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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...
Homer Sanders Cain Jr.
Jul 19, 2021
Homer Sanders Cain Jr. 79, of Elyria passed away Monday July 19, 2021 at Westbrook Place Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Westlake following a long illness. He was born January 23, 1942 in Hialeah, FL. Homer served in the U.S. Navy. He loved his dogs, and enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of thirty six years; Patricia...
Florence "Pauline" Piccinini
Jul 18, 2021
Florence "Pauline" Piccinini, 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 18, 2021 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange, where she lived for the past twelve years. She was born February 28, 1934 in Rochester, PA. Pauline was the daughter of John Francis and Jane Izenour Venn. She was a 1952 graduate of Rochester High School and for nineteen and a...
Amity F. "Amy" Steele
Jul 13, 2021
Amity F. "Amy" Steele (nee Fountain), 79, of S. Amherst passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at the home of her daughter following a lengthy illness. She was born September 27, 1941 in Vischer's Ferry, NY. Amy graduated high school and enlisted in the U.S. Navy serving from 1959 to 1961. She was honorably discharged and moved to Elyria...
Dean Rummery
Jul 12, 2021
Dean Rummery passed from this life and went to be with the Lord on July 12, 2021. He was born on November 15, 1936, in Elyria, Ohio. Dean received a Bachelor of Business Administration Degree in marketing and economics from Baldwin Wallace University. Dean's life was a blend of music and banking. He began his musical activities in High...
Albert "Bert" Harvey Lahm
Jul 8, 2021
Albert H. "Bert" Lahm , 92, passed away Thursday, July 8, 2021. He was born March 24, 1929 in Lorain. He received his degree from Case Western Reserve University in Architecture. Bert proudly served his Country in the United States Army. He was a 65 year member of Black River Masonic Lodge # 786. Bert along with Evelyn enjoyed...
Dylan Raymond Stiner
Jul 8, 2021
Dylan R. Stiner, 26, of LaGrange passed away Thursday July 8, 2021 at his home following a brief illness. He was born September 27, 1994 in Elyria and was a lifelong LaGrange resident. Dylan was a 2013 graduate of Keystone High School, where he was on the wrestling team and achieved being a two time State Qualifier. He was...
Todd Allen King
Jul 7, 2021
Todd Allen King, 3/7/64-7/7/2021 On Wednesday July 7, 2021, Todd Allen King of Elyria was called home to be reunited with his parents, Robert W. and Bernadine M. King. Todd was a Murray Ridge School graduate. He then went on to the Murray Ridge Workshop. He also worked for ALPHA Care and then REM Ohio. Todd was a good...
Cecil Sherman Reaser Jr.
Jul 3, 2021
Cecil S. Reaser Jr. 88, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Saturday July 3, 2021. He was born April 11, 1933 in Glenville, West Virginia. He moved to Elyria in 1951 where he met and married the love of his life, Joan Rothgery. Cecil served honorably in the Unites States Air Force, and had earned an Associate Degree while...
Barbara Joyce Meyers
Jul 1, 2021
Barbara J. Meyers, (nee-Haag), 96, of Wellington passed away Thursday July 1, 2021 at her home following a brief illness. She was born August 19, 1924 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Barb was a lifelong member of Grace Lutheran Church in Elyria, formerly sang with the Sweet Adalines for many years and enjoyed making ceramics...
