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James Franklin Hupp Sr.
Feb 4, 2021
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
Jan 30, 2021
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 Louise Chappell
Jan 29, 2021
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
Jan 26, 2021
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
Jan 24, 2021
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
Jan 23, 2021
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
Jan 23, 2021
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 Arlene Nichols
Jan 22, 2021
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
Jan 22, 2021
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...
Zakary V. Vettel
Jan 20, 2021
Zakary V. Vettel, 27, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 20, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born March 10, 1993 in Oberlin. Zakary enjoyed nature and making music. Survivors include his mother Michelle ( Ken ) Barrett; father Jeffrey ( Darla) Vettel; sisters Karlee (Erick) Sanchez, Molly (Joseph) Baucco, Jessica Wilson; brothers Matthew...
Helen G. Babinec
Jan 20, 2021
Helen G. Babinec, 86, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2021 at Pleasant Lake Villa. Helen is survived by sister-in-law, Kathleen Babinec; nieces, Claire (Tim) Strauss, Peggy (Jim) Russell and nephew, Alan (April) Babinec. She was a loving Auntie, Great-Auntie and Great-Great Auntie. Helen was preceded in death by her parents Edward and Genevieve ( Cieciuch) Babinec and brother...
Thomas Donald Bott
Jan 19, 2021
Thomas D. Bott, 56, of Elyria passed away Tuesday January 19, 2021 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a long illness. He was born October 14, 1964 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Tom was employed as a machine operator at Diamond Products in Elyria, was a 1983 Elyria High School graduate and enjoyed...
Basil Arnold Whitesel
Jan 19, 2021
Basil A. Whitesel, 86, of Elyria passed away Tuesday January 19, 2021 at the U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born December 6, 1934 in Normantown, WV. And was a resident of Grafton for most of his life. Basil was a member of Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church in Grafton. He graduated from Normantown High School...
Albert Lee Bessey Sr.
Jan 18, 2021
Albert L Bessey Sr. passed away peacefully January 18, 2021 surrounded by family. His heart wore out but he never stopped trying to keep going. He was born September 7, 1935 in Cincinati, OH. He leaves behind his loving wife Dolores (Biro) of 63 years. Together they raised six children; Amy (Daniel) Hostetler, Lee Anne (David) Durdak, Terrie (James)...
Margie Marie Summers
Jan 16, 2021
Margie M. Summers (nee Carroll), 93, of Elyria passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was born February 5, 1927 in Detroit, MI. Margie worked for GM in Parma for over 31 years. She enjoyed going to casinos , lottery,. Cleveland Browns, Cleveland Indians and also enjoyed watching Aaron Rodgers from...
John G. Weekley
Jan 15, 2021
John G. Weekley, 86, of Elyria passed away Friday, January 15, 2021 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born November 29, 1934 in Shadyside, OH. John worked for Ford Motor Company until his retirement. John was a member of St. John Lutheran Church where he was an elder, enjoyed wood carving, the Cleveland Browns and Cleveland...
Nancy L. Taylor
Jan 14, 2021
Nancy L. Taylor (nee Unkefer), 73, of Kelleys Island passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at her home. She was born February 25, 1947 in Cleveland. Survivors include her daughters, Rachel (Jason) Lantsberry of Wakeman, Faith Donley of Lorain; sons, Clifford (Victoria) of Elyria , Brett Donley of Parma; 5 grandchildren; brother David (Monica) Unkefer. She was preceded in...
Gerald R. (Jerry) Severns Sr.
Jan 14, 2021
Gerald (Jerry) R. Severns, Sr., 91 passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 after complications from COVID at Life Care of Medina. He was born April 5, 1929 in Valley City, OH. and lived in Grafton Township from the age of six. Jerry graduated from Belden High School in 1947 and married the love of his life Lena M. Perri...
Charles R. Davis
Jan 12, 2021
Charles R. Davis, 68, of N. Ridgeville passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born November 2, 1952 in Crossville, TN. Survivors include his beloved wife of 50 years Darlene (nee Knight); daughter, Charlene (Robert) Duwe of Parma; sons, Charles (Colleen) of N. Olmsted, James (Jennifer) of Brunswick; grandchildren, Savannah Duwe, Zackary...
Randall Max Kitzler
Jan 12, 2021
Randall M. "Randy" Kitzler, 60, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday January 12, 2021 at his home from apparent congestive heart failure. He was born March 15, 1960 in Chatham, Ontario, Canada. Randy was a carpenter and owner of Kitzler Construction Inc. for 40 years, a member of the First Congregational United Church of Christ and enjoyed playing hockey and...
