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Dec 20, 2025

NANCY J. HORVATH (nee DUNKLE), 96, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by loved ones at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born April 10, 1929, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to Willard E. and Mary Roman Dunkle, (both deceased). In 1944, she came to Elyria and lived here her entire adult life....

Dec 20, 2025

David Barnes Balas, age 80, of Columbia Station, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 20, 2025, at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. David was born on April 15, 1945, in Elyria, Ohio, to the late Ernest W. Balas and Jane M. Balas (née Barnes). A proud veteran, David honorably served his country in the United...

Dec 13, 2025

Rev. Glenn Alvin Mertz, 64, of Elyria passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Saturday December 13, 2025 at his home.

Loved by his wife Jackie to whom he was married for over 25 years. He loved his family very much but also loved his Lord above all things.

Glenn worked in radio for 30 years in the Lorain and Cleveland area. His final...

Dec 13, 2025

Elizabeth M. Holmen (nee: Hess), 94, of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on December 13, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 10, 1931, to parents Walter and Elizabeth (nee: Bernbaum). She was a graduate of Western Reserve University. She worked at Stouffer's restaurants as Director of Food Management for 15 years and...

Dec 12, 2025

Kenneth William Freeland, 61, of Elyria passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at The Avenue of North Ridgeville nursing home following a long illness. He was born November 30, 1964 in Lorain. Ken was a long-time member of St. Anthony Church and graduated from Lorain High School in 1985. Upon moving to Elyria he became a member of St....

Dec 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces that Jerry Castelli, 60, of Grafton passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved on at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital on Thursday December 11, 2025.

Beloved husband of Lori (nee-Herrick), cherished father of Mianda (fiancé, Zach Zweirecki), stepfather of Shannon Walker (Kim) and Mike Plumley (Danielle). Devoted brother of...

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 10, 2025

Norine Louise Wiseman, born December 3, 1946 and went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025 at the age of 79. Married to Herman L. Wiseman for 56 years. Mother of 3, a daughter, Rebecca Mansell and 2 sons, Richard Wiseman and Daniel Wiseman. Grandmother of 11 and Great-Grandmother of 15. My dear Mother loved God and...

Dec 10, 2025

Peter D. Ternes, 87, of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born to Roy and Dorothy (Gerhart) Ternes on April 27, 1938. He is the youngest of 5 brothers, all growing up and working on their family farm in Elyria, where he became a lifelong resident. He then joined Military service in 1957. He met...

Dec 10, 2025

The world lost a walking Angel,on December 10, 2025, with the passing of Patricia Jean Jackson (nee-Vilevac). Born on October 9, 1930, Patricia was the beloved daughter of John and Margaret (Martinchak) Vilevac, she lived a beautiful 95 years filled with love, laughter, and the joy of being surrounded by family. She is now reunited with the love of...

Dec 10, 2025

Joel "Joey" E. Parson, 48, of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at University Hospital in Cleveland after a long illness. He was born in Elyria on February 7, 1977 to parents, Robert and Lanata (née Lilly). After graduating Keystone High School in LaGrange, Joel served as foster parent for several years and was greatly loved by...

Dec 10, 2025

Shirley J. Kelling, age 81, passed away peacefully after a long-term illness. She was born on June 23, 1944, in Lorain, Ohio, to Joseph and Josephine (Grasso) Fogo.

Shirley was a proud graduate of Admiral King High School and went on to further her education at Lorain Business School and Lorain County Community College. She later earned...

Dec 7, 2025

Joyce M. Van Amburgh (nee Kinzel), 85, passed away at home with her loving family by her side on December 7, 2025.

Joyce was born to Urban and Emma (nee Wohleber) Kinzel on February 13, 1940, in Grafton, Ohio, where she was a lifelong resident.

Joyce was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School, Class...

Dec 2, 2025

Glen D. Priddy, 83, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born in Nitro, West Virginia on July 10, 1942 to parents Sherman and Virginia (née: Norvell). Glen worked for Abex Electro Alloys as a machinist for many years up until his retirement. He was a devoted...

Dec 1, 2025

LOUIS "RICK" VASI passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 1, 2025. Born on June 18, 1954, Rick grew up in Elyria, Ohio. He graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1972 and maintained lifelong friendships with his classmates and a strong connection to his school. Rick excelled in various fields throughout his life. He worked as an auto repair...

Dec 1, 2025

Albert Joseph Browski, 87, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 1, 2025 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville after a long illness. He was born August 18, 1938 in Elyria. After graduation from Elyria High, Albert moved to California taking a job with California Bell as an Engineer. He then left, taking up HVAC until retirement. Then he moved...

Dec 1, 2025

Lynn Howard Rader, 90, of Elyria passed away peacefully at home December 1, 2025. He was born February 21, 1935 in Ashland and was a lifelong resident of Elyria. He graduated from Elyria Catholic High School (1953),  married Arline Patyak of Elyria, and went on to receive a Bachelor's Degree in Education from Bowling Green State University (1957) and...

Nov 29, 2025

Phillip Lane Waller, 66, of Elyria passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025. He was born in Brunswick, OH and graduated from Elyria High School, Class of 1977. He spent his career working at Ford Motor Company, where he dedicated many years before retiring in 2020. Phil was a true people person and a devoted father. He had a...

Nov 25, 2025

Mary C. Carder (nee: Strawderman), 85, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 25, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Mary was born in Elkins, West Virginia on September 4, 1940 and later moved to northern Ohio where she worked at York International.  She was a member of College Heights Baptist Church in Elyria. Mary loved...

Nov 25, 2025

Barbara Jean Sizemore (nee: Duncan) 75, of Lorain passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday November 25, 2025.  She was born January 23, 1950 in West Virginia.  Barb loved baking, especially wedding cakes, she enjoyed doing macramé, floral arranging, and was a talented artist.  Survivors include her sons; Douglas A. Sizemore (Kim) of Lorain, Dana A. Sizemore (Krissy Kawell)...