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Peggy L. (Schuster) Basinger
Aug 25, 2023
Peggy Lynne Basinger (nee: Schuster), 69, of Elyria, passed away on August 25, 2023 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. She was born on July 30, 1954 in Elyria. She was a 1972 graduate of Elyria High School. Peggy retired from Revco/CVS Pharmacy in 2016 after 40+ years. She enjoyed playing bingo, going to casinos, and having family over...
Mary A. (Odorizzi) Henry
Aug 22, 2023
Mary A. Henry (nee: Odorizzi) 71, of LaGrange passed away unexpectedly at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center on Tuesday August 22, 2023. She was born April 29, 1952 in Wheeling, WV. Mary loved spending time with her family, especially watching rocket launches with her grandson, and working crossword puzzles. Survivors include her husband of fifty four years; Merle W....
Nadine Evelyn (Lingruen) Bally
Aug 21, 2023
Nadine E. Bally, On August 21, 2023, Jesus came and took Nadine home. Nadine was born September 20, 1932 to Carl and Susan Lingruen, along with three brothers, Clyde, Glenn and Carl Jr.. Nadine graduated from Olmsted Falls High School. Nadine met her husband Dean while skating at the Elyria Roller Rink in 1949 and they were married November...
Imre "Jimmy" Mate
Aug 20, 2023
On 20 August 2023, Imre 'Jimmy'/'Emery' Máté passed away at his home in Elyria surrounded by his loved ones after a long hard-fought battle with multiple chronic illnesses.Imre was born in Kóny, Hungary on 24 October 1935, attended the Révai Miklós Gimnázium in Györ, and immigrated to the United States in 1957 after fleeing to Vienna, Austria with fellow...
Molly A. (Weil) Szabo
Aug 19, 2023
Molly A. Szabo (nee: Weil) 81, of Hallandale Beach, Florida, formerly of Elyria passed away at Orlando Lutheran Towers on Saturday August 19, 2023 following a long battle with cancer. She was born October 21, 1941 in Manhattan, NY. She met her husband; Bob in Alabama. They moved from Cleveland to Elyria where they raised their six children. Molly...
Marjorie Sue (Peck) Casto
Aug 19, 2023
Marjorie Sue Casto (nee: Peck), 80, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on August 19, 2023. She was born on April 9, 1943 in Charleston, WV to parents Lonnie and Lillian (nee: Stephens). Marjorie graduated from DuPont High School and later worked as a medical secretary for Holzer Hospital and retired from Woodland...
Paul W. Wakefield
Aug 18, 2023
Paul W. Wakefield, 69, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, August 18, 2023. Paul was born on July 25, 1954 in Elyria. He was a graduate of Midview High School class of '72 and of LCCC with an Associate's degree in Electronics. He owned and operated All-In-One Plumbing and retired from the Cleveland Metroparks in 2021 as a...
Joan Carol (Shreve) Wilhelm
Aug 17, 2023
Joan Carol Wilhelm passed away peacefully at home on Thursday August 17, 2023 due to a brief illness. She was born on July 2, 1935 and recently celebrated her 88th birthday with her loving family. She was the last surviving member of a family with eight siblings. A special thank you to the staff of UH Elyria Medical Center,...
Matthew D. Ross
Aug 14, 2023
Matthew D. Ross, 38, of Sheffield Village, passed away unexpectedly on August 14, 2023. There are no services are scheduled at this time. Arrangements entrusted to Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home in Elyria.
Stuart P. Saddler
Aug 12, 2023
Stuart P. Saddler 62, of Elyria passed away Saturday August 12, 2023 at Cardinal Court in Strongsville following a long illness. He was born June 6, 1961 in Cleveland. Stuart was a 1979 Elyria Catholic High School graduate; he earned an Associate degree in Accounting from Lorain County Community College, and a Bachelor degree in Accounting through Bowling Green...
Edna Mae (Hornbeck) Heard
Aug 11, 2023
Edna Mae Heard, 63, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 11, 2023, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Elyria on February 15, 1960, to parents Clerdon Ray Hornbeck and Faye Ruth Hornbeck (nee: Kies). Edna was an active lifelong member and volunteer of Fields United Methodist Church in North Ridgeville. She volunteered at...
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
An obituary is not available at this time for Carol J. (Bogart) Brinegar. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.
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...
