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Mary Jane (Guilmette) Janosik
Jun 8, 2024
Mary Jane Janosik, (nee-Guilmette), 88, of Elyria and formerly of Birmingham, OH. went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday June 8, 2024. She was born in Elyria on November 10, 1935 and graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1953. Retiring from the Chronicle-Telegram in 1997, she went on to work part-time as a seamtress for...
Robert H. Wacker
Jun 8, 2024
Robert Henry Wacker 91, of Sandusky (formerly of Elyria) passed away Saturday June 8, 2024 at The Ohio Veterans Home following a long illness. He was born August 27, 1932 in Monroeville, OH. Bob was a Wellington High School graduate and proud alumnus. He served in the United States Air Force during the Korean War. Bob retired from the...
Ernest Albert Sparks Jr.
Jun 6, 2024
The family of Ernest Albert Sparks Jr. 91, sadly announces that "Ernie" passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 6 with his children at his side.
Ernie was born on November 14th, 1932at Elyria Memorial Hospital to Ernest and Ethel Sparks. He was a lifelong resident of Elyria and graduated from Elyria High School in 1951 where he...
Joanna L. Wukie
Jun 6, 2024
Joanna Lynn Wukie, 63, of Grafton passed away Thursday, June 6, 2024 following a long illness. She is survived by her loving daughter Lynnette Marie Wukie, her pride and joy. Additional survivors include her mother, Theresa Wukie, siblings Diana (Rick) Fritz, John (Patty) Wukie, Brenda (Berry) Taylor, Sandy Koeth, Jim (Julie) Wukie, Shari (Kirk) Hirschfelder, Steve Wukie, Colleen (Jim)...
Erik E. Traxler
Jun 4, 2024
Erik E. Traxler, 50, of Carlisle Township, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on June 4, 2024. Erik was born on August 14, 1973 in Lorain, Ohio to parents Eugene and Kathleen (nee: Proa) Traxler. He was a 1991 graduate of Midview High School and worked for General Plug Manufacturing. Erik was a loving and caring individual with a great...
John "Mike" Brant
Jun 4, 2024
John "Mike" Brant, 78, of Cleveland, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2024 at Fairview Hospital after a long illness. He was born in Cleveland on March 9, 1946 to parents Jack and Norma (nee: Herbster) Brant. Those that knew Mike will remember and miss his great sense of humor. Survivors include his daughter, Bethann (Randy) Mondry; son, John,...
Connor S. Miletzki
Jun 3, 2024
Connor S. Miletzki 30, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday June 3, 2024. He was born December 11, 1993 in Elyria. Connor proudly served in the Ohio Army National Guard as a Specialist with the 28th Infantry Division, and enjoyed being a full time father after spending time as a pattern maker. He enjoyed the outdoors...
Judith Lynn (Tripphahn) Kennedy
Jun 2, 2024
Judith L. Kennedy (nee Tripphahn), 76, of Grafton, Ohio, departed earth peacefully at her home at Danbury surrounded by her devoted family. Judy was born July 21, 1947 in Medina, Ohio andwas daughter of the late Martin Tripphahn and Audrey (Hazlett) Tripphahn. Judy was married to the late Harlan Phillip Kennedy for 47 years. Judy was a 1965 graduate...
Louise Madline (Diehl) Mihalek
May 30, 2024
Louise M. Mihalek, (nee-Diehl), 86, of North Ridgeville passed away Thursday May 30, 2024 at her home. She was born July 12, 1937 in Lookout, WV.. She worked at Invacare for 30 plus years, retiring in 1996. Louise enjoyed cross-stitching, coloring, gardening, traveling and spending time with family and friends and her very well fed cats. Louise will be...
Patricia Ann (Lawrence) Bahr
May 30, 2024
Patricia "Patty" Ann Bahr (nee: Lawrence) 83, of Westlake passed away Thursday May 30, 2024 at the Joshua Tree Care Center in North Olmsted, OH following a long illness. She was born July 14, 1940 in Charleston, WV. Patty's family was her life, she loved dancing, and spending time with family and friends. Survivors include her loving husband of...
Timothy A. Goodreau
May 30, 2024
Timothy A. Goodreau 63, of Eaton Township passed away Thursday May 30, 2024 in Cleveland following a long illness. He was born August 11, 1960 in Parma. Tim loved riding his motorcycle. Survivors include a brother; David Goodreau (Arlene) of Eaton Twp., several nieces and nephews, and his girlfriend; Joani Suddreth of Berea. Tim was preceded in death by...
Kyle L. Kennedy
May 29, 2024
Kyle L. Kennedy 81, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday May 29, 2024 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born April 9, 1943 in Rockford, IL. Kyle had worked for Burger King, Sweden House, Perkins, Taco Bell and Lorain County Correctional Institution. He was a member of First Congregational United Church Christ in Elyria. He enjoyed...
Jamie Marie (Dewey) Andrews
May 27, 2024
Jamie Andrews (nee-Dewey), 46, of Elyria passed away May 27, 2024 in Cleveland. She was born April 25, 1978 in Elyria. Jamie was a talented dog and cat groomer known for her skills and passion in caring for animals. Her dedication to her career touched many furry friends and their owners. Outside of work Jamie found joy in various...
Louise V. (Slanczka) Poole
May 25, 2024
Louise V. Poole (nee: Slanczka) 74, of Lorain passed away at home surrounded by her loving family on Saturday May 25, 2024 following a long illness. She was born April 22, 1950 in Elyria, and was an Elyria High School graduate. Louise had retired from Beckett Industries as a machine operator. She treasured spending time with her family, especially...
Daniel J. Hoover
May 23, 2024
Daniel J. Hoover 64, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday May 23, 2024. He was born April 4, 1960 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident. Dan was a 1978 Elyria Catholic High School graduate. He retired from The City of Elyria following thirty years of service. Over the years, Dan was active at Norwalk...
Kyle James Sutich, Sr.
May 18, 2024
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James Erby Jenkins
May 17, 2024
James Erby Jenkins, 73, of Elyria, passed away on Friday, May 17, 2024 at home surrounded by his loving family. He was born on June 17, 1953 in Newport, Tennessee to parents Emmett M. and Juanita (nee: Forrester). James worked at the Lorain County Sheriff's Department as the Deputy Sheriff for over 13 years. He enjoyed performing body work...
Darlene C. Wisner
May 11, 2024
Darlene Wisner, a lifelong resident of Elyria, passed away at age 74 on Saturday, May 11, 2024. She attended Elyria Schools and worked at various businesses. She was a manager at Jack's Lounge from 1979 to 1981 and Elyria Eagles Club for many years where she was also a member and also held the position of Trustee for the...
Tony D. Iorillo
May 7, 2024
Anthony "Tony" D. Iorillo, 54, of Elyria, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on a jobsite on Tuesday, May 7, 2024. Tony was born in Willoughby, Ohio on February 1, 1970 to parents Anthony and Nancy (nee: O'Neal). He worked as a union carpenter for his entire life. In his spare time, he enjoyed fishing and being with his extended...
Erin Marie (Lewis) Matheson
May 6, 2024
Erin Marie Matheson (nee: Lewis) 40, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday May 6, 2024 following a brief illness at The Cleveland Clinic Fairview General Hospital in Cleveland. She was born June 22, 1983 in Elyria.
Erin was a 2001 Midview High School graduate and a 2006 graduate of The University of Toledo. Erin dedicated her life...

