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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...
Ronald Clayton Anderson
May 5, 2024
Ronald "Ron" Clayton Anderson, 87, of Elyria, passed away on Sunday, May 5, 2024 at The Avenue at North Ridgeville. He was born in Richmond, Maine on July 18, 1936 to parents Alfred W. and Gladys R. (nee Small) Anderson. Ron proudly served his country in the Marine Corps. He married his sweetheart, Etta (nee Clem) Anderson on November...
Anita Faith (White) Arnett
May 4, 2024
Anita Faith Arnett (nee: White) 72, of Carlisle Township passed away at home on Saturday May 4, 2024 following a long illness. She was born November 25, 1951 in Cedar Grove, WV. Anita had worked for Parker Hannifin as an assembler. She enjoyed spending time with family, friends, and trips to casinos. Survivors include her husband of twenty six...
Bobby Carol Barker
May 3, 2024
Bobby Carol Barker, 84, of Grafton passed away Friday May 3, 2024 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland. He was a loving husband and devoted Dad(dy). Bobby enjoyed hunting, fishing and loved spending time with his grandchildren. He worked at the Ford Engine Plant, retiring after 40 years. Bobby served in the United States Army and was a...
Richard N. Paul, Sr.
Apr 30, 2024
Richard N. Paul, Sr., 79, of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. He was born on March 31, 1945 in Weirton, West Virginia to parents George and Doris (nee: Nicholas) Paul. Richard graduated from Lakewood High School and worked as a supervisor for the City of Rocky River for many years. He...
James "Hans" Lenzer, Sr.
Apr 29, 2024
James "Hans" Lenzer, Sr., 80, of Grafton, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at UH Elyria Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Germany during World War II to parents Alfred and Ursula (nee Borkert) on November 14, 1943. Hans and his family came to the United States through Ellis Island as refugees in...
James "Jamie" Kroupa
Apr 28, 2024
James M. Kroupa (Jamie) age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 28, 2024. He was the loving husband of Alexis (O'Conke), devoted father of Mia (age 1) and Adelynn (age 9), cherished son of Michael and Deborah (McCarley) and companion to brother Ryan. Jamie is also survived by his grandmother, Carol Gladys; Nana, Nancy McCarley; and several aunts,...
Daniel E. Welsandt
Apr 28, 2024
Daniel E. Welsandt, 59, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born in Elyria on July 1, 1964 to parents Lewis R. and Joyce (nee: Raney). Survivors include his mother; brothers, Lewis R. Welsandt Jr., Michael, and John (Allison); niece, Kaitlynn; nephew, Brandon; and girlfriend, Lisa St....
