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John Wayne Novotny
Feb 22, 2023
John Wayne Novotny, 65, of Elyria passed away at his home, peacefully, on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 with his family by his side. John had just turned 65 and was looking forward to retirement. During his lifetime he was active in many different jobs, including being active in 4 H programs for his grade school and high school years....
Doris Jean (Shivak) Hardy
Feb 21, 2023
Doris Jean Hardy (nee: Shivak), age 87, of Elyria, passed away from natural causes on February 21, 2023 at her home, days shy of her 88th birthday. A lifelong resident of Northeast Ohio, she was born on March 2, 1935 in Sheffield Township, Ohio to parents Frank and Wanda Shivak. Doris was a 1953 graduate of Clearview High School,...
David A. Rankin Jr.
Feb 20, 2023
David A. Rankin Jr. 57, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 20, 2023 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born March 15, 1965 in Elyria. Dave was a 1983 Midview High School graduate and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton. He had worked as a machinist in the tool...
Tracy Rae (Silbaugh) Longwell
Feb 20, 2023
Tracy R. Longwell, (nee-Silbaugh), 63, of Grafton passed away Monday February 20, 2023 at her home following a sudden illness. She was born February 25, 1959 in Confluence, PA., and was a Grafton resident since 1981. Tracy enjoyed bird watching, working puzzles, and was an avid Cleveland sports fan. Survivors include her sons, David Longwell Jr. (Brandy Varady) and...
Joshua Ryan Brown
Feb 19, 2023
Joshua R. "Josh" Brown, age 34, of Cleveland, passed away from complications from Diabetes on February 19, 2023 at his home. He was born on May 23, 1988 in Elyria. Josh had a passion for creating and writing music. He was a devoted and loving father who lived for his children and their happiness. Josh was known to help...
Kim Evan Strauss
Feb 19, 2023
Kim Evan Strauss, beloved husband, father, brother, uncle, and Mayor of LaGrange, Ohio, passed away peacefully with his family and friends at his side on February 19th, 2023 at 69 years old. Born on December 17, 1953, to Vince and Gladys (Stang) Strauss, Kim lived a full and fulfilling life, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, passion, and...
Dale Francis Kuzak Sr.
Feb 18, 2023
Dale F. Kuzak Sr., 76, passed away Saturday February 18, 2023 following a brief illness at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 29, 1946 in Elyria to Dorothy (Glass) and Frank Kuzak Sr. He married his soulmate Barbara (nee-Summers) Kuzak on June 18, 1966, 56 ½ years of joyful marriage. In addition to his...
Lawrence R. Zigmund
Feb 18, 2023
Lawrence R. Zigmund, 87, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, February 18, 2023, at UH Elyria Medical Center. Lawrence was born in Cleveland, OH on February 10, 1936 to parents Robert and Margurite (nee: Kendall). He proudly served his country in the US Navy before working as an electrician for Ford Motor Co. He was involved in Franciscans,...
Felizardo Martinez Rivera
Feb 15, 2023
Felizardo Martinez Rivera 88, of Elyria passed away at home on Wednesday February 15, 2023 following a short illness. He was born May 2, 1934 in the Philippines. Felizardo retired from The Ford Motor Company. He was a member of The Knights of Rizal, enjoyed cars, dancing, and Latin music. Survivors include his wife of fifty-six years; Lilia (nee:...
Elizabeth A. (Good) Rader
Feb 14, 2023
Elizabeth A. Rader (nee: Good) 72, of Amherst Township passed away at home on Tuesday February 14, 2023 following a short illness. She was born March 8, 1950 in Ashland, Ohio, and was a lifelong Lorain County resident. Elizabeth was a 1968 Admiral King High School graduate. She worked as a dental assistant and then designed kitchens at Virgil's...
Genevieve A. (Mckahan) Hupp
Feb 13, 2023
Genevieve A. Hupp, age 80, of Lima, OH. passed away on February 13, 2023. She was born on March 3, 1942 to parents Guy and Mary (nee: Cunningham) McKahon in Morgantown, WV. Genevieve is survived by her daughter, Gina (Brian) Burress. She is preceded in death by her husband, James F. Hupp, Sr. and son, James F. Hupp, Jr....
Mary Jane (Hower) Ross
Feb 12, 2023
Mary Jane Ross, age 82, of Elyria, passed away on February 12, 2023 at Ames Hospice in Westlake. She was born on April 17, 1940 in Reedsville, PA. to parents Wilbur and Lorraine (nee: Tower) Hower. Mary worked at Mercy Hospital for many years. She enjoyed playing bingo and was known for her profound love for people and unconditional...
Maureen (Burns) Davie
Feb 12, 2023
Maureen (Burns) Davie, 85, of Elyria passed away peacefully February 12, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born in Beaver Falls, PA in 1937. Maureen graduated from Aliquippa High School in 1956. From there she went onto attain her BA in teaching from the Indiana University in Pennsylvania (IUPA) in 1959. After receiving here BA she pursued...
Lawrence "Larry" E. Merryman
Feb 11, 2023
Lawrence Eugene "Larry" Merryman, age 85, of LaGrange, passed away at his home in the care of his loving daughters on February 11, 2023. Larry was born on May 23, 1937 in Uhrichville, Ohio to parents Lawrence Edwin and Helen Louise (nee: Brousher) Merryman. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force and later married his sweetheart,...
Winona "Ony" (Miller) Strempel
Feb 10, 2023
Winona "Ony" Strempel, (nee-Miller), went to her eternal resting place on February 10, 2023. She was born in Grafton, Ohio on October 27, 1925 to Mr. Arthur C. and Ora Addie Miller and she graduated from Grafton High School class of 1944. Ony was married to Army Air Force Technical Sergeant Theodore Strempel (deceased) on June 30, 1045. They...
Ann Dolores (Frate) Ferritto
Feb 9, 2023
Ann D. Ferritto, (nee-Frate), 89, of Grafton passed away Thursday February 9, 2023 at Brunswick Point Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born October 19, 1933 in Cleveland and was lifelong Grafton resident. Ann worked as a teacher's aide at the former Belden School for 19 years and was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace...
Zane Edward Brushaber
Feb 6, 2023
Zane E. Brushaber, 95, of Grafton passed away Monday February, 6, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. He was born April 4, 1927 in Sandusky and was a North Ridgeville resident for many years before moving to Grafton in 1991. Zane retired as an inspector at the United States Department of Labor, he served in the United...
Carolyn B. (Rhodes) Oster
Feb 6, 2023
With heavy hearts after a short illness, Carolyn B. Oster (nee: Rhodes), age 91, went to be with our lord Jesus Christ. She was loved by all who knew her. "Carol" as known by her family was born to the late Louis and Beatrice Rhodes (nee: Stubbe) in Cleveland, Ohio on July 31, 1931. She was a 1949 graduate...
Shaun A. Sinegar
Feb 2, 2023
Shaun Anthony Sinegar passed away February 2, 2023 at the age of 38. He was born July 15, 1984, in Elyria, OH. From a young age, Shaun was energetic, boisterous, and could shock anyone with his quick wit. Shaun was heavily involved in Boy Scouts growing up. He prided himself on his knowledge and development as a scout. His...
Charlene Ann (Gang) Gerber
Feb 1, 2023
Charlene Ann Gerber (nee: Gang) 82, of Elyria passed away Wednesday February 1, 2023 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. She was born November 20, 1940 in Lakewood, Ohio. Charlene was a 1958 Elyria High School graduate, and had worked as a supervisor at York International. She was a member of Community of Faith U.C.C....
