Obituaries

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Ernest E. "Ernie" Hume  Jr.

Ernest E. "Ernie" Hume Jr.

Nov 24, 2013

Ernest E. "Ernie" Hume Jr. 84, of Vermillion (formerly of Elyria) passed away Sunday November 24, 2013 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph in Lorain following a long illness. He was born July 25, 1929 in Detroit, MI. Ernie served in the U.S. Army Air Force during World War II. He attended college while working with Ohio Casualty...

Iris Deitz

Iris Deitz

Nov 24, 2013

Iris Deitz (nee Warner),65 of Elyria and formerly of New York passed away after a long illness on Sunday November 24,2013 at EMH Regional Medical Center. She was born January 9,1948. She was a graduate of Harpersville High School in New York, Survivors include sons Richard,Randall,David,Daniel,Frank Ondrusek all of Elyria,Lee Deitz of S. Carolina.Daughters Michelle,Desiree,Fran and Tanya Deitz all...

Winfred E. "Wimp" Reed

Winfred E. "Wimp" Reed

Nov 23, 2013

Winfred E. "Wimp" Reed 69, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Saturday November 23, 2013 at EMH HealthCare in Elyria. He was born August 11, 1944 in Crossville, TN. Wimp retired from U.S. Steel in Lorain, he enjoyed gardening, fishing, and golf. Survivors include his wife of forty three years; Priscilla C. (nee: Killian), a daughter; Trisha L. Stidham...

Betty  L. Sweeney

Betty L. Sweeney

Nov 18, 2013

Betty L. Sweeney (nee: Boggs) 80, of Elyria passed away Monday November 18, 2013 following a short illness. She was born July 5, 1933 in South Shore, KY. Betty enjoyed gardening and sewing. Survivors include a daughter; Debora A. Muhic (Steve) of Berea, two sons; Vincent L and Mitchell P. both of Elyria, a granddaughter; Courtney Warner (Mick) of...

Catherine  A. Cavagna

Catherine A. Cavagna

Nov 18, 2013

Catherine A. Cavagna, (nee-Humphrey), 99, passed away Monday November 18, 2013 at the Lifecare Center of Elyria after having lived a long, very happy and fulfilling life. She was born January 28, 1914 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. She was a graduate of Elyria High School and Notre Dame College in South Euclid where she earned...

Nancy  A. Yost

Nancy A. Yost

Nov 16, 2013

Nancy A. Yost, (nee-Neill), 89, of Elyria passed away Saturday November 16, 2013 at the Lifecare Center of Elyria following a long illness. She was born March 27, 1924 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Nancy worked at EMH Healthcare as a secretary for 22 years, retiring in 1989. Following retirement she worked as a receptionist at...

Thomas E. "Tom" Swiger

Thomas E. "Tom" Swiger

Nov 12, 2013

Thomas E. "Tom" Swiger, 75, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday November 12, 2013 at his home following a long illness. He was born July 18, 1938 in Clarksburg, WV. And was a lifelong Lorain County resident. Tom worked as a rolloff driver for Browning-Ferris Industries (BFI), retiring in 2000. He was very proud of the fact that he received...

Kurt  A. Breunig

Kurt A. Breunig

Nov 12, 2013

Kurt A. Breunig, J.D., 59, of Grafton passed away Tuesday November 12, 2013 following a sudden illness. He was born January 3, 1954 in Cleveland. Kurt was a practicing Attorney at Law in Elyria for the past 34 years. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria, and enjoyed fly fishing and spending time with his...

Dorothy L. "Dot" Boreski

Dorothy L. "Dot" Boreski

Nov 11, 2013

Dorothy L. "Dot" Boreski, (nee-Pitts), 91, of Elyria passed away Monday November 11, 2013 at Elmcroft Assisted Living in Lorain following a long illness. She was born May 29, 1922 in North Ridgeville and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Dot was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church in Elyria, a former member of the...

