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Bonita Marie Daniels
Aug 16, 2021
Bonita Marie Daniels (nee Cooper), 49, of Elyria passed away Monday, August 16, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a courageous battle with cancer. She was born January 26, 1972 in Elyria. Bonita had an associates degree in Social Work. She enjoyed her family, loved the outdoors, horses, painting, decorating for holidays, gardening, reading, going to Kalahari, and...
Elizabeth B. Bell
Aug 16, 2021
Elizabeth B. Bell (nee: Woodson) 86, of Elyria (formerly of Columbus) passed away Monday August 16, 2021 at The Cleveland Clinic in Avon following a brief illness. She was born December 1, 1934 in Platte City, MO. Elizabeth enjoyed working puzzles, reading, and watching television. Survivors include a daughter; Tracy L. Bell-Taylor (Tom) of Elyria, three grandchildren; Corey (Mimi),...
Jacquelyn "Jackie" Rae Verda
Aug 15, 2021
Jacquelyn Rae "Jackie" Verda (nee Ternes), 55, of Elyria passed away Sunday, August 15, 2021 at her home unexpectedly following a lengthy illness. She was born May 14, 1966 in Elyria. Jackie worked as a Para-Professional assisting special needs children for Oberlin, Midview & Elyria Schools. She enjoyed spending time with family, camping, sprint car races, motocross races and...
Pamela Lou Thomasson
Aug 15, 2021
Pamela L. Thomasson, (nee-Krock,), 85, of Elyria past away Sunday August 15, 2021 at the Avenue at North Ridgeville following a brief illness. She was born December 16, 1935 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Pam enjoyed playing bridge and traveling. Survivors include her daughter, Tammy (Gerald) Lattimer; sons, Ted (Kelly) Thomasson and Tom (Becky) Thomasson; 12...
Roger M. Hill
Aug 14, 2021
Roger M. Hill,63, of Grafton passed away Saturday, 14 , 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus with his family by his side following a brief illness. He was born April 15, 1958 in Cleveland, OH. Roger worked in construction for Local # 310. He was a member of Elyria Elks #465. Roger enjoyed music, was a handyman helping his...
Larry Woodrow Young
Aug 12, 2021
Larry Woodrow Young was born in Dayton, OH to Jean and Woodrow Young. He was raised in Huber Heights and was a graduate of Wayne High School (71). He attended Bowling Green State University and majored in Geo-Chemistry. During his time at BGSU, he was enrolled in the Army ROTC, enrolled in active duty for 3 summers, and was...
Willis "Buster" Gardner
Aug 10, 2021
Willis D. "Buster the Babe" Gardner, 83, of Elyria passed away Tuesday August 10, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. He was born in Penfield Township and was an Oberlin resident for most of his life. Buster retired from Dunlap's Garage, where he worked as a mechanic and heavy tow truck driver for 45 years. He was...
Marilyn J. Neuschaefer
Aug 9, 2021
Marilyn J. Neuschaefer (nee Williams), 85, of Elyria passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born January 6, 1936 in Manchester, NH. Marilyn worked the voting polls, she loved photography, taking care of the grandchildren and was a great sports mom. Survivors include her sons, Mark (Karen), Bruce,...
Timothy Wayne Zech
Aug 8, 2021
Timothy W. Zech, 60, of Henrietta Township went to be with our Lord on August 8, 2021. Tim was a graduate of Firelands High School and Lorain County Joint Vocation School where he studied Culinary Arts. He loved fishing and his dog Willie. He is survived by his mother, Wilma Zech (nee-Manns); brothers, David (Miriam) Zech of Wooster and...
Vera Ann Hadaway
Aug 8, 2021
On Sunday, August 8, 2021, Vera Ann Hadaway, "Grams", loving and devoted mother of three children, proud grandmother of four, and great-grandmother of two, passed away at the age of 96 peacefully in her own home in Elyria, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Hadaway, after 60 years of marriage. Vera is survived by Bill...
Lena "Lee" Severns
Aug 6, 2021
Please call to confirm receipt and also with the charges Lena "Lee" M. Severns, (nee-Perri), passed away Friday August 6, 2021 at the age of 91 at Life Care Center of Medina surrounded by family. She was born December 24, 1929 in Cleveland, moving to Belden at a young age. She graduated from Belden High School and married the...
Alfred Frederick Machovina
Aug 6, 2021
Alfred F. "Al" Machovina, 93, of Grafton passed away Friday August 6, 2021 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a brief illness, prior to Keystone Pointe, he resided at Elmcroft in Lorain. He was born September 7, 1927 in North Ridgeville and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Al was a Mathematics Teacher at Midview High...
Patrick C. Booth
Aug 5, 2021
Patrick C. Booth 63, of Lorain passed away Thursday August 5, 2021 at The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a brief illness. He was born March 17, 1958 in Elyria. He loved auto racing, camping, trail walking, and woodworking. Survivors include a daughter; Kristen N. Rudd (Edward) of Elyria, two grandchildren; McKenzie and Kaitlyn, and a brother; Bradley T....
Daniel Edward Suster
Aug 3, 2021
Daniel Edward Suster, 71, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at Metro. General Hospital following a lengthy illness. He was born November 13, 1949 in Elyria. Daniel worked for Republic Steel. He proudly served his Country in the United States Navy. Daniel enjoyed working on cars. Survivors include his sister, Laurie Ann (Butch) Verdoot of Harrison, AR.;...
Frank John Schoditsch Jr.
Aug 1, 2021
Frank John Schoditsch Jr., 63, of Elyria passed away Sunday, August 1, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital following a lengthy illness, where he is now reunited with his parents. He was born November 19, 1957 in Berea. Frank was a member of the Elyria Polish Club. He enjoyed golfing, bowling, lottery tickets, and was a Cleveland sports fanatic,...
William Edward Thomasson Jr.
Jul 25, 2021
William Edward Thomasson Jr., 89, of Elyria passed away Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Fairview General Hospital. William was the owner of Thomasson Chips and former part owner of Grafton Lanes for 23 years. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during Korea. He was a member of Elyria American Legion, VFW post # 1079, Elyria...
Clyde Junior Horton
Jul 23, 2021
Clyde J. Horton, 96, of Elyria passed away Friday July 23, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. He was born August 3, 1924 in Eaton Township and was a lifelong Lorain County resident. Clyde worked as a laborer at the former Don Beal Construction Company. Survivors include his wife of 73 years, Edna (nee-Morris); daughters, Linda Weber...
Vanessa Evon Katz
Jul 22, 2021
Vanessa E. Katz, (nee-Yvonne D. Shoemaker), 72, of Elyria passed away Thursday July 22, 2021. She was born August 1, 1948 in Dayton, spent her career as a Registered Nurse and also a Social Worker and loved animals. Survivors include her husband, James "Jim" Minnery; daughters, Jennifer and Valerie; grandchildren, Jared, Shelby and Brennan and great-grandchild, Evan. All services...
Lillian V. Fildes
Jul 21, 2021
Lillian V. Fildes (nee Tkacs),92, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Wesleyan Village. Mrs. Fildes attended Elyria High School, played accordion and string instruments, was in numerous musical groups, and was a majorette. She was a member of St. Mary Church in Elyria where she became a a Eucharistic Minister. She was involved with Gentle Woman...
June Freida Jacob
Jul 21, 2021
June F. Jacob, (nee-Hammer), 84, of Elyria passed away Wednesday July 21, 2021 at O'Niell Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born June 14, 1937 in Cleveland and was a resident of Columbia Station for most of her life. June worked as a custodian for the Columbia School System, was a member of Our Lady...
