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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...
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,...
