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Charles "Bud" Dana Simmons
Jun 4, 2014
Charles "Bud" Dana Simmons 83 of Elyria passed away Wednesday June 4, 2014 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. He was born March 20,1931 in Oakland, Maine. Charles graduated from high school in Bucksport , Maine also attended the University of Maine where he received his masters degree and was a laboratory tech at Mary...
Stephen B. Glass
Jun 3, 2014
Stephen B. Glass 57 of Elyria passed away Tuesday June 3, 2014 following a lengthy illness at Main St. Care Center of Avon Lake. He was born February 20, 1957 in Oxford, England. Stephen was a veteran of the United States Army. He had a love for sports especially Nascar. Survivors include his wife Barbara (nee Hughes) of Elyria...
Frances S. Zakrzewski
Jun 2, 2014
Frances S. Zakrzewski, (nee-Thome), 93 of Elyria passed away Monday at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a long illness. She was born March 10, 1921` in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Frances was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria and enjoyed being outdoors and gardening. Survivors include her son Peter Zakrzewski of Elyria and...
Helga K. Sword
Jun 2, 2014
Helga K. Sword, (nee-Walther), 75, of Elyria passed away Monday at her home following a long illness. She was born November 19, 1938 in Beienheim, Germany and was a Elyria resident since 1962. Helga worked as a cook at Hazel's Restaurant in Elyria for 10 years. She was also a homemaker and loved spending time with her granddaughters. Survivors...
Mary J. Benetto
May 29, 2014
Mary J. "Jackie" Benetto (nee Cline) 76 of Elyria , passed away Thursday May 29, 2014 at Ames family Hospice in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born March 19 , 1938 in Sharon, Pennsylvania. She was a graduate of Farrell High School in Farrell, Pennsylvania. Mary was the head cashier at Elyria High School for 30 years....
Julia Olah Scholtes
May 28, 2014
Julia Olah Scholtes (nee: Perez) 75, of North Ridgeville, OH passed away Wednesday May 28, 2014 at University Hospitals of Cleveland following a brief illness. She was born April 23, 1939 in Concho, AZ. Julia enjoyed gardening, watching birds and animals in her backyard, crocheting, shopping, and keeping fit. Her pets were her pride and joy. Survivors include a...
Logan J. Stiner
May 27, 2014
Logan J. Stiner 18, of LaGrange passed away at home unexpectedly on Tuesday May 27, 2014. He was born January 29, 1996 in Elyria. Logan was a loving, kind, and bright young man with a tremendous amount of future promise. He was a Senior at Keystone High School in Lagrange, where he was a member of The National Honor...
Nelta Kerley
May 27, 2014
Nelta Kerley ( nee Eldridge) 89 of Bath formerly of Elyria passed away Tuesday May 27,2014 at Brookdale Place of Bath. She was born August 18, 1924 in Cookville, Tennessee. Nelta was a teacher's Aide with the Midview School System. She was a member of the VFW Ladies Auxillary . Nelta enjoyed crocheting but her number one passion was...
Wilbur A. "Bud" Shuster
May 26, 2014
Wilbur A. "Bud" Shuster 88 of Elyria went to be with the Lord on Monday May 26,2014 after a short illness at Center Ridge Nursing Home in North Ridgeville. Wilbur was born October 27,1925 in Eaton Township. He was a graduate of Eaton High School. Wilbur worked for Columbia Gas Co. for 40 years and served as a service...
Paul Stephenson
May 25, 2014
Paul Stephenson 78, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday May 25, 2014. He was born September 11, 1935 in Clay County, WV. Paul was a machine operator with USG/Donn Products and retired in 2001 following over thirty years of service. He treasured spending time with his family, watching Little League East Baseball from his backyard, listening...
Treva Louise Dunlap
May 25, 2014
Treva Louise Dunlap (nee: Knapp), wife of Galen Dunlap and co-founder of Dunlap's Garage, Inc., quietly passed away at her home in Elyria, Ohio in the early morning hours of May 25, 2014. She was 84 years old. Mrs. Dunlap maintained robust health throughout her life until very recent years, in spite of being diagnosed with diabetes in her...
Robert L. Burdick
May 24, 2014
Robert L. Burdick 88 of Eaton Township passed away Saturday May 24, 2014 at his residence following a lengthy illness. He was born December 18 , 1925 in Litchfield, Oh. , after schooling at both Belden and Eaton High School he graduated in 1944. Robert then enlisted in the United States Navy and served in the Pacific Theater in...
George W. Thompson
May 23, 2014
George W. Thompson 78, of Elyria passed away at home on Friday May 23, 2014 following a short illness. He was born July 19, 1935 in Oberlin. George was a mechanical engineer, and retired from Bendix Heavy Vehicle Systems following over thirty years of service. He was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elyria. George...
Ricky J. Trupo
May 23, 2014
Ricky James Trupo, 58, of Elyria passed away Friday May 23, 2014 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph in Lorain following a short illness from complications of colon surgery. He was born April 4, 1956 in Elyria. Ricky was an Elyria High School graduate, an honorary graduate of Elyria Catholic High School for being a great supporter of...
William D. "Bill" Sims
May 22, 2014
William D. "Bill" Sims 80, of Elyria passed away Thursday May 22, 2014 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a short illness. He was born February 1, 1934 in Highland Park, MI. Bill served in the United States Air Force, and was a Supervisory Air Traffic Control Specialist working at The Cleveland ARTCC for a total of thirty...
Betty "Elizabeth" Schneider
May 19, 2014
Betty "Elizabeth" Schneider 84 of Elyria passed away Monday May 19,2014 at Life Care Center of Westlake after a lengthy illness. Betty was born April 16,1930 in Cleveland . She worked for Gearcoa Co. until her retirement. She was a longtime member of St. Jude Catholic Church. Betty enjoyed Camping , Traveling , and watching sports. Survivors include sisters...
Marcia A. Williams
May 18, 2014
Marcia A. Williams, (nee-Welty), 63, of Grafton passed away Sunday May 18, 2014 at her home following a long illness. She was born May 30, 1950 in Pensacola, FL., and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. Marcia was most recently employed in the accounting department at the Alco Manufacturing Co. in Elyria. Prior to that she...
Jean M. Baumann
May 17, 2014
Jean M. Baumann (nee: Roling) 74, of Elyria passed away Saturday May 17, 2014 at The Cleveland Clinic following an extended illness. Jean was born November 30, 1939 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident. She was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria. Jean was also a member of and past president of The...
Donald E. Bago
May 13, 2014
Donald E. Bago 78, of Elyria passed away Tuesday May 13, 2014 at Helping Hands in Elyria following a long illness. He was born July 18, 1936 in McKeesport, PA. Donald resided most of his life in Elyria and was a 1955 Elyria High School graduate. He retired from Ridge Tool in 1996. Donald enjoyed golf, fishing, and gardening....
