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Dec 1, 2022

Patricia Ann Schaffer (nee Mills), 89, of Columbia Station passed away Thursday, December 1, 2022 at ONeill Healthcare in Lakewood. She was born February 4, 1933 in Cleveland and was a 1951 graduate of John Marshall High School. Patricia was a member of Lorain County Republican Club, Church Choir and PTA President, she was also a lifelong member of...

Nov 30, 2022

Daniel W. "Artie" O'Dell, 69, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center with his family by his side. The firecracker "popped" into the world also at UHEMH on July 4, 1953. He was a 1971 graduate of Elyria High School, he went on to receive his certification in Respiratory Therapy at LCCC....

Nov 30, 2022

Michael R. MacAvoy, Jr., 51, of Avon Lake, passed away peacefully on November 30, 2022 surrounded by his family after a short illness. Survivors include his wife, Janet (nee: Simpson); daughter, Melina (Stephen); mother, Sandra; sister, Stephanie (Chuck) Hanchosky; sisters-in-law, Pranee Repuyan and Jeanne (Joe) Nazario; Uncles; Tim and Pat MacAvoy, Mike and Jerry Brant; Aunt Eleanor Brant; nephews,...

Nov 29, 2022

Alyce M. Reisdorff, (nee: Barber) 86, of Eaton Township, passed away November 29, 2022 at home under the loving care of her family and Hospice of the Western Reserve. She was born February 11, 1936 in Omaha, Nebraska. Alyce treasured spending time with her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She retired from Western Enterprises after 20+ years as a machinist....

Nov 28, 2022

John Thomas Dodd, formerly of North Olmsted and North Ridgeville, died peacefully on Monday, November 28, 2022 at LifeCare in Wooster. He was 93 years of age.

John was born on July 22, 1929 in Cleveland, OH to Helen (Eichorn) and Stephen Dodd. He graduated from Bay High School in Bay Village, Ohio in 1947. He earned...

Nov 26, 2022

Howard D. Spence, 70, of LaGrange passed away Saturday, November 26, 2022 at his home after a heroic battle with Huntington's Disease. He was born July 15, 1952 in Beckley, W.V. Howard was a 1970 Elyria High School graduate and was employed at the Ford Motor Company in Avon Lake for 42 years, retiring from the paint department. He...

Nov 26, 2022

Marilyn Y. Pileski (nee: Cooper) passed away Saturday November 26, 2022 at home in Elyria with her loving husband Ted and daughter Lisa by her side after a long battle with multiple health issues. Marilyn was born in Welch, West Virginia and moved to Elyria as a young girl with her family.  She was a graduate of Elyria High...

Nov 25, 2022

William Earle Johnson, 93, of Elyria, passed away on November 25, 2022 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. William was born on December 7, 1928 Earl and Florence (Fridenstine) Johnson in Elyria. He proudly served his country in the United States Army and later was employed as a teacher at Fairview High School. William was very active at...

Nov 25, 2022

Philip B. Hastings,80, of Elyria passed away Friday, November 25, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice House with family by his side. He was born December 26, 1941 in Elyria and was a 1959 graduate of Elyria High School. Philip proudly served his Country in the United States Navy. He was a member of the Elyria Eagles, Elyria Moose, Elyria...

Nov 24, 2022

Maribel Douglas was a loving wife, devoted mother and caring friend. She was a selfless, strong and brave individual. She left this world to be with the Lord on November 24th, 2022.

Maribel was born in Davao, Philippines. Growing up she chased her dream of becoming a nurse, eventually receiving her Bachelor's degree. Fulfilling that dream, she...

Nov 20, 2022

Douglas Paul Smith, 73, of North Ridgeville passed away Sunday, November 20, 2022 at his home with family by his side. He was born February 1, 1949 in Elyria and was a 1967 graduate of Midview High School. Doug was always building things usually of metal or wood, and enjoyed repairing small engines. He worked as a heating and...

Nov 20, 2022

Barbara Ann Jantz, 80, of Grafton, passed away peacefully Sunday evening, November 20, 2022 at her home surrounded by her children.  Barb was born on May 23, 1942 to parents Leonard and Helen (Tran) Bruhn in Grafton, Ohio.  Barb was a retired teacher in the Midview School District.  She spent her entire career teaching elementary aged children, mostly second...

Nov 19, 2022

Loreta M. Carr (nee Kerns), 83, of Elyria passed away Saturday, November 19, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born November 9, 1939 in Coxs Mills, West Virginia. Loreta was an accountant and was a member of the 1st Baptist Church of Elyria. She was an avid bowler and was inducted into the Elyria USBC...

Nov 16, 2022

Sue Jo Schubert (nee: Houts) 73, of Elyria passed away at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center of Tuesday November 16, 2022 following a short illness. She was born June 23, 1949 in Cleveland. Sue enjoyed riding motorcycles, swimming, cooking, and loved her cats and dogs.   Survivors include her husband Dennis Schubert whom she married December 4, 1971, a daughter;...

Nov 12, 2022

It is with great sadness that the Borowy family announces the death of Donald Edward Borowy Jr. He passed away unexpectedly at the age of 61 on November 12, 2022 surrounded by his wife, siblings, and parents. Donny was the 1st born of Don and Kathy Borowy in Elyria, OH on Oct. 12, 1961.  The Borowy family, being very...

Nov 11, 2022

Kathy Matheson, (nee-Prentice), 73, of Grafton passed away passed away Friday November 11, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born June 16, 1949, in Elyria to Leland H. Sr. and Anne Prentice. Kathy was a 1967 graduate of Midview High School and a 1971 graduate of Kent State University. She worked for 41 years as an Elementary School...

Nov 10, 2022

Thomas "Tommy" Ristas, 90, of Elyria, passed away Thursday, November 10, 2022 at the Abbewood in Elyria. He was born June 9, 1932 in his home just down the street from St. Mary's Church, at 1614 Middle Ave. Tommy was a lifelong resident of Elyria, apart from the time he served in the USAF that took him to Oregon,...

Nov 9, 2022

On November 9, 2022, Frank S. Papay, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather passed away at the age of 98. He met everyone with a smile and graced them with an "I love you" instead of goodbye. He was a beautiful man, husband, father and grandfather and a true living example of what living a full life is to all...

Nov 8, 2022

John Christopher Boyson, 64, passed away at HCA Fawcett Hospital in Port Charlotte, FL on Tuesday, November 8, 2022 . John or "Chris" as he was called was born July 2, 1958 to Dr. John Boyson and Jacqualine Boyson in Elyria, OH. He was an accomplished musician for 40 years and loved his profession. He was also known by...

Nov 6, 2022

Sandra Kay "Sandy" Johnson (nee Staszak), 75, of Elyria passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 at her residence surrounded by family. She was born April 20, 1947 in Lorain, OH and was a 1965 graduate of Elyria High School.  Sandy was the owner of Wallpapering by Sandy. She enjoyed making greeting cards, bible study at the Church of the...