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Nov 1, 2023

Mary Blanche Shipp (nee: Baker) 90, of Elyria passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Wednesday November 1, 2023. She was born July 26, 1933 in Lake Lynn, PA.  Blanche was a 1951 Point Marion High School graduate and was her Senior Class President. She married Ewing O. "Pete" Shipp on August 4, 1951.  In 1959, they moved...

Oct 28, 2023

Phelix Noah Young 74, of Elyria went home to be with the Lord unexpectedly at home on Saturday October 28, 2023.  He was born December 4, 1948 in Ward, WV.  Phelix retired from General Motors, and was a member of Midway Baptist Church. He treasured spending time with family and friends, especially at McDonald's, he also enjoyed hunting, hot...

Oct 23, 2023

Eileen G. Miller (nee: Waters), 75, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 23, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born in Cleveland on June 11, 1948 to parents Edward and Georgia (nee: Gerber). She was a graduate of the Magnificat High School Class of 1966. Eileen married, Francis E. "Bud" Miller Jr., in 1967. Eileen...

Oct 23, 2023

Patricia Sue Smith 61, of Elyria passed away at home unexpectedly on Monday October 23, 2023.  Patricia treasured spending time with family and friends; she was a mentor and role model to many. Patricia enjoyed the outdoors and nature and loved her cat.  Survivors include a son; Michael Smith (fiancé  Leann) of Erie, PA , two grandchildren; Madison and...

Oct 20, 2023

Donald J. Campbell, Jr., age 43, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 20, 2023 at his home. He was born in Cleveland on April 30, 1980 to parents Donald Sr. and Janet (nee: Carte). He worked as a mover, and enjoyed being with his children, fishing, playing basketball with his daughter, swimming, playing Roblox with his son,...

Oct 19, 2023

Marlyn Gang (nee: Uhlir) passed away on October 19th after a brief Illness. She was 85 years old. She is survived by Ned Gangher husband of 65 years, son Kriss Gang, daughter Lorie Droddy, grandchildren Samantha and Ashley Droddy, Eric and Steven Gang and great grandchildren Gabriella, and Cole Droddy.

Originally from North Ridgeville, Marlyn was a...

Oct 18, 2023

Dwight D. Firestine, 102, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at The Abbewood on October 18, 2023. He was born on a farm in Raymond, Ohio on August 22, 1921, the son of Marion and Besse (Thompson) Firestine. He had resided in Elyria for much of his life, formerly living in Cleveland and Amherst. Dwight served in the U.S. Army...

Oct 17, 2023

Hessie Weese, (nee-Whitaker), 82, of Grafton, passed away Tuesday October 17, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a brief illness. She was born December 17, 1940 in Hazard, KY. And was a Grafton resident since 1955. Hessie worked as an inspector at General Electric and was a member of the East Broad Street Church of Christ in...

Oct 15, 2023

Renee M. Jocke (nee: Weiss), 69, of Elyria, passed away at her home on Sunday, October 15, 2023. She was born on July 15, 1954 to parents Elmer and Lucille (nee: Weiss). Renee was employed as a receptionist in the accounting industry for many years. She enjoyed relaxing in her swimming pool, spending time at the beach with her...

Oct 14, 2023

Brent Thomas Binkley, 60, of Elyria passed away peacefully on Saturday October 14, 2023 while under hospice care at the Woods of French Creek in Avon following a hard fought battle with brain cancer. He will be sadly missed by so many. Brent was blessed with two amazing children, Tabitha Nicole Binkley (21) and Thomas Cole Binkley (25) both...

Oct 12, 2023

Mary E. Dawson (nee: Robinson), 88, of Grafton, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Mary was born in New Castle, PA. on July 27, 1935 to parents Robert and Alice (nee: Moore). Survivors include her daughters, Joy (Merle) Dawson-Hune, Gayle Ropchock, Lynda (Jeffrey) Archer; grandchildren, Lori (Nolan) Brandt, Kati Ropchock, Kristi (Brandon) Heisler,...

Oct 12, 2023

Andrew M. "Andy" Majkut Jr. 76, of Elyria passed away Thursday October 12, 2023 at St. Mary of The Woods in Avon following a long illness.  He was born April 30, 1947 in Lorain. Andy was a certified public account and was the owner operator of Majkut CPAs Ltd. He was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in...

Oct 11, 2023

Raymond "Ray" R. Ritter, Jr. age 70 passed away peacefully on October 11, 2023, surrounded by family after a lengthy illness.  After growing up in Westlake, Ray began his career as an apprentice meat cutter at Fazio's Grocery before attending the University of Alabama to pursue a degree in marketing.  Ray spent his professional career in advertising, eventually owning...

Oct 9, 2023

Cynthia L. Pritt (nee: Deshuk) 62, of Wellington passed away Monday October 9, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 22, 1962 in Lorain.  Cindy had worked as a Human Resource Director in healthcare.  She treasured spending time with family and friends; she was always serving others often before herself.  Cindy enjoyed cooking, canning,...

Oct 9, 2023

Lois K. "Daisy" Wolfe, (nee-Simms), 94, passed away Monday October 9, 2023 at Kendal of Oberlin. She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Donald E. Wolfe, parents, Karl Sr. and Caroline Simms, sisters, Jean Lescher, Virginia Gleisner, Delores Ballentyne, Janice S chlechter, brothers, Donald Simms and Karl Simms Jr., and great-grandson, Spencer Wolfe. Lois is...

Oct 8, 2023

Dortha J. Kisel, 84, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023 at St. John Medical Center after a long illness. She was born on April 27, 1939 in Beaver, West Virginia to parents P.D. and Bessie (nee: Clemons) Kisel. Dortha spent her life as a homemaker and caring for her family. She loved her family and...

Oct 7, 2023

Sharon Kay Bellomy (Napier) 75, of Avon, passed away Saturday October 7, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born June 15, 1948, in Huntington, W.V. and later moved to Columbia Station. She Graduated from Midview High School in 1968. Sharon had worked as an STNA caring for mentally challenged adults for Our Lady of the Wayside and...

Oct 5, 2023

Charles L. Gribben, 87, of Elyria passed at his home on Thursday October 5, 2023. He was born September 23, 1936 in Wakeman and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Charles was a career Truck Driver and last worked for the United Parcel Service for 34 years. He served in the United States Army during the...

Oct 4, 2023

Vera Demby, resident of Grafton, passed away peacefully at home October 4, 2023, at the age of 95.  Together, with her husband Richard "Dick" Demby owned and operated Demby Real Estate and Demby Insurance. Vera was president of Demby Insurance for over 35 years.  Her identity as a businesswoman was very important to her, especially during her early career...

Oct 2, 2023

Rosa Mae Oehlke (nee: Curry) 86, of Lorain passed away Monday October 2, 2023 at Avon Place.  She was born October 8, 1936 in Delbarton, WV.  Rosa had worked as an assembler for Lorain Products. She enjoyed time with family and friends, and was a gifted green thumb gardener.  She also enjoyed playing bingo and bowling.  Survivors include her...