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Jul 10, 2023

Timothy C. Court, age 71, previously of Elyria, passed away July 10, 2023 after a yearlong battle with his 2nd bout of cancer. His beloved wife of 38 years, Diane (Nee: Fesler), was with him in his final hours. He was born October 9, 1951 in Elyria, Ohio. He was a well-known bartender for many years in Elyria &...

Jul 9, 2023

David L. Johnson, 82, passed away Sunday July 9, 2023 at Mercy Health Partners in Lorain. A Lorain County resident, he was employed as a welder at General Motors in Elyria and later transferred to Mansfield, retiring after 31 years of service. He enjoyed spending time with his family, playing cards, barbequing, and shooting pool. He also enjoyed watching...

Jul 8, 2023

Timothy Jude Kirkbride, 70, of Duluth, GA. And formerly of Elyria, passed away July 8, 2023. Mr. Kirkbride was born November 4, 1952 in Elyria. He attended St. Mary Elementary School, was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School, and earned an Associate Degree in Engineering from Lorain County Community College. He was employed by Elyria Memorial Hospital (now...

Jul 8, 2023

Thomas A. Szabo, 70, of Grafton passed away Saturday July 8, 2023 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. He was surrounded by family as well as hospice care. Tom was self-employed as a manufacture's representative with Tsquare engineering for 25 years. Most recently he was employed by Laptop Battery Express as a sales representative. He was also...

Jul 8, 2023

John C. Wick, 88, of Medina, passed away on July 8, 2023 at Brookdale Camelot Assisted Living in Medina. He was born on September 4, 1934 to parents Carl and Janett (nee: Greyak) in Buffalo, New York. John worked as a salesman for Pepsi Co. for 45 years. Survivors include daughters, Debbie Thompson, Dawn Malusky; sons, Douglas and David...

Jul 8, 2023

Christopher T. Nagel 28, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 8, 2023.  He was born August 21, 1994 in Cleveland. Chris enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, he loved nature and camping. He was an avid hockey player, and enjoyed playing baseball and football.  Survivors include his parents; Sandra J. Guzik (Joseph) of Grafton, Gary...

Jul 3, 2023

Donald Edwin Forbush, age 88 passed away peacefully on July 3rd, 2023 with his loving family by his side.

Don was born April 27th, 1935 to Norman and Mary Forbush (nee Sigsbey). He was the oldest of 4 brothers, Wayne Forbush, Robert Forbush (dec.) and Richard Forbush (dec.).

Don was a graduate of Elyria High...

Jul 1, 2023

Robin W. Brewer, known to his friends and family as Rob, unexpectedly departed this world for the big Shoe in the sky on July 1, 2023. If the kind of man he was determined his seat, then Rob is surely in a VIP box, looking down on us playing this game of life and cheering our every big gain....

Jun 29, 2023

Darlene Mae Ashburn (nee: Bender), age 81, of Elyria, passed away on June 29, 2023 at her home after battling many illnesses. She was born on October 22, 1941 in Rixford, Pennsylvania to parents Oscar and Achsah (nee: VanTassel) Bender. She worked as an inspector for Parker Hannifin for 34 years until retiring in 2000. She enjoyed shopping, the...

Jun 29, 2023

Lois Joanne Pasadyn (née Wacker), 95, passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones on June 29th, 2023. Her compassionate spirit will travel to heaven, where she can join hands again with her beloved son Mark Pasadyn (Jackie). Joanne was born one of twelve siblings to Herbert and Ruby Wacker in LaGrange, Ohio on January 11, 1928.

Her...

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,...

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...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...