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Mary Louise (Demarco) Richer
May 7, 2022
Mary L. Richer (nee DeMarco), 83, of Elyria passed away peacefully Saturday, May 7, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria medical Center. She was born April 29, 1939 in Ashtabula, OH and was a graduate of Ashtabula High School. Mary enjoyed cooking fabulous meals and desserts, tole painting, being outdoors, keeping an immaculate house, playing cards, and spending time with...
Janet E. Farmer
May 5, 2022
Janet E. Farmer (nee Sprague), 87, of Elyria passed away Thursday, May 5, 2022 at her daughter's home. She was born December 1, 1934 in Elyria. Janet enjoyed reading, gardening, hosting family gatherings but especially enjoyed spending time with the grandkids. She was a loving, caring woman and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Survivors include...
Azeal C. Ferrebee
May 2, 2022
Azeal C. Ferrebee (nee Falls), 98, of Elyria passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born January 18, 1924 in Lewisburg, WV Azeal was a supervisor for Wilmot Printing. She was a member of Community United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Cecial (Louis) Santoro; son, Jerry Ferrebee; 7 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren;...
Irene Chrulski
May 2, 2022
Irene Chrulski (nee Dziubek), 75, of Elyria passed away Monday, May 2, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born May 19, 1946 in Germany. Irene was a clerk for Bookseller in Elyria. Survivors include her husband of 55 years Daniel; daughters, Carolyn Hogue and Jackie Chrulski; grandchildren, Cassidy and Joshua Hogue; sister, Barbara Pentito; brother, Edmund...
Gary G. Alheit Sr.
May 1, 2022
Gary G. Alheit Sr., 70, of Elyria passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022 at his home. He was born November 6, 1951 in Elyria. Gary enjoyed hunting, fishing and muscle cars. Survivors include his wife of 23 years Roberta "Robin" (nee Elbert); sons, Gary Alheit Jr. (Nicole Wagner), Cliff Alheit , David Elbert (Rebecca Dowdell); grandchildren, Arianna, Abigail, Madelyn,...
Susan Ann Taylor
May 1, 2022
Susan Ann Taylor, 68, of Grafton passed away Sunday, May 1, 2022, following a brief illness. Susan was born May 4, 1953 in Elyria to the late William Meeker. She was a 1971 graduate of Elyria High School. Not long after high school, in 1973, Susan was blessed to have met and married the love of her life, her...
Constance "Connie" L. Cash
Apr 30, 2022
Constance L. "Connie" Cash, 57, of Elyria passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022 at Elyria Memorial Hospital following a long illness. Connie was born in Cumberland, Maryland on July 26, 1964 to Addis and Carole Michael (nee Kelley). She graduated from Brookside High School and later married John Cash on April 1, 1989. Connie enjoyed camping, boating, and spending...
Virginia M. Sillasen
Apr 26, 2022
Virginia M. Sillasen, age 95, passed away peacefully on April 26, 2022, in Tampa, Florida after an extended chronic illness. Virginia was born on May 6, 1926 in Elyria, Ohio. Virginia is preceded in death by her first husband Joseph Salata; second husband Thomas Sillasen; son, Joseph Salata; her parents John and Mary Kolopos; her brother, Nicholas (Rosezella)Kolopos; her...
Patricia Ann Watson
Apr 26, 2022
Patricia A. Watson, (nee-Becka), 63, of Elyria passed away Tuesday April 26, 2022 after battling a long illness with her family by her bedside. Pat was born June 12, 1958 in Cleveland. She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Watson Jr. in 2001. Survivors include her children, Carrie Watson, Charlene McDerment, Chris Watson, Clifford Watson, Cathy...
Scott D. Kuhn
Apr 25, 2022
Scott D. Kuhn, 57, passed away Monday, April 25, 2022 at Rescare in Sheffield Lake. He was born June 10, 1964 in Elyria. Survivors include his sisters, Cynthia (George) Pality, Rebecca (Jan) Russo; brothers, David (Wendy) Kuhn and Daniel ( Victoria) Kuhn; many nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, Karl and Dorothy Kuhn (nee...
