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Mar 13, 2022

Edward Charles Dye Jr., 68, of Eaton Twp. passed away peacefully at home Sunday, March 13, 2022. He was born January 18, 1954 in Cleveland. He was a 1972 graduate of Midview High School. Edward worked as a supervisor for B. F. Goodrich Aerospace. He was a member of the Elyria Eagles. Survivors include his wife Freda (nee May);...

Mar 12, 2022

Barbara R. Reed, (nee-Hall), 94, of Elyria passed away Saturday March 12, 2022 at Holy Family Home in Parma. Barbara was a lifelong member of the First United Methodist Church where she enjoyed fellowship and nurturing her faith. She grew up on a farm and became a wonderful homemaker who shared her love through cooking and baking. She was...

Mar 11, 2022

Michael Joseph Piazza 82, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Friday March 11, 2022 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born January 24, 1940 in Elyria. Mike was a 1958 Elyria High School graduate; he then served in The Ohio Army National Guard. He was the owner and operator of Piazza's Greenhouse with his father and son....

Mar 9, 2022

Lori Ann Oliver, 56, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Wednesday, March 9, 2022. Lori, also known as "Songbird", was born December 4, 1965 in Elyria. Lori graduated from Elyria High School and then went to work for US Airways for over 15 years as a Ramp Agent. Survivors include her sisters; Sherita Oliver, Mariella (Ronnie)...

Mar 9, 2022

Victor Chimchenko, 72, of Elyria, passed away March 9, 2022, at the VA Hospital in Cleveland. Victor was born November 7, 1949 in Hamburg, Germany to Peter and Sabina Chimchenko. He worked as a mechanic at Forge Products, Inc. Victor proudly served his country in Vietnam before marrying the love of his life, Janet. When not at work, he...

Mar 9, 2022

Ursula M. Plas (nee Buller), passed away March 9th 2022 at home surrounded by her family. Born August 15, 1937 in Nordenham Germany she emigrated to the United States in 1956. Ursula was a talented athlete competing in high handball, pommel horse, uneven bars, rhythmic gymnastics, sprints, discus, javelin, high jump, and was the North German region champion in...

Mar 8, 2022

Helen G. Grimmer (nee Hart),88, of Grafton, Ohio went home to be with the Lord March 8, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was born in Vigo, Ohio August 18, 1933. Helen graduated from Richmond Dale South Eastern High School in 1952. She worked as a medical transcriptionist for many years before retiring at the age of 75. She...

Mar 7, 2022

Bernice Arlene Herman (nee Tompkins), 92, of Eaton Township, passed away peacefully at her home on March 7, 2022. Bernice was born to Malcolm and Zella (nee MacDonald) Tompkins on August 9, 1929 in Beldon, OH. She was a Supervisor at Elyria City Schools for many years. The family will receive friends Saturday, March 12, 2022 from 10:00-12 p.m....

Mar 5, 2022

Jackie L. Dixon, 71, of Grafton passed away Saturday March 5, 2022 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 18, 1950 in Tennessee and spent most of his life in Lorain County. Jackie was a 1969 graduate of Elyria High School where he mastered the art of welding. He worked at the American Ship...

Mar 4, 2022

Mar 3, 2022

Mariann T. Thome, 73 of Elyria passed away Thursday, March 3, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born April 30, 1948 in Elyria and was a life-long resident of Elyria. She was a member of Amvets post # 32, and VFW post # 1079. Mariannn enjoyed traveling, and had a great love...

Feb 27, 2022

Shirley C. Wise (nee Bailey),86, of Elyria passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born January 21, 1936 in Cleveland. Shirley was a 1954 graduate of North Ridgeville High School, and worked for the Elyria City Schools for 23 years. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, aunt, and also lovingly cared...

Feb 26, 2022

Gerard P. Legrand 69, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain on Saturday February 26, 2022. He was born November 1, 1952 in Nancey, France. Gerard was a talented chef and had been a head chef at Lakewood Country Club, Elyria Country Club, The Radisson in North Olmsted, and The Unicorn in Grafton. He...

Feb 26, 2022

Susan M. McAuliff, (nee-Gerhart), 67, of North Ridgeville passed away Saturday February 26, 2022 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born December 28, 1954 in Elyria and was a lifelong North Ridgeville resident. Sue retired from the Speedway Gas Station and was very involved with the family business, Gerhart's Garden. She will...

Feb 25, 2022

Abagail L. "Abbie" Smitek, 20, of Elyria passed away Friday, February 25, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born February 14, 2002 in Westlake, OH. Abbie played CYO volleyball at St. Jude, she was a girl scout, and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Abbie loved her job at Bath & Body Works. Survivors include...

Feb 25, 2022

Elizabeth C. "Betty" Blair (nee Yunker), 83, of Carlisle Twp. passed away Friday, February 25, 2022. She was born March 22, 1938 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Betty was Carlisle Twp. Clerk for 23 years , and Lorain County Commissioner for 20 years, she was also a former employee of General Motors, was...

Feb 22, 2022

Wilma Updegrove (nee Goodwin), 91, passed away on February 22, 2022 at 12:12 AM in Dayton, OH Wilma was retired from premier bank in Amherst, active at Old Stone Church in Amherst and Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton. She enjoyed 8 grandchildren and many great grandchildren. Wilma lived in Amherst and Lorain most of her...

Feb 22, 2022

Robert William Schindler, 87, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, February 22, 2022 at VA Medical Center Wade Park. He was born January 5, 1935 in Elyria. Robert was a foreman for General Industries. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during Korea. Robert was a member of the Elyria K of C. He enjoyed collecting clocks,...

Feb 21, 2022

Benjamin J. Smith Jr., 81, of Elyria passed away Monday February 21, 2022 at his home following a brief illness. He was born July 1, 1940 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Ben worked at the Ford Motor Company in Lorain for many years, retiring as a supervisor. He also enjoyed bowling. Survivors include his daughters, Deborah...

Feb 18, 2022

Robert J. "Bob" Thompson, 92, of Elyria passed away Friday, February 18, 202 surrounded by his loving family. Bob was a 1947 graduate of Olmsted Falls High School where he met his bride Carol Jean Agnew. They were married for 67 years and raised five children. He served in the U.S. Army from 1951-1956. Bob was a realtor with...