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Ronald Raymond Nagy
Aug 11, 2023
Ronald R. Nagy, 82, of Elyria passed away peacefully at his home on Friday August 11, 2023. He was born June 15, 1941 in Barberton and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Ron retired in 2004 after 38 years of service with the City of Elyria Parks and Recreation Department. He spent the best years of his life working outside,...
John A. Mcintire
Aug 8, 2023
John A. McIntire, 83, formerly of Jackson, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. He was born on March 23, 1940 in Portsmouth, Ohio to parents, Albert and Grace (nee: Trago) McIntire. Survivors include his nieces, Sandra (Slutzker) Birmingham (Dale) of Columbus, Renee (Slutzker) Urban of Elyria, Barbara (DuBroy) DuBena (Doug)...
Immacolata "Meca" (Sansotta) D'Agostino
Aug 5, 2023
Immacolata "Meca" D'Agostino, (nee-Sansotta), 78, of Elyria passed away Saturday August 5, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital Following a long illness.She was born April 15, 1945 in Locri, Italy and has been an Elyria resident since 1968, coming from Calabria, Italy. Meca was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria and worked as a seamstress. She...
Roy Raymond Holyko
Aug 3, 2023
Roy Raymond Holyko 80, of Elyria passed away on Thursday August 3, 2023 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake following a long illness. He was born March 21, 1943 in Cleveland. Roy served in the U.S. Army. He was a gifted working with his hands, and was a great handyman. He was a member of St. Jude...
Frances M. (Baki) Downs
Aug 3, 2023
Frances M. Downs (nee: Baki) 85, of Oberlin passed away Thursday August 3, 2023 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. She was born July 30, 1938 in Elyria. Frances enjoyed crocheting, word searches, crafting and sewing. Survivors include daughters; Sharon Smith of Grafton, Stephanie Ryan of Grafton, Diane Smith (Derek), Judy Gallion (Dale) sons; Larry Knapp...
Brian Stephan Dietrich
Aug 2, 2023
Brian S. Dietrich, 67, of North Ridgeville passed away Wednesday August 2, 2023 at U.H. St. John Westshore Hospital following a brief illness. He was born March 11, 1956 in Onslow, NC. And was a Cleveland resident for most of his life. Brian was employed by the United States Postal Service for 32 years, retiring in 2011 as a...
Carol J. (Bogart) Brinegar
Jul 30, 2023
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Betty L. (Stevanus) Howard
Jul 30, 2023
Betty L. Howard (nee Stevanus), 97, of Elyria passed away Sunday, July 30, 2023 at Oneill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a lengthy illness. She was born December 2, 1925 in Jenners Twp., PA , later moved to Belden,Ohio where she met her husband Virgil and were married for 60 years. She was a member of the Jolly 60's...
Shelvie Jean (Osborne) Crawford
Jul 29, 2023
Shelvie J. Crawford, 85, formerly of Elyria, died from complications of Alzheimer's disease on Saturday, July 29, 2023 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. She was born on August 26, 1937 in Tazwell County, Virginia to the late King David and Edith Johnson Osborne. She was a graduate of Garden High School and worked at the Army Mutual Aid...
John Michael Koleski
Jul 29, 2023
John M. "Jack" Koleski, 87, of Elyria went home to our Lord on Saturday July 29, 2023.
Jack was born July 22, 1936 in Trenton, NJ. As a child, he served as an altar boy at his family church. As a young man, he was a star baseball player and was recruited by Major League baseball. Jack's...
Margie Leona (Hall) Jones
Jul 26, 2023
Margie Leona Jones (nee: Hall) 95, of Elyria passed away Wednesday July 26, 2023 at her home following a long illness. She was born November 15, 1927 in Verdie, KY. Margie loved spending time with her family, reading her bible, doing word searches, and painting. Survivors include her children; Robert C. Jones (Shirley) of Sheffield, Jerry M. Jones (Stephanie)...
Michele D. (Morris) Leonard
Jul 24, 2023
Michele D. Leonard (nee: Morris), age 74, of Elyria, passed away on Monday, July 24, 2023 at Fairview Hospital. She was born on November 2, 1948 in Barberton, Ohio to parents Enoch and Verea Mae (nee: Cramer). Michele worked as a pre-school teacher and a loan officer at Professional Mortgage. She had a profound love for her family, especially...
Mary Patricia (Blitch) Pick
Jul 24, 2023
Mary P. Pick, (nee-Blitch), 91, of Columbia Station passed away Monday July 24, 2023 at her home following a long illness. She was born February 12, 1932 in Elyria and was a Lorain County resident for most of her life. Mary was employed by Exxon-Mobile Petroleum for 22 years, retiring from oil allocation in 1988. She was a member...
William "Bill" M. Schmitt
Jul 22, 2023
William M. "Bill" Schmitt, 70, of LaGrange, passed away on July 22, 2023 at the Hospice of the Western Reserve in Medina. He was born on January 30, 1953 in Berea, Ohio to parents Donald and Arlene (nee: Surman). Bill attended Keystone High School and LCJVS. He married his sweetheart, Elaine Botamer, in 1972. Bill owned B & E...
Alice J. (Chet) Holloway
Jul 19, 2023
Alice J Holloway (nee: Chet), was called into our heavenly father's arms on July 19,2023. Born to Joseph and Josephine (nee Swientyniowski) Alice graduated from Lorain High School and attended St. Mary's School of nursing. Later to find her love for retail. She was a life-long member of Nativity B.V.M. church and attended school there as well. Alice loved...
Patricia Ann (Elkin) Streator
Jul 17, 2023
Patricia Ann Streator (nee: Elkin), 76, of Elyria, passed away on July 17, 2023 at the Specialty Hospital of Lorain. She was born in Detroit, Michigan on March 17, 1947 to parents Arthur and Doris (nee: Johnston). Patricia was a bus driver for Sheffield Lake City Schools and retired from SBS Transit. She enjoyed crafts, bingo, and playing cards....
Benjamin C. Bostick
Jul 17, 2023
Benjamin C. Bostick, age 19, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. He was born in Fairview Park on May 15, 2004 to parents Melvin and Kathleen (nee: Wood). Benjamin was an athlete and graduate of Keystone High School where excelled in football, track, basketball, golf, and graduated with honors. He was a current student at Cleveland State University...
James "Arch" Archer
Jul 16, 2023
James "Arch" Archer, 69, died Sunday morning July 16, 2023 at his home after a short illness. He leaves behind his wife, Kristie (Miller) and their kitty, Gabby; siblings, Susan, Dee, Bill, Molly, and Tom. There will be no services. Bye-bye, Arch. Say hi to Tommy and Roger for us, and of course, Go Bucks! Online condolences may be...
Gregory Francis Horan
Jul 16, 2023
Gregory F. Horan, age 69, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on July 16, 2023 at his home. He was born on July 22, 1953 in Elyria to parents David and Vivian (nee: Lord). Greg was a 1972 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. He was a self employed mechanic, and worked for Unical and retired from BP. In his...
Paula L. Survance
Jul 15, 2023
Paula L. Survance 72, of Avon Lake passed away Saturday July 15, 2023 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. She was born July 18, 1950 in Albion, IL. Paula worked with emergency medical services, She enjoyed spending time with family, playing poker, racing and games. Survivors include a daughter; Angela K. Wiegand (Peter) of Avon Lake, a son; Keith...

