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Joseph Kurt Kurtz
Jan 22, 2022
Joseph K. "Kurt" Kurtz, 73, of Grafton passed away Saturday January 22, 2022 at U. H. Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born November 1, 1948 in Parma and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Kurt was a teacher at Cuyahoga Community College, retiring in 2008. He served in the United States Army...
Clara J. "Jean" Billingsley
Jan 20, 2022
Jean McKnight Whitmire Billingsley of Elyria passed away January 20, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio. She was born July 4, 1962 in Elyria, and graduated from Elyria High School in 1981. Jean drove school bus for North Ridgeville City Schools and dearly loved her students and co workers. Her second love was her many Facebook friends...
Clarice Elizabeth Cottrell
Jan 20, 2022
Clarice Elizabeth Cottrell, 85, died peacefully at home in Grafton, Ohio surrounded by her family on January 20, 2022. She was born in Ivydale, WV on July 18, 1936. Clarice spent most of her life as a homemaker and mother but after she and her husband Carlos retired to West Virginia she was very active in the Big Otter...
Robert Hazen Dean
Jan 19, 2022
Robert Hazen Dean, 89, of North Ridgeville passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 19, 2022 surrounded by loved ones in his home that he and his wife share with their daughter Leslie and her husband Shane. He was born February 9, 1932 in South Point, OH. To Alice Mann Dean and John Hazen Dean. He served in the United States...
Rose R. Vanamburgh
Jan 18, 2022
Rose R. VanAmburgh (nee: Rogers) 92, of Elyria passed away Tuesday January 18, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born January 30, 1929 in Brownton, WV. Rose was a member of St. Peter and Paul Lutheran Church in Lorain. She treasured spending time with her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren. Rose enjoyed crafts and gardening....
James E. Kidd
Jan 17, 2022
James E. Kidd, 67, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 17, 2022 at his home. He was born July 10, 1954 in Cleveland and was a graduate of West Tech High School. Jim was a truck driver for 22 years and plant supervisor for Able Alloy Co. He enjoyed being around his family, grandkids and many great friends....
Daniel Arthur Dull
Jan 16, 2022
Daniel A. Dull, 74, of Huntington Township passed away Sunday January 16, 2022 at his home following a long illness. He was born April 25, 1947 in Detroit MI.. Dan was self-employed as the owner of D.D. Trucking Inc. and was a man who was full of life, loved children, riding his Harley Davidson Motorcycle, all types of music...
Patricia Ann Smith
Jan 16, 2022
Patricia Ann Smith, 61, of Elyria passed away Sunday, January 16, 2022 at University Hospital main campus in Cleveland. She was born April 29, 1960 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School, and went on to obtain an Associates degree from LCCC. Survivors include her daughter, Julie Palmer; son, Jason Palmer; grandchildren Austin and Stephen Yatson;...
Barbara Ann Loomis
Jan 16, 2022
Barbara A. Loomis (nee Bullis), Born March 5, 1927 to George Bullis and Marion Sherman Bullis in Detroit, Michigan. She moved to Penfield, Ohio at 10 months of age. Barbara graduated from Penfield High School in 1945. Moved to Elyria and worked at Bendix-Westinghouse office until 1948. Lived in Illinois for approximately 8 years. She was a resident of...
Robert Joseph Setko Sr.
Jan 15, 2022
Robert Joseph Setko Sr.,69, of Elyria passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born May 2, 1952 in Elyria and was a life-long resident of Elyria. Robert was a welder for LTV Steel. He enjoyed working on old cars, model cars, fishing, and golfing. Robert will be greatly missed by all who...
Shirley M. Steele
Jan 15, 2022
Shirley M. Steele (nee Duncan), 78, of Elyria passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born November 12, 1943 in Lorain, OH and was a graduate of Clearview High School. Shirley was a loving, kind and sweet person who will be greatly missed by all who knew her. She loved Elvis, but...
Brandon Anthony Edreff
Jan 12, 2022
Brandon Anthony Edreff, 33, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He was born December 12, 1988 in Lorain, Ohio. Brandon worked for Coley's as a machinist. He enjoyed cars , playing drums, music, tattoos, hanging with friends and was a gun enthusiast. Brandon will be greatly missed by all who knew him. Survivors include his parents,...
Daniel E. Bernard
Jan 12, 2022
Daniel E. Bernard (Dan, Danny), age 39, left this earth January 12th, 2022. Dear father of Madison and Elias Bernard. Cherished son of Kathy Kohler (Vujtech). Caring brother of Matthew Bernard (and his wife Vanessa). Loving uncle, nephew, cousin, step-brother, and friend to many more. Dan put family above all else. Dan's love for his children was unmatched. He...
Margaret E. Hellinger
Jan 12, 2022
Margaret Eva Marie Hellinger nee Janosik, age 95, passed away peacefully at St. John's Medical Center surrounded by family in the early hours of January 12, 2022. She was born on May 15, 1926 to John and Eva Janosik, and had been a resident of Amherst, Ohio for most of her life. Margaret is survived by her three beloved...
Dorene Evelyn Dawson
Jan 11, 2022
Dorene E. Dawson, 85, of Elyria went home to be with the Lord and her husband, Normand on Tuesday January 11, 2022 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. She was born June 12, 1936 in Chicago, IL. And was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Dorene was employed as a clerk at the former...
Fay Marie Davis
Jan 10, 2022
Fay M. Davis (nee Kunkle),89, of Grafton passed peacefully into the hands of our Lord surrounded by family on Monday, January 10, 2022.Fay was born March 20, 1932 in Cleveland, Ohio. Fay cherished her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren ( Mom, Mimi, Grannyma). She loved flowers, birds butterflies and was an avid reader. She enjoyed cooking for and nurturing...
Richard William Keiper
Jan 9, 2022
Richard William, Keiper, 76 of Elyria passed away Sunday, January 9, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born February 13, 1945 in Norfolk, Virginia. Richard was an electrician and worked for Cargill Salt Mine. He enjoyed fishing, listening to the radio, talking on the ham radio, and doing projects around the home. Survivors include his...
Carol Jean Hrivnak
Jan 7, 2022
Carol Jean Hrivnak ( Weikel), 61, of Elyria passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at her home. She was born October 23, 1960 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Carol worked for the Elyria City Schools at Crestwood Elementary where she enjoyed working with all of the staff and children. Carol enjoyed being outdoors, working...
Star Rae Geib
Jan 7, 2022
Star Rae Geib (nee Cutlip),66, of Kipton passed away Friday, January 7, 2022 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. She was born September 29, 1955 in Lorain. Star loved music, singing, writing poetry, riding motorcycles, and taking care of those she loved, in addition she loved nothing more than being a mom and grandma. Star will be greatly missed by...
Harold M. Davis
Jan 6, 2022
Harold M. Davis, 72, of Sullivan, OH passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022 at his home with his family by his side. He was born February 24, 1949 in Ellsworth, Maine. Harold enjoyed hunting, woodworking and was an avid fisherman. Survivors include his wife of 51 years Gayle (nee Grasse); daughter, Marie (Raymond) Halblaub; son, Jonathan (Melissa) Davis; 8...
