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Nov 28, 2023

Rosemary Martin (nee: Delman) 78, of Elyria passed away Tuesday November 28, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange.  She was born February 8, 1945 in Rockaway Beach, NY where she was adopted by her parents at birth.  Rosemary was a homemaker, she enjoyed visiting with her Many Friends over coffee, doing gardening, researching her genealogy, watching her tv shows,...

Nov 26, 2023

Brad Stoffer, 44 years old of Elyria, OH, passed away on Sunday 11/26/2023, at his home unexpectedly. He was a 1997 graduate of Elyria High School and an avid soccer player. Brad worked in construction and was well known and respected for his skill and work ethic. He loved animals, spending time with his many friends, and spending time...

Nov 22, 2023

Joan M. DePolo (nee: Polenz) 86, of Elyria (formerly of Fairview Park) passed away Wednesday November 22, 2023 at Hospice of Western Reserve in Medina following a long illness. She was born September 15, 1937 in Cleveland. Joan had worked in the healthcare field for thirty five years; twenty five of those years were at the old St. John...

Nov 21, 2023

Gloria R. Thomas, nee-Grey, passed away peacefully in her sleep during the early morning of November 21, 2023 at the age of 78. Gloria was much more than even a great wife, mother, grandmother, educator, community volunteer and world traveler. She lived life to its fullest. Born on Flushing Long Island, New York, Gloria was raised in Akron and...

Nov 19, 2023

Edwin "Gene" Henderson, 84, of Avon and formerly a longtime resident of Elyria, died unexpectedly November 19, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. He was born on February 15, 1939 to Eva and Arthur Henderson in Sims, Illinois. He retired from The Ridge Tool Company in Elyria. Edwin was a 1957 Graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and a...

Nov 18, 2023

Joyce Virginia McCleery, 69, passed away on Saturday, Nov. 18, 2023. She was born in Lakewood, Ohio, November 6, 1954, to William "Bill" and Virginia "Ginny" Tinney.

After graduating from Rocky River High School in the Class of 1973, Joyce attended Baldwin Wallace College where she received a degree in early childhood education. She started as a...

Nov 17, 2023

Simpson A. "Andy" Steele III, died peacefully on Friday, November 17, 2023 at home surrounded by his loving family after a long hard fought battle with cancer. He was born on January 14, 1963 at Elyria Memorial Hospital. He lived and worked in Elyria all his life and raised a family. He obtained his GED and would have been...

Nov 17, 2023

June Marie Essenmacher, 91, of Elyria passed away peacefully at her home on Friday November 17, 2023 surrounded by her family. June was born in Harbor Beach, Michigan on February 14, 1932 to Harriet and Paul Pionk. She was the oldest of five children. She graduated from Our Lady of Lake Huron Catholic High School. June married Cliff Essenmacher...

Nov 17, 2023

James Herbert Haight 80, of Grafton passed away Friday November 17, 2023 at The Cleveland Clinic in Avon following a long illness. He was born April 27, 1943 in Flint, MI.  James had worked as a Packaging Engineer for Parma General Motors and retired in 2001. He had skated in the Ice Capades, was a life guard, and was...

Nov 17, 2023

Richard G. Walker 82, of Elyria passed away Friday November 17, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice  Center in Lorain.  He was born June 2, 1941 in Litten, TN. Richard had worked as a machine operator at Ridge Tool in Elyria.  He enjoyed spending time with family, camping and assorted crafts.  Survivors include a daughter; June Lusher of Elyria,...

Nov 14, 2023

Lawrence J. "Larry" Sutfin, 71, of Elyria, passed away on November 14, 2023 at Life Care Center of Elyria. He was born on February 7, 1952 in Lorain, Ohio. He worked at Elyria Maintenance Company as a supervisor for over 30 years and in his early years he worked as a meat cutter at Convenient Food Mart. Survivors include...

Nov 13, 2023

Theresa C. Buyer (nee: Virone) 81, of Grafton passed away Monday November 13, 2023 at Story Pointe Assisted Living Center in Medina.  She was born June 7, 1942 in Jeanette, PA.  Theresa's family was always her first priority. She loved playing the slot machines.  Survivors include three daughters; Lucy M. Hardin (Eric) of LaGrange, Angie M. Greenhill (the late...

Nov 12, 2023

Virginia Moore, 97, of Grafton passed away Sunday November 12, 2023 at her home following a long illness. She was born August 2, 1926 in Whitwell, TN. And was a Grafton resident since 1950. A homemaker, Virginia enjoyed bowling and traveling. Survivors include her daughter, Carole (Will) Layne; sons, Charles (Marilyn) Moore and Jerry (Karen) Moore; 2 grandchildren and...

Nov 10, 2023

Angela D. Windau, 49, of LaGrange, passed away surrounded by her loving family at the Elms Retirement Village in Wellington as the result of cancer. She was born on February 8, 1974 in Fostoria, OH to Gerald and Kathleen (Hoover) Windau. Angela received her Bachelor's degree in 1998 from Bowling Green State University. She worked for NASA as a...

Nov 8, 2023

GARY V. SHULL age 47, of Elyria, loving husband and partner for 23 years to Jennifer "Jen" (nee Greene); beloved and adored father of Kylie; devoted and loving son of Linda P. (nee Hardwick) and the late Estel "Bill" Shull; dear brother of Amy K. Shull and Brian W. Shull; dear son-in-law, brother-in-law, uncle and cousin. Gary was born...

Nov 7, 2023

Jeremy J. Shay, 51, of New London, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief illness. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 30, 1972. He worked at USS Steel in Lorain for 25 years and Swagelok Company for the past few years. He was an avid outdoorsman, who loved fishing and hunting....

Nov 6, 2023

Dennis R. Manns, 84, of Elyria passed away Monday November 6, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus following a short illness. He was born July 9, 1939 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Dennis retired from the North Ridgeville City Schools where he taught government studies for 30 years. He was a member of the Elyria...

Nov 4, 2023

Gilbert Lee Diedrick of Avon, Ohio, passed away peacefully on November 4th, 2023. He was born in Elyria on December 28th, 1938 to Gilbert and Sarah Diedrick. He is survived by his wife, Janice (nee Ferlic); brother, Thomas Diedrick, and many nieces and nephews. Lee was preceded in death by his parents; brother, John Diedrick; sister, Mary Jane Eldridge;...

Nov 3, 2023

Chuck Phillips (aka Charles B. Phillips III), age 74, of Elyria, formerly of Fort Myers, Florida, passed away on November 3, 2023 at UH Main Campus in Cleveland. He was born in Lincoln, Nebraska on August 7, 1949. Chuck had a love for people. He volunteered playing the organ at church, feeding the homeless, and visiting those who are...

Nov 2, 2023

Donna Jean Lesher (nee Poole), 92, passed away Thursday November 2, 2023 at Main Street Care Center in Avon lake after a prolonged illness. She was born August 10, 1931 in Sistersville, West Virginia and resided in Elyria most of her life. Donna was an amazing homemaker, mother, and wife to Robert L. Lesher, who preceded her in death...