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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...
George R. Kinney
May 29, 2023
George R. Kinney, age 79, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at his home on May 29, 2023 surrounded by his loving family. George was born on September 3, 1943 in Cleveland to parents Rowe and Martha (nee: Randles). He was a 1962 graduate of The Kiski School in Saltsburg, PA. After graduation, George enlisted in the US Navy where...
Helena Velma (Kerby) Bennett
May 26, 2023
Helena V. Bennett, (nee-Kerby), 94, of Elyria passed away Friday May 26, 2023 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born November 2, 1928 in Joker, WV. and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Helena was a loving mother and grandmother who was devoted to her family. Survivors include her daughter, Sharon...
Jeffrey Neil Ledyard
May 26, 2023
Jeffrey Neil Ledyard Sr. 68, of Elyria passed away on Friday May 26, 2023 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born April 19, 1955 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident. Jeff had worked for Stein Inc. and retired in January of 2023 following forty seven years of service. He loved spending...
Eugene "Geno" Rudlowski
May 23, 2023
Eugene E. "Geno" Rudlowski, 69, of North Ridgeville passed away Tuesday May 23, 2023 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born January 9, 1954 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident. Geno worked as a processor at the BASF/Englehard Corporation in Elyria. He was a Midview High School graduate and...
Juliana Theresa (Oswald) Anthony
May 17, 2023
Juliana Theresa Anthony (née: Oswald) 67, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 17, 2023 at UH Elyria Medical Center from respiratory complications surrounded by her loving family and friends. She devoted her life to her family and church family at COF UCC, teaching Sunday School for many years, a lifelong member of the choir, and Circle One. She is...
Robert Lennox West
May 15, 2023
Robert Lennox West, age 68, of North Ridgeville, passed away on May 15, 2023 at University Hospital Main Campus in Cleveland. Robert was born on March 29, 1955 to parents Robert Emmitt and Gladys Ruth (nee: Carroll). He worked as a salesman for many years at Black and Decker; and his most recent employment being at Ganley Auto Group....
Ronald "Dj" Smith
May 15, 2023
Ronald "DJ" Smith, age 50, of Wellington, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023 at New Life Mercy Hospice after a short courageous battle with cancer. DJ, also known as "Slap," was born on July 31, 1972 in Oberlin, OH to parents Ronald and Patricia (nee: Collins). He was a 1991 graduate of Keystone High School and LCJVS, where...
Kenneth Gene Riley
May 14, 2023
Kenneth " Ken" Gene Riley 85, of Camden Township passed away on Sunday May 14, 2023 at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland following a short illness. He was born in Morgan County, Ohio on July 29, 1937. Ken moved to Elyria at a young age, and graduated from Elyria High School in 1957, he then moved to Camden Township...
Charles R. Bragg
May 11, 2023
Charles R. Bragg 75, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday May 11, 2023. He was born March 11, 1948 in Fayetteville, WV. Charles worked as an assembler at The Ford Motor Company for more than 30 years. He was an avid member of Cornerstone United Methodist Church where he served as a Deacon. Charles enjoyed spending...
Edward Ralph Gross
May 10, 2023
Edward R. "Ed" Gross, 79, a long-time Grafton resident passed away peacefully with his loving wife by his side, Wednesday, May 10, 2023. He was surrounded by those who loved him deeply in the days prior to his departure from this earth. Ed was a man of integrity and kindness. He was a gentle man, and a man of...
