Jul 22, 2025

Paula Jagielski, (nee-Minney), 67, of Kissimmee, FL. passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Kissimmee, FL. She was born October 2, 1957 in Elyria, OH, graduated from Elyria High School in 1976 and moved to Kissimmee in 1987. Paula was employed by Joe's Crab Shack, retiring in 2012. She was 'a member of the South Orlando Baptist Church. Survivors...

Jul 21, 2025

Carol A. Masulis, 90, of Cleveland, Ohio (and originally from Chicago, Illinois), passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21st 2025, at Western Reserve Hospice (Medina, Ohio) in the presence of her daughter Karen.

Born on August 16th 1934, Carol lived a long, full life marked by grace, resilience, and kindness. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister,...

Jul 20, 2025

William Russell Grapes (Bill), 72 of Grafton, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Elyria, Ohio on August 5, 1952 to Robert and Betty Grapes. He lived in Elyria for most of his life, graduating from Elyria High School in 1970, and then proudly served in...

Jul 19, 2025

John E. Graska 81, of Elyria passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.  He was born October 23, 1943 in Ashland, OH.  John proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1961 to 1965. John graduated from The Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in 1969 where he worked until his retirement in 1998....

Jul 18, 2025

Joyce A. Tammaro Coleman (nee: Krieg) 91, of Elyria passed away Friday July 18, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. She was born March 21, 1934 in Lorain.  Joyce lived in South Amherst most of her life, she graduated from South Amherst High School in 1952. As a late teen she was hired as a model for a local...

Jul 16, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Helms (nee-Stroh), 85, of Sheffield Village passed peacefully on July 16, 2025.

Elizabeth was born June 20, 1940 in Cleveland to John and Alfrieda Stroh. She spent the majority of her childhood in Parma and graduated from Parma High School. After graduation, she moved to Washington D.C. and worked for the FBI. Elizabeth worked a...

Jul 16, 2025

Ricky Dean Henthorn 72, of Elyria passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 16, 2025 following a long illness.  He was born August 12, 1952 in New Martinsville, WV.  Ricky worked for Harshaw Chemical and continued on with BASF until his retirement in 2017. He loved spending time with family and friends, going to car shows, old cars,...

Jul 13, 2025

Michael Corcoran, 73, of Sheffield Village, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake after a brief battle with lung cancer. Mike was born on October 30, 1951 in Berea, Ohio to Charles S. and Miriam Corcoran.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.

Mike's career took...

Jul 12, 2025

Michael J. Zupko, born April 25, 1942, to parents Veronica (Bobak) Zupko and Michael Zupko (both deceased), passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025. To know him was an honor, to have loved him, a blessing. His life was rooted in faith and a belief in God which was evident in his quiet strength, kindness and grace. He...

Jul 12, 2025

Theresa L. Duprey (née Comer) March 28, 1960 – July 12, 2025

Theresa L. Duprey (nee: Comer) , 65, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 12, 2025, following a long illness.

Born March 28, 1960, in Youngstown, Ohio, Theresa was known for her warm heart, deep love for her family,...

Jul 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Ronald Grant Hendrikson, DVM, who died on July 11, 2025, after a courageous battle with brain cancer. Dr. Hendrikson was born on January 18, 1954, in Webster City, Iowa, to the late Geneva (Brones) and Merle E. Hendrikson.

Ron is survived by his beloved wife of...

Jul 10, 2025

Randy Michael Baker, age 67, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly at his home on July 10, 2025. Born on July 14, 1957, in Amherst, Ohio, Randy was the beloved son of the late Earl Baker and Maxie L. (nee Coleman).

A proud and humble man, Randy spent his earlier years as a plasterer that finished many businesses...

Jul 8, 2025

Melvin K. Shook, 91, passed away peacefully at the home of his son Jeff where he has been in home hospice since February, on Tuesday July 8, 2025.

He was born and raised in Seville and was a 1952 graduate of Elyria High School. He met and married his high school sweetheart, Jean Ruth (nee-Clement) in 1954....

Jul 7, 2025

Dusty Dee Chaffin (a.k.a. Spaceghost)

March 17, 1982 – July 7, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Dusty Dee Chaffin at home on

July 7, 2025, following a brief illness. Dusty, who was born on March 17, 1982, in

Elyria, Ohio, was known for his love of music,...

Jul 5, 2025

Sundee June Sugg, 62, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly at her home on July 5, 2025. Born on May 6, 1963, in California to the late Harvey Gene Sugg and Bonnie Rae (née Redman), Sundee lived a life that was as vibrant, complex, and beautiful as the music she so loved to play.

A gifted and passionate...

Jul 5, 2025

Joe G. Ballard Jr. 78, of LaGrange passed away Saturday July 5, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness.  He was born October 3, 1946 in Tarboro, NC.  Joe served in the U.S. Army and retired from The Ford Motor Company.  He loved spending time with family and friends. Joe had a passion for Harley...

Jul 5, 2025

Elizabeth J. "Betsy" Koon (nee: Hammond), 70, of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, July 5, 2025 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born in Elyria on November 1, 1954 to parents Stanley and Helen (nee: Schmitz). Betsy graduated from Elyria High School and later worked in customer service at Invacare. Betsy will be remembered as a great...

Jul 3, 2025

Norma J. Russell, (nee- Fowler), 77, of Elyria passed away Thursday July 3, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born August 15, 1947 in Cowen, West Virginia.

Norma retired from Invacare in 2010 and enjoyed traveling, going to casinos, puzzles and spending time with family.

Survivors include her children, Wayne (Theresa)...

Jul 1, 2025

Fondie Nan Perkins (nee: Teaster), 86, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2025 at Life Care in Elyria. She was born in Willis Branch, West Virginia on September 6, 1938 to parents Starlen and Edith "Estella" (nee: Paschal). After graduating from Beckley Junior College, Fondie worked for Champion Dairy Pak for many years. She was fun, artistic,...

Jun 30, 2025

Thomas Kovach passed away suddenly on June 30, 2025. Born in 1954 to the late William and Evelyn Kovach, Tom lived a life full of music, service, and deep devotion to those he loved.

Tom's love for music began when he started playing the saxophone at the age of 8 years old. By the age of 10,...