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Ross C. Stazzone
Sep 26, 2022
Ross C. Stazzone, 83, passed away at the Avenue Care and Rehabilitation Center in North Ridgeville on September 26, 2022. Ross was born in Cleveland on April 13, 1939 to parents Sam and Mary Stazzone (nee Rizzo). He was employed as an Ohio Corrections Officer for over thirth years. He was also a roofer and worked at Brown Fintube....
Donald Dean Bliss
Sep 25, 2022
Donald D. Bliss Sr., of Elyria passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. He was born July 28, 1929 in Wellington. For over 40 years Donald was employed by Haury Manufacturing of Elyria, making ornamental iron railings for homes and business's throughout the area. He was also an avid fisherman and hunter plus he looked...
Richard James Taylor
Sep 24, 2022
Richard James Taylor, 70, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, September 24, 2022. Richard was born on July 15, 1952 in Elyria, OH to Charles and Wilda Taylor. The fourth of five boys, Richard spent his early years in Grafton and eventually his family settled in LaGrange. There and everywhere he went, he made a name for himself. Once you...
Scotty Lee Von Seggern
Sep 23, 2022
Scotty Lee Von Seggern, 51, of Elyria passed away September 23, 2022. He was born June 25, 1971 in Clarksburg, WV. Survivors include his wife Shannon; sons, Alexander Brett and Colton; step-daughter, Celene (Michael) Abfall; step-sons, Zachariah Szpont and Joshua Szpont; grandson, Damon Von Seggern, father Roger Von Seggern; brothers, Christopher (Kelly) Von Seggern and Jamie (Maggie) Von Seggern. ...
Elfreda M. (Rurka) Myers
Sep 22, 2022
Elfreda M. Myers (nee Rurka),95, of Grafton passed away Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Willowood Nursing Home in Brunswick. She was born January 1, 1927. Elfreda was a member of the Seniors Club at Our Lady Queen of Peace. She enjoyed reading, outdoors, gardening, but most importantly her family. Survivors include her daughter, Gail (Ken) Schroeder; sons, David (Cindy)...
Lillian (Lutes) Kwasny
Sep 18, 2022
Lillian Kwasny, age 87, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2022 at the Concord Reserve in Westlake. She was born on September 17, 1935 in Coal Center, Pa. to parents George and Jean (nee: Abbott) Lutes. Lillian was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 66 years, Edward and a loving mother of three children, Edward (Joyce), Barry...
Rosemary C. (Alflen) Jarven
Sep 18, 2022
Rosemary C. Jarven (nee: Alflen) 94, of North Ridgeville passed away at home on Sunday September 18, 2022. She was born October 9, 1927 in Harrisburg, PA. Rosemary was a 1945 North Ridgeville High School graduate, and attended Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton. She loved to travel, and went as far as Ayres Rock in...
James Franklin Woods
Sep 16, 2022
James Franklin Woods 89, of Elyria passed away Friday September 16, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake,OH. He was born March 25, 1933 in St. Abans, WV. Survivors include a daughter; Joyce Rosenau (Mark), a son; Jim Woods (Ruth). Additional survivors include six grandchildren; James, Joanna, Caleb, Luke, Hanna, Noah and 5 great grandchildren. James was preceded in...
Margie M. (Schulte) Lowery
Sep 14, 2022
Margie M. Lowery, age 73, of Grafton, passed away September 14, 2022 at Grace Long Term Care in Parma. She was born February 26, 1949 in Long Beach, Ca. to Fred and Rita (nee: Zylberberg) Schulte. Margie held a Bachelor's Degree of Computer Science from Baldwin Wallace University. She worked for Ridge Tool for over 20 years and CGI...
Clement F. Monske
Sep 14, 2022
Clement F. Monske Jr., 72, of Wakeman passed away Wednesday, September,14, 2022 at Metro. General Hospital. He was born September 29, 1949 in Elyria. Clement enjoyed golfing, and biking. He was a member of the Elyria Polish Club and Oberlin Golf Club. Clement had a big personality and will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include...
