Orpha M. Linville, (nee-Morrison), 73, of Elyria, passed away Saturday February 20, 2021 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a long illness. She was born July 10, 1947 in East Bank, WV. And was a long time Elyria resident. Orpha was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Elyria, was formerly an ordained minister who enjoyed...
Kay K. Lungaro, 78, went home to the Lord on February 18, 2021. Kay was born in Traverse City, Michigan on September 2, 1942, to the late Lena and Robert Korb. Kay had a beautiful smile that radiated through many others. She was a kind soul with a heart that saw the good in all people. Her legacy of...
Gary L. Cohagan, 80, of Elyria passed away Thursday February 18, 2021 at Mercy New Life Hospice. He was born October 11, 1940 in Lodi and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Gary worked as a tool and die maker at the Ridge Tool Company in Elyria for 38 years, retiring in 2003. He was an active member of St....
Elson J. Donovan, 78, of Elyria passed away Monday February 15, 2021 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born January 1, 1943 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Elson was the former owner of Alco Manufacturing in Elyria, served in the United States Marine Corps in Viet Nam and enjoyed hunting, fishing...
Joanne Lee Grilli (nee: Gawlik) 74, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 14, 2021 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born October 30, 1946 in Elyria where she was a lifelong resident. Joanne was a 1964 Elyria High School graduate; she had worked and retired from General Electric. Joanne treasured spending time with...
Thomas H. Krosky, 55 , of Elyria passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria medical Center. He was born December 27, 1965 in Elyria and was a 1983 graduate of Midview High School. Thomas proudly served his Country in the United States Army. Tom's last words were Let the Lord draw you close to him and...
Dennis Lee Patalon, 75, of Elyria passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by family. He was born June 17, 1945 in Cleveland. Dennis proudly served his Country in the United States Navy. He enjoyed teaching, diving, golfing, going to Cancun but most importantly he loved and enjoyed his family. Survivors include his beloved wife of...
Wanita May Grondin (nee Seabold), 93, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born October 25, 1927 in LaGrange, OH. She was a graduate of LaGrange High School and was the valedictorian of her graduating class, undergraduate at The Ohio State University and earned her Master's degree from Cleveland State University. Wanita...
Jo Ann Gray, of LaGrange lost her 2 year battle with cancer on Tuesday February 9, 2021. She was born December 9, 1942 in Sharon, WV. Survivors include her husband of 48 years, Gary; daughter, Melanie (Ron), Plato; granddaughters, Heather (Kevin) Fallon and Hailee Plato; great-granddaughter, Paisley Fallon; sister, Mary Lou Brewer; nephew, Kevin Stephens. Jo Ann was a...
Clay Pinter, 62, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away at home after a short illness on February 8, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. Clay was born on October 30th, 1958 and was a 1977 Elyria High School Graduate. He attended Ohio University for a short time to study Geology. From 1982-1983, Clay attended Emery School of Aviation in Greeley,...
Galen Lawrence Dunlap, founder and president of Dunlap's Garage, Inc., died on Saturday, February 6, 2021. He was born on December 16, 1928 in Elyria Township to Ray Stanley Dunlap and Elizabeth (née Plas), the last of four sons. He was 92 years old. As a child, Mr. Dunlap attended Elyria Public Schools and his first after-school job was...
James F. Hupp Sr., 77, of Elyria passed away at the Abbewood in Elyria on Thursday February 4, 2021 following a brief illness. He was born June 24, 1943 in Waynesburg, PA. and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Jim was employed in the maintenance department at Trio Products in Elyria for 43 years, retiring in...
Darlene L. Henes (nee Higgins) , 90, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Kemper House in Strongsville. She was born December 7, 1930 in Elyria. Darlene was a member of Washington Avenue Christian Church. She was a volunteer at Elyria United Methodist Village and EMH. Survivors include her daughter Sandra (Jack) Scott of Elyria; sons, Dale of Grafton,...
Helen L. Chappell, (nee-Herman), 90. of Oberlin passed away Saturday January 29, 2022 at her home surrounded by her loving family following a brief illness. She was born April 18, 1931 Erhardt, OH. And was a lifelong area resident. Helen was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Oberlin and enjoyed sewing. Survivors include her daughters, Catherine (Jack)...
Abraham Williams, 69, of Elyria passed away peacefully Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home. He was born July 8, 1951 in Cuba, AL. Abe proudly served his Country in the United States Army during Vietnam, where he was in Special Forces, was an MP and Drill Sergeant. He was a hardworking and dynamic man who touched many lives....
Barbara Ann Aldrich (nee Strzalka), 63, of Oberlin passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born July 8 , 1957 in Chicago, IL. Survivors include her sisters Sophie (Charles) Alexander, Sheila Strzalka; brothers Charles (Carol), John (Julie), Stanley Jr. ( Kristie); many nieces and nephews; companion Roger Bolf. She was preceded...
Helen Louise Reed, (nee-Kuhl), 84, of LaGrange passed away Saturday January 23, 2021 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange . She was born June 2, 1936 on Tater Knob, WV. She graduated from Normantown High School, Normantown, WV. in 1955 and shortly after moved to Lorain County with her husband Wilford where they were charter members of Mount Pisgah Missionary...
Karen L. Machock, 59, of Vermilion passed away peacefully on January 23rd with her son and daughter by her side. She was born October 17, 1961 in Utica, Michigan. She graduated from Elyria Catholic High School and was an employee of Rigid Tool for over 30 years. A Celebration of Life will be announced at a later date. She...
Judith A. Nichols, (nee-Long), 80, of Elyria passed away Friday January 22, 2021 at her home following a brief illness. She was born June 5, 1940 in Uhrichsville, OH. And was an Elyria resident for 4 years, coming from Lakeland, FL.. Judy enjoyed golfing and playing cards. Survivors include her loving husband of 62 years, David; daughters, Pamela Distenfano;...
Susan J. Gusky (nee Williams) age 69, of Elyria, passed away January 22, at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. Susan aka Susie, aka Suswad, aka Susie Q, aka GiGi was a born caregiver and nurturing soul. She touched so many lives caring for them all. As a daughter who cared for her aging parents. As a wife who cared...
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