 13, 2014
Jerry Allen Liller Sr. 70, of Elyria passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Friday June 13, 2014 following a brief illness. He was born July 23, 1943 in Thomas, WV. Jerry was the owner and operator of Authorized Transmissions in Eastlake, OH. He was also the founder of Sam the Parrot on Facebook. Jerry loved...
Ronald Hahn
Jun 8, 2014
Ronald Hahn 70 of LaGrange passed away Sunday June 8, 2014 at Manor Care Nursing Home in North Olmsted. Ronald was born March 20,1944. He was a graduate of Midview High School. Ronald worked for Riddell all American until his retirement. He had a great love of sports. Survivors include sisters Jean (John) Spall of Michigan , Sharon Monschien...
