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Nov 11, 2025

Susan M. Andras (nee: Phillips), 63, of Wellington, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, November 11, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on July 28, 1962, in Amherst, Ohio. Susan dedicated her career to caring for others as a caregiver with ResCare, where her compassion and kindness touched many lives. Outside of work, she embraced...

Nov 10, 2025

Terry D. Johns, 79, of Elyria, passed away at home in the early morning hours of Monday, November 10, 2025 surrounded by his loving family. Terry was born in Queenstown, Pennsylvania on December 16, 1945 to parents Willis and Claudine (nee: Lynch).  A proud U.S. Army veteran, Terry served his country with honor and carried that same sense of...

Nov 9, 2025

Kevin F. Zeman, known to his friends as "Z", died suddenly on November 9, 2025 at the age of 62.

Kevin graduated from Avon High School in 1981 and was proud to be an Eagle throughout his life. He co-owned ZZ's Big Top in Avon for many years, where he gained numerous lifelong friends.

He...

Nov 8, 2025

Dr. Paul J. Minnillo Sr. (Doc) 95 of Avon (formerly of Elyria, and New Hampshire) passed away Saturday November 8, 2025, at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness.  He was born on October 13, 1930, in Cleveland. After graduating from Cleveland Heights High School Dr. Minnillo attended Case Western Reserve University during which time he...

Nov 4, 2025

Craig Butler, 63, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away on November 4, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on October 30, 1962, in Grafton, Ohio, Craig brought light and laughter to everyone he met. He proudly served in the U.S. Air Force for 20 years before beginning a second career with the United States Postal Service,...

Nov 4, 2025

William "Bill" Webner, 77, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home in the early morning hours of surrounded by his loving family on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. He was born in Elyria on April 21, 1948 and was a proud graduate of Elyria High School. Bill built a life rooted in hard work, loyalty, and genuine friendship. He married...

Nov 3, 2025

Judi Kathryn Bubb (née Bassett), age 83, of Strongsville, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 3, 2025, at the Thomas P. Perciak Family Residential Hospice in Strongsville.

Born on September 23, 1942, in Elyria, Judi was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is survived by her daughter, Lesley K. Bubb; her son Michael S. (Jennifer) Bubb;...

Nov 2, 2025

It is with great sadness we announce that our beloved father, David "Dave" Lee Jarvis, 70, of Lagrange, has passed away on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a long illness.

Dave was born on January 26, 1955, at home in Braxton County, WV, to Percy and Susan Annie Dobbins Jarvis. Since he...

Nov 1, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Thomasson, age 64, of Elyria (most recently of Cuyahoga Falls), passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on November 1, 2025.

Tom was born on February 15, 1961, in Elyria, Ohio, to William Edward Thomasson Jr. and Pamela (Krock) Thomasson. He spent most of his life in Elyria, where his love for the outdoors began...

Oct 30, 2025

Ruth E. Conrad (née Seel), 83, of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Thursday, October 30, 2025.Ruth was born in Oak Hill, Ohio on December 2, 1941. Her family moved from Jackson, Ohio to the Grafton area just before her senior year, where she attended Midview High School. Ruth was a devoted homemaker and stay-at-home mother...

Oct 28, 2025

Robert John James, age 64, of Huntington Township, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, following a long illness. He was born on July 14, 1961, in Avon Lake.

Bob had a boisterous voice and a big heart. He loved people deeply and lived by strong family values. A loving and caring father, Bob...

Oct 27, 2025

Billy Dean Downing, 95, beloved husband, father and friend, passed peacefully at home surrounded by family on October 27, 2025.

Born on January 25, 1930 in Hedley TX, he lived the authentic cowboy life on a ranch. He loved to tell his many stories of those early years riding horses, rounding up cattle and living life before...

Oct 25, 2025

Janet Lee Hyer (nee: Coughlin), 87, of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center. She was born in Lawton, West Virginia on December 10, 1937 to parents Houston W. and Sadie B. (nee: Grimmett) Coughlin. Shortly after graduating from Mark Twain High School in Stotesbury, West Virginia, she married her high school sweetheart,...

Oct 25, 2025

Ronald Lee Frishkorn 75, of Grafton passed away Saturday October 25, 2025 at The Avenue in North Ridgeville following a long illness.  He was born May 9, 1950 in Sandusky, Ohio.  Ron was passionate about his Corvette, motorcycles, music and was an avid Cleveland sports fan. Survivors include his wife of forty eight years; Janet S. (nee: Nelson), a...

Oct 22, 2025

Paulette T. Grasse (nee: Bouman), 73, of  Grafton Township, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, October 22, 2025. She was born in Berea, Ohio on February 5, 1952 to parents Paul and Ann (nee: Hughes).

Paulette was a strong, independent woman who lived her life with love, determination, and grace....

Oct 22, 2025

Harry J. Hebebrand, age 92, of Lagrange, Ohio, passed away on October 22, 2025, from complications related to Parkinson's disease.

Born in Elyria on September 22, 1933, to the late Harry and Edna (Albrecht) Hebebrand, he attended Elyria High School and went on to enjoy a long and dedicated career with Parker Hannifin Corporation, where he worked...

Oct 20, 2025

Janet Mae Haag (nee: Wissinger), 90, of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 20, 2025 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born in Elyria on August 12, 1935 to parents George and Eleanor (nee: McIntire). Janet worked in home childcare as a caregiver for over 20 years. In her spare time, she loved...

Oct 18, 2025

It is with great love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of David A. Ferry, who departed this life on October 18, 2025 at the age of 75.

Born on August 19, 1950, David lived a life marked by devotion to his country, and his family. A proud United States Marine, David honorably served his...

Oct 18, 2025

Wayne E. Appleby, Jr., 88, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1937, to Wayne Sr. and Naomi Ellen (Guss) Appleby, Wayne lived a full life marked by service, faith, family, and humor. Wayne lived 88 years built on love, faith,...

Oct 16, 2025

Portia (Petruzzi) Fayer, age 97 entered eternal rest October 16, 2025.  She is now with her beloved husband, George, who entered eternal life in 2004.

At age 14 she moved to North Ridgeville and then to Elyria when her father worked at Bendix.  She graduated from Elyria High School in 1945, then she worked for J.C. Penney...