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Sep 14, 2024

Alan Leonard Bescan, 71, of Grafton passed away Saturday September 14, 2024 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born December 18, 1952 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton resident. Alan was a 1971 graduate of Midview High School and from 1973 until 1976 served with the United States Navy as a Quartermaster on the USS Anchorage LSD-36...

Sep 12, 2024

Cecilia Stillwagon, (nee-Kosmalski), 92, passed away peacefully at Rose Senior Living-Avon on September 12, 2024. She was born on October 21, 1931 in Midland, PA to her parents Frank and Caroline Kosmalski and graduated from Midland High School in 1949. She married her high school sweetheart , Ken on June 2, 1951. They enjoyed 72 years of marriage before...

Sep 10, 2024

Dorothy Marie Grimm , 100 years old, passed away at the home of her daughter on September 10th, 2024. She was born in Lorain, Ohio. Dorothy graduated from Lorain High school and studied nursing at Lutheran Hospital School of Nursing in Cleveland, Ohio. She retired as the Director of Clinical Nursing Services from Elyria Memorial Hospital. Dorothy married Elmer...

Sep 8, 2024

Keith A. Heaton 56, of Elyria passed away at home on Sunday September 8, 2024. He was born November 11, 1967 in Cleveland.  Keith served in the U.S. Army, and had worked as a computer programmer. He enjoyed boating, fishing, camping, and gardening.  Survivors include his wife of twenty four years; Amy L. (nee: Thompson), three daughters; Emily, Alyssa,...

Sep 7, 2024

Nancy J. Kelley, (nee-DeWitt), 85, of Elyria passed away peacefully on Saturday September 7, 2024, following a short illness. Nancy was born November 8, 1938 in Greenwich, Ohio, the daughter of the late Hubert D. and Edith G. DeWitt. She was a 1956 graduate of Greenwich High School and a 1960 graduate of Kent State University. Nancy married her...

Sep 7, 2024

Barbara (Chesmar) Strickler, was born April 16, 1932 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1950 and worked at Fazio's Grocery Store from 1950 to 1970. She married Richard Strickler in June 1954. She had two sons; James and Rick in 1957 and 1961. Barbara enjoyed sewing, cooking, baking, and also working on church projects...

Sep 6, 2024

Mary Alice Thompson of Elyria passed away peacefully on September 6, 2024. Mary Alice was born in Pittsburgh, PA. on January 27, 1938, as the eldest child to George and Mary (Stewart) Andra. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Alexander Thompson in 1973. Mary Alice was a strong provider and support to her four children...

Sep 5, 2024

Richard M. Scott, 72, of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024. He was born in Elyria on March 13, 1952 to parents Frank and Jessie (nee: Rogers). Richard was a 1970 graduate of Keystone High School. Richard married his wife, Ann (nee: Frabotta) on May 6, 1977. He worked for USG Corporation for many years. In his...

Sep 4, 2024

Annette Louise Chobody, beloved sister and aunt, passed away Wednesday, September 4, 2024. Born in NuMine, PA. on July 27, 1949 to Joseph and Anna (nee-Kormos) Chobody, the family moved to Lorain County, Ohio where Annette lived the remainder of her life. After graduating from Midview High School, Annette earned her nursing degree and spent decades helping others in...

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...