Vernon Ray Ellingsworth
Jun 28, 2023
Vernon R. Ellingsworth, 72, of Elyria passed away Wednesday June 28, 2023 at his home following a long illness surrounded by his loving wife, daughter and son-in-law. He was born October 18, 1950. Vernon was preceded in death by his parents, Robert and Alice Ellingsworth, 3 brothers and 2 sisters. Survivors include his wife of 13 years, Cheryl; son,...
Alanna Jay (Hogue) Schnell
Jun 28, 2023
Alanna Jay Schnell (nee: Hogue) 73, of LaGrange passed away Wednesday June 28, 2023 at Hospice of Western Reserve in Medina following a long illness. She was born February 21, 1950 in Mishawaka, IN. Alanna was a Special Education Teacher in the Elyria School system for over forty years. She treasured spending time with her family, especially with her...
Bobbie Jean Hoover
Jun 27, 2023
Bobbie J. Hoover, age 77, of Grafton, passed away on June 27, 2023. He was born In Wayland, Kentucky on June 17, 1946 to parents Clyde and Barbara (nee: Turpin). He worked for Lear Romec and as a part-time K9 police officer for Sheffield Village. He proudly served his country in the US Army and was a Governor for...
Lydia E. (Black) Sroka
Jun 27, 2023
Lydia E. Sroka, age 76, of Elyria, passed away on June 27, 2023 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born in Lorain, Ohio on March 11, 1947 to parents Alex and Mary (nee: Halaas). Lydia graduated from Admiral King High School. She spent over 19 years working at Quebecor World in Oberlin. She enjoyed watching crime shows,...
Michael "Mike" H. Barnes
Jun 24, 2023
Michael H. "Mike" Barnes, age 64, of Elyria, passed away on June 24, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family after a lengthy illness. Mike was born on December 2, 1958 to parents Charles and Diane (nee: Moran) in Cleveland, OH. He was a 1977 Graduate of Elyria High School. After graduating, he worked on an oil...
Craig Allen Smith
Jun 22, 2023
Craig A. Smith, 65, of Brookpark passed away Thursday June 22, 2023 at Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Heights following a sudden illness. He was born September 13, 1957 in South Bend, IN. and was a Lorain County Area resident for most of his life. Craig worked for the Ford Motor Company for 33 years, retiring in January of...
Celia M. (Ford) Siek
Jun 22, 2023
Celia M. Siek (nee: Ford) 90, of Elyria passed away Thursday June 22, 2023 at The Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. She was born December 30, 1932 in Cleveland. Celia had worked for Grief Brothers for twenty seven years; she was devoted to her family. Survivors include four daughters; Celia Sieker (Dave) of Grafton, Cynthia Blackburn (Bill) of North...
Reba Marie (Marks) Minney-White
Jun 20, 2023
Reba M. Minney-White, (nee-Marks), 94, of Kissimee, FL. And formerly of Elyria passed away Tuesday June 20, 2023 in Kissimee. She was born August 20, 1928 Perkins, WV. And was an Elyria area resident since 1954, moving to Kissimee in 2020. Reba was employed in food service for the Elyria Public Schools for 20 years, retiring in 1993. She...
Glenna Lee (Herwig) Guggenbiller
Jun 20, 2023
Glenna L. Guggenbiller, (nee-Herwig), 70, of Grafton passed away Tuesday June 20, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a lengthy illness. Leo, her husband of 52 years was by her side as she went to be with the Lord. Glenna enjoyed homemaking, flowers and gardening and was an exceptional cook. She also took great pleasure spending time with...
Thomas Robert Biskup
Jun 19, 2023
Thomas Robert Biskup 92, of Oberlin passed away at home on Monday June 19, 2023 following a long illness. He was born December 4, 1930 in Youngstown, Ohio. Tom was a 1948 Chaney High School graduate, and a 1954 Ohio University graduate. He then served in the United States Air Force from 1955 to 1959. Tom was an Air...
