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Mar 7, 2024

Thomas Eugene Schoen 87, of Elyria passed away peacefully Thursday March 7, 2024 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.  He was born July 21, 1936 in Sandusky, Ohio.  Thomas was a high school graduate of Brunnerdale Seminary. He retired from The Ford Motor Company in 1999 following thirty-one years of service working security.  He was a member of St....

Mar 3, 2024

Kay Ann Wilson, 58, passed away Sunday March 3, 2024 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. Kay was born to Raymond and Claudia Wilson on September 4, 1965. She had many jobs, most recently at Murray Ridge and Alpha Care. Kay enjoyed camping, playing games and spending time with family and friends. She is predeceased...

Mar 2, 2024

William D. "Bill" Larkin, 78, of LaGrange, passed away on Saturday, March 2, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus after a long illness. He was born on October 30, 1945 in Chicago Heights, Illinois. Bill proudly served his county in the US Army. He worked as a truck driver delivering Pabst Blue Ribbon for many years. He was...

Mar 1, 2024

Frank A. "Frankie" Prosowski Jr. 74, of Elyria passed away Friday March 1, 2024 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness.  He was born June 26, 1949 in Lorain.  Frankie had worked for Lorain Products; he treasured spending time with family and friends and enjoyed fishing.  Survivors include two daughters; Peggy Eno (Clark) , Carrie Prosowski...

Feb 23, 2024

Dorothy D. Strinka, (nee-Matheny), of Elyria passed away on Friday February 23, 2024, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family at the age of 89. Dorothy was born in Charleston, West Virginia on March 15, 1934 and was a resident of Elyria since 1957. She was a proud homemaker who was dedicated to caring for her family. She...

Feb 23, 2024

Lynn Johnson "Mrs. A"  Accavallo passed away on Friday, February 23, 2024 after a long illness.  She was born on April 12, 1945 in Negaunee, Michigan to Blanche and Roy Johnson.  Lynn was the youngest of five children.  Lynn married Vince Accavallo on November 6, 1965.   After a few years they settled in Elyria, Ohio where they lived before...

Feb 22, 2024

Theodore J. "Ted" Machovina Sr. 59, of Elyria passed away surrounded by his family at home on Thursday February 22, 2024 following a long illness.  He was born April 9, 1964 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident.  Ted was a talented carpenter, and treasured spending time with his family and friends.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting, camping, and...

Feb 20, 2024

Jack Carson Dean, 79, of Penfield Township passed away Tuesday February 20, 2024 at his home. He was born February 14, 1945 in Elyria to the late Harold "Bud" and Violet (nee-Leppein) Dean. A 1963 graduate of Elyria High School, he then enlisted in the United States Air Force. Jack worked for 16 years at Gilford Instruments in Oberlin...

Feb 20, 2024

Patricia Ann Norris (nee: Traxler), age 82, of Columbia Station, passed away of a sudden illness on Tuesday, February 20, 2024.  She was born in Elyria on April 21, 1941 to parents Harvey and Dorothea (nee: Johnson). Patricia was dedicated to her family as a homemaker for many years. She grew up on a farm and was passionate about...

Feb 19, 2024

Benjamin F. Vadas 85, of Grafton passed away at home on Monday February 19, 2024.  He was born December 30, 1938 in Budapest, Hungary.  Benjamin had immigrated to the United States at the age of eighteen, and had worked for The Ford Motor Company. Survivors include his companion; Iren Kun of Grafton, three sisters and a brother in Hungary....

Feb 18, 2024

William (Bill) E. Peter, 94, of Elyria, passed away peacefully Sunday, February 18, 2024 at St. Mary's of the Woods.  He was born to John and Julia Peter on November 20, 1929 in Portage, Pennsylvania.

Bill moved to Elyria with his family when he was a young child.  He attended Elyria Schools and graduated from Elyria High...

Feb 15, 2024

Janet M. Ostrov, (nee-Cohen), 84, of Elyria passed away Thursday February 15, 2024 at the Elyria Weslyan Village. She was born March 12, 1939 in Hamilton, Ohio and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Janet was a member of Temple Bnai' Abraham in Elyria. Survivors include numerous siblings and nieces and nephews. She was preceded in...

Feb 14, 2024

Frances Mullen (nee: Wojciak), 64, of LaGrange, passed away on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on September 9, 1959 to parents Frank and Laura (nee: Hirsch). Frances was a graduate of Midpark High School. She later devoted her time as a homemaker to her family. She enjoyed...

Feb 9, 2024

Michelle Denise Plumb, (nee-Reising), 53, was born on September 29, 1971 in Naples, Italy and lived in Elyria. Unfortunately her journey was cut short on February 9, 2024 following a lengthy battle with cancer. Michelle was known to friends as Shelly and known to her kids, biological and "adopted", as mom or momma. No matter how far family and...

Feb 7, 2024

Stephen "Sonny" Theodore Molly, Jr., 80, of Elyria, passed away at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center on Wednesday, February 7, 2024. He graduated from Ashtabula High School and DeVry University in Chicago. Stephen worked for Honeywell and later Bull Information Systems. He went on to work and retired from Lorain Music. After being bored at home he went to...

Feb 7, 2024

Steven Edward Fleming 57, of Wellington passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday February 7, 2024 following a long illness.  He was born March 7, 1966 in Norwalk, OH.  Steve had worked for The General Plug and Manufacturing for over twenty years.  He treasured spending time with his family and friends, enjoyed tinkering with...

Feb 5, 2024

Robert J. Lark 88, of LaGrange passed away Monday February 5, 2024 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. He was born July 11, 1935 in Cleveland. Robert had worked for Republic Steel as a shipper and retired following thirty five years of service. He was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church...

Feb 4, 2024

Jeffery S. Golan, 68, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 4, 2024 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1955 in Cleveland and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Jeff retired from the City of Elyria where he worked in the Water Pumping Department, and enjoyed camping. Survivors include his wife Sally...

Feb 2, 2024

Charlene Mae Atkinson (nee: Cutright) 88, of Elyria passed away Friday February 2, 2024 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.  She was born December 27, 1935 in Kaymoore Bottom, WV.  Charlene had worked as a receptionist. She was an avid reader and enjoyed golfing.  Survivors include her daughters Denise LaFlam of Two Rivers, WI., Linda Stefek (John) of Elyria...

Jan 29, 2024

Charlotte Jean Canfield (nee: Phillips), 88, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 29, 2024 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born on July 4, 1935 in Junior, West Virginia to parents Eustace E. and Virginia D. (nee: McCaughey) Philips. Charlotte was a homemaker, where she enjoyed cooking for her family and crocheting. She served as a...