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Richard M. Scott

Richard M. Scott

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...

Annette Louise Chobody

Annette Louise Chobody

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...

William E. Svorec

William E. Svorec

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...

Ann Marie (Solet)  Smeraldi

Ann Marie (Solet) Smeraldi

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...

Lawrence Martin Schuster

Lawrence Martin Schuster

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...

Don Allan Mcconnell

Don Allan Mcconnell

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...

Wesley "Wes" Shirley

Wesley "Wes" Shirley

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...

David J. Colegrove

David J. Colegrove

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...

Emogene (Bailey)  Lilly

Emogene (Bailey) Lilly

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...

Donna Marie (Chutes)  Marchese

Donna Marie (Chutes) Marchese

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...

Joe F. Adams

Joe F. Adams

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....

Terry J. Murray

Terry J. Murray

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...

James Ronald Judge

James Ronald Judge

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...

Delores A. (Dittmer)  Camp

Delores A. (Dittmer) Camp

Aug 21, 2024

Delores A. Camp (nee: Dittmer) 90, of Elyria passed away peacefully on Wednesday August 21, 2024 at Avon Cleveland Clinic following a long illness.  She was born November 9, 1933. She was a 1951 Clearview High School graduate, and lived her entire life in the Elyria area.  Delores was a homemaker, but also worked a good part of her...

Mary Ann (Myers)  Davis

Mary Ann (Myers) Davis

Aug 17, 2024

Mary Ann Davis, (nee-Myers), 85, a beacon of warmth and grace in Wellington, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday August 17, 2024 surrounded by the photographs and gardens she greatly cherished. Born on June 24, 1939 to Glenn and Eleanore (nee-Buswell) Myers in LaGrange, Mary Ann's early years out in the country framed a lifetime that was...

John Glen Bohanon

John Glen Bohanon

Aug 17, 2024

John Glen Bohanon, 82, passed away August 17, 2024 in hospital hospice care.  Born in Ohio, he was raised in Crossville, Tennessee and Columbia Station, Ohio.  He served his country in the U.S. Navy, sailing around the world and sitting watch on the shores of Vietnam.  Upon discharge, he worked at various jobs including the tank plant on Brook...

Terrance "Terry" Shipula

Terrance "Terry" Shipula

Aug 16, 2024

Terrance (Terry) D. Shipula passed after a short illness. He was born on June 4, 1952 in Elyria, Ohio where he remained a lifelong resident. He was a 1970 graduate of Elyria High School. He became a machinist by trade for K & S Tool, Bettcher Industries, and ADI Machining, which he retired from after 34 years. He had...

James "Ted" Holstein

James "Ted" Holstein

Aug 15, 2024

James "Ted" Holstein, 75, of Grafton passed away Thursday August 15, 2024 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. He was born October 19, 1948 in Fayetteville, WV. And moved to Elyria with his family in 1953. He was a 1966 Elyria High School graduate. Ted was a certified welder before joining the Elyria Police Department in 1973. He was proud...

John Christian Schenk Jr.

John Christian Schenk Jr.

Aug 15, 2024

John Christian Schenk Jr.  92, passed away Thursday August 15, 2024 at LifeCare Center of Elyria following a long illness.  He was born September 13, 1931 in Cleveland. John served in the U.S. Army during The Korean War where he was injured and awarded a Purple Heart medal.  He had worked as a commercial artist prior to his retirement....

Kenneth J. Brandt

Kenneth J. Brandt

Aug 14, 2024

Kenneth Brandt, age 74, completed his earthly journey and went home to be with the Lord on August 14, 2024.

Born in Cleveland, Ken grew up in Parma. He graduated from St. Michael's in Parma and attended Tri-C for Business. As an adult Ken was actively involved in the Young Adults group at St. Francis de Sales,...