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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...
Earl T. Conrad Jr.
Sep 30, 2021
Earl T. Conrad Jr., 56, of Elyria passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 21, 1965 in Elyria and was a graduate of Keystone High School. Earl was a hardworking man , and enjoyed riding his Harley but especially spending time with family. Survivors include his wife Dawn (nee Yoby);...
Kenneth Wayne Davis
Sep 30, 2021
Kenneth Wayne Davis, 59, of Elyria passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born November 24, 1961 in Elyria. Kenneth was a quiet reserved man, was an experienced tool and die maker who honed his skills with a love of precision and working with his hands. He enjoyed...
Michael J. Komlosi
Sep 29, 2021
Michael J. Komlosi 77, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 29, 2021 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born November 14, 1943 in Fairview Park, Ohio. Michael was a Brookside High School graduate, and served in the U.S. Army. He had worked as a mill wright for U.S. Steel, Spitzers and the Metro Parks. He...
Lucas Dean Bales
Sep 26, 2021
Gabriel Dean Bales, 6 months, passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a brief illness. He was joined in Heaven by his twin brother, Lucas Dean Bales on Sunday September 26, 2021 also at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a brief illness. The brothers were born on March 17, 2021 at Fairview...
Jerry D. Greene
Sep 25, 2021
Jerry D. Greene, 72, of Elyria passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born January 15, 1949 in Logan, WV. Jerry worked for GM and was a member of UAW. He enjoyed fishing and coin collecting. Survivors include his brother, Thomas Greene, nephews, Dana Greene and Chris Weaver; nieces, Candy Butler and...
Beverly Ann Dewitt
Sep 25, 2021
Beverly Ann DeWitt (nee: McKitrick) 82, of Elyria passed away Saturday September 25, 2021 at University Hospitals St. John Westshore in Westlake. She was born February 15, 1939 in Elyria. She was a dedicated mother to 5 children and an active grandma to 9 grandchildren and two great grandchildren. She also enjoyed reading, baking and most importantly spending time...
Shauna L. Fees
Sep 24, 2021
Shauna L. Fees, 49, of Elyria passed away peacefully at her home after a lifelong battle with a congenital heart defect on September 24, 2021. She was born October 29, 1971 to Wallace and Shirley (Lacko) Fees and grew up in Grafton, graduating from Midview High School in 1989. Shauna was known for her infectious smile and her kind...
Sandra D. Striker
Sep 23, 2021
Sandra D. Striker (nee Radovich),82, of Elyria passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at her home. She was born April 23, 1939 in Lorain, Ohio. She was a graduate of Lorain High School 1957A, and a National Honor Society recipient. Sandra married Ronald E. Striker on June 6, 1959 at the Hungarian Reformed Church in Lorain. She worked for...
Jane Margaret Daly
Sep 22, 2021
Jane M. Daly, better known as "Aunt Jane" by most, passed away peacefully on Wednesday September 22, 2021 at the age of 102 in her lifelong residence on Diagonal Road in LaGrange. Jane , being a devoted member of St. Mary Parish in Elyria, lived a life guided by faith. After retiring from the former General Industries, she enjoyed...
