Apr 22, 2024

Evelyn C. Boals, (nee-Meecha), 99, of Elyria passed away Monday April 22, 2024 at The Woods on French Creek in Avon. She was born July 9, 1924 in North Ridgeville and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Evelyn worked as an assembler at the former General Industries in Elyria and enjoyed reading. Survivors include her daughters,...

Apr 21, 2024

Marjorie Lucille Bruce (nee: Keiffer), 85, of Elyria, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born on September 5, 1938 to parents Victor and Victoria (nee: Chmielewski) Keiffer. Marjorie was dedicated homemaker who enjoyed rollerskating, bingo, playing at the casino, and the Cleveland Indians. She was the loving wife of 54...

Apr 20, 2024

Hazel Marie Pierce (nee: Heaton), 81, of Grafton and Coshocton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by the love of her life and her family. Hazel grew up in Elizabethton, TN. Hazel was married to Gary for almost 67 years. She loved to quilt, garden, fish, hunt, raise chickens and canning foods from...

Apr 19, 2024

Lois Ann Downing (nee: Jordan) 90, of Elyria passed away Friday April 19, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family.  She was born September 1, 1933, in Elyria.  Lois was a 1951 Elyria high School graduate, and a Kent State University graduate.  She and her husband were fortunate enough to retire earlier in life and were able to enjoy...

Apr 17, 2024

Michele "Shelly" McFarland, (nee-Dalton), of Medina left us on April 17, 2024 after a series of long illnesses. She was preceded in death by her husband Patrick McFarland, parents, William and Marie Dalton, Patricia (Dalton) Dallos and brother William Dalton. She is survived by her sons Patrick and Andrew McFarland and granddaughters, Hanna, Karly, Ella, Audrey and Cecelia McFarland....

Apr 15, 2024

Thomas Raymond "Tom" Greene, 82, of Wakeman passed away Monday April 15, 2024 at Kingston of Vermilion. He was born September 30, 1941 in Logan, WV. And moved to Ohio in 1968 when he started to work at General Motors. He married his wife Betty in 1969 and then provided for her two Kids and their son was born...

Apr 15, 2024

Judith (Judy), 83, passed away on April 15, 2024 at Northridge Health Center following a lengthy illness.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Judy was born in Pottsville, PA, the eldest child of Charles and Anna Pukas.  She attended Cass Township High School, then began...

Apr 14, 2024

Jerry W. Huntley, 62, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024 after a long illness. He was born on February 27, 1962 to parents Jerry A. and Lida B. (nee: Knapp) in Seagraves, Texas. Jerry proudly served his country for 4 years in the US Navy. He lived in San Francisco for a few years before...

Apr 13, 2024

Daniel E. "Dan" Finnegan, 73, a lifelong resident of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, April 13,2024 at the Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon. He was born on March 4, 1951 to parents Gerald and Marie (nee: Kutz) Finnegan. Dan worked for LAZ Parking as an account manager for many years. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan and...

Apr 12, 2024

On Friday, April 12, 2024, William Jacob (Jake) Yanke, our beloved brother, passed away at the age of 60. Jake's home for most of his life was Columbia Station, Ohio. Jake enjoyed the outdoors and loved working with his hands. He especially loved his dog Pepper, who was his constant companion and traveled with him all over the country...

Apr 11, 2024

Charles R. "Chuck" Nash, 89, of Eaton Township passed away Thursday April 11, 2024 at his son's home. He was born June 29, 1934 in Port Arthur, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and was a lifelong Eaton Township resident. Chuck worked for the Elyria City Schools for 30 years, retiring as the Head Custodian in 1991. He was a United...

Apr 10, 2024

Viola Jean Hahn (nee Von Duyke), 99, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born on December 15, 1924 to the late Karl and Viola (nee Saussler) Von Duyke. She was a graduate of Elyria High School Class of 1942. She had a long career as an executive secretary...

Apr 10, 2024

Richard Earl "Dick" Webber, 91, of Grafton passed away Wednesday April 10, 2024 at the Lifecare Center of Elyria. Dick was born August 2, 1932 in Elyria and was a Grafton resident for 70 years. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton (formally Immaculate Conception), where he and his wife Nancy were...

Apr 3, 2024

Brandon Sergio Alvarez, 44 of Rocky River, passed away suddenly April 3, 2024 in Westlake, Ohio at Ames Family Hospice where he battled Cancer with dignity and grace.

Born in Lorain, Ohio July 24, 1979, Brandon graduated from Lorain High School and worked in various places.  He had a very hard life and suffered immensely until he...

Apr 1, 2024

Rhonda Jane Norman (nee: Wise) 58, of Elyria passed away Monday April 1, 2024 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness.  She was born July 31, 1965 in Lorain.  Rhonda's family and church were the center of her life; she enjoyed keeping her home in perfect order, and will be missed by all who knew her. ...

Mar 31, 2024

Shirley A. Hastings, (nee-Muffly), 80, of Grafton went to be with her Lord on Sunday March 31, 2024 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born July 21, 1943 in Elyria and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. She retired as a custodian at Baldwin Wallace College in Berea and was a member of Cross Community...

Mar 28, 2024

Kristin S. Zelenka, 66, of Elyria passed away on Thursday March 28, 2024 at her home following a brief illness. Kristin was born on July 14, 1957 to the late Ralph R. and Virginia D. Sevebeck. Beloved wife of James H. Zelenka for 45 years, supportive mother of her two children, Elizabeth J. Maclean (Ryan Sibert) and James C....

Mar 26, 2024

The Reverend Doctor Janet A. Long, 67, of Elyria, Ohio, died unexpectedly in her sleep

at her home on Tuesday, March 26, 2024. She was born June 15, 1956, in Warren, Ohio, and grew up in Crooksville, Ohio. A 3rd Generation lifelong Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) minister, she retired as Senior Pastor of Washington Avenue Christian...

Mar 24, 2024

Barbara R. Powers (nee: Schneppe) 75, of Elyria passed away at home on Sunday March 24, 2024 following a brief illness.  She was born May 18, 1948 in Elyria.  Barbara had worked as Assistant to the President/ Human Resources Director for Q-Lab for thirty years, she enjoyed travel and reading.  Survivors include her husband of fifty three years; Michael...

Mar 23, 2024

Ralph C. Denn, Sr., 71, of Carlisle Township, passed away on Saturday, March 23, 2024 at UH Elyria Medical Center after a long illness. He was born in Elyria on August 17, 1952 to parents Franklin and Wanda (Starr) Denn Sr. He graduated from Midview High School. He was a very hard worker his entire life. Ralph retired from...