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Carol Jean (Travise) Maxwell
Aug 6, 2022
Carol J. Maxwell, (nee-Travise), 80, of Elyria passed away quickly and peacefully at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus on Saturday August 6, 2022. Carol was a kind, gentle, caring person who was always positive and never complained. She loved her family more than anything. She was the best wife and mother anyone could hope for. Survivors include her husband,...
Richard R. Jalowiec
Aug 6, 2022
Richard R. Jalowiec 69, of Sheffield Lake, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday August 6, 2022 at The Cleveland Clinic. He was born August 10 1952 in Elyria. Richard was a North Ridgeville High School graduate. He was the co owner of Lake Avenue Floor Covering in Elyria for more than twenty five years and continued his career in retail...
Dorothy J. (Pasadyn) Garrett
Aug 6, 2022
Dorothy J. Garrett, 85, passed away peacefully on August 6, 2022 at O'Neill HealthCare in North Ridgeville. She was born in Grafton on October 29, 1936 to Walter and Mary Pasadyn (nee: Musial). She married her sweetheart, Karis Garrett, in 1958. Dorothy worked as a deli meat packer at Giant Eagle from 1982-1993. She was also a Bar-Maid at...
David L. Snider
Aug 6, 2022
David L. Snider, 75, of Elyria, passed away on August 6, 2022 at Saint John Medical Center in Westlake. He was born in Parkersburg, West Virginia on September 10, 1946 to parents John and Mary Snider (nee: Duelley). He graduated from Parkersburg High School in 1964 and married his sweetheart, Shirley(nee: Staats) on November 30, 1963. He worked as...
Ronald H. Forster
Aug 5, 2022
Ronald H. Forster,81, passed into the loving arms of Jesus August 5 at Ames Family Hospice of the Western Reserve after a 15 month battle with Lymphoma. A man of few words, he was known for his integrity, courage and generosity. He graduated from Strongsville High School and Baldwin Wallace College. Ronald served 2 years in the United States...
Denise L. Malone "Easterday"
Aug 4, 2022
Denise L. Malone "Easterday", 60, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, August 4, 2022. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio on August 1, 1962 to Guy and Mary Walton (nee: Fallon). Denise enjoyed puzzles, shopping, and cherishing her grandchildren. Survivors include her husband, Kevin; daughter, Nicole Norman; sister, Debra (Anthony) Russo; grandchildren, Donovan, Brooklynn, Ryder;...
Kim Charles Kotora
Aug 3, 2022
Kim C. Kotora, 71, of Grafton passed away Wednesday August 3, 2022 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born March 10, 1951 in Cleveland and was an area resident for most of his life. Kim was employed by the Boilermaker's Local 744 as a Boilermaker, he also served in the Army National Guard. Survivors...
Jesse Allan Figula
Aug 3, 2022
Jesse Allan Figula, 77, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, August 3, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born November 10, 1944 in Elyria. Jesse was a collector of comic books and stamps. He will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his daughters, Tammy Figula, Tina (David) Kerecz; grandchildren, Michael Kinder, Mathew Kerecz,...
Cindy L. Burns
Aug 2, 2022
Cynthia L. "Cindy" Burns, 59, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on August 2, 2022 at her residence. She was born in Elyria, Ohio to parents Roy and Margaret "Sue" Burns (nee: Doss) on November 1, 1962. Cindy graduated from Elyria High School in 1981 and was a member of The Federal Order of Eagles #4003 in Columbia Station. She...
Clara Ann (Rich) Keck
Jul 31, 2022
Annie Plummer Keck received her promotion to the other side on July 31st 2022 at the age of 75. She touched many lives as a business owner in both North Olmsted and Elyria Ohio (Partners Lounge, No Excuses, and The Hideaway). She cursed like a sailor, but her heart was as big as a mountain. She was the kind...
Carroll Van Angle
Jul 31, 2022
Carroll V. Angle , 61 of LaGrange passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 31, 2022 . The most important thing in life to Carroll was his family, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Cathy (nee Sidoti); sons, Vince (Tracey), Anthony (Ashley ), and Joe (Caite ); grandchildren, Kaisey...
Donna Jean Hayes
Jul 28, 2022
Donna Jean Hayes, 79, of Strongsville, OH passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born July 21, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio. Donna was a voracious reader, and loved dogs. Donna was an editor at the Cleveland Plain Dealer for many years. Survivors include her sisters, Sandra (Robert) Fries, Christine...
Gail M. (Sutton) Mcconnell
Jul 28, 2022
Gail M. McConnell (nee: Sutton) 73, of Grafton passed away Thursday July 28, 2022 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born October 29, 1948 in Kaylor, PA. Gail treasured spending time with her family, reading, gardening, and cooking. Survivors include her husband of thirty five years; Richard L. McConnell, two daughters; Vanessa M....
Elaine J. (Carruthers) Behrins
Jul 27, 2022
Elaine J. Behrins, (nee-Carruthers), 90, of Elyria passed away July 27, 2022 at the Norwalk Memorial Home following a brief illness. She was born December 28, 1931 in Sheffield Village and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Elaine worked at the former Bendix-Westinghouse Corporation as a secretary for 30 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. Jude...
Richard P. Resar, Sr.
Jul 27, 2022
Richard P. Resar, Sr., 89, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on June 22, 1933 in Elyria to Victor and Agnes Resar (nee: Lord). He owned and operated Resar Tree Service and was a member of The International Union Operating Engineers Local 18. He was...
James F. Reynolds Ii
Jul 26, 2022
James Franklin Reynolds II, 31, of Elyria, passed away due to complications from a medical condition on July 26, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1991 in Cleveland. He is survived by his Mother Erin McNamara Doskocil along with her children Madeline, Kirk & Logan and his Father James Reynolds I (Marisol) along with their children, Kellen &...
Sheila Ann (Jack) Crum
Jul 20, 2022
Sheila A. Crum, (nee-Jack), 82, of Sheffield Village passed away Wednesday July 20, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus following a brief illness. She was born July 25, 1939 in Westfield, MA., moving to Elyria in 1972. Sheila worked as a Dental Hygienist for 20 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church...
Roland F. Vinoverski
Jul 20, 2022
Roland F. Vinoverski, 83, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at Ames Hospice in Westlake on July 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Elyria to parents Francis and Florence Vinoverski (nee: Wolf) on June 15, 1939. He graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1957 and later married his sweetheart, Loretta Komzak, in 1961. Roland...
Mary Lee Gannon
Jul 18, 2022
Mary Lee Gannon, 73, passed away Monday July 18, 2022. She was born on May 28, 1949 and graduated from Elyria High School in 1967.She is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Mary Gannon, great-nephew Thomas Price, and her beloved dog Munchie. She is survived by her sisters, Gene (Joe- deceased) Jurcak and Judy (Jim) Beeson, nieces...
Diane H. (Haseloff) Lucas
Jul 16, 2022
Diane H. Lucas, (nee-Haseloff), 91, of Wellington passed away Saturday July 16, 2022 at the Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born January 12, 1931 in Buffalo, NY. And was an Elyria area resident for much of her life. Following her retirement as a chemist, Diane began studying Botany and became...
