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Dec 1, 2011

Donald R. Marquis, 71, of LaGrange passed away Thursday at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following complications from a stroke. He was born September 1, 1940 in Elyria and was a LaGrange resident for most of his life. Don worked at Inservco Inc. in LaGrange for many years, retiring as a supervisor in 1996 and was a veteran of the...

Nov 29, 2011

Ida M. Williams, (nee-Wilson), 93, of Elyria passed away Tuesday at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin following a brief illness. She was born February 25, 1918 in Morgan County, KY., And was a Elyria resident for most of her life. A homemaker, Ida was a member of Jesus Christ Community Church in Elyria and attended Kipton Community Church. She...

Nov 28, 2011

Lois Rena Bohac, (nee-Malin), 82, of Grafton passed away Monday at EMH Healthcare following a brief illness. She was born October 7, 1929 in Elyria and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. Lois worked for the Midview School District as a cook for 24 years, retiring in 1997. She was a member of Our Lady Queen...

Nov 18, 2011

Dr. James Lowell Rush, 83, of Grafton, passed away Friday, November 18, 2011 at Keystone Pointe, LaGrange, surrounded by his family. He was born in Cincinnati, March 14, 1928. Dr. Rush grew up in Metamora, Ohio. He served our country in the United State Army, stationed in the Aleutian Islands, Alaska from 1946 to 1948. He graduated from the...

Nov 18, 2011

Dwight L. Brown, 75, of Elyria passed away Friday at Golden Acres Nursing Home in Amherst following a long illness. He was born February 13, 1935 in Grandview, TN. And was a Elyria resident since 1955, coming from Spring City, TN.. Dwight worked as a cable winder at Arnco Manufacturing in Elyria for 12 years. Prior to that he...

Nov 17, 2011

Sandra Kay Burkey (nee: Jason) 64, of LaGrange passed away unexpectedly Thursday November 17, 2011 at her home. She was born July 8, 1947 in McDonald, IL. She had attended Cornerstone Baptist Church, and was a loving Christian woman. Sandra treasured spending time with her grandchildren and foster grandchildren, and enjoyed dining out at restaurants. She will be missed...

Nov 16, 2011

Gary A. Diederich, 46, of Elyria passed away Wednesday November 16, 2011 at his home following a long illness. He was born June 15, 1965 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Gary worked at Diamond Products in Elyria as a Laser Welder for 20 years. He was a 1984 Elyria High School graduate, a member of the...

Nov 12, 2011

David F. Bernath 63, of Grafton passed away Saturday November 12, 2011 at home following a long illness. He was born March 31, 1948 in Toledo, OH. David served with the United States Marine Corp. in Vietnam. He was a union laborer in the construction trades. David enjoyed spending time with his family; he was an avid sports fan...

Nov 11, 2011

Sophia Catherine Bedocs, (nee-Boron), 93, of Carlisle Twp. Passed away peacefully in the early morning of Friday November 11, 2011 at the Cleveland Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center following a two day illness. On December 17, 1917, Sophia was born in Elyria, the third daughter of the late Martin and Katrina (nee-Misiasek) Boron. Mrs. Bedocs was a 1935...

Nov 10, 2011

Blanche C. Tarhalla (nee: Homitz) of Elyria passed away Thursday November 10. 2011 at Stein Hospice in Sandusky, OH surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Washington County, PA and had been an Elyria resident since 1942. Blanche had worked as a customer service representative at Sears in Elyria. She was a member of St. Mary Church...

Nov 8, 2011

Freda Marie Spinks, (nee-Martin), 66, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday November 8, 2011 at her home following a long illness surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 11, 1945 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident. Freda was a 1963 Keystone High School graduate, and attended Bowling Green State University. She was a licensed Insurance Agent...

Nov 7, 2011

Howard X. Hayes 68, of Elyria passed away Monday November 7, 2011 at The Cleveland Clinic following a long illness. He was born March 11, 1943 in Northampton, MA. Howard had served in the U.S. Army. He spent several vacations with his family at his favorite place; Cape Cod, MA. Howard was a member of the Oberlin Golf Club,...

Oct 30, 2011

Sandra L. Burnworth, (nee-Hyer), 70, of Elyria passed away Sunday at EMH Healthcare following a brief illness. She was born September 16, 1941 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Sandy worked as a Registered Nurse at EMH Healthcare for 26 years, retiring in 2002. She was a 1959 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and a 1962...

Oct 29, 2011

Larry A. Ralich 55, of Elyria passed away Saturday October 29, 2011 at home following a long illness. Larry was an operating engineer with Local# 18; he enjoyed spending time with family and friends, and fishing. Survivors include his wife of thirty years; Mary Lou (nee: Morgan), two sons; Josh and Mark Ralich both of Elyria, two sisters; Linda...

Oct 29, 2011

Elizabeth C. Doman (nee: Fisher) 94, of Elyria passed away Saturday October 29, 2011 at EMH Health Care Center in Elyria following a short illness. She was born November 12, 1916 in Lorain. Elizabeth was a member of Magyar United Church of Christ in Elyria; she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren, gardening fruits and vegetables, crossword...

Oct 27, 2011

Florence Ann Shaffstall (nee: Sparr) 73, of Elyria went home to be with the Lord Thursday October 27, 2011. She was born December 14, 1937 in Elyria. Florence was a 1955 Elyria High School graduate, and had been a demonstrator for Gordon Food Services. She was a member of St. John Lutheran Church in Elyria where she was very...

Oct 25, 2011

Oct 23, 2011

Roberta L. Phillips (nee: Evans) (formerly: Zvosecz) 58, of Elyria passed away Sunday October 23, 2011 at EMH Health Care in Elyria following a long illness. She was born May 1, 1953 in Ft. Wayne, IN. Roberta retired as a Training Officer for The Ohio Department of Jobs and Family Services. She was a member of St. Agnes Church,...

Oct 20, 2011

Ralph W. Yost 101 of Elyria (formerly of North Ridgeville, and Carlisle Twp.) passed away Thursday October 20, 2011 at Life Care Center of Elyria following a brief illness. He was born February 27, 1910 in Olmsted Falls, OH. Ralph lived most of his life in North Ridgeville, and had lived at The Abbewood since 2001. He was a...

Oct 19, 2011

Nellie Jean Denney, (nee-Firl), 80, of Elyria passed away Wednesday at the Lifecare Center of Elyria following a long illness. She was born August 1, 1931 in Johnstown, PA. and was a Elyria resident since 1952, coming from Jerome, PA.. Jean worked as a machine operator at Trio Products in Elyria for 32 years, retiring in 1994. While working...