Matilda J. "Tillie" Bonafield, (nee-Sterling), 81,of Elyria passed away Tuesday at Lake Pointe Healthcare Center in Lorain following a long illness. She was born September 30, 1929 in Tunnelton, WV. And was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Tillie worked as a leasing consultant for Associate Estates in Elyria for 20 years, retiring in 1995. She also...
Charlotte White McClune 86, of Elyria died Saturday July 23, 2011 at her home following a long illness. She was born May 7, 1925 in Cleveland. Charlotte was a 1943 graduate of Elyria high School; she had attended The College of St. Mary of the Springs (now known as Ohio Dominican University) where she majored in early childhood education....
Raymond E. Long, 96, of LaGrange passed away Sunday July 17, 2011 at home following a short illness. He was born January 16, 1915 in Elyria. Raymond was a self employed general contractor and part owner of T.J. Hume; previously he had worked for Elyria Motors. He was a member of Seventh Day Adventist Church, a life member of...
Clayton John "Clayt" Walter, 94, of LaGrange Twp. died Thursday July 14, 2011 at his home from complications of heart disease. He was born June 9, 1917 in Valley City where he attended St. Martin's Elementary and Valley City Schools. Clayt was a resident of LaGrange Twp. for seventy years; he was a member of Our Lady Queen of...
John S. Kristoff 68, of North Ridgeville, (formerly of Elyria) died peacefully in his sleep Saturday July 9, 2011 at his home following a long illness. He was born September 15, 1942 in Elyria and was an area resident his entire life. John was a 1960 Elyria Catholic High School graduate. He served in the United States Air Force...
James R. Szczepanski, 50, of Columbia Station passed away Thursday July 7, 2011 at his home following a sudden illness. He was born October 6, 1960 in Berea and was a lifelong Grafton area resident. Jim worked as a self-employed carpenter,was a 1979 Midview High School graduate, and enjoyed gardening and helping family and friends. Survivors include his wife...
James "Jim" E. Bassett 65, of Grafton, passed away Wednesday, July 6, 2011 at EMH Healthcare in Elyria following a long illness. He was born January 5, 1946 in Elyria, Ohio. James was a life long resident of Eaton Twp. He was employed by GM as a tool & Die maker, retiring in 1999. He was a avid farmer,...
Thomas P. Dool, 60, of Elyria passed away Monday June 20, 2011 at EMH Health Care following a long illness. He was born November 29, 1950 in Garfield Heights. Thomas was a graduate of Brookside High School; he retired from the City of Westlake in 1999, working in the Maintenance Department. Thomas was a member of The M.S. Society,...
Geraldine Davies, (nee-Dove), 83, of Elyria passed away Monday June 20, 2011 at the Hospice Care Center of the Renaissance in Olmsted Twp. Following a long illness. She was born January 20, 1928 in Ashland, KY. And lived in Elyria for many years before moving to Phoenix, Az. In 1970, returning to Elyria in 1993. Geraldine worked as a...
Tammy Jean Tomasheski (nee: Roche) 36, of Grafton died unexpectedly Sunday June 12, 2011 along with her eleven year old son; Tommy. Tammy was a 1993 Midview High School graduate. She was an active member of Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School and had worked closely with the Church's Youth Group. She was an avid reader...
Thomas "Tommy" Michael Tomasheski 11, of Grafton died unexpectedly Saturday June 11, 2011 shortly preceding his mother; Tammy. Tommy had recently completed the fifth grade at Midview North Elementary School and was an excellent student. He was a very compassionate and dedicated friend to many. Tommy's interest included fishing, hunting, baseball, basketball, football, and video games. He was a...
Dr. Pacifico Canda Mercado M.D. age 85 of Cape Coral, FL. (formerly of Elyria) passed away Sunday May 29, 2011 at Hope Hospice in Cape Coral surrounded by his loving family. He was born August 25, 1925 in the Philippines. Dr. Mercado was a medical school graduate of The University of Santo Tomas in the Philippines. He was licensed...
"For God so loved the world that He gave His only begotten Son that whosoever believe in Him should not perish but have Everlasting Life" John 3:16. Charles M. Taylor Sr., 88, went home to be with the Lord on May 22, 2011 following a short illness. He was born August 16, 1922 in Michigan and moved to Bloomington,...
Andrew Todd Fleck 45, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Thursday May 19, 2011. He was born December 18, 1965 in Charleston WV and had resided in Elyria most of his life. Andrew was an Elyria High School graduate. Andrew loved spending time with his son, and family. Music was Andrew's life; he was a self employed musician, and enjoyed...
Wilma Marie Melton (nee: Barger) 93, of Elyria went home to be with the Lord Thursday May 19, 2011. She was born October 12, 1917 in Harriman, TN. Wilma had worked as a Capper for Worthington Ball Co. in Elyria. She had attended Chestnut Ridge Baptist Church in Elyria. Wilma loved spending time with her grandchildren and family, she...
Joyce A. Lambert (nee: Johnson) 59, of Columbia Station, OH passed away Tuesday May 17, 2011 at EMH Healthcare following a long illness. She was born April 15, 1952 in Logan, WV. Joyce loved spending time with her grandchildren; watching them play ball and camping. Survivors include her husband of forty one years; Carl K. Sr. a daughter; Melissa...
Baby Angel Marie Daniels May 16., 2011-May 16, 2011. Survivors include parents; Andrea L Hadaway and Wesley J. Daniels of West Virginia, a sister Kelsey Hadaway and a brother; Aaron Daniels both of West Virginia, Grandparents; Debbie Hadaway of LaGrange Larry Hadaway of Elyria, Kim and Tim Daniels of Wellington, and numerous aunts, uncles and cousins. Funeral services 12:00...
Thomas A. Kelly Jr., D.D.S., 92, of Elyria passed away Saturday at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following a brief illness. He was born April 13, 1919 in Elyria and spent most of his life in Dayton, returning to Elyria in 2007. Dr. Kelly practiced dentistry in Dayton for 43 years, retiring in 1995. He...
Joseph L. Dillon Jr. 85, of Eaton Twp. passed away at home Wednesday May 11, 2011 following a long illness. He was born January 28, 1926 in Franklin Co. VA. Joseph served in the U.S. Navy and retired as a pipefitter. He was a member of Calvary Baptist Church; he loved spending time with his family, and enjoyed fishing...
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