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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...

Oct 19, 2011

Martin A. Van Meter 65, of Elyria went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday October 19, 2011. He was born July 20, 1946 in Mason County, WV. Martin was a 1965 North Ridgeville High School graduate. He had served in the U.S. Air Force. Martin retired as a machine operator for Foseco Minsep following thirty six years...

Oct 18, 2011

Anne M. Szlempa, (nee-Sabol), 86, of Elyria passed away Tuesday at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a brief illness. She was born July 15, 1925 in Bucknell, IA. And was a Elyria resident for most of her life. Anne worked as a bookeeper at the Hovey-Kaiser Insurance Agency in Elyria for 30 years, retiring in 1983. She was a...

Oct 18, 2011

Arlene Jean Goad (nee: Sutfin) 87, of Wellington passed away Tuesday October 18, 2011 at Mercy Medical Center in Lorain. She was born July 7, 1924 in New London, Ohio. Arlene was a machine operator and inspector at Moen for twenty four years. She was a former member of Free Will Baptist Church in Wellington. Survivors include her husband...

Oct 15, 2011

Stephen G. Myers, 54, of Elyria passed away Saturday October 15, 2011 at his home following a long battle with cancer. He was born March 27, 1957 in Oberlin and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Steve was a member of the first graduating class at Elyria West High School in 1975, and graduated from Lorain County Community College...

Oct 9, 2011

Christopher C. Eichenlaub 58, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Sunday October 9, 2011. Chris was born October 17, 1952 in Detroit. MI. He was a 1970 Elyria High School graduate. Chris was the current Safety Service Director for The City of Elyria, a position he served since 2006. Previously he was the Assistant Safety Service Director for The City...