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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...
Delores Margaret Frish
Mar 31, 2014
Delores Margaret Frish (nee Jensen) 78 of Grafton passed away Monday March 31,2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria Regional Medical Center following a long illness, with her family by her side. She was born October 19,1935 in Missoula,Montana. Delores was a graduate of Berea High School. Her interests were cooking, reading , gambling and especially spending time with her...
Marcileen "Marcy" R. Greek
Mar 30, 2014
Marcy R. Greek (nee: Hergert) 63, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 30, 2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria. She was born August 14, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA. Marcy's family was her life, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was well know for working at The Ground Round, Spitzer Plaza Hotel and The...
Marcy R. Greek
Mar 30, 2014
Marcy R. Greek (nee: Hergert) 63, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 30, 2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria. She was born August 14, 1950 in Pittsburgh, PA. Marcy's family was her life, she enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. She was well know for working at The Ground Round, Spitzer Plaza Hotel and The...
Marianne Burnsworth
Mar 29, 2014
Marianne Burnsworth (nee Sapp) 70 of Elyria passed away Saturday March 29,2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria, with her family by her side. She was born September 7 , 1943 in Elyria. She was a graduate of Admiral King High School. Marianne was a very strong and forgiving woman. She was a member of Liberty Baptist Church , past...
Karl A. Stutz
Mar 27, 2014
Karl A. Stutz 81, of Elyria, OH and Ft. Myers Beach, Fl (formerly of Canton, OH) passed away Thursday March 27, 2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria following a short illness. He was born August 9, 1932 in canton, OH. Karl served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He earned a Bachelor Degree in Business from The...
John Michael Siek
Mar 27, 2014
John Michael Siek 81 of Elyria passed away Thursday March 27 ,2014 at the Center Ridge Health Campus in N. Ridgeville after a long illness.He was born May 17, 1932 in Cleveland,Ohio .John worked for Halls Motor Freight until his retirement. He was a member of Teamsters local 407 and the Polish Club of Elyria. John enjoyed fishing ,...
Alice E. Hemphill
Mar 26, 2014
Alice E. Hemphill, (nee-Fox), 67, of Pittsfield passed away Wednesday March 26, 2014 at her sister's home following a brief battle with cancer. She was born May 29, 1946 in Cleveland and was a Pittsfield resident for most of her life. Alice was a Registered Nurse for 42 years, and worked as a detox nurse in Serenity Hall at...
Leon S. Altfeld
Mar 21, 2014
Leon S. Altfeld 88, of Avon Lake (formerly of Elyria) passed away Friday March 21, 2014 at Del Ray Medical Center in Del Ray Beach, FL following a long illness. He was born June 10, 1925 in Elyria. Leon was an Elyria High School and Ohio State University graduate. He served in the U.S. Army. Leon was the President...
