Sep 2, 2024

William E. "Bill" Svorec, 93, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024 at the Amherst Manor Care Nursing Home.  Bill was born in Lorain on December 19, 1930 to parents Stephan and Mary (nee: Holeick). After graduating from Lorain High School and serving in the US Army, he worked at the Rolling Mill at US Steel and...

Sep 2, 2024

Ann Marie Smeraldi (nee Solet), 56, of Elyria passed away on Monday, September 2, 2024, at home with her beloved husband, from Low Grade Serous Ovarian Cancer.

She was born May 19, 1968 and graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1986.She obtained a Bachelors of Arts in Liberal Studies with a Psychology minor from Cleveland State...

Sep 2, 2024

Lawrence M. "Larry" Schuster, 71, of Elyria passed away Monday September 2, 2024 at his home. He was born January 22, 1953 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. He retired from the Rural Lorain County Water Authority where he worked in construction. Larry served in the United States Marine Corps and was a member of St. Jude...

Sep 1, 2024

Don McConnell, 71, currently of Amherst, Ohio passed away at home on September 1, 2024, following a stalwart battle with leukemia. Don lived most of his life in Elyria, Ohio. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold "Mac" and Jean (Sheppard), and sister, Joy Beckloff. He is survived by his wife Pat (nee-Tollett), canine companions, Gabby and...

Aug 29, 2024

Wesley L. "Wes" Shirley, 79, passed away Thursday, August 29, 2024 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake, after a courageous two-year battle with cancer. Wes was born February 26, 1945 in Greensburg, PA. He was the youngest son of the late Albert and Marie Shirley. He graduated from Midview High School in 1963. Following high school, he...

Aug 28, 2024

David J. "Dave" Colegrove, 47, of Sullivan, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 28, 2024. Dave was born on October 4, 1976 in Parma and graduated from Brunswick High School. He entered into the US Navy in 1995 where he proudly served his country. He had a deep love for his country, and his patriotism was known by...

Aug 27, 2024

Emogene "Emma" Lilly of North Ridgeville, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 27, 2024.  Born in 1937 in Daniels, West Virginia, Emogene was one of seven children to parents Harry and Flora.  She graduated from Shady Springs High School, only missing one day of school from kindergarten through graduation.

Emogene raised her family in North Ridgeville and...

Aug 25, 2024

Donna Marie Marchese (nee: Chutes) 58, of North Ridgeville passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday August 25, 2024.  She was born January 10, 1966 in Bay Village.  Donna had worked at Symrise Inc. as a quality control technician. She treasured spending time with her grandchildren and family. Donna enjoyed embroidery, and caring for...

Aug 25, 2024

Joe F. Adams, 85, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was born on June 7, 1939 in Wilcoe, West Virginia to parents John Q. and Julia (nee: Mercs). Joe retired from Ford Motor Co. in Lorain and was a member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church for many years....

Aug 24, 2024

Terry J. Murray 79, of Elyria passed away Saturday August 24, 2024 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness.  He was born September 27, 1944 in Minneapolis, MN. Terry proudly served with the U.S. Navy and was stationed on the U.S.S. Wasp. He had worked as a math teacher and was the owner of Harbourtown Builders...

Aug 23, 2024

James Ronald Judge 88, of Elyria passed away Friday August 23, 2024 at St. Mary of The Woods in Avon. He was born February 14, 1936 in Lorain.  James was a 1954 graduate of St. Mary's High School in Lorain, and of The Lawrence Institute of Technology in Detroit where he was a former class president, and a member...

Aug 21, 2024

Delores A. Camp (nee: Dittmer) 90, of Elyria passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 21, 2024 at Avon Cleveland Clinic following a long illness.  She was born November 9, 1933. She was a 1951 Clearview High School graduate, and lived her entire life in the Elyria area.  Delores was a homemaker, but also worked a good part of her...

Aug 17, 2024

Mary Ann Davis, (nee-Myers), 85, a beacon of warmth and grace in Wellington, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday August 17, 2024 surrounded by the photographs and gardens she greatly cherished. Born on June 24, 1939 to Glenn and Eleanore (nee-Buswell) Myers in LaGrange, Mary Ann's early years out in the country framed a lifetime that was...

Aug 17, 2024

John Glen Bohanon, 82, passed away August 17, 2024 in hospital hospice care.  Born in Ohio, he was raised in Crossville, Tennessee and Columbia Station, Ohio.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy, sailing around the world and sitting watch on the shores of Vietnam.  Upon discharge, he worked at various jobs including the tank plant on Brook...

Aug 16, 2024

Terrance (Terry) D. Shipula passed after a short illness. He was born on June 4, 1952 in Elyria, Ohio where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a 1970 graduate of Elyria High School. He became a machinist by trade for K & S Tool, Bettcher Industries, and ADI Machining, which he retired from after 34 years. He had...

Aug 15, 2024

James "Ted" Holstein, 75, of Grafton passed away Thursday August 15, 2024 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. He was born October 19, 1948 in Fayetteville, WV. And moved to Elyria with his family in 1953. He was a 1966 Elyria High School graduate. Ted was a certified welder before joining the Elyria Police Department in 1973. He was proud...

Aug 15, 2024

John Christian Schenk Jr.  92, passed away Thursday August 15, 2024 at LifeCare Center of Elyria following a long illness.  He was born September 13, 1931 in Cleveland. John served in the U.S. Army during The Korean War where he was injured and awarded a Purple Heart medal.  He had worked as a commercial artist prior to his retirement....

Aug 14, 2024

Kenneth Brandt, age 74, completed his earthly journey and went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2024.

Born in Cleveland, Ken grew up in Parma. He graduated from St. Michael's in Parma and attended Tri-C for Business. As an adult Ken was actively involved in the Young Adults group at St. Francis de Sales,...

Aug 10, 2024

Robert N. Franklin, of Elyria (formerly of Cleveland), age 84, passed away Saturday August 10, 2024 at Kemper House in Strongsville. He was born in Columbia, S.C. on October 24, 1939 to Earl and Ann (nee-Suvar) Franklin, both deceased. He is a United States Air Force veteran. Robert was employed as a machinist at Danly in Cleveland for 30+...

Aug 10, 2024

William C. "Bill" Powell, 97, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 10, 2024. Bill was born in Bradford, Tennessee in 1926 to parents Garrett and Lillie (nee: Yates). He entered the military in 1946 where he proudly served his country just after World War II in the Army Air Corps. He married Betty (nee:...