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James Paul Rodgers
Apr 30, 2023
James Paul Rodgers, 69, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday April 30, 2023. He was born March 20, 1954 in Elyria. James worked and retired in sales from Western Southern Life Insurance Company. He was a 1972 Elyria High School graduate participating on the baseball team. James enjoyed his time with many friends from the American...
Ruby E. (Horner) Davis
Apr 27, 2023
Ruby E. Davis, (nee-Horner), 94, of Elyria passed away Thursday April 27, 2023 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community in Lorain. She is preceded in death by her husband Okey in 2005, a son and a daughter. Survivors include a daughter and several grandchildren. Ruby was born January 7, 1929 in Helfenstein PA. and was an Elyria resident since 1941....
Carter A. Tomes
Apr 27, 2023
It is with deep sadness the Tomes family to announce with heavy hearts the passing of our father and grandfather Carter A. Tomes on April 27, 2023 at the age of 77. He is survived by 6 children and 11 grandchildren. We are inviting all of Carter's friends and family to join us for a memorial service on Sunday,...
Gerald Andrew Gavlak
Apr 27, 2023
Gerald A. "Dude" Gavlak, 85, of Elyria passed away Thursday April 27, 2023 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born October 7, 1937 in Pittsburgh, PA. and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Gerry worked at General Motors in Elyria for many years, retiring as a superintendent. He...
Merle J. Goodrich
Apr 23, 2023
Merle J. Goodrich, age 83, passed away peacefully at his home in Sebring, Florida on April 23, 2023. Merle was born in Wetzel County, West Virginia on November 18, 1940 to parents Alfred and Gladys (nee: Kendall). He served as a minister for various churches throughout his life. In his spare time, he was an avid golfer. Survivors include...
Michael C. Woolard
Apr 23, 2023
Michael C. Woolard, 63, of Elyria, passed away on April 23, 2023 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio and worked at C & M Installation and Construction Company, Fortney & Weygandt, Ohio Screw Products, and Action Door. Michael was a softball coach, and he enjoyed watching Cleveland sports, cooking, camping, and was an...
Ruby Alane (Tankersley) Larson
Apr 21, 2023
Ruby A. Larson, (nee-Tankersley), 82, of Elyria passed away Friday April 21, 2023 at her home following a long illness. She was born February 3, 1941 in Lynchburg, TN. And was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Ruby was a very active member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Elyria where she was a member of many...
James Albert Mertz
Apr 19, 2023
James A. Mertz, 85, of Elyria passed away Wednesday April 19, 2023 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home following a long illness. He was born November 17, 1937 in Oberlin and was an Elyria area resident for most of his life. Jim was a member of the Lorain County Sherriff's Office for 27 years, retiring as the Lorain County Sherriff....
Florceda Edith (Dechant) Petcavage
Apr 19, 2023
Florceda Edith Petcavage (nee: DeChant), 92, passed away peacefully on April 19, 2023, surrounded by her loving family in Centreville, VA. She was born October 8, 1930 and resided in Elyria most of her life. Florceda worked as a bank secretary for the former Lorain County Bank before retiring and working part-time at the East River Convenient Mart. Florceda,...
Donald A. Lacko
Apr 19, 2023
Donald A. Lacko, 84, of Matamoras, Ohio, passed away on April 19, 2023 at Marietta Memorial Hospital. He was born on March 9, 1939 to parents Mike and Anna (nee: Schuster) in Elyria, Ohio. Donald worked at Moen as product polisher for many years. Survivors include his sons, Thomas (Deanna) Lacko of Seville, Steve (Sue) Lacko of Lodi; daughter,...
Carri M. Bright
Apr 18, 2023
Carri M. Bright, 49, passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 in Orlando, FL after a painful battle with cancer. She was born on April 6, 1974 in Cherry Point, North Carolina to Kenneth and Barbara (Polacsek) Bright. She was the first grandchild on both sides of her family and was dearly loved by all her grandparents, aunts and...
Gary Paul Schneider
Apr 18, 2023
Gary P. Schneider, 84, of Elyria passed away Tuesday April 18, 2023 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. He was born March 16, 1939 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Gary retired as the owner of Precise Models in Elyria, was inducted into the Elyria Bowling Hall of Fame and was a member...
Beverly (Miletzki) Kauntz-Krosky
Apr 17, 2023
Beverly Kauntz-Krosky, 79, of Sheffield Lake, passed away on April 17, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on May 3, 1943 to parents Herman and Patricia (nee: McNulty) Miletzki. Beverly enjoyed bowling and playing cards in her spare time. Survivors include her beloved husband of over 20 years, William Krosky; sons, Jeff...
Walter Scott Buyer
Apr 17, 2023
Walter Scott Buyer 83, of Grafton passed away Monday April 17, 2023. He was born March 29, 1940 in Cleveland and was a 1958 North Olmsted High School graduate where he played quarterback. Wally was an avid golfer, and enjoyed hunting, wood working and cars. Survivors include his wife of sixty years; Theresa C. (nee: Virone), three daughters; Lucy...
Clara "Alta" (Hash) Smith
Apr 15, 2023
Clara "Alta" Smith, 89, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2023 at Life Care Center in Elyria. She was born on June 20, 1933 in Mouth of Wilson, Virginia. Clara lived in Elyria most of her adult life. She worked as a cashier and retired early so she could spend more time with her family and new...
Mildred Irene Smith
Apr 14, 2023
Mildred Irene Smith (nee: Tackett) 95, of North Ridgeville passed away at home on Friday April 14, 2023 following a long illness. She was born May 7, 1927 in Hurricane, WV. Mildred had worked over 55 years as a registered nurse, she also worked as a volunteer for the American Red Cross for 15 years responding to many National...
Gloria June (Cessna) Griffith
Apr 14, 2023
Gloria J. Griffith, (nee-Cessna), 72, of Columbia Station passed away Friday April 14, 2023 at Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Heights following a brief illness. She was born March 16, 1951 in Harrisburg, PA. and was a resident of Columbia Station for 50 years. Gloria was a homemaker who enjoyed cooking, baking, shopping and spending time with her grandchildren....
Kenneth Kenny Wilson
Apr 10, 2023
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Wilson, 78, of Bradenton, FL. Passed away Monday April 10, 2023 in Bradenton. Kenny was born March 30, 1945 to Herbert and Sylvia (nee-Birks) Wilson. He enjoyed watching the Tampa bay Rays, Cleveland Browns and going to cars races. He will be missed for his witty humor, outgoing personality and love for his family. He was...
Ralph G. Smith
Apr 10, 2023
Ralph G. Smith, 96, of North Ridgeville, passed from this life and went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2023. Born December 3, 1926 in Cambridge, Ohio, he was the son of Waldo Emerson Smith and Lola Fanchion Needs. His family is noted as a First Family of Ohio. He actively served on an combat ship in...
Joseph John Chobody Jr.
Apr 3, 2023
Joseph J. Chobody Jr., 81 of Elyria passed away peacefully at his home on Monday April 3, 2023 surrounded by his loved ones. He was born on March 9, 1942 in Rural Valley, PA. and was an Elyria area resident for most of his life, graduating from Midview High School in 1960. Following graduation, he joined the United State...
