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Rev. Ferrian R. Hall
Dec 15, 2012
Rev. Ferrian R. Hall, 88, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 15, 2012 at EMH Healthcare following a long illness. He was born February 18, 1924 in Norton VA. And was a Elyria resident for the past two years. Rev. Hall was a self-employed carpenter. Survivors include five children, 27 grandchildren, many great-grandchildren and one sister. He was preceded...
William C. Lantz
Dec 13, 2012
William C. Lantz, 73, of Elyria passed away Thursday December 13, 2012 at Fairview General Hospital following a brief illness. He was born October 20, 1939 in Elyria and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Bill was employed by the City of Elyria in the water distribution department retiring in 1996 after working for the city...
Michael P. Salva
Dec 12, 2012
Michael P. Salva, 56, of Elyria passed away Wednesday December 12, 2012 at Lakewood Hospital following a brief illness. He was born January 4, 1956 in Lorain and was a Elyria resident for 33 years. Mike was employed at B.F. Goodrich in Avon Lake as a chemical operator for 22 years and enjoyed woodworking, playing music and star gazing....
Brandon S. Contreras
Dec 12, 2012
Brandon S. Contreras 19, of Grafton (formerly of South Amherst) passed away unexpectedly Wednesday December 12, 2012. He was born May 16, 1993 in Lorain. Brandon enjoyed hanging out with friends, playing video games, martial arts, and camping. Survivors include his parents; Clifford D. and Jo Ellen Haun (nee: Hall) of Grafton, two sisters; Chloe S. Haun and Riley...
Peter F. Silac
Dec 10, 2012
Peter F. Silac, 85, of North Ridgeville passed away Monday December 10, 2012 at his home following a long illness. He was born February 10, 1927 in Lorain and was a North Ridgeville resident for most of his life. Peter worked as a pipe fitter at United State Steel in Lorain for 40 years, retiring in 1986. He served...
Richard Alan Kaplan
Dec 10, 2012
"What we have done for ourselves alone dies with us; what we have done for others and the world remains and is immortal." This quote from Albert Pike describes what so many in the community are feeling about the life of one of Elyria, Ohio's most beloved men. Richard Alan Kaplan, 59, manager of Kaplan's Furniture, a downtown family-owned...
John Edward Galish
Dec 6, 2012
John Edward Galish went home to be with the Lord December 6, 2012 at home surrounded by family. Born in Central City, PA on August 21, 1934. John was preceded in death by his father; John J. Galish, his mother; Mary C. Galish, and his brother; James Galish. Survived by his sister; Rosemary Conzatti. Dear husband of his wife...
Elizabeth Barbara Levay
Dec 4, 2012
Elizabeth Barbara Levay (nee: Szabo) 93, of Elyria passed away Tuesday December 4, 2012 at The Abbewood in Elyria following a long illness. She was born October 11, 1919 in Elyria. Elizabeth was a 1937 Elyria High School graduate, and had worked at Colson Corporation prior to getting married. She was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria,...
Phyllis Mae Prokay Backus
Dec 3, 2012
Phyllis Mae Prokay Backus (nee: Thompson) 71, of Elyria passed away Monday December 3, 2012. She was born November 26, 1941 in Ashland, KY. Phyllis was an avid Elvis collector, and enjoyed baking and crafts. Survivors include a daughter; Denise Bourne (Craig), two sons; John Prokay (Lisa), Kevin Backus (Jill), six grandchildren; Sherri Raleigh (Chuck), Stacy Berry (Tony), Chelsea...
Paul E. Hoch
Nov 27, 2012
Paul E. Hoch, 87, of Elyria passed away Tuesday November 27, 2012 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky following a long illness. He was born June 26, 1925 in Lancaster, OH. And was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Paul worked as a carpenter out of the Cleveland Local of the United Brotherhood of Carpenters for...
Geraldine M. Spaulding
Nov 26, 2012
Geraldine M. Spaulding, (nee-Terry), 85, of Elyria passed away Monday November 26, 2012 at Amherst Manor Nursing Home in Amherst following a brief illness. She was born October 17, 1927 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria/Lorain resident. Geraldine was a member of the Lowell Street Baptist Church in Elyria, the Ladies Auxlliary of the church, the Jolly 60's...
Carrolee S. Bauer
Nov 25, 2012
Carrolee S. Bauer, (nee-Schafer), 83, of Elyria passed away Sunday November 25, 2012 at the Cleveland Clinic following a brief illness. She was born May 30, 1929 in Barnesville, OH. And was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Carrolee was a teacher with the Elyria Public School System for 40 years, retiring in 1989. She was a...
Jean E. Gilles
Nov 22, 2012
Jean E. Gilles, 80, of Elyria passed away Thursday November 22, 2012 at the Gardens of Westlake. She was born June 19, 1932 in Oberlin and lived most of her life in Elyria. Jean was employed at the Moen Corp. in Elyria for 30 years, retiring in 1994 as a crib attendant. She was a lifelong member of St....
Joseph C. Kiser
Nov 22, 2012
Joseph C. Kiser 80, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Thursday November 22, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria. He was born April 9, 1932 in Ripley, West Virginia. Joe served in the U.S. Army and retired in 1984 as an electrician for Harshaw Chemical in Elyria. He enjoyed playing guitar with local bands, watching westerns, camping and travel. Survivors...
Jayne Matheny
Nov 22, 2012
Jayne Matheny (nee: Harvey) 73, of North Eaton passed away Thursday November 22, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria following a short illness. She was born July 16, 1939 in Radnaor, WV. Jayne was a Past Worthy Matron with The Order of the Eastern Star; she treasured spending time with her children and grandchildren, and enjoyed playing cards and...
Mary Belle Foley
Nov 20, 2012
Mary Belle Foley (nee Swiger) passed away on November 20, 2012 at the home of her daughter's Linda in Livonia, MI where she lived for 5 years. She was born June 12, 1926 in Grafton, WV and lived most of her life in Grafton and Elyria, Ohio. She graduated from Fairview High School in WVA. After Howard Foley returned...
Mike Demyan
Nov 19, 2012
Mike Demyan 85, of Elyria passed away at home Monday November 19, 2012 following a long illness. He was born November 10, 1927 in Clarksburg, WV. Mike served with the U.S. Army. He had worked for Harshaw Chemical as an Analytical Chemist retiring in 1985 following thirty one years of service. Mike was a member of St. Mary Church...
Ralph E. Moyer
Nov 15, 2012
Ralph E. Moyer 82, of Elyria passed away at home unexpectedly on Thursday November 15, 2012. He was born April 5, 1930 in Elyria. Ralph served with the U.S. Army, and had retired from Ohio Edison as a Lineman Foreman. He was a great athlete and played on the 1947 Elyria High School Championship football team. Ralph played semi...
Zivka S. Nikolovska
Nov 13, 2012
Zivka S. Nikolovska, (nee-Stojanovska), 86, of Elyria passed away Tuesday November 13, 2012 at the Life Care Center of Westlake following a long illness. She was born October 12, 1926 in Carev Dvor, Macedonia and has been a Elyria resident since 1971. Zivka was a member of St. Clement Macedonian Orthodox Church in Avon and enjoyed gardening, knitting and...
Esther J. Sooy-Smith
Nov 11, 2012
Esther J. Sooy-Smith (nee: Beal) 84, of Elyria passed away Sunday November 11, 2012 at Life Care Center of Westlake following a brief illness. She was born October 10, 1928 in Elyria. Esther was a multi-million dollar sales associate with Russell Realty. She was a member of Grace Community Church. Esther loved serving others; she treasured spending time with...
