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Frank John Santoro
Feb 16, 2026
Frank John Santoro, 68, of Elyria passed away on February 16, 2026. Frank lived a life defined by hard work, faith, loyalty, and love for his family. He worked in the saltmine in Cleveland before retiring from U.S. Steel after many dedicated years. Known for his strong work ethic, he continued by running a small landscaping company. Frank was a...
Noreen M. Williams
Feb 16, 2026
Noreen Williams (nee Miller) died peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026, in Avon, at the age of 82. Noreen is survived by her children, Sybil (Williams) and Thomas Gorman, and Hannah Williams and Robert Grossman.
Noreen was preceded in death by her husband, John Williams, and her parents, Robert and Bernice Miller.
Noreen was born March 29, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was...
Diane Marie Strebel
Feb 15, 2026
Diane Strebel (née Schuster), 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 14, 1950, in Elyria, to Donald and Charlotte (née Franks) Schuster.
A proud 1968 graduate of Elyria High School, Diane built a life rooted in hard work and devotion to her family. She retired from Invacare in Elyria and...
Patricia A. Bailey
Feb 15, 2026
Patricia A. Bailey (nee: Lament) 85, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 15, 2026 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born December 7, 1940 in Cleveland. Pat treasured spending time with her family and friends, and enjoyed gardening and cooking. Survivors include a daughter; Kimberly S. Reisz (Frank) of Elyria, two sons; Johnnie R....
Cheyenne F. Guyeska
Feb 15, 2026
Cheyenne Faith Guyseka, 15, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on April 14, 2010, in Cleveland. Cheyenne was deeply and endlessly loved. She gave her love so freely. She was a daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to so many of us. She found comfort in the colors purple and deep...
Thomas E. Caudill
Feb 15, 2026
Thomas Earl Caudill, age 71 passed away on February 15, 2026. He was born March 11, 1954 in Pikeville, Kentucky, a place that shaped his roots and the strength he carried throughout his life. Thomas was a strong willed, yet deeply loving man, known for his warm smile and a sense of humor that could brighten even the heaviest moments....
Sharon A. Demos
Feb 15, 2026
Sharon Ann Demos, age 80 of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 15, 2026.
A lifelong Elyrian, she was born August 20, 1945, to J. LLoyd and Gertrude Foss. Sharon graduated from Elyria Catholic in 1963; she then studied at Kent State University and Baldwin Wallace, where she received her Master’s of Education.
For 30 years, Sharon was...
Carole Lynn Sheffield
Feb 14, 2026
Carole Lynn Sheffield, (nee-Gruetter), 87, passed away on February 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband Philip and her children Scott and Sally, leaving behind an incredible legacy. Carole was a kind-hearted soul who had the ability to make everyone feel special. Mother to Scott (Lynn) Sheffield, Sally Sheffield (John) Kloepfer, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and teacher...
Clayton D. Reynolds
Feb 14, 2026
Clayton D. Reynolds, 49, of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 after a courageous short illness. He was born in Elyria on August 16, 1976. Clayton was a devoted family man whose life was defined by love, loyalty, and quiet strength. He was a passionate Cleveland Browns fan, cheering faithfully through every season with unwavering dedication and hope....
Michael Kenneth Martin
Feb 6, 2026
Michael Kenneth “Mike” Martin, 50, of Lagrange, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1975, in Fairview Park, Ohio. Mike built his career in HVAC and Refrigeration, work that suited him well. He learned much of the trade working alongside his grandfather, an experience that shaped both his skills and his strong work...
Archer Andrew Fuller
Feb 4, 2026
Our husband, father, and grandfather Archer A. Fuller, 85, of Lorain passed into the loving arms of his Father Wednesday February 4, 2026 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born September 24, 1940 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident.
Arch worked for over 35 years on the paint line at the Ridge Tool Company in Elyria,...
Lester E. Boehnen
Feb 2, 2026
Lester E. Boehnen, age 76, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, February 2, 2026 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born in Cleveland on June 3, 1949 to parents Lester L. and Beverly R. (nee: Ray). Lester proudly worked as a 3rd generation machinist at Boehnen Tool. He was a naturalist; and enjoyed...
Sylvia J. Lavell
Jan 31, 2026
Our beloved mother and grandmother, Sylvia Lavell, passed away on January 31, 2026. She was 84. Sylvia was the heart of our home and family. She raised two children, Dawn (Palko) and Don, in a happy and loving home to be strong and caring adults. Sylvia was our biggest cheerleader and our constant supporter. Sylvia was a grandmother to Danny...
Ken D. Adams, Jr.
Jan 29, 2026
Kenneth D. “Ken” Adams, Jr., 66, of Wellington, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Mercy Health Allen Hospital. Born in Lorain on August 11, 1959, Ken was an avid outdoorsman who was passionate about hunting and fishing.Ken also loved watching the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland Indians.He proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force before spending 26...
Rose Ann Thome
Jan 21, 2026
Rose Ann Thome (nee: Barnard) 79, of Oberlin passed away Wednesday January 21, 2026 at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland. She was born February 4, 1946 in Elyria where she had resided most of her life. Rose was a 1964 Elyria Catholic High School graduate, and a 1966 graduate from Oberlin School of Commerce with an Associate degree in Business...
Joan E. Hardman
Jan 20, 2026
Joan Hardman (nee: Gregg) 84, of LeRoy, WV, formerly from LaGrange, OH passed away Tuesday, January 20, 2026 at Hospice of Western Reserve. She was born on February 12, 1941 in Elyria. She was born to the late Carl and Mabel Gregg. Joan graduated from Midview High School in 1959. Joan retired from Gerber’s Garden Center as office manager.
Joan enjoyed...
Roberta I. Wysocky
Jan 18, 2026
Roberta "Bobbie" (Dyer) Wysocky (nee Brown) passed away on Jan. 18, 2026 at Fairmont Assisted Living in Westlake. She was born in Elyria on December 22, 1937 where she resided all her life. Roberta graduated from Elyria High School in 1955. She was retired from The Travelmart and had also worked for The Elyria Credit Bureau, Montgomery Ward and Spiegel's.
She...
Helen Christine Smith
Jan 17, 2026
Helen Christine Smith (nee-Holbrook), passed away peacefully Saturday January 17, 2026 at the age of 98. Born September 6, 1927 in Cleveland, Ohio, Helen was a lifelong Elyrian, graduating from Elyria High School. After graduating she married her high school sweetheart, Thomas W. Smith, co-owner of Holbrook & Smith Appliance, Elyria/Lorain. Helen worked in the family business for a period...
Lonnie Earl Simmons
Jan 14, 2026
Lonnie E. Simmons, 73, passed away with family by his side on January 14, 2026. He was born on April 15, 1952 in Elkins West Virginia to Earl and Muriel (Snyder) Simmons. Long time employee of almost 40 years of General Motors in Parma as a skilled trades supervisor. He will be remembered as a hardworking, honest man who loved...
Wanda L. Fralick
Jan 14, 2026
Wanda L. Fralick (nee: Crowder) 77, of Grafton passed away Wednesday January 14, 2026 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born June 22, 1948 in Trenton, MI. Wanda enjoyed time with family and friends, attending grandchildren’s sporting events, having one margarita at Lupitas, and exercising. Survivors include her daughters; Tracy Fralick, Lisa Fralick, sons; Jason Fralick (BJ), Christopher...
