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Jun 28, 2024

Shirley F. Collett, 79, of Elyria went to be with her Lord on June 28, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family and loved ones. She was born June 17, 1945 in Crab Orchard, TN. And lived most of her life in Elyria. All services will be private. Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elyria assisted the...

Jun 26, 2024

Dale W. Handley 87, of Grafton passed away at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday June 26, 2024 following a long illness. He was born June 12, 1937 in Elyria, and was a 1955 Elyria High School graduate.  Dale served with the U.S. Navy Reserve in the Sea Bees.  He was a lifelong carpenter, and retired in...

Jun 23, 2024

Ronald E. Smith, 85, of Elyria passed away Sunday June 23, 2024 at University Hospitals main campus in Cleveland. He was born July 23, 1938 in Alton, IL. And was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Ron was employed as an electrician at the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark, retiring in 2001. He served in the United...

Jun 22, 2024

Steven J. Francis,71, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, June 22, 2024, in his beloved Elyria. He leaves behind a loving family: wife Mary Ann (nee: Szulewski), daughters, Morgan Szulewski-Francis and Kendall (nee: Szulewski-Francis) (Enrique) Patino; brothers, Martin (Kelly) and Rafael (Sandy) Francis. He is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews. When Steve crossed, he was greeted by...

Jun 21, 2024

Carol M. Kocsis, daughter of the late Joseph and Theresa (Horvath), passed into Heavenly rest on June 21st after dealing with long-term medical issues. Carol, 83, was born and lived in Elyria most of her life. She attended Elyria Catholic and Oberlin Business School before working 35 years in the dietary department at Elyria Memorial Hospital. She enjoyed bowling...

Jun 21, 2024

Rex Jarvis, Jr., 82, of Columbia Station, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 21, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Duck, West Virginia on January 11, 1942 to parents Rex Sr. and Tressie (nee: Anderson). Rex worked on the crank line at Ford Motor Company for 37 ½ years. He married his...

Jun 20, 2024

Ralph Owen Hollingsworth of Englewood, Florida, peacefully passed away on June 20, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born at home in Stanaford, WV on May 5, 1945. Ralph is survived by his son, Ralph (Ed) Hollingsworth (wife, Kimberly nee-Ensminger). He will be lovingly remembered by his grandchildren: Cameron, Nicholas, Madison, Kristina, and Aaron; great-grandchild, Jacob Mansfield;...

Jun 20, 2024

Charles Edwin Corns, 83, affectionately known as "Grumpy", passed away Thursday June 20, 2024 at his home. He was born April 30, 1941 in Sandyville, WV. Grumpy lived a life full of love, laughter and kindness for everyone he came into contact with, but especially his family. Grumpy was a devoted husband to his wife of 61 years, Florretta...

Jun 18, 2024

Dr. Duane A. Abbe, D.C., 89, of Elyria passed away June 19, 2024 after suffering from Parkinson's Disease. He was born June 6, 1935 in Elyria to Dr. Norman D.C. and Maria Abbe. Duane was the great-great-great-grandson of an early settler of which Abbe Road is named after. Following graduation from high school, he earned an associate degree from...

Jun 14, 2024

James J. McGuire, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and dedicated serviceman, passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family. Born in Elyria, Ohio, to Frederick and Marie McGuire on April 7, 1945, James was the third oldest of six children. He is survived by his siblings Sheila Marshall (John, deceased), Frederick McGuire (Rosann), David McGuire, and Henry McGuire (Beth). He...

Jun 14, 2024

Reverend Kenneth L Gerhardt, 82, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at his residence with family by his side on Friday, June 14, 2024. He was born in Lorain on December 3, 1941 to parents Kenneth A and Dorothy (nee Bishop). Kenneth graduated from Lorain High School in 1959. He was inducted into National Honors Society and the Lorain Football...

Jun 13, 2024

Carol A. Wilson, (nee-Kern), 81, of Grafton passed away Thursday June 13, 2024 at Brookdale Westlake Village following a long illness. She was born March 11, 1943 in Akron. Carol graduated from the University of Akron with a degree in Nursing and worked as a Registered Nurse throughout her career. She was a member of LaPorte United Methodist Church...

Jun 11, 2024

Jacqueline Marie Shepard, 86, née Romeo, of Elyria, was welcomed home by her Lord and Savior on June 11, 2024.

Jackie was the daughter of the late Henry and Loretta Romeo (Brusso), born in Standish, New York on August 17, 1937. She graduated from Chateaugay Central High School in New York where she was a dedicated student,...

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...

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...

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...

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)...

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...

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,...

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...