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Barbara Ann (Butkiewicz) Takacs
Nov 6, 2022
Barbara Ann Takacs (nee: Butkiewicz) 86, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland on Sunday November 6, 2022. She was born August 1, 1936 in Elyria. Barbara was a 1954 Elyria Catholic High School graduate. She was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria where she was also a member of the Altar...
Kenneth "Kenny" E. Keaton
Nov 5, 2022
Kenneth E. "Kenny" Keaton, 87, of Grafton passed away Saturday, November 5, 2022 in HMC Hospice of Medina County in Medina, OH. He was born November 26, 1934 in Princewick, WV. and was a graduate of Fayetteville High School in Fayetteville, WV. Kenny worked for General Motors as a mechanic for over 30 years and was a member of...
John "Jack" I. Ives
Nov 2, 2022
John I. "Jack" Ives, 88, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born May 25, 1934 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Jack's greatest love was playing with the grandkids and great grandkids. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, and enjoyed playing Santa Claus for any group...
James "Jim" Geib
Nov 1, 2022
James Francis Geib (Jim), 72, of Lodi, passed away on November 1, 2022 at Fairview Hospital. Jim was born on December 16, 1949 to parents Robert and Elizabeth (nee: Bassett) Geib in Lorain, OH. He worked as an iron worker. He was a great guy that everybody loved. He had a tremendous love of family, friends, and animals. Survivors...
Lee Richard Capell
Oct 31, 2022
Lee Richard Capell, 69, of Lagrange passed away unexpectedly Monday, October 31, 2022 at his residence. He was born March 2, 1953 in Lakewood, OH and was a 1971 graduate of North Ridgeville High School. Lee enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycles. Survivors include his sons, Chris Capell (Mitzie Uehlein), Ryan Capell; mother Shirley Capell (nee Snyder); several grandchildren; sister,...
Dianne (Diluciano) Quinn
Oct 30, 2022
M. Dianne Quinn (nee DiLuciano) of Elyria passed away peacefully in her home, surrounded by family on October 30, 2022, at the age of 74 years. Dianne will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 50 years, Rick; children: Ryan (Colleen) and Kelly (Michelle); grandchildren: Liam, Kasey, and Kendyl; sisters: Kathleen, Victoria (Gary), and Doriayn (Steve); brother: Dean (Nancy);...
David Allen Esterly
Oct 30, 2022
David Allen Esterly, 56, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 30, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born April 26, 1966 in Pittsburgh, PA. He was a graduate of Elyria High School. David proudly served his Country in the United States Army. He enjoyed all Ohio Sports, listening to music, cooking, golfing, but most of...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Louise (Rowe) Price
Oct 29, 2022
Jacqueline "Jackie" L. Price (nee Rowe), 83, of Elyria passed away Saturday, October 29, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. Jackie was born November 27, 1938 in Wadsworth, Ohio, and she was a graduate of Elyria High School. She enjoyed attending her grandchildren's sporting events and spending time with family. Jackie had a warm heart and generous soul...
George A. Banjoff Jr.
Oct 28, 2022
George Banjoff Jr., 85, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022, peacefully at home surrounded by family. He was born September 20, 1937, in Sheffield Lake, Ohio. He graduated in 1955 from Avon Lake High School and is a member of the Avon Lake Sports Hall of Fame for football. After high school, He enlisted in the Navy from 1955...
Jeffrey Hugh Carpenter
Oct 25, 2022
Jeffrey H. Carpenter, 51, of Eaton Twp, passed away on October 25, 2022 at his home. He was born in Elyria on October 10, 1971 to parents James and Brenda Carpenter (nee: Harris). Jeffrey worked as a supervisor for Rolen Plastics for over twenty years. He was known as a kind and loving man who loved his family and...
Joseph Aaron Kalo
Oct 25, 2022
Joseph Aaron Kalo 78, of Elyria passed away Tuesday October 25, 2022 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. He was born April 11, 1944 in Elyria and was a 1962 Elyria High School graduate. Joseph served in the Unites States Navy Reserve and spent two years of active duty on the U.S.S. Harold J. Ellison...
Richard Paul Jr.
Oct 23, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our father, Richard N. Paul Jr., 58, of North Ridgeville, Ohio. He passed away unexpectedly on October 23rd surrounded by his loving family. Rick was born in 1964 in Lakewood, Ohio and spent most of his life in Grafton, Ohio. After graduating from Elyria Catholic High School in...
Mary Ann (White) Pileski
Oct 21, 2022
Mary Ann Pileski (neeWhite), 84, of Elyria passed away Friday, October 21, 2022 at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 2, 1938 in Cleveland and was a graduate of East High School, where she went on to obtain her nursing degree at MB Johnson School of Nursing. Mary Ann worked as a Registered Nurse at EMH....
Paul "Pj" Stang, Jr.
Oct 18, 2022
Paul W. "PJ" Stang, Jr., age 52, of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022 at Ames Hospice in Westlake. He was born on May 4, 1970 in Cleveland, OH. Paul worked in construction, and enjoyed playing guitar and listening to music. Survivors include his parents Paul and Gail (nee: Schwachenwald) Stang Sr.; son, Ryan Schroeder; grandson, Colton....
Verna A. (Dobrowski) Sabo
Oct 14, 2022
Verna A. Sabo (nee: Dobrowski) 88, of Elyria passed away Friday October 14, 2022 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born May 2, 1934 in Elyria. Verna was a 1952 Elyria Catholic High School graduate, and a member of St. Jude Church. She had worked at Hills Department Store and was Head Cashier...
Brett M. Nash
Oct 12, 2022
Brett M. Nash, 64, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born May 9, 1958 in Elyria and was a 1976 graduate of Midviiew High School. Brett proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force. Survivors include his mother, Ruth (nee Burgenheim); sister, Pamela (Nolan) True; brothers,...
Wilma D. (Manns) Zech
Oct 12, 2022
Wilma D. Zech (nee Manns), 87, of Henrietta Twp, passed away Wednesday October 12, 2022 after a brief illness. She was born May 23, 1935 in Oberlin, Ohio and graduated from Oberlin High School in 1953 and began working for Troxtel Industries as a bookkeeper. She married Conrad Zech on June 25, 1955 after he returned from the Korean...
Renee N. Stefano
Oct 10, 2022
Renee N. Stefano, 50, of Elyria, passed away October 10, 2022 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born on January 24, 1972 in Parma, Ohio. Renee was a free spirited, strong woman who was known for her generosity in helping others and her love for animals. She was self employed as a painter, and had a tremendous...
Itella "Tilly" (Moss) Moore
Oct 10, 2022
Itella "Tilly" Moore, 101, of LaGrange, passed away Monday, October 10, 2022 at her home. She was born on March 3, 1921 to parents Ernie and Elvia (Mohr) Moss in Cedarville, West Virginia. Itella worked as an upholstress for many years. In her spare time, she loved to garden and travel. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
Gary R. Norris
Oct 9, 2022
Gary R. Norris, 81, of LaGrange, formerly of Toledo, died October 9, 2022 at his home. He was born to parents Richard and Ethel (Born) Norris on May 22, 1941. Gary graduated from Whitmer High School and the captain of their basketball team. He was an avid golfer and is a 17 time hole-in-one horseshoe champion. He also enjoyed...
