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Dwight Alan Mcmurray
Mar 14, 2023
Dwight A. McMurray, 63, of Elyria, OH, departed this life to reunite with his mother, Arlene (nee: Spray), and father, Harlan, in God's Kingdom on March 14, 2023. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Dwight was a resident of Elyria, Ohio for over two decades. Those left to cherish Dwight's memory include his wife, Lynne McMurray (nee: Gilgenbach); stepchildren, Gabrielle Lucki...
Mary Ellen Seres
Mar 11, 2023
Mary Ellen Seres, 75, of North Royalton, a devout daughter, school teacher, and receptionist passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 11, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Born in Elyria, she was a Lorain County resident for most of her life. Mary Ellen was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and Bowling Green State...
Janet Marie (Wottring) Zacharias
Mar 11, 2023
Janet M. Zacharias, (nee-Wottring), 86, of Elyria Township passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday March 11, 2023. She was born July 18, 1936 in North Olmsted and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Janet worked for 20 years at Lorain County Human Services, retiring as a case worker. She was...
Marlene D. (Meecha) Horner
Mar 11, 2023
Marlene D. (nee Meecha) Horner, age 91, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023 at Mill Manor Care Center in Vermilion. She was born on October 28, 1931 to parents Victor and Cecilia (nee: Blazer) Meecha in North Ridgeville. Marlene was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Elyria. She enjoyed playing cards, board games,...
Lucy Irene (Price) Cutlip
Mar 9, 2023
Lucy Irene Cutlip (nee: Price) 87, of Eaton Township passed away Thursday March 9, 2023 at home following a brief illness. She was born February 2, 1936 in Bald Knob, WV. Irene was a member of North Eaton Baptist Church, she retired from The Ford Motor Company as an inspector. She loved spending time with family and friends, and...
James W. Payne
Mar 9, 2023
James W. Payne 91, of Elyria passed away at home on Thursday March 9, 2023 following a long illness. He was born May 27, 1931 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident. Jim was the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent for the Keystone School District and retired in 1998. He was a member of The Lorain County Sheriffs Auxiliary...
Michael J. Flanigan
Mar 8, 2023
Michael J. Flanigan 61, of Elyria passed away peacefully in his home on Wednesday March 8, 2023 after a short term illness. He was born September 18, 1961 in Elyria, and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Mike participated in wrestling as a youth, and still enjoyed watching the state and NCAA wrestling tournaments. He enjoyed fishing in his younger...
Terri J. "Birdie" Mccumbers
Mar 8, 2023
Terri J. "Birdie" McCumbers, age 62, of Elyria, passed away on March 8, 2023 at UH Elyria Medical Center. Terri was born on June 17, 1960 to parents Galry and Sandra (nee: Rainey) in Elyria. She graduated from Midview High School in 1978 and later graduated from LCCC with an Associate's degree in Marketing. Terri owned and operated Birdie's...
Jack Kenneth Schumacher
Mar 7, 2023
Jack K. Schumacher, 93, of Elyria passed away Tuesday March 7, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 13, 1929 in Dover, OH. and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Jack retired from Elyria High School where he was a Biology Teacher for many years. He also coached various sports at...
James Lowell Sturgill Sr.
Mar 6, 2023
James Lowell Sturgill Sr. 82 of LaGrange, Ohio peacefully entered the kingdom of his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ following a lengthy illness on March 06, 2023, at 9:18 PM. He was born December 28, 1940, son of the late Henry Green Sr. and Lena Adkins Sturgill. Jim worked in drywall construction and owned and operated Sturgill's Drywall, Sturgill's...
Ruth D. (Burgenheim) Nash
Mar 5, 2023
Ruth D. Nash (nee: Burgenheim), age 89, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2023. She was born on November 19, 1933 in Amherst, OH to parents Walter and Thelma (nee: Werner). Ruth graduated from Eaton High School in 1952 and later graduated as a Registered Nurse from Elyria Memorial Hospital M.B. Johnson School of Nursing in 1955....
Bill G. Erick
Mar 3, 2023
Bill G. Erick, 88, of LaGrange passed away Friday March 3, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 21, 1934 in Kenton, OH., and was a lifelong area resident. Bill retired from Value City Furniture where he worked as an upholsterer for many years. He served in the United States Navy and was a...
Douglas A. Gast
Mar 1, 2023
Douglas A. Gast, age 67, of Elyria, passed away on March 1, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 21, 1955 to parents Alvin and Romayne (nee: Rindahl) in Elyria. Douglas was a graduate from Elyria High School and worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed boating and skiing in his spare time. Survivors include his sisters, Bonita...
Geraldine Louise (Blaine) Piscola
Mar 1, 2023
Geraldine L. Piscola, (nee-Blaine), 99, of North Eaton passed away Wednesday March 1, 2023 at Arden Courts in Westlake following a long illness. She was born December 11, 1923 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Geraldine was a member of the North Eaton Christian Church and was a founding member of the Rebekah Circle at the...
Edward J. Kane, Jr.
Feb 27, 2023
Edward J. Kane Jr., age 71, of Elyria, passed away on February 27, 2023 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born in Troy, NY in 1951 to parents Edward J. Kane, Sr. and Dorothy (Mickey) (nee: McClean).Ed graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1969. He worked at Ford Motor Company for many years and then in...
Barbara Ann (Buck) Coughlin
Feb 26, 2023
It's with great sadness we share the passing of Barbara Ann Coughlin (nee Buck), 77, of Elyria. After a courageous health battle over the last 3 years, she passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 26th, 2023. A native of Elyria, Barb was the youngest child of Frank and Mary Buck. She was a 1963 graduate of Elyria Catholic High...
David William Myers
Feb 25, 2023
David W. Myers, 76, of Penfield Township passed away Saturday February 25, 2023 at his home following a long illness. He was born January 5, 1947 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. David was employed by Ohio Edison for 35 years, retiring in 2008 as an inventory manager. He was a member of Our Lady Help...
Hadley J. Victor
Feb 24, 2023
Hadley J. Victor, 3, on Friday, February 24, 2023 our little angel passed away and went to be with the Lord. She is survived by her parents, Justin and Courtney Victor (nee Neff); sister Raelynn Victor; brother, Landen Victor; maternal grandmother, Angela Gray; paternal grandparents, John (Veronica) Victor and Anne Marie (Philip) Thompson; aunts, Isabella Gray and Brooke Neff;...
Robert A. Booth
Feb 24, 2023
Robert A. Booth, age 75, of Elyria, passed away on February 24, 2023 at Ames Hospice in Westlake. He was born on July 6, 1947 in Lorain, Ohio. Robert earned an Associate's degree in electronics from LCCC and worked as a software engineer for Van Dorn Demag Corp. He was a 4th degree Knight of Columbus with the Avon...
Joann (Mcquay) Patarini
Feb 22, 2023
Jo Ann Patarini, (nee-McQuay), 82, of Elyria passed away Wednesday February 22, 2023 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born April 21,1940 in Belsano, PA. and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. She enjoyed spending time with her family and traveling. Survivors include her son, Micheal (Pyong Suk) of Mililani, HI; 7 grandchildren,...
