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David A. Prieur
Oct 21, 2021
David A. Prieur, 74, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Thursday, October 21, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born May 27, 1947 in Vermilion. David was a graduate of Vermilion High School and obtained his Bachelor's degree in business. He enjoyed visiting lighthouses, making models, gardening and was a Chicago Bears fan. Survivors include his wife...
Charles S. Mcclure Jr.
Oct 17, 2021
Charles S. McClure Jr., 100, of Lorain passed away at his home with his family by his side on Sunday, October 17, 2021. He was born April 7, 1921 in Philadelphia, PA. Charles was a supervisor for General industries. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army Air Corps. Survivors include his wife Geraldine "Gerry" (nee Kreger);...
Terrence G. "Terry" Martin
Oct 17, 2021
Terrence G. "Terry" Martin, 70, of Oberlin passed away unexpectedly Sunday, October 17, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born April 21, 1951 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Terry proudly served his Country in the United States Army. He worked for Harshaw Chemical Company. Terry enjoyed fossil hunting, fishing and...
Kimberly Ann Erkens-Fortney
Oct 16, 2021
Kimberly A. Erkens-Fortney, 58, of Sheffield Village passed away Saturday October 16, 2021 at her home following an apparent heart attack. She was born November 3, 1962 in Lorain and was a lifelong area resident. Kim worked as an account manager for Insurance Consulting Groups, was a 1982 Brookside High School graduate and enjoyed working crossword puzzles and dogs....
Frances Marie Rickel
Oct 13, 2021
FRANCES MARIE RICKEL (nee Perkins) passed away peacefully in her sleep after a short illness on October 13, 2021, at her home in Palm Harbor, Florida. She was born in Clarksfield, Ohio, on April 23, 1926, to Harry and Frankie Belle Perkins. She was a 1945 graduate of Wellington High School, and lived most of her life in Wellington,...
Herbert Joseph Dechant
Oct 13, 2021
Herbert J. Dechant, 89, of Pittsfield Township passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a brief illness. He was born March 1, 1932 in Sheffield and was a Pittsfield Township resident for most of his life. Herb was a lifelong farmer and served in the United States Army. He was a member of...
Gary G. Wheeler
Oct 12, 2021
Gary G. Wheeler, 66, of Elyria passed away Tuesday October 12, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. He was born June 10, 1955 in Conneaut, OH. And was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Gary worked as a plant manager at the former Thomasson Potato Chip Company in Elyria for many years. Following that he...
Ruth M. Long
Oct 9, 2021
Ruth Marilyn Long, (Cover) 89, passed peacefully into God's Kingdom, at her home on October 9, 2021. She was born February 9, 1932 in Newton Falls, Ohio at home on the family farm. When she was nine, her family moved to West Farmington, Ohio due to the fact the 350-acre farm was taken over by the government for the...
Joseph J. Szakal
Oct 9, 2021
Joseph J. Szakal "Josephus" age 80 of Elyria died Saturday October 9, 2021 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born May 20, 1941 in Lorain, Ohio and was a life long area resident. Mr. Szakal work at U.S. Steel Lorain works as a plugger before his retirement in 1996. He was a member of St. Jude...
Michael E. Gusky
Oct 8, 2021
Michael E. Gusky, 72, of Elyria passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at his home. He was born March 27, 1949 in Elyria. Mike was a Cellular Technician for A.T. & T.. He proudly served his Country in the United States Marine Corps. Mike enjoyed driving his BMW convertible, and was a music lover, playing the drums. Survivors include...
Richard C. "Dick" Collins
Oct 8, 2021
Richard C. 'Dick' Collins, 82, of Grafton, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at University Hospital St. John Medical Center while being treated for inoperable cancer. Dick was born September 28, 1939 in Confluence, Pennsylvania. His family moved to the Cleveland area when he was young and eventually settled in North Ridgeville. There he attended and graduated from North...
James Charles Pycraft Sr.
Oct 8, 2021
James Charles Pycraft Sr., 61, passed away Friday, October 8, 2021 at home surrounded by family. He was born April 6, 1960 in Elyria and was a 1978 graduate of Avon Lake High School. James was a self-employed cabinet maker. He was a youth leader at Abbe Rd. Baptist Church, wrestling coach for Keystone Local Schools since 1995, owned...
Darlene S. Butcher
Oct 8, 2021
Darlene S. Butcher age 64 of Strongsville passed away Friday October 8, 2021 at Riverview Pointe Care Center, Olmsted Falls, Ohio following a long illness. Darlene was born August 11, 1957 in Cleveland, Ohio to Diana Butcher and the late George Butcher. She had worked for Avery Label Company in Strongsville for several years. Besides her mother Darlene is...
Robert Douglas "Doug" Risher
Oct 7, 2021
Robert Douglas "Doug" Risher, 70, of Elyria passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at his home unexpectedly with his family by his side. He was born August 12, 1951 in New London, CT. Doug was a self-employed floor installer who taught many people the trade. He loved the Browns, golfing, collector of various items, love of family especially the...
Carole M. Mitchell
Oct 6, 2021
With the dignity and quiet grace with which she lived her 94 years, Carole (Rising) Mitchell peacefully entered God's Kingdom on October 6, 2021. The youngest of six children born to John and Victoria Praszek, Carole arrived in a small farm house on Crook Street in Grafton on May 2, 1927. During World War II she worked at General...
Denver Carlos Cottrell
Oct 6, 2021
Denver Carlos Cottrell, age 85, peacefully lost his battle with covid at home in Grafton, Ohio surrounded by his family on October 6, 2021. He was born in Ivydale, WV. On January 16, 1936. Denver Carlos was a retired machine repairman from General Motors, an avid hunter and a renowned tinkerer (Dad can fix it). He was a member...
Mason Allen Smith
Oct 5, 2021
Mason Allen Smith 28, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday October 5, 2021 at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland. He was born March 18, 1993 in Elyria. He was the owner and operator of Mason's Masonry LLC. Mason treasured spending time with family and friends; he enjoyed sports, video gaming, and loved dining. Survivors include his children; Peyton...
Gail E. Barker
Oct 3, 2021
Gail E. Barker, 79, of Elyria passed away at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center Sunday, October 3, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born November 2, 1941 in Big Springs, WV. Gail was a retired General Motors worker. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, woodworking, gardening, and love of family. Gail was always willing to help anyone. He was a...
Betty J. Stevens
Oct 2, 2021
Betty Joyce Szerdy Stevens (November 4, 1948 died Peacefully at Ames Family Hospice House on Saturday October 2, 2021 with her beloved husband at her side. Betty was a 1966 graduate of Harvey High School in Painesville, OH. And went on to get her education degree from Kent State University in 1971. She was a witness to the May...
Kenneth Duane Sito
Oct 1, 2021
Kenneth D. Sito, 77, of Elyria passed away Friday October 1, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. He was born March 17, 1944 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Ken worked as an Independent Agent for Nationwide Insurance. He served in the United States Marine Corps. In Viet Nam, was a member of the former...
