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Shirley Emma (Hoover) Dunn
Jul 15, 2022
Shirley E. Dunn, (nee-Hoover), 86, of Elyria passed away Friday July 15, 2022 at her home following a long illness. She was born April 2, 1936 in Pricetown, OH. And was an Elyria resident for much of her life. Shirley was an avid bridge player, enjoyed gardening and was an active supporter of the Friendship Animal Protective League. Survivors...
John R. "Hotdog" Williams
Jul 14, 2022
John Richard "Hotdog" Williams died peacefully on July 14th, 2022 in Avon, Ohio at the age of 78. John is survived by his wife and lifelong travel companion Noreen (Miller); children, Sybil (Williams) and Thomas Gorman; Hannah Williams and Robert Grossman; brother, David Williams and Joan Plank; sister, Louis (Williams) and Al Muhl. John was preceded in death by...
Christopher S. Akers, Sr.
Jul 13, 2022
Christopher S. Akers, Sr., age 54, passed away on July 13, 2022 at his home in Grafton. He was born to parents Shadrick and Linda Akers (nee: Wengel) on April 23, 1968. He graduated from Brookside High School in 1986. Christopher was an independent contractor doing Wallpaper & Painting for over 25 years. He was passionate about fishing, darts,...
Donald Lee Hicks
Jul 11, 2022
Donald L. Hicks, 84, of LaGrange passed away Monday July 11, 2022 following a long illness. Don was a dedicated worker for the Ford Motor Company for 47 years, retiring in 2006. He loved going to family reunions and was an avid sports fan. In his younger years, Don was an excellent bowler and enjoyed golfing. In his retirement,...
Gerald Guy Hetsler
Jul 11, 2022
Gerald G. Hetsler,88, of LaGrange passed away Monday, July 11, 2022 at his son's home in Grafton. He was born on November 29, 1933 in Elyria. He was a collector of trucks and had a great sense of humor. Gerald will be greatly missed by all who knew him. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army....
Kathleen Ann (Bakel) Peltier
Jul 10, 2022
Kathleen Ann Peltier (nee Bakel), 75 , of South Lebanon passed away Sunday, July 10, 2022 at University of Cincinnati Medical Center. She was born January 8, 1947 in Fremont, Ohio. Kathleen was a member of the United Polish Club in Elyria and VFW post #1079 in Elyria. She worked as a banker for 25 years for Elyria Savings...
Jean Grace (Rago) Ignatz
Jul 9, 2022
Jean Grace Ignatz (nee: Rago) 91, of Elyria passed away at home peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, July 9, 2022. She was born on December 3, 1930 in Elyria. Jean was an Elyria High School graduate and a member of St. Mary's Church in Elyria where she worked as a part-time secretary for over twenty years. ...
Padriac D. "Pat" Routa
Jul 8, 2022
Padriac D. "Pat" Routa, 34, of Lakewood and formerly of Elyria passed away unexpectedly in his sleep on Friday July 8, 2022 with his beloved canine companion Iggy by his side. Born December 13, 1987 in Oberlin, OH. Pat was an Elyria High School graduate and earned his BFA from Kent State University in Visual Communication Design. He was...
Richard M. Davis
Jul 7, 2022
Richard M. Davis, 48, of Parma, passed away at UH Parma Medical Center on July 7, 2022. He was born on March 4, 1974 to Richard Davis and Debra (nee Stover). Richard will be deeply missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his daughters, Taylor and Morgan; sons, Christopher and Cody; parents, Rich (Sharon) Davis and Debra Clay;...
Gidell M. "Judy" (Nichols) Behner
Jul 2, 2022
Gidell M. "Judy" Behner (nee Nichols),99, of Elyria passed away Saturday, July 2, 2022 at her home, with her loving family by her side She was born May 29, 1923 in Elyria. Judy enjoyed computer games, watching birds and squirrels and she drove in the powder puff derby at the Lorain County Speedway. She was a loving, kind soul...
