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Sharon D. Dooling
Jul 5, 2012
Sharon D. Dooling (nee: Reeves) 62, of LaGrange passed away unexpectedly Thursday July 5, 2012 at University Hospitals in Cleveland. She was born August 6, 1949 in Beckley, WV. Sharon cherished spending time with her grandchildren; she loved horses, and began riding at age four. She was a hunt rider, dressage rider and instructor for thirty years. Survivors include...
Eugene M. "Butch" Cavaceci Jr.
Jul 5, 2012
Eugene M. "Butch" Cavaceci Jr., 63, of Elyria passed away Thursday July 5, 2012 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born March 2, 1949 in Elyria and was a resident of Elyria for most of his life. Butch worked as a Biomedical Engineer, was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp., was a 1967 Elyria...
Hubert J.Porter
Jul 3, 2012
Hubert J. Porter 70, of Oberlin passed away at home Tuesday July 3, 2012 following a long illness. He was born September 3, 1941 in TN. Hubert had worked as a machine operator. He was a wonderful grandfather, and enjoyed cars; particularly Mustangs, going to car shows. Survivors include two daughters; Sherri A. Yerase of Oberlin, Tracie L. Bustamante...
Henry "Hank" Zuckerman
Jun 28, 2012
Henry "Hank" Zuckerman 80, of North Ridgeville passed away Thursday June 28, 2012 at Center Ridge Health Campus in North Ridgeville following a long illness. He was born March 27, 1932 in Boston, MA. Hank had served in the U.S. Air Force. He enjoyed spending time with his children, grandchildren, and playing pool. Survivors include three sons; Ronald (Timi),...
Carol Ann Hillyard
Jun 26, 2012
Carol Ann Hillyard (nee: Schoonover) 74, of Elyria passed away Tuesday June 26, 2012 at St. John Westshore Hospital in Westlake following a long illness. She was born September 3, 1937 in Belington, WV. Carol was a Licensed Practical Nurse who graduated from M.B. Johnson School of Nursing in Elyria. She was a member of College Heights Baptist Church....
Anita Diane Banach
Jun 23, 2012
Anita Diane Banach (nee: Craig) 48, of Grafton passed away Saturday June 23, 2012 at home following a short illness. She was born January 21, 1964 in Elyria. Anita had worked as a Service Manager at Gunn Honda in San Antonio, TX. She loved spending time with her family, reading, and strengthening her relationship with Christ. Anita enjoyed new...
Arnold R. Sanders
Jun 18, 2012
Arnold R. Sanders 87, of Elyria passed away Monday June 18, 2012 at Center Ridge Health Campus following a brief illness. He was born September 24, 1924 in Wallins Creek, KY. Arnold had served in the Navy, and retired from Midview Schools as an Industrial Engineer. He was a member of Church of the Open Door, and was very...
Jean L. Robinson
Jun 15, 2012
Jean L. Robinson (nee: Hasson) 86, of Elyria passed away Friday June 15, 2012 at EMH Healthcare following a brief illness. She was born March 17, 1926 in Baltimore, MD. Jean had worked as an accounting clerk for General Motors Fisher Guide in Elyria. She was a member of Christ Church Westshore; and enjoyed reading, and volunteering at Elyria...
James R. Oster
Jun 10, 2012
James R. "Policeman Jim" Oster 85, of Elyria passed away Sunday June 10, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria following a long illness. He was born September 20, 1926 in Elyria. James moved to New York City at twenty two months of age and returned to Elyria at age fifteen. He was a 1945 Elyria High School graduate. James...
Jean E. Banks
Jun 5, 2012
Jean E. Banks, 82 of Elyria, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, June 5, 2012 at her home following a long illness. She was born February 19, 1930 in Elyria, Ohio. Jean was a life- long resident of Lorain County, and had worked I n Grafton at Sparkle Market in the meat department for many years. She loved playing bingo, traveling...
Carol A. Mccourt
May 30, 2012
Carol A. McCourt (nee: Mitchell) 57, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 30, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria following a brief illness. She was born November 1, 1954 in Elyria. Carol was a licensed cosmetologist and owned her own beauty salon. She treasured spending time with family and friends, loved riding horses, and enjoyed cooking, decorating her home...
Robert John "Jack" Klocek
May 28, 2012
Robert John "Jack" Klocek, 82, of LaGrange passed away Monday May 28, 2012 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a brief illness. He was born January 7, 1931 in Elyria and was a LaGrange resident for most of his life. Jack worked as a chrome plater at Cascade Plating in Elyria for 32 years, retiring in 1986. He was...
Wilma Darlene Hall
May 27, 2012
Wilma Darlene Hall (nee: Evans) 52, of Elyria passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday May 27, 2012 following a long bout with cancer. She was born March 31, 1960 in Amherst, OH. Darlene had worked at Walmart as a cashier, she treasured spending time with her grand babies and family, attending church and listening...
Karen Faye Buchanan
May 25, 2012
Karen Faye Buchanan (nee: Ault) 63 of Sparta, MI (formerly of Grafton) passed away Friday May 25, 2012 at St. Mary's Hospital in Rochester, MN following a short illness. She was born January 3, 1949 in Elyria. Karen had retired from General Motors as a machine operator. She treasured spending time with her family, researching family ancestry, and her...
William J. Stoller
May 21, 2012
William J. Stoller 76, of Elyria passed away Monday May 21, 2012 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria following a long illness. He was born July 11, 1935 in Catawba, WV, and graduated from East Fairmont High School. William had served in the U.S. Air Force, and retired from General Motors as an assembler. He treasured spending time with family...
Ernest E. Wade
May 21, 2012
Ernest E. Wade, 80, of North Eaton passed away Monday May 21,, 2012 at West Bay Care and Rehabilitation Center in Westlake following a 3 year illness. He was born May 29, 1931 in Burnwell, WV. And was a North Eaton resident since 1957. Ernest was employed by Teledyne Republic in Brookpark for 40 years, retiring as a foreman....
Mary M. Nowfel
May 20, 2012
Mary M. Nowfel (nee: Hiser) 83, of Grafton passed away Sunday May 20, 2012 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following a long illness. She was born March 1, 1929 in Alderson, WV. Survivors include two daughters; Nancy A. Johnson (Robert) of Grafton, Patrice A. Bergerson (Patrick) of Michigan City, IN. She is also survived...
Frank R. Reisz Sr.
May 19, 2012
Frank R. Reisz Sr., 78, of Elyria passed away Saturday May 19, 2012 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake following a long illness. He was born October 4, 1933 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Frank was a Tinsmith at General Motors in Elyria for 25 years, retiring in 1988 and was a member of St....
Melva F. Krause
May 19, 2012
Melva F. Krause, (nee-Smith), 73, of Elyria passed away Saturday May 19, 2012 at EMH Healthcare following a long illness. She was born March 16, 1939 in Parkersburg, WV. And was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Melva was a former member of New Life Baptist Church in Elyria, where she taught Sunday School at one time....
