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Clara Ann (Rich) Keck
Jul 31, 2022
Annie Plummer Keck received her promotion to the other side on July 31st 2022 at the age of 75. She touched many lives as a business owner in both North Olmsted and Elyria Ohio (Partners Lounge, No Excuses, and The Hideaway). She cursed like a sailor, but her heart was as big as a mountain. She was the kind...
Carroll Van Angle
Jul 31, 2022
Carroll V. Angle , 61 of LaGrange passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 31, 2022 . The most important thing in life to Carroll was his family, and he will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his wife of 38 years Cathy (nee Sidoti); sons, Vince (Tracey), Anthony (Ashley ), and Joe (Caite ); grandchildren, Kaisey...
Donna Jean Hayes
Jul 28, 2022
Donna Jean Hayes, 79, of Strongsville, OH passed away Thursday, July 28, 2022 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home following a lengthy illness. She was born July 21, 1943 in Cleveland, Ohio. Donna was a voracious reader, and loved dogs. Donna was an editor at the Cleveland Plain Dealer for many years. Survivors include her sisters, Sandra (Robert) Fries, Christine...
Gail M. (Sutton) Mcconnell
Jul 28, 2022
Gail M. McConnell (nee: Sutton) 73, of Grafton passed away Thursday July 28, 2022 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born October 29, 1948 in Kaylor, PA. Gail treasured spending time with her family, reading, gardening, and cooking. Survivors include her husband of thirty five years; Richard L. McConnell, two daughters; Vanessa M....
Elaine J. (Carruthers) Behrins
Jul 27, 2022
Elaine J. Behrins, (nee-Carruthers), 90, of Elyria passed away July 27, 2022 at the Norwalk Memorial Home following a brief illness. She was born December 28, 1931 in Sheffield Village and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Elaine worked at the former Bendix-Westinghouse Corporation as a secretary for 30 years, retiring in 1984. She was a member of St. Jude...
Richard P. Resar, Sr.
Jul 27, 2022
Richard P. Resar, Sr., 89, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on July 27, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Richard was born on June 22, 1933 in Elyria to Victor and Agnes Resar (nee: Lord). He owned and operated Resar Tree Service and was a member of The International Union Operating Engineers Local 18. He was...
James F. Reynolds Ii
Jul 26, 2022
James Franklin Reynolds II, 31, of Elyria, passed away due to complications from a medical condition on July 26, 2022. He was born on May 29, 1991 in Cleveland. He is survived by his Mother Erin McNamara Doskocil along with her children Madeline, Kirk & Logan and his Father James Reynolds I (Marisol) along with their children, Kellen &...
Sheila Ann (Jack) Crum
Jul 20, 2022
Sheila A. Crum, (nee-Jack), 82, of Sheffield Village passed away Wednesday July 20, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Campus following a brief illness. She was born July 25, 1939 in Westfield, MA., moving to Elyria in 1972. Sheila worked as a Dental Hygienist for 20 years, retiring in 1998. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church...
Roland F. Vinoverski
Jul 20, 2022
Roland F. Vinoverski, 83, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at Ames Hospice in Westlake on July 20, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Elyria to parents Francis and Florence Vinoverski (nee: Wolf) on June 15, 1939. He graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1957 and later married his sweetheart, Loretta Komzak, in 1961. Roland...
Mary Lee Gannon
Jul 18, 2022
Mary Lee Gannon, 73, passed away Monday July 18, 2022. She was born on May 28, 1949 and graduated from Elyria High School in 1967.She is preceded in death by her parents Harry and Mary Gannon, great-nephew Thomas Price, and her beloved dog Munchie. She is survived by her sisters, Gene (Joe- deceased) Jurcak and Judy (Jim) Beeson, nieces...
Diane H. (Haseloff) Lucas
Jul 16, 2022
Diane H. Lucas, (nee-Haseloff), 91, of Wellington passed away Saturday July 16, 2022 at the Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born January 12, 1931 in Buffalo, NY. And was an Elyria area resident for much of her life. Following her retirement as a chemist, Diane began studying Botany and became...
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;...