Georgia C. Forbush
Apr 21, 2022
Georgia C. Forbush (nee Ewelt),81, of Elyria passed away Thursday, April 21, 2022 at her home following a lengthy illness. She was born April 2, 1941 in Cleveland. Georgia enjoyed the outdoors, but especially her children and grandchildren and a big supporter of Big Brothers and Sisters. Survivors include her husband of 62 years Wayne; sons, Michael (Debbie) Forbush,...
Gary Arthur Dute
Apr 16, 2022
Gary Arthur Dute, 70, of Spencer, passed away at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus on April 16, 2022 following a long illness. Gary was born in Elyria to Harry and Mildred (nee Miller) Dute on August 14, 1951. He graduated from Elyria High School in 1969 and later graduated with an Associate's Degree from Lorain County Community College. Gary...
Mary E. Keller
Apr 14, 2022
Mary Elizabeth Keller (nee Recker) passed away peacefully on her 89th birthday on April 14, 2022 at Abbewood Assisted Living in Elyria. She was born in Cleveland to Louis and Coletta Recker (nee Miller) and was a homemaker to her six children and husband, Robert Keller Sr. Mary was known as a strong and loving woman who enjoyed playing...
Michael G. Ybarra
Apr 13, 2022
Michael G. Ybarra, 49, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022 at the Hospice of the Western Reserve following a lengthy illness. He was born in Lorain. Ohio to parents Raymond Ybarra and Yolanda Kistemaker (Bob). Michael was a Microsoft certified systems engineer, but his true passions were his children and the Las Vegas Raiders. Sunday's during football season you...
Dorothy Mae Buzek
Apr 12, 2022
Dorothy M. Buzek, (nee-Kennedy), 96 of Grafton passed away Tuesday April 12, 2022 at her home following a sudden death. She was born August 31, 1925 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for 22 years. Dorothy was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton. Survivors include her daughters, Beverly (John) Brich, Rita (Steven)...
Colleen Valerie Wilson
Apr 10, 2022
Colleen Valerie Wilson, 58, of Elyria passed away Sunday April 10, 2022 from complications of a long illness. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, crafting, spending time with family and loving all of her animals. We will all miss her wonderful sense of humor. Survivors include her significant other, John Ramsey; father, Kenneth Wilson; brother, John (Alyson) Wilson; sisters, Debbie (Rodney)...
Dean M. Frabotta
Apr 9, 2022
Dean M. Frabotta 52, of Lorain passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain on Saturday April 9, 2022. He was born April 22, 1969 in Cleveland, Ohio. Dean was a 1987 graduate of Midview High School, served in the U.S. Navy on the U.S.S. Nimitz, and was a 2020 graduate of Lorain County Community College with...
Maxine W. Smith
Apr 8, 2022
Maxine W. Smith (nee Smith), 90 of Elyria passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at ONeill Health Care. She was born October 20, 1931 in Winterset, OH Maxine was a member of Foresters and a lifelong member of LaPorte United Methodist Church. Survivors include her daughter, Donna (Richard) Smith; sons Carl (Cheryl) Smith, Steve (Jelemia) Smith; 4 grandchildren; 12...
Ray Allen Kincer
Apr 8, 2022
Ray Allen Kincer, 83, of Elyria passed away Friday, April 8, 2022 at University Hospital Main Campus in Cleveland. Ray worked for Ford Motor Co. He enjoyed gardening, fishing but his greatest pleasure was spending time with the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Ray had a good heart, well loved and will be missed deeply by all who knew him....
Jerry D. England
Apr 6, 2022
Jerry D. England, 75, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria. He was born January 27, 1947 in North Ridgeville. Jerry was employed by Ford Motor Co. He enjoyed line dancing, car shows and motorcycle rides. Survivors include his wife, Brenda (nee Tate); sons, Duane (Terri) England, Tim (Denise) England; step daughter, Tonya...
