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Laverne Dorothy (Erwin) Fox
Jan 18, 2023
LaVerne Dorothy Fox (nee Erwin), of Cleveland, Ohio, (1939-2023) passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2023 of natural causes at the age of 83 in Lake Placid, Florida. Wife of Harold Fox of Cleveland (deceased) and loving mother of four, Daughter Virginia Lewis of Vermilion, OH, son Michael of Oberlin, OH, Daniel (deceased), and Steven of Elyria, OH; sister...
Katherine Margaret Larizza
Jan 18, 2023
Katherine Margaret Larizza 75, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday January 18, 2023. She was born June 10, 1947 in Elyria, where she was a lifelong resident. Kathy was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria where she had served on Parish Council, as a Eucharistic Minister, Lector and member of Altar and Rosary Society. ...
Joseph Richard "Dick" Eyring
Jan 17, 2023
Joseph R. "Dick" Eyring, 91, of Grafton passed away Tuesday January 17, 2023 at Avon Place following a brief illness. He was born January 30, 1931 in Cleveland and has been a Grafton resident since 1939. Dick worked as an Independent Distributer for British Petroleum in North Eaton for 23 years, retiring in 1998. He also owned an Independent...
Linda Lou (Owens) Warner
Jan 15, 2023
Linda Lou Warner (nee: Owens) 79, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Sunday January 15, 2023 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland. She was born October 27, 1943 in Forbus, TN. Linda worked retail with HMS Host on the Ohio Turnpike for many years, she loved gardening, being outside and riding in a golf cart. Survivors include two...
Thomas Francis Barnes
Jan 14, 2023
Thomas Francis Barnes, age 57, of North Ridgeville and owner of NED's Seamless Gutters passed away at home surrounded by his family on January 14, 2023 after a lengthy battle with cancer. He is survived by his best friend and wife of 24 years, Jacqueline "Jackie" (nee-Eckenfels); mother, Katherine Barnes (nee-Dowling); sister, Shelia (David) Smiddy; brothers, Anthony Barnes III,...
Barbara Jean (Schuster) Faith
Jan 11, 2023
Barbara J. Faith, (nee-Schuster), 73, of Elyria passed away Wednesday January 11, 2023 at the Lifecare Center of Elyria following a brief illness. She was born May 29, 1949 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Barb worked at the Olmsted Manor Nursing Home as a Licensed Practical Nurse for 28 years, retiring in 2012. She enjoyed going...
Harold L. Butcher
Jan 10, 2023
Harold L. Butcher, 82, of LaGrange, formerly of Florida, passed away on January 10, 2023. He was born to parents; Willard and Virginia (nee: Davidson) on March 23, 1940 in Kanoahead, WV. Harold was a pipefitter for Local 42 in Norwalk for over 40 years. He also owned Butcher Machine in Wellington. Harold proudly served his country in the...
Dennis J. Sniezek
Jan 9, 2023
Dennis J. Sniezek, 73, of Elyria, passed away on January 9, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain surrounded by his loving family and loving wife. He was born on October 26, 1949 in Elyria to parents Carl and Anne (nee: Wnek). Dennis was a 1967 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School and later received his Associates...
Brian Mark Cunningham
Jan 8, 2023
Brian M. Cunningham, 63, of Elyria passed away Sunday January 8, 2023 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland following a brief illness. He was born June 19, 1959 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Brian proudly served his country in the United States Navy and was a fan of both The Ohio State University and Cleveland...
Gregory A. Grambley
Jan 7, 2023
Gregory A. Grambley 66, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Saturday January 7, 2023 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born September 29, 1956 in Elyria. Greg enjoyed spending time with his family and loved animals. Survivors include a sister; Molly S. Borowy (Kevin) of Elyria, a nephew; John Szlempa (Bridgid) of Avon Lake, two nieces; Katie Combs...
Allen Joseph Boros Sr.
Jan 6, 2023
Allen J. Boros Sr., 88, of Grafton passed away Friday January 6, 2023 at his home following a brief illness. He was born October 10, 1934 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Al worked at the Ridge Tool Company in Elyria for over 30 years, retiring as an international technical director. He was a member of...
David Michael Woost Sr.
Jan 2, 2023
David Woost Sr., 62 years of age, passed away peacefully alongside his sons and daughter (Justin, David Jr., James, Christopher, Jordan and Donna) on January 2, 2023 at his home. He now joins his loving wife (Mary) and his dear son (Joshua). Survived by his 7 loving grandchildren and his two brothers and his two sisters (Clifford, Scott, Tina,...
Nancy Margaret (Slusher) Anderson
Dec 31, 2022
Nancy M. Anderson, (nee-Slusher), 89, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 31, 2022 at U. H. Elyria Medical Center. She was born October 3, 1933 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Nancy was a 1955 graduate of the former M.B. Johnson School of Nursing in Elyria and worked as registered nurse at both the former Elyria Memorial...
Erin Jane (Camp) Neilson
Dec 30, 2022
Erin Jane Camp Neilson, 36, beloved and only child of Suzanne and Rick Camp of Elyria, Ohio passed away on Friday, December 30, 2022. Erin was born and raised in Elyria attending St. Jude's Elementary School and Elyria Catholic High School, where she participated in volleyball, softball, Key Club and was a member of the National Honor Society. After...
Roger W. Swiger
Dec 29, 2022
Roger W. Swiger, 75, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his family on December 29, 2022. He was born on November 21, 1947 to parents Jesse and Pearl (nee: Booth) Swiger in Clarksburg, WV. Roger graduated from Roosevelt-Wilson High School, served in the US Army, and later married his sweetheart, Beth Wagner, in November 1975. He...
Michael Richard Justy
Dec 23, 2022
Michael R. Justy, 74, of Grafton passed away Friday December 23, 2022 at his brother's home in Grafton following a brief illness. He was born August 30, 1948 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton resident. Mike was employed at the R.W. Beckett Company in North Ridgeville for 30 years, retiring as an inspector in 2010. He was a...
Janice Eileen (Fachman) Schlegel
Dec 21, 2022
Janice Schlegel went home to be with the Lord on December 21, 2022. She was born in Fremont, Ohio, on April 29, 1926, to Carl and Dorothy Fachman. She graduated from Fremont Ross High School in 1944, and married Donald Schlegel in 1947. They had two daughters, Diane and Sandra. She was employed by W.S.O.S. Community Action Commission as...
Judy M. (Smith) Chivilo
Dec 20, 2022
Judith M. "Judy" Chivilo (nee: Smith), 83, of Columbus, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2022 in North Ridgeville, OH. Judy was born on October 17, 1939 to parents, Nathaniel and Evelyn (nee: Dewald) Smith. She graduated from St. Mary's High School and spent most of her life as a homemaker and loving mother. Survivors include her daughter, Shannon...
Kristene Lynn (Field) Mrazik
Dec 20, 2022
Kristene Lynn Mrazik (nee Field), 56, of Olmsted Falls passed away Tuesday, December 20, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus in Cleveland. She was born September 23, 1966 in Amherst. Kristene worked for the Cleveland Clinic in the Imaging Department. She was a wonderful woman with a great heart and family meant the world to her, especially the light...
Jimmy Ray Hicks
Dec 18, 2022
Jimmy Ray Hicks, 80, of Wellington passed away Sunday, December 18, 2022 at University Hospital Main Campus in Cleveland. He was born June 12, 1942 in Garrett, KY Jimmy worked for the FAA as an Air Traffic Controller. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Jimmy proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force. Jimmy earned his private pilot's...
