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Ralph Michael Schuster
Feb 27, 2026
R. Michael Schuster, 74, of Elyria passed away Saturday February 27, 2026 at his home.
Mike was born December 8, 1951.
He attended St. Agnes School in Elyria and was a 1970 graduate of Elyria High School and served in the United State Marine Corp. from 1971 until 1976 and enjoyed his service time spent in Japan and enjoyed Japanese culture and...
Nancy Fisher
Feb 26, 2026
Nancy Fisher (née Armitage), age 76, of Wellington, passed away peacefully at home in the early hours of Thursday, February 26, 2026.
Born in Elyria, OH, on February 22, 1950, Nancy was the daughter of William Armitage and Joan (McCawley) Smith. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Elementary Education from the University of Akron and later obtained her Master’s Degree in...
Leroy Earl Schaefer
Feb 25, 2026
Leroy “Roy” Schaefer, 89, of Camden Township passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 25, 2026 with his wife Carol by his side.
Roy, a beloved husband, father and friend was born July 3, 1936 in Avon, the eldest child of the late Albert and Ona (nee-Reisinger) Schaefer.
He was a 1955 graduate of North Ridgeville High School where he met...
Linda Lee Kindle
Feb 24, 2026
Linda Lee Kindle (nee: Anderson) 77, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on her birthday on February 24, 2026. A lifelong resident of Elyria, Linda lived her life with an open heart, a gentle spirit, and a deep love for both her family and her faith. She found great joy in traveling the world alongside her beloved husband, especially on cruises...
Wyatt L. Wade
Feb 23, 2026
Wyatt L. Wade 69, of Elyria passed away at home unexpectedly on Monday February 23, 2026. He was born December 22, 1956 in Elyria where he resided all of his life. Wyatt was a1976 Firelands High School graduate. He loved spending time with family and friends, he enjoyed working on his Chevrolet Camaro, woodworking, and was an avid Cowboys football...
Renate Eveline Kitzler
Feb 20, 2026
Renate E. Kitzler (nee-McCurdy), 73, of LaGrange, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026 at Crocker Pointe Health and Rehabilitation from natural causes. She was born March 2, 1952 in Bremerhaven, Germany.
Renate was a homemaker, enjoyed painting, and spending time with her family. She could always be found around the volleyball court, supporting and cheering for her granddaughters. Renate loved and...
James Lloyd Seabold
Feb 20, 2026
James Lloyd Seabold 73, of Grafton passed away home after a long and courageous battle with dementia surrounded by his loving family on Friday February 20, 2026. Born August 24, 1952 in Elyria, Jim was known for his quick wit, sense of humor and dedication to family. Jim retired from Ford Motor Company as a Quality Control Specialist. Due to...
Judy L. Howard
Feb 18, 2026
Judy L. Howard (nee: Talarsky) 83, of Oberlin passed away Wednesday February 18, 2026 at The Cleveland Clinic in Avon. She was born August 25, 1942 in Elyria. Judy had worked as a medical coder for The Cleveland Clinic and as an EMT for the City LaGrange. She treasured spending time with family and friends especially her grandchildren. Judy was...
Ruth Ann Watson
Feb 17, 2026
Ruth Ann Watson (nee: Adams) 90, of Grafton passed away at home on Tuesday February 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family. She was born August 24, 1935 in Gladesville, WV. Ruth Ann was a member of Church of Christ East Broad St. in Elyria and had attended churches in Lorain, Elyria and Crossville, TN. She had worked as a...
Frank John Santoro
Feb 16, 2026
Frank John Santoro, 68, of Elyria passed away on February 16, 2026. Frank lived a life defined by hard work, faith, loyalty, and love for his family. He worked in the saltmine in Cleveland before retiring from U.S. Steel after many dedicated years. Known for his strong work ethic, he continued by running a small landscaping company. Frank was a...
Noreen M. Williams
Feb 16, 2026
Noreen Williams (nee Miller) died peacefully Monday, February 16, 2026, in Avon, at the age of 82. Noreen is survived by her children, Sybil (Williams) and Thomas Gorman, and Hannah Williams and Robert Grossman.
Noreen was preceded in death by her husband, John Williams, and her parents, Robert and Bernice Miller.
Noreen was born March 29, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio. She was...
Diane Marie Strebel
Feb 15, 2026
Diane Strebel (née Schuster), 75, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 15, 2026, after a lengthy illness. She was born on July 14, 1950, in Elyria, to Donald and Charlotte (née Franks) Schuster.
A proud 1968 graduate of Elyria High School, Diane built a life rooted in hard work and devotion to her family. She retired from Invacare in Elyria and...
Patricia A. Bailey
Feb 15, 2026
Patricia A. Bailey (nee: Lament) 85, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 15, 2026 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born December 7, 1940 in Cleveland. Pat treasured spending time with her family and friends, and enjoyed gardening and cooking. Survivors include a daughter; Kimberly S. Reisz (Frank) of Elyria, two sons; Johnnie R....
Cheyenne F. Guyeska
Feb 15, 2026
Cheyenne Faith Guyseka, 15, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on April 14, 2010, in Cleveland. Cheyenne was deeply and endlessly loved. She gave her love so freely. She was a daughter, sister, aunt, and friend to so many of us. She found comfort in the colors purple and deep...
Thomas E. Caudill
Feb 15, 2026
Thomas Earl Caudill, age 71 passed away on February 15, 2026. He was born March 11, 1954 in Pikeville, Kentucky, a place that shaped his roots and the strength he carried throughout his life. Thomas was a strong willed, yet deeply loving man, known for his warm smile and a sense of humor that could brighten even the heaviest moments....
Sharon A. Demos
Feb 15, 2026
Sharon Ann Demos, age 80 of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on February 15, 2026.
A lifelong Elyrian, she was born August 20, 1945, to J. LLoyd and Gertrude Foss. Sharon graduated from Elyria Catholic in 1963; she then studied at Kent State University and Baldwin Wallace, where she received her Master’s of Education.
For 30 years, Sharon was...
Carole Lynn Sheffield
Feb 14, 2026
Carole Lynn Sheffield, (nee-Gruetter), 87, passed away on February 14, 2026, surrounded by her loving husband Philip and her children Scott and Sally, leaving behind an incredible legacy. Carole was a kind-hearted soul who had the ability to make everyone feel special. Mother to Scott (Lynn) Sheffield, Sally Sheffield (John) Kloepfer, 10 grandchildren, 16 great-grandchildren, 1 great-great grandchild, and teacher...
Clayton D. Reynolds
Feb 14, 2026
Clayton D. Reynolds, 49, of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 after a courageous short illness. He was born in Elyria on August 16, 1976. Clayton was a devoted family man whose life was defined by love, loyalty, and quiet strength. He was a passionate Cleveland Browns fan, cheering faithfully through every season with unwavering dedication and hope....
Michael Kenneth Martin
Feb 6, 2026
Michael Kenneth “Mike” Martin, 50, of Lagrange, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 6, 2026. He was born on September 13, 1975, in Fairview Park, Ohio. Mike built his career in HVAC and Refrigeration, work that suited him well. He learned much of the trade working alongside his grandfather, an experience that shaped both his skills and his strong work...
Archer Andrew Fuller
Feb 4, 2026
Our husband, father, and grandfather Archer A. Fuller, 85, of Lorain passed into the loving arms of his Father Wednesday February 4, 2026 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born September 24, 1940 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident.
Arch worked for over 35 years on the paint line at the Ridge Tool Company in Elyria,...
