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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...

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...