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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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);...

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...

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...

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...