Robert Burton Colwill
Jul 1, 2022
Robert Burton Colwill,92, of North Ridgeville passed away Friday, July 1, 2022 at home surrounded by his family. He was born April 24, 1930 in Cleveland. Robert was a self-employed realtor. He proudly served his Country in the United States Air Force during Korea. Robert enjoyed airplanes, navigation, reading, genealogy but most importantly love of his family. Survivors include...
Robert J. "Rob" Chesmar, Jr.
Jun 27, 2022
Robert J. "Rob" Chesmar, Jr., of Elyria Township, passed away unexpectedly Monday, June 27, 2022 at his residence. Rob was born on June 7, 1964 to Robert and Iva Chesmar Sr. (nee Cathey). He was a 1982 graduate of Elyria High School. Rob was a tow motor operator for York International for many years. Rob enjoyed racing, Pittsburgh Steelers,...
Rosetta Pearl (Henline) Lawrence
Jun 25, 2022
Rosetta Pearl Lawrence, 105, of Ravenna, Ohio, passed away peacefully on June 25, 2022. She was born February 7, 1917 to Charlie and Vesta Henline (nee Rohrbough) in Horner, WV. Rosetta married her sweetheart, Robert, in 1968 and later worked at Oak Rubber as an Assembler for over 30 years. She enjoyed crocheting, traveling, dining out, gardening and was...
Ruth Anne (Machovina) Kasper
Jun 19, 2022
Ruth A. Kasper, (nee-Machovina), 76, of Elyria passed away Sunday June 19, 2022 with her family by her side. She was born August 21, 1945 in Cleveland. Ruth graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1963 and graduated from Hammel College as a Medical Assistant in 1985. She retired from EMH Regional Medical Center after 25 years as an...
Carolyn (Long) Robinson
Jun 19, 2022
Carolyn Robinson (nee Long), 78, of Cleveland passed away Sunday, June 19, 2022 at Northridge Health Center in N. Ridgeville. She was born November 16, 1943 in Cleveland. Survivors include her daughter, Littann (Patrick) Yee; son, Carl (Jackie) Robinson; grandchildren, Laneshia, Tiana, Jason, Kevin and Ryan; 6 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; brother, Gary Moore Long. She was preceded...
Robin Ann (Innes) Kaminski
Jun 18, 2022
Robin Ann Kaminski (nee Innes), 67, of Elyria passed away Saturday, June 18, 2022 at her home with family by her side. She was born November 17, 1954 in Elyria and was a 1973 graduate of Elyria High School. Robin worked for the City of Elyria. She enjoyed shopping but most especially spending time with the grandkids. Robin will...
Daniel Lee Billman
Jun 14, 2022
Daniel Lee Billman, 80, of Elyria, passed away at home with his loving family and dog by his side on June 14, 2022. Dan was born September 30, 1941. He graduated from Elyria High School in 1959 and later worked as a Director for Lorain County Solid Waste. He owned Elyria Auto Service and J+J Trucking for over 30...
Eddie (Hall) Daniels
Jun 12, 2022
Eddie Daniels (nee Hall),93, of Elyria went to be with the Lord Sunday, June 12, 2022 at St. John Westshore Hospital in Westlake. She was born July 9, 1928 in Kentucky and has been in Elyria since 1959. She was a member of Midway Baptist Church and she enjoyed going to Silver Saints and participated in events. Eddie, was...
John T Buckhannon
Jun 11, 2022
John T. Buckhannon, age 78, of Elyria, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Ames Hospice in Westlake. John worked for Ford Motor Company for many years. He will be dearly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his daughter; Tammy Wade, Stepson; Lenny Lash, daughter; Debbie (Dennis) Carpenter; and stepdaughter Dorothy Selage. ...
Kelly Lynn (Mccrann) Smith
Jun 8, 2022
Kelly Lynn Smith, age 54, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, June 8, 2022 at Elyria Memorial Center. She was born October 3, 1967 to parents Richard and Dianne McCrann (Dool). Kelly graduated from Elyria High School and later married her sweetheart, Dale Smith, on December 29, 2007. She was employed by Vitalant for over 20 years caring for donors...
