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David Michael Woost Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
David Woost Sr., 62 years of age, passed away peacefully alongside his sons and daughter (Justin, David Jr., James, Christopher, Jordan and Donna) on January 2, 2023 at his home. He now joins his loving wife (Mary) and his dear son (Joshua). Survived by his 7 loving grandchildren and his two brothers and his two sisters (Clifford, Scott, Tina,...
Nancy Margaret (Slusher) Anderson
Dec 31, 2022
Nancy M. Anderson, (nee-Slusher), 89, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 31, 2022 at U. H. Elyria Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1933 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Nancy was a 1955 graduate of the former M.B. Johnson School of Nursing in Elyria and worked as registered nurse at both the former Elyria Memorial...
Erin Jane (Camp) Neilson
Dec 30, 2022
Erin Jane Camp Neilson, 36, beloved and only child of Suzanne and Rick Camp of Elyria, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Erin was born and raised in Elyria attending St. Jude's Elementary School and Elyria Catholic High School, where she participated in volleyball, softball, Key Club and was a member of the National Honor Society. After...
Roger W. Swiger
Dec 29, 2022
Roger W. Swiger, 75, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 29, 2022. He was born on November 21, 1947 to parents Jesse and Pearl (nee: Booth) Swiger in Clarksburg, WV. Roger graduated from Roosevelt-Wilson High School, served in the US Army, and later married his sweetheart, Beth Wagner, in November 1975. He...
Michael Richard Justy
Dec 23, 2022
Michael R. Justy, 74, of Grafton passed away Friday December 23, 2022 at his brother's home in Grafton following a brief illness. He was born August 30, 1948 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton resident. Mike was employed at the R.W. Beckett Company in North Ridgeville for 30 years, retiring as an inspector in 2010. He was a...
Janice Eileen (Fachman) Schlegel
Dec 21, 2022
Janice Schlegel went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022. She was born in Fremont, Ohio, on April 29, 1926, to Carl and Dorothy Fachman. She graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1944, and married Donald Schlegel in 1947. They had two daughters, Diane and Sandra. She was employed by W.S.O.S. Community Action Commission as...
Judy M. (Smith) Chivilo
Dec 20, 2022
Judith M. "Judy" Chivilo (nee: Smith), 83, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022 in North Ridgeville, OH. Judy was born on October 17, 1939 to parents, Nathaniel and Evelyn (nee: Dewald) Smith. She graduated from St. Mary's High School and spent most of her life as a homemaker and loving mother. Survivors include her daughter, Shannon...
Kristene Lynn (Field) Mrazik
Dec 20, 2022
Kristene Lynn Mrazik (nee Field), 56, of Olmsted Falls passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland. She was born September 23, 1966 in Amherst. Kristene worked for the Cleveland Clinic in the Imaging Department. She was a wonderful woman with a great heart and family meant the world to her, especially the light...
Jimmy Ray Hicks
Dec 18, 2022
Jimmy Ray Hicks, 80, of Wellington passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at University Hospital Main Campus in Cleveland. He was born June 12, 1942 in Garrett, KY Jimmy worked for the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jimmy proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force. Jimmy earned his private pilot's...
Richard Frederick Logue Ii
Dec 18, 2022
Richard F. "Rick" Logue II, 74, of Grafton passed away Sunday December 18, 2022 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born September 14, 1948 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Rick was employed at the Federal Aviation Administration in Oberlin as an Air Traffic Controller for 32 years, retiring in 2002....
Gilbert A. "Frenchy" Lescoëzec
Dec 13, 2022
Gilbert Alain LeScoëzec"Frenchy" of Grafton, OH died on December 13th, 2022, surrounded by the love of his children and grandchildren.Gil was born in Blida, Algeria on November 1st, 1931, the third of five children to Andrea and Pierre LeScoëzec. In his early twenties, Gil made his way to the United States via time in Paris and Montreal, where he...
Antonio Andino Merced
Dec 11, 2022
Antonio Andino Merced, 92, of Elyria passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland. He was born September 12, 1930 in Bayamon, Puerto Rico. Antonio proudly served his Country in the United States Marines during Korea. He was an Auditor for the Treasury Department in Puerto Rico. Survivors include his wife, Esther...
Dominic D'Agostino
Dec 11, 2022
Dominic D'Agostino, 86, of Elyria passed away Sunday, December 11, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born April 4, 1936 in Locri, Italy. Dominic worked for Ford Motor Co. (Lorain Plant). He enjoyed gardening, cooking and spending time playing with the grandkids. Dominic was a loving husband, father and grandfather, he had a big heart and...
Robert G. Eyring
Dec 8, 2022
Robert G. Eyring, 85, of Wellington, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2022 at Ames Hospice in Westlake. Robert was born on June 26, 1937 in Lakewood, Ohio to parents, Joseph and Alice (nee: Gedeon) Eyring. He was drafted into the US Army in 1961, and later married his sweetheart, Martha Anne Palumbo, the following year. Robert was employed...
Patricia Ann "Patty" (White) Bechtold
Dec 7, 2022
Patricia Ann "Patty" Bechtold (nee White), 69, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at her residence following a long illness with family by her side. She was born February 3, 1953 in Berea and was a graduate of Columbia High School. Patty worked at Mechanical Warranty as an Administrator. She enjoyed camping, fishing, and sewing, but most...
Stephen James Mrazik
Dec 7, 2022
Stephen James Mrazik, 53, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 16, 1969 in Cleveland and was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School. Stephen was a plant manager for the Auto Bolt Co. He was an avid fisherman, loved old cars, hot rods, his dog Bailey, but most especially...
Kenneth William Wahl
Dec 6, 2022
Kenneth William Wahl, age 77, of Elyria, OH, peacefully passed away on Tuesday December 6, 2022 surrounded by his loving family at Elyria Medical Center. He was a loyal member of Grace Lutheran Church where he and his beautiful bride were the first couple to be married in the building. He was a graduate of Elyria High class of...
Louise Jeanette (Bartow) Bartow
Dec 5, 2022
Louise J. Bartow, 74 of Elyria passed away Monday December 5, 2022 at the Main Street Care Center in Avon following an extended illness. She was born May 4, 1948 in Norwalk and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Louise work at the Echoing Lakes Residential Homes as program assistant. She was a member of the Elyria First United...
Garnett M. (Cogar) Samples
Dec 3, 2022
Garnett M. Samples (nee Cogar), 88, of Grafton passed away Saturday, December 3, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born April 10, 1934 in Bomont, WV She enjoyed flowers, taking family videos, and she also donated to many charities. Garnett worked for Majestic Plastics as a machine operator. She had a warm heart and will...
Marylou (Smith) Ashyk
Dec 1, 2022
MaryLou Ashyk (nee Smith), 89, our beautiful mother and grandma "Honey" peacefully entered into eternal rest on December 1, 2022 in Laguna Niguel, California after a sudden, unexpected illness. She was surrounded by her loving family. Although MaryLou was a lifelong resident of Elyria, in recent years she shared time between her children's homes in Ohio and California and...
