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Charlie L. Moore
Feb 12, 2013
Charlie L. Moore, 85, of LaGrange Township passed away Tuesday February 12, 2013 at EMH Healthcare following a brief illness. He was born March 16, 1927 in Newton, TN. And was a LaGrange area resident since 1950. Charlie worked at the former General Motors Fisher Guide Plant in Elyria for 31 years, retiring in 1981. He bowled in leagues...
Erda M. Romans
Feb 11, 2013
Erda M. Romans 85, of Elyria passed away at home Monday February 11, 2013 following a long illness. She earned a Bachelor Degree in Education from Marshall University, and was a retired school teacher. Erda loved playing with her grandchildren, travel, cooking and sewing. Survivors include four sons; Melvin O. Romans, John L. Romans, Wade E. Romans, Steven V....
Jerome "Bud" Ward
Feb 7, 2013
Jerome "Bud" Ward of Carlisle Twp. was born in Slavic Village October 28, 1934, the youngest of (7) children, he attended St. Stanislaus Elementary and High School. He then went to the University of Dayton where he played football, winning many accolades including second team All American. Bud was drafted as a fifth round redshirt pick as a junior...
Carol L. Feikle
Feb 4, 2013
Carol L. Feikle, (nee-Gray), 67, of LaGrange walked freely into Heaven with her family by her side at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake on Monday February 4, 2013. She was born September 22, 1945 in Cleveland and was a LaGrange resident for the past 7 years. Carol was a talented artist that had a love for all...
Thomas P. Kaliszewski
Feb 3, 2013
Thomas P. Kaliszewski 75, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Sunday February 3, 2013 at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland. He was born August 31, 1937 in Lorain, OH. Thomas was a Clearview High School graduate and had served in The Ohio Army National Guard with Company B 1st BN 145th Infantry. He was an engineering and operations manager at...
Tony Trupo
Jan 29, 2013
Tony Trupo, 88, of Elyria passed away Tuesday January 29, 2013 at his home following a brief illness. He was born January 12, 1925 in Berea and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Tony worked at Ohio Screw Products in Elyria for 30 years, retiring as a machine operator in 1990. Following his retirement he worked as a "starter" at...
Verna Mary Wysocki
Jan 28, 2013
Verna Mary Wysocki (nee: Dembinski) 94, of Elyria passed away Monday January 28, 2013 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. She was born January 27, 1919 in Lorain. Verna enjoyed knitting, and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include a daughter; Louise Jalowiec (Jim) of Carlisle Twp., three sons; Robert (Cindy) of Elyria, John "Jack" (Pat) of North...
Jesse C. Dungan
Jan 26, 2013
Jesse C. Dungan, 97, of Elyria passed away Saturday January 26, 2013 at EMH Healthcare following a brief illness. He was born November 16, 1915 in Harrisville, OH. And was a Elyria resident since 1940. Jesse worked as a welder at the Lee Wilson Engineering Co. in Elyria for 38 years, retiring in 1978. He was a member of...
George R. Powers
Jan 26, 2013
George R. "Randy" Powers, 68, of Elyria passed away peacefully at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake on Saturday January 26, 2013. He was born January 11, 1945 in Dante, Va. And was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Randy worked at the former General Motors Fisher Guide Plant in Elyria for 35 years, retiring in...
Annie Y. Overy
Jan 25, 2013
Annie Y. Overy, (nee-Marty), 75, of Grafton passed away Friday January 25, 2013 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born April 10, 1937 in Mineral Wells, WV. And was a Grafton resident since 1947. Annie was a secretary for the Midview Local School District for 16 years, retiring in 1994. She...
Aaron J. Carpenter
Jan 24, 2013
Aaron J. "Carpe" Carpenter, 26, of North Ridgeville and formerly of Grafton passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday January 24, 2013. He was born August 11, 1986 in Marion, OH. And moved to Grafton in 1992. Aaron worked in the customer service field, was a member of St. Paul Lutheran Church in Westlake, a 2005 Midview High...
Lillian C. Patania
Jan 23, 2013
Lillian C. Patania (nee: Razzano) 87, of Elyria passed away Wednesday January 23, 2013 in Seminole, FL following a short illness. She was born August 24, 1925 in Lorain, OH. Lillian was a graduate of MB Johnson School of Nursing and had worked as a Nurse Anesthetist at Elyria Memorial Hospital. She was a member of St. Mary Church...
Eugene J. Smith
Jan 21, 2013
Eugene J. Smith, 80, of Elyria, passed away Monday January 21, 2013 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born May 12, 1932 in Avon and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Eugene worked at the Ford Motor Co. in Lorain for 37 years, retiring from the repair department. He served in the United...
Dallas Tex Butcher
Jan 19, 2013
DALLAS TEX BUTCHER, age 73, of Elyria passed away January 19, 2013. Loving husband of Laura (nee: Unger) for 56 years, devoted father of Anna Fitzgerald, John, Brenda, William (Karen) and Amy, proud grandfather of John, Jennifer, Nelson, and Annie, great grandfather of Levi Dallas. Beloved brother of Hollis Dale, Richard "Bud", Carol Shamblin, Jackie Elswick, Jeannie (deceased) and...
Sandra L. Kaser-Franklin
Jan 18, 2013
Sandra L. Kaser-Franklin 70, of Elyria was called home on Friday January 18, 2013 following a long illness. She was born July 3, 1942 in Cleveland, OH. Sandra was a local area psychic, she enjoyed NASCAR, and bingo. Survivors include her loving husband; Robert "Wayne" Franklin, three daughters; Peggy Lynn Proctor of Elyria, Bobbi J. Shaw (Mark) of Cuyahoga...
Joseph A. Janowicz
Jan 17, 2013
Joseph A. Janowicz 85, of Elyria passed away Thursday January 17, 2013 at The Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville. Joseph was a retired steam fitter/ pipe fitter. He had served in the U.S. Navy during World War II. Joseph was a former member of Holy Cross Catholic Church. He had lettered in football, basketball, and golf in...
Jackie C. "Jack" Jones
Jan 17, 2013
Jackie C. "Jack" Jones, 56, of Elyria passed away Thursday January 17, 2013 at EMH Healthcare following a sudden illness. He was born January 26, 1956 in Quick, WV. And was a Elyria resident since 1974. Jack was a self employed mechanic, attended West Ridge Baptist Church and enjoyed building street hot rods and going to car shows. Survivors...
Charles G. Gormley
Jan 16, 2013
Charles G. Gormley, 77, of Elyria passed away Wednesday January 16, 2013 at his home following a long illness of cancer. He was born September 25, 1935 in Amherst and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Mr. Gormley was employed at the former General Motors Fisher Guide for 28 years, retiring from the shipping department in...
Jack E. Romans
Jan 15, 2013
Jack E. Romans 87, of Elyria passed away Tuesday January 15, 2013 at Mercy Regional Hospital in Lorain. He was born January 1, 1926 in Williamson, WV. Jack had served in the Army Air Corp during WWII. He earned a Master's degree in Education from Marshall University; and was a retired teacher and assistant principal with the Elyria Schools....
Florence E. Kaminski
Jan 13, 2013
Florence E. Kaminski 87, of Elyria passed away at home Sunday January 13, 2013. She was born October 16, 1925 in Lorain. Florence was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria; she enjoyed watching birds, and flower gardening especially roses. Survivors include nephews; David R. Kaminski and Brad J. Kaminski (Sara) both of Elyria, as well as other...
