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James Ray Hensley
Oct 9, 2022
James Ray Hensley 86, of Grafton passed away Sunday October 9, 2022 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born March 27, 1936 in Mingo County, WV. Ray served in the United States Army, and retired from Midland Steel where he was a tow motor operator. He was deeply involved in the union, and enjoyed fishing, gardening and...
James Harrison Turner Sr.
Oct 7, 2022
James H. Turner Sr., 85, of Lorain passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. He was born March 26, 1937 in Stumptown, WV. James was a wonderful, kind man and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed bowling, loved baseball and football but his greatest love was for his family. Survivors...
Joseph August Van Kerkhove
Oct 4, 2022
Joseph August Van Kerkhove, son of Joseph B. and Mildred L. (nee Meier) Van Kerkhove , born on October 11, 1942 in Peoria, Illinois.Went home to heaven surrounded by his wife and daughters on Tuesday, October 4, 2022. Joseph graduated from Chillicothe Township High School, and proudly served his Country in the United States Navy as a hospital corpsman,...
Burton James Bursley
Oct 4, 2022
Burton J. Bursley, 93, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, October 4, 2022 at his home. He was born August 2, 1929 and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Burton worked for United Airlines as a ramp serviceman for 30 years. He was on the VFW post # 1079 rifle squad, was an avid walker and very much enjoyed...
Stephen Edward Krupar
Oct 3, 2022
Stephen E. Krupar, 94, of Oberlin passed away Monday, October 3, 2022 at his home. He was born September 23, 1928 in Cleveland. Stephen worked for over 40 years as a shipping clerk for Gas Flux. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army. Stephen was a member of the American Bowling Association. Survivors include his sister,...
Saundra L. (Slauter) Lambert
Oct 2, 2022
Saundra L. Lambert (nee Slauter), 83, of Grafton, passed away October 2, 2022 after a short illness. She was born November 30, 1938, in Elyria and was a 1957 graduate of Elyria High School. Saundra had been employed as a bank teller for much of her career at several local banks including First National Bank of Elyria, Lorain County...
Robert Darrell Underwood Sr.
Sep 30, 2022
Robert D. Underwood Sr., 88, of Elyria passed away Friday, September 30, 2022 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria. He was born October 10, 1933 in Clay County, WV. Robert worked for Ford Motor Co. for 30 years until his retirement. Robert was a kind, gentle loving man who will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He enjoyed...
Sylvia Rose (Mccormick) Ignasik
Sep 28, 2022
Sylvia Rose Ignasik, 87, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at her home. She was born August 2, 1935 in New Castle, PA to John and Rose (nee Green) NcCormick. Sylvia worked as a Registered Nurse at Fairview Hospital for many years. She helped organize estate sales and volunteered at the blood bank in Elyria after her...
James Phillip Caddell Jr.
Sep 28, 2022
James Phillip Caddell Jr., 53, of Lorain passed away Wednesday, September 28, 2022 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born December 16, 1968 in Lakewood, and was a graduate of Clearview High School. James worked as a self-employed contractor. He enjoyed golfing, fishing, shooting, and spending time with family especially his granddaughter. James was well loved,...
Ross C. Stazzone
Sep 26, 2022
Ross C. Stazzone, 83, passed away at the Avenue Care and Rehabilitation Center in North Ridgeville on September 26, 2022. Ross was born in Cleveland on April 13, 1939 to parents Sam and Mary Stazzone (nee Rizzo). He was employed as an Ohio Corrections Officer for over thirth years. He was also a roofer and worked at Brown Fintube....
Donald Dean Bliss
Sep 25, 2022
Donald D. Bliss Sr., of Elyria passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. He was born July 28, 1929 in Wellington. For over 40 years Donald was employed by Haury Manufacturing of Elyria, making ornamental iron railings for homes and business's throughout the area. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter plus he looked...
Richard James Taylor
Sep 24, 2022
Richard James Taylor, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Richard was born on July 15, 1952 in Elyria, OH to Charles and Wilda Taylor. The fourth of five boys, Richard spent his early years in Grafton and eventually his family settled in LaGrange. There and everywhere he went, he made a name for himself. Once you...
Scotty Lee Von Seggern
Sep 23, 2022
Scotty Lee Von Seggern, 51, of Elyria passed away September 23, 2022. He was born June 25, 1971 in Clarksburg, WV. Survivors include his wife Shannon; sons, Alexander Brett and Colton; step-daughter, Celene (Michael) Abfall; step-sons, Zachariah Szpont and Joshua Szpont; grandson, Damon Von Seggern, father Roger Von Seggern; brothers, Christopher (Kelly) Von Seggern and Jamie (Maggie) Von Seggern. ...
Elfreda M. (Rurka) Myers
Sep 22, 2022
Elfreda M. Myers (nee Rurka),95, of Grafton passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Willowood Nursing Home in Brunswick. She was born January 1, 1927. Elfreda was a member of the Seniors Club at Our Lady Queen of Peace. She enjoyed reading, outdoors, gardening, but most importantly her family. Survivors include her daughter, Gail (Ken) Schroeder; sons, David (Cindy)...
Lillian (Lutes) Kwasny
Sep 18, 2022
Lillian Kwasny, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022 at the Concord Reserve in Westlake. She was born on September 17, 1935 in Coal Center, Pa. to parents George and Jean (nee: Abbott) Lutes. Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Edward and a loving mother of three children, Edward (Joyce), Barry...
Rosemary C. (Alflen) Jarven
Sep 18, 2022
Rosemary C. Jarven (nee: Alflen) 94, of North Ridgeville passed away at home on Sunday September 18, 2022. She was born October 9, 1927 in Harrisburg, PA. Rosemary was a 1945 North Ridgeville High School graduate, and attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton. She loved to travel, and went as far as Ayres Rock in...
James Franklin Woods
Sep 16, 2022
James Franklin Woods 89, of Elyria passed away Friday September 16, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake,OH. He was born March 25, 1933 in St. Abans, WV. Survivors include a daughter; Joyce Rosenau (Mark), a son; Jim Woods (Ruth). Additional survivors include six grandchildren; James, Joanna, Caleb, Luke, Hanna, Noah and 5 great grandchildren. James was preceded in...
Margie M. (Schulte) Lowery
Sep 14, 2022
Margie M. Lowery, age 73, of Grafton, passed away September 14, 2022 at Grace Long Term Care in Parma. She was born February 26, 1949 in Long Beach, Ca. to Fred and Rita (nee: Zylberberg) Schulte. Margie held a Bachelor's Degree of Computer Science from Baldwin Wallace University. She worked for Ridge Tool for over 20 years and CGI...
Clement F. Monske
Sep 14, 2022
Clement F. Monske Jr., 72, of Wakeman passed away Wednesday, September,14, 2022 at Metro. General Hospital. He was born September 29, 1949 in Elyria. Clement enjoyed golfing, and biking. He was a member of the Elyria Polish Club and Oberlin Golf Club. Clement had a big personality and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include...
David A. Blackburn
Sep 13, 2022
David A. Blackburn 67, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday September 13, 2022. He was born November 14, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. David was a Midview High School graduate; and served in the United States Air Force. He had worked as a Police Officer with The Elyria Police Department and Grafton Police Department. David became an...
