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Carl J. Olah Sr.
May 11, 2014
Carl Olah Sr.73 of Elyria passed away Sunday May 11,2014 at University Hospitals of Cleveland after a brief illness. Carl was born November 2, 1940 in Elyria. He was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Carl served in the United Sates Navy. He worked for General Motors as an electrician until his retirement. Carl was a member of...
Thomas C. Leister
Apr 30, 2014
Thomas C. Leister, 56, of Elyria passed away Wednesday April 30, 2014 at his home following a brief illness. He was born June 13, 1957 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Tom was formerly employed at Gross Plumbing as a service manager for many years. He was a1975 Elyria High School graduate and enjoyed listening to music....
Christopher L. "Tex" Robinette
Apr 28, 2014
Christopher L. "Tex" Robinette 31, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 28, 2014. Christopher was born June 13, 1982 in Woodward, OK. He loved spending time with his family and friends. Christopher was known by many for his heart of gold. He was an avid race car fan. Survivors include his mother and stepfather; Tammy Sue (nee:...
Suzanne R. "Sue" Justy
Apr 25, 2014
Suzanne R. "Sue" Justy, (nee-Cordy), quietly passed away just hours before her 90th birthday with her family at her side on Friday April 25, 2014 at the Lifecare Center of Medina. She was born April 26, 1924 in Grafton and was a lifelong Grafton resident. A dedicated wife and mother, Sue was a member of Our Lady Queen of...
Helen F. Balvin
Apr 24, 2014
Helen F. Balvin, (nee-Huber), 84, of Elyria passed away Thursday April 24, 2014 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a brief illness. She was born September 17, 1928 in New York, New York and was a Elyria resident since 1994. Helen worked as a data processor for the Jesuit Seminary and Mission Bureau in New York for 25 years,...
Lila R. Rader
Apr 24, 2014
Lila R. Rader (nee Ade) 88 of Grafton passed away Thursday April 24, 2014 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange after a long illness. She was born February 11,1926 in Nyack , N.Y. Lila worked for LaGrange Screw Products in LaGrange as a machine operator for 14 years until her retirement in 1991, prior to that she worked as a...
Mark A. Elek
Apr 23, 2014
Mark A. Elek 55 of Elyria passed away after a brief illness at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born November 5 , 1958 in Elyria. Mark was a 1977 graduate of Midview High School and Lorain Community College. He was a lifetime member of St. Mary Church Elyria . Lifetime member of sons of Amvets post #...
Patricia Mcintyre
Apr 21, 2014
Patricia McIntyre (nee: Cosma) 78, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Monday April 21, 2014 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. She was born March 23, 1936 in Cleveland. Patricia was a member of St. Mary Church. She treasured spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren; and enjoyed shopping, crafts, bowling, and cooking. Survivors include two...
Alice M. Ropas
Apr 18, 2014
Alice M. Ropas, (nee-Lostoski), 86, of Elyria passed away Friday April 18, 2014 at the Joshua Tree Care Center in North Olmstead following a long illness. She was born March 23, 1928 in Cleveland and was a lifelong Cleveland/Elyria resident. Alice was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Elyria. Survivors include her husband, Joseph; daughters, Irene (Greg)...
Michael John Costello
Apr 15, 2014
Michael John Costello 64 of Elyria passed away Tuesday April 15,2014 after a long illness at his residence with his family by his side. He was born March 30,1950 in Waterbury,Connecticut. Michael was a graduate of John F. Kennedy High School in Connecticut. He worked for Moen as a sales Forecast Analyst for 32 years. Michael loved golfing ,...
Thomas J. Parma
Apr 15, 2014
Thomas J. Parma, 60, of Grafton passed away Tuesday April 15, 2014 at University Hospitals of Cleveland following a brief illness. He was born June 1, 1953 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident since 2009. Tom was a Information Technologist who most recently worked at Key Bank in Cleveland. He earned a Masters of Business Administration Degree from...
Janice E. Mitchell
Apr 13, 2014
Janice E. Mitchell ( nee Huskinson) 81 of Elyria, passed away Sunday April 13 , 2014 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph. She was born September 26 , 1932 in Lakewood, Ohio. She was a graduate of Elyria High School. Janice was a member of Pilgrim United Church of Christ , Rainbow Girls and Eastern Star. Her interests...
Deloraine E. "Elaine" Pysarchyk
Apr 12, 2014
Deloraine E. "Elaine" Pysarchyk (nee: Kelly) 92, of Elyria passed away Saturday April 12, 2014 at The Elms Retirement Center in Wellington. She was born November 11, 1921 in Elyria. Elaine enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, sewing and crafts. Survivors include two daughters; Martha Eaton (Ralph) of Wellington, Joyce Miller (Mike) of Elyria, a son; James...
Dwight K. "Ike" Mccready
Apr 12, 2014
Dwight K. "Ike" McCready, 78, of Elyria passed away Saturday April 12, 2014 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. He was born November 25, 1935 in Indianapolis, IN. and was a Elyria resident since 1998, coming from Mooresville, IN. Ike worked in the Meat Department at the Convenient Food Mart on Chestnut Ridge Rd. for four...
Timothy A. Koons
Apr 9, 2014
Timothy A. Koons, 55, of Lorain and formerly of Elyria passed away Wednesday April 9, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic following a long illness. He was born April 26, 1958 in Elyria and spent most of his adult life living in Manhattan, NY.. A 1976 Elyria Catholic High School graduate, Tim worked as a self employed sales representative. He...
Paul Karpovich
Apr 7, 2014
Paul Karpovich, 54, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday April 7, 2014. He was born February 10, 1960 in Philadelphia, PA. and was a Elyria resident for the past 14 years, coming from Huntsville, AL.. Paul worked as a machinist at Lincoln Electric in Cleveland and was a member of Grace Community Church in Grafton....
Arlene M. Rosta
Apr 7, 2014
Arlene M. Rosta (nee: Oney) 71, of Elyria passed away due to natural causes on Monday April 7, 2014 at her home. She was born May 11, 1942 in Amherst. Arlene loved life and spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Arlene enjoyed crocheting; especially floral designs, reading, karaoke, and watching I Love Lucy, and Star Trek....
Gayle Marie Kasper
Apr 5, 2014
Gayle Marie Kasper (nee: Raffath) 66, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Saturday April 5, 2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria. She was born March 16, 1948 in Lorain, and was an Admiral King High School graduate. Gayle was the Director of Little People's Palace Daycare in Lorain. She loved spending time with her children and grandchildren. Gayle enjoyed...
Sally J. Wiseman
Apr 3, 2014
Sally J. Wiseman 85 of Elyria passed away suddenly Thursday April 3, 2014 at University Hospital of Elyria Regional Medical Center. She was born March 8, 1929 in Youngstown. Sally graduated High School in Youngstown and went on to receive a Bachelors degree from Wooster College. She was a member of St. Jude Church. Survivors include Lifetime friend Betty...
Dallas O. Neuschaefer
Apr 1, 2014
Dallas O. Neuschaefer, 86, of Elyria passed away Tuesday April 1, 2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria following a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1927 in Milwaukee, WI., and was a resident of the Elyria area for most of his life. Dallas worked as a Tinsmith at the General Motors Corp. in Elyria for 28 years, retiring...