Marian  C. Malone

Marian C. Malone

Nov 7, 2013

Marian C. Malone, (nee-Wohlever), 97, of North Ridgeville passed away Thursday November 7, 2013 at the Lima Convalescent Home in Lima following a brief illness. She was born April 21, 1916 in LaGrange and was a North Ridgeville resident for most of her life. Marian was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in North Ridgeville. Survivors include her...

Albert  E. Helke

Albert E. Helke

Nov 6, 2013

Albert E. Helke, 83, of Oberlin passed away Wednesday November 6, 2013 at his home. He was born February 19, 1930 in Cleveland and was a lifelong Oberlin resident. Albert worked as a self-employed carpenter for many years, was a United States Army veteran and a member of the Oberlin V.F.W. Post 6273. He enjoyed going to the V.F.W....

Lee  E. Nell

Lee E. Nell

Nov 6, 2013

Lee E. Nell, 46, of Elyria passed away Wednesday November 6, 2013 at EMH Healthcare following a long illness. He was born March 28, 1967 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Lee was a 1989 Elyria West High School graduate, enjoyed playing computer games and listening to his radio and was a avid Cleveland sports fan. Survivors...

Barbara  M. Boehler

Barbara M. Boehler

Nov 5, 2013

Barbara M. Boehler, (nee-Woodruff), 89, of Elyria passed away Tuesday November 5, 2013 at the Gaslite Villa in Canal Fulton following a brief illness. She was born January 19, 1924 in West Bloomfield Twp., MI. and was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Barbara was a member of the Washington Avenue Christian Church, a 1942 Elyria High...

Lora  A. Rider

Lora A. Rider

Nov 4, 2013

Lora A. Rider (nee: Hill) 82, of Grafton passed away on Monday November 4, 2013 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria. She was born July 25, 1931 in Belington, WV. Lora enjoyed the company of her dog while walking, raising and watching birds, camping, and gardening. Survivors include a daughter; Judy A. Anthony (John) of Fostoria,OH, three sons; Jeff L....

Alice  A. Benko

Alice A. Benko

Nov 1, 2013

Alice A. Benko, (nee-Linsky), 92, of Elyria has passed away peacefully in her home following a brief illness on Friday November 1, 2013 under the care of her son Philip and New Life Hospice. Alice was born March 3, 1921 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. A member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria, she was...

Eugene Tinney

Eugene Tinney

Oct 31, 2013

Eugene Tinney 85, of Columbia Station passed away Thursday October 31, 2013 at his home following a long illness. He was born November 17, 1927 in Braxton Co., WV. Eugene worked for Lakewood Manufacturing for twenty eight years as a tow motor operator. Survivors include a daughter; Wanda J. Carter of Litchfield, two sons; Jerry L. Tinney (Tamara) of...

Arnie De La Porte

Arnie De La Porte

Oct 30, 2013

Arnie de la Porte, 78, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on October 30, 2013, at the Eastern Maine Medical Center in Bangor, Maine. Arnie was born on September 15, 1935, in the Netherlands, and dreamed of moving to the United States after he saw the waves of American airplanes liberating his country during World War II. He graduated from...

Mary  L. Bauer

Mary L. Bauer

Oct 28, 2013

Mary L. Bauer, (nee-Byam), 83, of Elyria passed away Monday October 28, 2013 at Arden Courts of Westlake following a long illness. She was born October 31, 1929 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Mary was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria, a 1947 Elyria High School graduate, was a past president of the...

Dana  M. Boesch

Dana M. Boesch

Oct 25, 2013

Dana M. Boesch (nee: Harris) 40, of Elyria passed away at home Friday October 25, 2013 following a lengthy battle with ovarian cancer. She was born August 3, 1973 in Elyria. Dana was a 1991 Midview High School graduate, and earned a Bachelor Degree in Business Administration from Bowling Green State University. She worked as a Realtor with Northern...

Irma Strojny-Jones

Irma Strojny-Jones

Oct 24, 2013

Irma Strojny-Jones, (nee-Polgary), 83, of Elyria passed away Thursday October 24, 2013 at the Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born August 3, 1930 in Roznava, Slovakia and was a Lorain area resident for most of her life. Irma was employed as a assembler at Lorain Products for 12 years, retiring in...