David A. Blackburn
Sep 13, 2022
David A. Blackburn 67, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday September 13, 2022. He was born November 14, 1954 in Columbus, Ohio. David was a Midview High School graduate; and served in the United States Air Force. He had worked as a Police Officer with The Elyria Police Department and Grafton Police Department. David became an...
Jacob John Knechtges
Sep 12, 2022
Jacob John "Jack" Knechtges 95, of Grafton passed away on Monday September 12, 2022, at O'Neill Healthcare in Bay Village. He was born May 29, 1927 in Elyria, OH. Jack served in the U.S. Navy. He was a pharmacist for over 45 years, the owner and operator of Grafton Pharmacy, and a devoted member of Our Lady Queen of...
Cheryl D. (Hardman) Smith
Sep 11, 2022
Cheryl D. Smith (nee Hardman), 73, of Grafton passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born June 25, 1949 in Elyria. Cheryl worked for General Plug. She was a well loved lady and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include her daughter, Corinna (Jeffrey ) Diederich; sons, Larry, David...
Edna L. (Morris) Horton
Sep 9, 2022
Edna L. Horton (nee Morris), 97, of Elyria passed away Friday, September 9, 2022 at her home with family by her side following a brief illness. She was born June 1, 1925 in Old Washington, Ohio. Edna was a loving, caring women who loved her family and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She was a...
Larry W. Oldfield
Sep 6, 2022
Larry W. Oldfield, 86, of Elyria passed away at home on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 following a long illness. He was born March 19, 1936 in Elyria. Larry received his honorary Elyria High School diploma in 2019 after having enlisted in the US Army before graduation. He served during the Korean War as a SCARWAF Combat Engineer, 850th battalion....
Marilyn J. (Shaffer) Felix
Sep 5, 2022
Marilyn J. Felix, (nee-Shaffer), 86, of LaGrange and formerly of Elyria passed away Monday September 5, 2022 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born June 22, 1936 in Rosedale, WV. and was an Elyria area resident since 1955. Marilyn worked at Elyria City Furniture (former Value City Furniture) for 30 years, retiring as a bookkeeper in 1999. She...
Cecile A. (Crittenden) Gardner
Sep 3, 2022
Cecile A. Gardner, (nee-Crittenden), 84, of Elyria passed away Saturday September 3, 2022 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born August 20, 1938 in Sullivan, OH. And was a lifelong area resident. Cecile worked at Green Circle Growers for 45 years, retiring as a laborer in 2018. She enjoyed gambling, spending time with...
Mark S. Maeder
Aug 31, 2022
Mark S. Maeder, age 52, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on August 31, 2022 at his home. He was born on August 23, 1970 in Sandusky, OH to parents Ronald and Vicki (nee: Smith) Maeder. In his youth, he began playing hockey in the Elyria Hockey Program and then played on the Cleveland Americans Hockey Team. He was a...
Richard "Rick" Michael Choma
Aug 30, 2022
Richard M. Choma "Rick", 69, of Sheffield Village, passed away at home Tuesday, August 30, 2022 in the loving care of his family. Rick was born in Detroit, Michigan on September 21, 1952, and grew up in the state of Michigan. He enlisted in the United States Army and earned his Associate's degree from Oakland Community College. He worked...
Helen E. (Yourkvitch) Guthman
Aug 26, 2022
Helen E. Guthman (nee Yourkvitch), 96, passed away Friday, August 26, 2022. She was born July 24, 1926 in Elyria and was a 1944 graduate of Elyria High School. Helen enjoyed ballroom dancing and decorating. Survivors include her daughter, Martha Ann Haynes; son, Cliff (Cheree) Guthman; grandchildren, Scott Krohn, Jason Krohn, Jennifer Daugs, Anthony Guthman and Taylor Guthman; 11...
