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Dolores "Dee" Ann Brown
Dec 12, 2013
Dolores " Dee" Ann Brown (nee Brown ), 74, of Elyria, passed away peacefully after a brief illness at home with her family by her side. She was born September 25 , 1939 in Lynn, Massachusetts. Dolores was a 1957 graduate of St. Mary's High School and a 1960 graduate of Catherine Laboure' School of Nursing. She worked for...
Dennis J. Stumphauzer
Dec 10, 2013
Dennis J. Stumphauzer, 44, of Elyria passed away Tuesday December 10, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain from an apparent heart attack. He was born July 20, 1969 in Lorain and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Dennis was employed by I.B.E.W. Local 129 through Firelands Electric. He was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church in...
Matthew Ryan Huffman
Dec 9, 2013
Matthew Ryan Huffman,28, of N.Olmsted,Oh, formerly of Elyria, Oh. passed away Monday December 9 , 2013 in Cleveland, Oh. He was a 2003 graduate of Admiral King High School where he was a wrestler. Matthew was a cub scout and boy scout. His greatest passion was for music , volunteering and always willing to lend a helping hand. Matthew...
Vicki L. Kwasny
Dec 9, 2013
Vicki L. Kwasny, (nee-Krupp), 51, of Lorain passed away Monday December 9, 2013 from injuries sustained in a fire at her home. She was born December 9, 1962 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria/Lorain resident. 1981 Elyria High School graduate, Vicki worked as a Veterinary Technician and enjoyed reading and home renovation projects and loved animals. Survivors include...
Frank J. Reese
Dec 8, 2013
Frank J. Reese,71 of Elyria passed away suddenly at EMH Regional Medical Center. He was born March 31 , 1942 in Cleveland ,Oh . Frank was a graduate of Olmsted Falls High School and attended Las Vegas university. Frank worked for American Airlines for 36 years. He was a United States Air Force veteran. Frank was a 32nd degree...
Betty M. Brown
Dec 8, 2013
Betty M. Brown, (nee-Scheibel), 94, of Elyria passed away Sunday December 8, 2013 at the Lifecare Center of Elyria following a long illness. She was born May 7, 1919 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Betty was the owner of the former Betty's Beauty Shop in Elyria. She also worked at the former Bauer Dairy in Elyria...
Julia K. Sito
Dec 7, 2013
Julia K. Sito, (nee-Harrell), 90, of Elyria, passed away Saturday December 7, 2013 at the Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville following a brief illness. She was born August 5, 1923 in Lorain and lived in either Lorain or Elyria her entire life. Growing up in Lorain she att ended Nativity BVM Catholic Church and was known as...
Linda L. Lee
Dec 7, 2013
Linda L. Lee, (nee-Lyndes), 69, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 7, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation of Cleveland after a brief illness. She was born May 7, 1944 in Elyria. Linda worked for the Murray Ridge School as a teachers aide, and was the founder of the Trinity Lutheran Pre-School. She was active in AAUW and Trinity...
Melvin J. Bechemer
Dec 6, 2013
Melvin J, Bechemer, 74, of Tallmadge, Ohio formerly of Elyria, Ohio passed away Friday December 6, 2013 after a lengthy illness at his residence. He was born August 23, 1939 in Cleveland, Ohio. He was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and Dale Carnegie School of Sales. Melvin worked for Larson Steel foundry, Larson Sales, Wheeler Boyce, Rotocast...
Gail A. Jones
Dec 2, 2013
Gail A. Jones, (nee-Bungard), 69, of Oberlin passed away Monday December 2, 2013 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a long illness. She was born July 15, 1944 in Oberlin and was a lifelong Oberlin resident. Gail worked as a surgical nurse at Oberlin Allen Memorial Hospital and also as a association event planner for the...
Robert (Bob) Renninger
Dec 1, 2013
Robert ( Bob ) Renninger, 64, of Avon ,Oh, passed away Sunday December 1, 2013 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Oh following a lengthy illness. He was born in Elyria, Oh and a resident of Avon , Oh for 22 yrs .He was a 1967 graduate of Keystone High School in La Grange,Oh. Bob was a veteran of the...
Charles E. Maskell
Dec 1, 2013
Charles E. Maskell, 80, of Elyria passed away Sunday December 1, 2013 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. He was born May 15, 1933 in Cleveland. Charles worked for the Mail Envelope Company until his retirement. Survivors include his wife of more than 50 years, Eunice (nee-Scott); daughter, Chris Maskell of Elyria; son, Chuck (Trina) Maskell Jr. of Elyria;...
Heather L. Bemiller
Nov 29, 2013
Heather L. Bemiller, (nee-Weiss), 40, of Elyria passed away Friday November 29, 2013 at EMH Healthcare following a brief illness. She was born November 27, 1973 in Chattanooga, TN. And was a Elyria resident for most of her life. A 1992 Elyria High School graduate, Heather was an accomplished dart thrower and loved her pet animals. Survivors include her...
Pamela Jean Brown
Nov 27, 2013
Pamela Jean Brown, 70, of Elyria entered her eternal home surrounded by her family Wednesday November 27, 2013 after a long illness at Rae Ann Suburban Nursing Home in Westlake, OH,. She was a graduate of Somerset High School in Somerset, PA.. She was a member of Grace Lutheran Church in Elyria, the Elyria Moose Lodge #778 and the...
Mary E. Sherrill
Nov 26, 2013
Mary E. Sherrill, (nee-Orr), 75, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday November 26, 2013 at her home following a brief illness. She was born March 2, 1938 in Chesaning, MI. and was a LaGrange resident for most of her life. Mary enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren. Survivors include her daughter, Leann (Randy) Cromer of Penfield; sons, Vernon...
Robert W. Thatcher
Nov 25, 2013
Robert W. Thatcher 81, of Elyria passed away at The Abbewood on Monday November 25, 2013 following a short illness. He was born March 15, 1932 in Elyria. Robert was a 1951 Elyria High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Navy. Robert was a tool and die maker and worked for Buckeye Mold and Die, then retired following...
Scott F. Chidlaw
Nov 25, 2013
Scott F. Chidlaw ,63 of Elyria, (formerly of Lyndhurst, OH) passed away Monday November 25, 2013 after a brief illness. He was a graduate of Brush High School in Lyndhurst, Ohio. Scott worked for many years at Plastic Injections Molding .He is survived by his wife Mary Ann (nee Wilt). Three sons; Jason Scott (Kimberly) of McKinney, TX, Christopher...
Gene H. Brown
Nov 25, 2013
Gene H. Brown, 72, of Grafton passed away Monday November 25, 2013 at his home following a brief illness. He was born October 23, 1941 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Gene was a member of Cross Community Church in Elyria and worked at Ohio Screw Products in Elyria, retiring in 2004 as a materials manager....
Robert W. Thatcher
Nov 25, 2013
Robert W. Thatcher 81, of Elyria passed away at The Abbewood on Monday November 25, 2013 following a short illness. He was born March 15, 1932 in Elyria. Robert was a 1951 Elyria High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Navy. Robert was a tool and die maker and worked for Buckeye Mold and Die, then retired following...
Lauren C. Kutchenriter
Nov 24, 2013
Lauren C. Kutchenriter, (nee-Venzel), 27, of Columbus and formerly of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on Sunday November 24, 2013 at The Ohio State Medical Center in Columbus. She was born August 22, 1986 in Lorain and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. Lauren worked in sales for Pacer International in Dublin, OH. For the past 5...
