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Donald E. Sear
Feb 7, 2014
Donald E. Sear, 84 of Eaton Twp. Passed away Friday February 7 , 2014 at the Ames Family Hospice of Westlake after a brief illness with his family by his side. Donald was born January 15 , 1930 in Highland Park, Mi. He was a United States Navy Veteran. Donald had many interests including Gardening , Fishing , Restoring...
David Allan Donaldson
Feb 7, 2014
David Allan Donaldson 78, of Elyria passed away Friday February 7, 2014 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. He was born August 23, 1935 in Bessemer, PA. Dave served in the U.S. Army, and retired as a foreman from Harshaw Chemical in Elyria following twenty nine years of service. He was a life member of...
Doris M. Dodrill
Feb 7, 2014
Doris M. Dodrill, (nee-Clawson), 85, of Elyria passed away Friday February 7, 2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria following a brief illness. She was born April 1, 1928 in Latrobe, PA. and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Doris worked at the Ridge Tool Company as a inside sales associate for 37 years, retiring in 1995....
Doreen J. Fesler
Feb 5, 2014
Doreen J. Fesler, (nee-Rosenthal), 87, of Elyria passed away Wednesday February 5, 2014 at the LifeCare Center of Elyria following a long illness. She was born July 14, 1926 in Elyria and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Doreen worked for the Elyria Board of Education as a secretary to the Superintendent for many years. She...
June O'Neil
Feb 3, 2014
June O'Neil 95, of Oberlin (formerly of Sheffield Village) passed away Monday February 3, 2014 at Kendal At Oberlin. She was born May 3, 1918 in Akron, Ohio, and grew up in Montville. June operated a stall at Jamie's Flea market since 1974. She liked canvassing garage sales and auctions to restock items for resale. While living at Kendal...
Terry J. Liebhardt
Feb 2, 2014
Terry J. Liebhardt, 75, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 2, 2014 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following a long illness. He was born October 15, 1938 in St. Louis, MO. And was a Elyria resident for the past 3 years, coming from Pinnacle, NC.. Terry was employed by the RJR Tobacco Company...
James T. "Jim" Camp
Jan 30, 2014
James T. "Jim" Camp, 78, of LaGrange passed away Thursday January 30, 2014 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a brief illness. He was born April 1, 1935 in LaGrange and was a lifelong LaGrange resident. Jim worked at the Ridge Tool Company in Elyria for 32 years, retiring in 1997 as a general foreman. He was a United...
Emery Blaine Workman
Jan 30, 2014
Emery Blaine Workman 79, of Procious ,W.Va. passed away Thursday January 30 , 2014, in Lorain with his family by his side.Emery was born January 11 , 1935 in Hookersville, W.Va. Emery retired from the Harshaw Chemical Company/BASF in 1995 after 41 years of service and he was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church until his retirement. Emery...
Raymond Sword
Jan 29, 2014
Raymond Sword 72, of Elyria passed away at his home on Wednesday January 29, 2014 following a long illness. He was born May 10, 1941 in Orkney, KY. Ray served in the U.S. Army with the 32nd Armored Division from 1959 to 1962. He had worked for York International in Elyria for ten years; and retired as a Supervisor...
Joseph Raymond Zsigray Jr.
Jan 28, 2014
Joseph Raymond Zsigray Jr., 61, of Toledo died unexpectedly abroad on Tuesday January 28, 2014, while in his second home of Belize. Joe was born in Martins Ferry, OH. On January 19, 1953 to Joseph and Doris (nee-Jackson), Zsigray. Joe grew up in Elyria and attended Divine Heart Seminary in Donaldson, IN., but ultimately graduated from Midview High School....
Mary Rachel Dove
Jan 27, 2014
Mary Rachel Dove (nee Brink ) ,87 of Grafton passed away Monday January 27 , 2014 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born November 30, 1926 in Elyria . Mary graduated from Elyria High School and the MB Johnson School of Nursing in Elyria. She worked for Dove Manufacturing and was a nurse at...
Donald R. "Red" Davis
Jan 27, 2014
Donald R. "Red" Davis, 77, of Penfield Township passed away Monday January 27, 2014 at the Elms Retirement Village in Wellington following a brief illness. He was born March 30, 1936 in Avon and was a LaGrange resident for most of his life. Red was the owner/operator of the Davis Milk Transport Company for 35 years, retiring in 1998....
William C. Haney
Jan 24, 2014
William C. Haney 83, of Elyria passed away Friday January 24 , 2014, after a long illness at home with his family by his side and under the wonderful care of Hospice of the Western Reserve and Nurse Practitioner Christen Gunder. William was born July 15 , 1930 in Elyria , he was a graduate of Toledo Libby High...
Johnny J. Szloboda
Jan 23, 2014
Johnny J. Szloboda, 80, of Elyria passed away Thursday January 23, 2014 at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. He was born May 21, 1933 in Cleveland and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Johnny worked at the former Pfaudler Company in Elyria for 30 years retiring in 1997 as a welder. He was a member of the Elyria...
Robert K. Rieck
Jan 21, 2014
Robert K. Rieck 81, of Westlake (formerly of Grafton) passed away Tuesday January 21, 2014 at Westbay Care and Rehabilitation Center in Westlake following a long illness. He was born December 26, 1932 in Cleveland. Robert served in the U.S. Coast Guard during the Korean War. He had worked at Stewart Appliance as a salesman, following retirement he worked...
Edward "Tread" Treadway
Jan 20, 2014
Edward "Tread" Treadway, 83 of Oberlin passed away Monday January 20 , 2014 at the Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin after a lengthy illness. He was born September 21 , 1930 in Eccles, West Virginia. Edward worked for Kroger's as a meatcutter for 27 years. He was a veteran of the United States Army. Edward had many interests including...
Thomas R. Sabota
Jan 18, 2014
Thomas R. Sabota 61, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Saturday January 18, 2014. He was born May 25, 1952 in Elyria. Tom served in the U.S. Navy. He retired from General Motors as a Fork Lift operator following twenty two years of service. Tom love spending time and playing with his grandkids. He enjoyed reading, watching...
Ronald J. Silvers
Jan 18, 2014
Ronald J. Silvers, 77 , of Elyria passed away Saturday January 18,2014 at Elyria Regional Medical Center after a long illness. He was born July 25,1936 in Burnside,Kentucky. Ronalds interests include walking and Gardening. He is survived by his daughters Teresa (Rick) Wonder of Elyria , Karen Silvers of Elyria and Mary Silvers of Elyria. Son Barry (Michelle) of...
Peter M. Wheeler
Jan 17, 2014
Peter M. Wheeler 59, of Grafton passed away at home on Friday January 17, 2014 following a short illness. He was born April 28, 1954 in Ft. Belvoir, VA. Peter worked as an engineer in the information technology industry. He enjoyed spending time with his family, helping his friends, rescuing animals with Ziggy's Friends, tinkering with computers, and gardening....
Jack J. Burgess
Jan 17, 2014
Jack J. Burgess, 81, of Elyria passed away Friday January 17, 2014 at University Hospitals of Elyria following a brief illness. He was born October 8, 1932 in Ottawa, WV. And was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Jack worked at the former Del Lumber Co. in Elyria for many years, retiring as a yard foreman in...
