Nov 21, 2025

Roxanna Lee Shepherd, of LaGrange, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of Friday, November 21st, 2025.

Born and raised in Ohio, Roxanna graduated from Wooster High School in 1995 before earning her Associate of Science in Dental Hygiene from Lorain County Joint Vocational School in 2014. A fighter in every sense, she courageously...

Nov 20, 2025

Mary Lou Smith, (nee-Ross), of LaGrange for 60 years, transitioned from this world November 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband Lansing B. Smith, son, Lansing B. Smith Jr. and daughter Pamela A. Smith. She is survived by son Brian R. Smith, sister, Nancy Winters and brother, Richard Ross.

Over her many years Mary...

Nov 18, 2025

Raymond Edward Borowski Sr. 82, of Grafton passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday November 18, 2025 following a long illness.  He was born September 8, 1943 in Cleveland.  Ray worked as a drywaller for many years.  Ray treasured spending time with his family and friends, attending grandchildren sporting events, and enjoyed building three wheelers, fishing, hunting, golf and...

Nov 17, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing Anna Lou Huber (nee-Brickner) on November 17, 2025.

She was born March 25, 1935 n Cleveland.

She is remembered for her love of gardening, beagles and being a member of the Schuhslatter German Dance Group. Anna was a member of Community of Faith Church in...

Nov 17, 2025

Stanley Charles Pijor "Stan", longtime resident of Grafton passed away peacefully on Monday November 17, 2025 after battling a long illness.

Stan was born in Elyria to Henry and Conrada Pijor on April 12, 1951. He attended Midview High School and after graduation, Class of 1969, he was drafted into the Army and served his country with...

Nov 17, 2025

Gerald Wayne Simmerman Jr. 62, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Monday November 17, 2025. He was born June 6, 1963 in Bay Village. Wayne had worked as a diesel mechanic for many years. He treasured spending time with family and friends, and was passionate about hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of thirty six years; Terri L....

Nov 15, 2025

Bryan E.  Bungo, 82, of Strongsville, passed away in the early morning hours of Saturday, November 15, 2025 surrounded by the love of his family. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to parents, Stanley and Mary (nee: Kubicina) on February 8, 1943. Bryan worked for many years at Hansen Manufacturing in Cleveland.  A devoted member of Heartland Community Church...

Nov 13, 2025

Marilyn Ruth Jencso (née Opfer), 87, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain on Thursday, November 13, 2025. She was born in Elyria on October 5, 1938, to parents, Charles H. and Ruth I. (née Jones) Opfer. Marilyn grew up with a warm spirit and a heart dedicated to the people she loved. She...

Nov 12, 2025

Peggy B. Palmer (nee-Stauffer), 78, of Elyria passed away November 12, 2025.

She was a lifelong resident of Elyria and a member of LaPorte United Methodist Church.

Peggy served as the treasurer of LaPorte Hot Stove for many years and worked at York International where she was very involved in the union. She retired in...

Nov 11, 2025

Jordan Alexander Martinez  29, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on November 11, 2025.  He was born September 16, 1996 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident.  Jordan worked as a supervisor for a medical supply company. His children were the love of his life. Jordan enjoyed sports, amusement parks, watching horror movies, and treasured spending time with family...

Nov 11, 2025

Susan M. Andras (nee: Phillips), 63, of Wellington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 28, 1962, in Amherst, Ohio. Susan dedicated her career to caring for others as a caregiver with ResCare, where her compassion and kindness touched many lives. Outside of work, she embraced...

Nov 10, 2025

Terry D. Johns, 79, of Elyria, passed away at home in the early morning hours of Monday, November 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born in Queenstown, Pennsylvania on December 16, 1945 to parents Willis and Claudine (nee: Lynch).  A proud U.S. Army veteran, Terry served his country with honor and carried that same sense of...

Nov 9, 2025

Kevin F. Zeman, known to his friends as "Z", died suddenly on November 9, 2025 at the age of 62.

Kevin graduated from Avon High School in 1981 and was proud to be an Eagle throughout his life. He co-owned ZZ's Big Top in Avon for many years, where he gained numerous lifelong friends.

He...

Nov 8, 2025

Dr. Paul J. Minnillo Sr. (Doc) 95 of Avon (formerly of Elyria, and New Hampshire) passed away Saturday November 8, 2025, at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness.  He was born on October 13, 1930, in Cleveland. After graduating from Cleveland Heights High School Dr. Minnillo attended Case Western Reserve University during which time he...

Nov 4, 2025

Craig Butler, 63, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away on November 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on October 30, 1962, in Grafton, Ohio, Craig brought light and laughter to everyone he met. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years before beginning a second career with the United States Postal Service,...

Nov 4, 2025

William "Bill" Webner, 77, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born in Elyria on April 21, 1948 and was a proud graduate of Elyria High School. Bill built a life rooted in hard work, loyalty, and genuine friendship. He married...

Nov 3, 2025

Judi Kathryn Bubb (née Bassett), age 83, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice in Strongsville.

Born on September 23, 1942, in Elyria, Judi was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Lesley K. Bubb; her son Michael S. (Jennifer) Bubb;...

Nov 2, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved father, David "Dave" Lee Jarvis, 70, of Lagrange, has passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a long illness.

Dave was born on January 26, 1955, at home in Braxton County, WV, to Percy and Susan Annie Dobbins Jarvis. Since he...

Nov 1, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Thomasson, age 64, of Elyria (most recently of Cuyahoga Falls), passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on November 1, 2025.

Tom was born on February 15, 1961, in Elyria, Ohio, to William Edward Thomasson Jr. and Pamela (Krock) Thomasson. He spent most of his life in Elyria, where his love for the outdoors began...

Oct 30, 2025

Ruth E. Conrad (née Seel), 83, of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 30, 2025.Ruth was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on December 2, 1941. Her family moved from Jackson, Ohio to the Grafton area just before her senior year, where she attended Midview High School. Ruth was a devoted homemaker and stay-at-home mother...