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Phyllis Jean (Givens) Burke
Apr 3, 2023
Phyllis J. Burke (nee: Givens), age 91, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Ames Hospice in Westlake. Phyllis was born in Martin's Ferry, OH on May 15, 1931 and graduated from Elyria High School in 1949. She married her sweetheart, Richard "Dick" Burke on November 5th that same year. Phyllis worked as a Dental...
Eugene Donald Szczepanski
Apr 2, 2023
Eugene D. Szczepanski, 89, of Eaton Township left this life on April 2, 2023 to reunite with his loving wife Jane who preceded his passing in the morning of the same day. He was born on May 4, 1933 in Elyria and grew up in Grafton. A United States Navy veteran of the Korean Conflict, Gene proudly served onboard...
Etta Jane (Tildes) Szczepanski
Apr 2, 2023
Etta Jane Szczepanski, (nee-Tildes), 88, of Eaton Township gained her wings on Sunday morning April 2, 2023 surrounded by her family following a short illness. Born to Clarence and Alta Tildes on November 30, 1934 Jane was a lifelong resident of Eaton Township. Jane was a 1952 graduate of Eaton High School. After graduation she worked at St. Vincent...
Evelyn Jean (Kilbreth) Lahm
Mar 27, 2023
Evelyn J. Lahm, (nee-Kilbreth), 92, passed away Monday March 27, 2023. She was born November 28, 1930 in Petersville, Lewis County, KY.. Evelyn received her teaching degree from Morehead State University in Kentucky. She taught in a one room schoolhouse, Oak Ridge School in Kentucky before coming to Lorain. There, she taught first grade. After her daughters were older...
Christian J. Skodny
Mar 27, 2023
Christian J. Skodny, age 21, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on March 27, 2023. Christian was born on February 20, 2002 in Westlake, OH. He was a joint graduate of Great Valley High School in Malvern, PA and the Technical College High School with Honors in Engineering and Industrial Technologies. He represented the TCHS graduating class at a National...
Kenneth J. Gumm
Mar 27, 2023
Kenneth J. Gumm Sr. 84, of Grafton passed away Monday March 27, 2023 at Northwestern Healthcare in Berea following a long illness. He was born October 6, 1938 in Elkins, WV. Kenneth served in the U.S. Army., and had worked as a machine operator. He was known as "The Hay Man" delivering hay to local farmers. Kenneth was a...
Sarah "Sally" (Foldesy) Learn
Mar 26, 2023
Sarah J. "Sally" Learn, age 87, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, March 26, 2023 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on August 10, 1935 in Cleveland to parents Frank and Irene (Toth) Foldesy. Sally graduated West High School in 1954, and later married her sweetheart, John H. Learn, on September 17, 1960....
Norman Lee Wohlever
Mar 22, 2023
Norman L. "Stormin' Norman" Wohlever, 66, of North Ridgeville passed away Wednesday March 22, 2023 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born December 16, 1956 in Cleveland and was a lifelong North Ridgeville resident. A 1975 graduate of North Ridgeville High School, Norm was employed by the City of North Ridgeville for 23 years,...
Dorothea Dotty (Brock) Lockmiller
Mar 21, 2023
Dorothea "Dotty" B. Lockmiller, (nee-Brock), 86, of Grafton passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. Stepmother of Theodore "Ted" Lockmiller Jr., ; mother of Michelle (Peter) Leiterman and Tammy (Ed) Thomas; grandmother of Ethan Lockmiller, Avery Lockmiller and Joshua Brigham (who preceded her in death). She was born April 25, 1936...
Joann M. Polacsek
Mar 21, 2023
Joann M. Polacsek 65, of Elyria passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born February 5, 1958 in Elyria. Survivors include her son; Wanji Chance Running Horse of Elyria, three grandchildren; Wicahpi, Wiyaka, Mahpiya Running Horse, additional survivors include two sisters; Sara Bonilla (Ruben) of Fairfax, VA.,...
Ruth Geraldine (Sandrock) Piwinski
Mar 21, 2023
Ruth G. Piwinski, age 93, of Oberlin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Ruth was born in Oberlin, OH on May 23, 1929, and was the youngest child of Henry and Lottie (nee: Parsons) Sandrock. She was a 1948 graduate of Oberlin High School and shortly after married her sweetheart,...
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...