Andrew J. "Andy" Marchand
Jun 18, 2023
Andrew J. "Andy" Marchand, age 43, of Kipton, passed away on Sunday, June 18, 2023 at UH Grace Hospital Parma from complications of ALS. Andy was born on May 7, 1980 to parents Steve and Joanne (nee: Wasik) in Canton, Ohio. He was a graduate of Firelands High School and later worked as a machinist at Contour Tool, Inc....
Harold K. Tollett
Jun 16, 2023
Harold K. Tollett, age 71, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly at his home on June 16, 2023. He was born to parents Otis and Billie Jean (nee: Threet) on July 8, 1951 in Crossville, TN. Harold worked for Ford Motor Co. as an industrial mechanic for over 35 years. Survivors include his daughter, Kathryn Tollett; sister, Brenda Tollett; brother,...
Karen E. (Jolley) Mitchell
Jun 14, 2023
Karen Ellen Mitchell (nee: Jolley), 82, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on June 14, 2023 surrounded by her loving family after a long illness. She was born November 5, 1940 in Elyria, Ohio and was a 1958 graduate of Elyria High School. Karen worked in the ER at Elyria Memorial Hospital for over 27 years. She loved spending time...
Edward F. Hagedorn
Jun 9, 2023
Edward F. Hagedorn 76, of Elyria passed away Friday June 9, 2023 after a very brief illness. He was born May 22, 1947 and grew up in Elyria. He attended St. Mary grade school and Elyria District Catholic High School. After graduation in 1965 he enlisted in the United States Army and served two deployments in Viet Nam. He...
Jeannine "Gina" Brown
Jun 8, 2023
Jeannine Marie Brown, also known as Gina, was a devoted mother who dedicated her life to loving her four beautiful children; Malachi, Nathan, Ethan, and Bryonna. Gina made sure to share her love with her friends and family with gatherings, gifts, BBQ's, affection, and food that was always made with love. She was the light of the room. Someone...
Dianne Marie (Reid) Dool
Jun 7, 2023
Dianne Marie Dool (nee: Reid) (McCrann), 81, of Elyria was born March 26, 1942. She graduated from Marion L. Steel High School in Amherst in 1959. She was employed by Elyria Memorial Hospital as an electroencephalogram technician for 29 years. Dianne was a faithful member of Community of Faith United Church of Christ. She loved animals, especially her dog,...
Shirley Mae (Read) Runyon
Jun 2, 2023
Shirley M. Runyon, age 82, of Columbia Station, passed away on June 2, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. Shirley was born on December 19, 1940 to parents Adrian and Ruth (nee: Shroyer) in Elyria. She was a graduate of Midview High School and worked at Center Ridge Lanes as a manager. She enjoyed bowling, cross-stitching, cooking, baking, and...
Rita M. (Gilleland) Englebry
May 31, 2023
Rita Marie Englebry (nee: Gilleland), age 72, of LaGrange, passed away on May 31, 2023. She was born on June 20, 1950, and was a longtime resident of LaGrange, OH. She graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School and went on to become an X-Ray Tech and then to be a Registered Nurse. Surviving Rita include her husband of...
Jeannine A (Sparks) Wirscham
May 31, 2023
Jeannine A. Wirscham (nee: Sparks) 80, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 31, 2023 at Life Care of Elyria following a long illness. She was born June 23, 1942 in Elyria. Jeanie had worked for many years at J.C. Penney. She was an accomplished artist and enjoyed travel, baking, gardening, reading and dancing. Survivors include her husband of twenty...
Evelyn L. (Wilburn) Sukey
May 31, 2023
Evelyn L. Sukey (nee: Wilburn), age 67, of Grafton, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Evelyn was born in Berea on February 9, 1956 to parents Thomas and Jewel "Nadine" (nee: Tyler). She worked as a nurse for over twenty years at Elyria Memorial Hospital. Evelyn enjoyed traveling across the...
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