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Gary Lee Keffer
Dec 19, 2020
Gary L. Keffer, 64, of LaGrange passed away Saturday December 19, 2020 at his home following a brief illness. He was born September 9, 1956 in Elyria and was a lifelong LaGrange resident. Gary worked at Air Cure Technologies in LaGrange for 36 years, retiring as a senior foreman. He enjoyed hunting and fishing. Survivors include his wife of...
Kaycee Marie Smitek
Dec 15, 2020
Kaycee Marie Smitek, 22, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at home. She was born October 14, 1998 in Westlake and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Kaycee played CYO volleyball at St. Jude, she was a girl scout, loved starbucks coffee, Michael Kors purses, getting her nails done (makeup), going to the beach, she...
Gregory Thomas Kerr
Dec 14, 2020
Greg Passed away at the age of 67 on December 14, 2020 due to complications of Covid 19. He was married to the love of his life, Pamela Kerr, for the last 40 years. Not all marriages are perfect but when you saw the sparkle between the two of them, you knew true love does exist. Greg was retired...
Sharon Lynn Langley
Dec 14, 2020
Sharon L. Langley, (nee-Carder), 54, of Elyria passed away Monday December 14, 2020 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born August 9, 1966 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Sharon was a member of the College Heights Baptist Church in Elyria, was a 1984 Elyria High School graduate and enjoyed bowling, visiting...
James Lars Mcintire
Dec 13, 2020
James L. McIntire, 77, of North Ridgeville , Kelleys Island and Elyria passed away on December 13, 2020. He graduated from Elyria High School in 1960 and Springfield Technical College in 1964. He served in the Air Force as tail gunner and flight simulator instructor from 1960-1965. As an electrician he worked at Abex, and ran his own company...
Magdalene Forsyth
Dec 13, 2020
Magdalene Forsyth (Nee Harkinish), 86, of Olmsted Twp. passed away Sunday, December 13, 2020 at her home. She was born April 6, 1934 in Spangler, PA. She was a 1951 graduate of Barnesboro High School and a 1955 graduate of Conemaugh Valley Memorial Hospital School of Nursing in Johnstown, PA. Magdalene taught at John Marshall High School and Polaris...
Denver Scott Belknap
Dec 12, 2020
Denver S. Belknap, 85, of LaGrange passed away Saturday December 12, 2020 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. He was born November 15, 1935 in Braxton County, WV. And was a Grafton area resident for most of his life. Denver was employed as the manager of the former A & P grocery store in Elyria and enjoyed hunting and fishing...
Robert Richard Rahrig
Dec 12, 2020
Robert Richard Rahrig, 90, of LaGrange passed away Saturday, December 12, 2020 at the Woods on French Creek in Avon. He was born March 29, 1930 in Valley City, OH. and was a 1948 graduate of Keystone High School. Robert retired in 1987 from Bendix Commercial Vehicles.. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during Korea...
William K. Gerber
Dec 11, 2020
William K. Gerber 80, of Elyria passed away Friday December 11, 2020 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. He was born December 10, 1940 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident. Bill was a member of Community of Faith United Church of Christ in Elyria. He enjoyed spending time fishing, hunting, visiting casinos, travel...
Traute Anne Marie Reimer
Dec 10, 2020
Traute Anne Marie Reimer (nee Zehm) of LaGrange, 72, passed away on December 10, 2020 alongside her family. She was born on January 12, 1948 in Hollingstedt, Germany to the late Hans and Anna Zehm. Traute married the love of her life and best friend, Clare Reimer, on December 28, 1968 in St. Joseph, MI. They were soon to...
James John Stang
Dec 10, 2020
James John Stang, 83, of Grafton passed away Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Villa Camillus in Columbia Station. He was born April 13, 1937. Jim was the co-owner of Stang Motors. He proudly served his Country in the Navy. Jim was a 4th degree K of C, was a member of the Road Roamers Club, and Moose Club of...
Darrell Wayne (Baldauf) Stuart
Dec 9, 2020
Darrell Wayne Stuart (Baldauf) 70, of Elyria passed away Wednesday December 9, 2020 at The University of Utah Hospital following a brief illness. He was born May 28, 1950 in Burlingame, CA. Darrell had worked for Delta Airlines for thirty five years. Darrell was the loving husband of Nancy L. (nee: Baldauf) of Elyria. He was preceded in death...
Harold Al Wood
Dec 9, 2020
Harold (Al) Wood left this earthly home and slipped into the arms of God on December 9, 2020. He was 86, and passed away from COVID 19 complications. He lived his life to the fullest. He designed, built, and drove supermodified race cars at Lorain County Speedway, Sandusky, Oswego, NY. and other tracks, winning many championships. He partnered with...
Marjorie Alice Slack
Dec 8, 2020
Marjorie Alice Slack, 99 (nee Grueser), 99, of Elyria passed away on December 8, 2020. She was a life-long resident of Elyria, Ohio. Marge was born October 14, 1921 in Marion, OH. Marge was a successful business owner, most notably Nickoli's Grocery and Nob Hill on Lake Avenue in Elyria. She also drove school bus for Murray Ridge School...
Jerome M. Logar
Dec 8, 2020
Jerome M. "Jerry" Logar 82, of Grafton passed away Tuesday December 8, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born July 9, 1938 in Sheffield Lake. Jerry was a 1956 Brookside High School graduate. He had served in the United States Army, and earned a Masters Degree in Education from Kent State University. Jerry had worked as a teacher...
Donald David Roth
Dec 8, 2020
Donald David Roth, 73, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, December 8, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born June 28, 1947 in Ashland, OH. Donald was a tool and die maker for Beckett Gas Co. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army during Vietnam. Donald enjoyed ballroom dancing, swing dancing, fishing, golfing, country...
Roselyn Ann Evanich
Dec 7, 2020
Roselyn Ann Evanich (nee-Wack), 75, of Elyria, Ohio passed away suddenly and unexpectedly on Monday, December 7, 2020. She was born on September 1, 1945 in Elyria, Ohio. Roselyn attended St. Mary School and graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1963. Roselyn was accepted into the United Airlines flight attendant program, but gave up a career as a...
Robert Paul Knight
Dec 7, 2020
Maj. Robert (Bob) Paul Knight, 89, slipped through the boundaries of Earth and took his final flight home to Jesus on December 7, 2020. Bob was born February 20, 1931 in Fairmont, WV. To parents Paul and Bertha Knight (nee Gleason). He met and soon married the love of his life, Varilla Davis, on December 23, 1957, making his...
Arthur G. Botz
Dec 7, 2020
Arthur G. Botz, 72, of Elyria passed away Monday, December 7, 2020 at Westlake Rehab, he currently resided at Wesleyan Senior Living for the last 8 years. He was born October 24, 1948 in Cleveland, Ohio. Arthur previously resided in Hinckley, OH. and Phoenix, AZ. And was a graduate of Highland High School. Art loved watching movies and sports,...
William Lee Brown
Dec 6, 2020
William Lee Brown, 76, of Elyria entered his eternal home on Sunday, December 6, 2020 at Stein Hospice. He was born January 3, 1944 in Acosta, PA. William was a Patrol Officer for Customs and Border Patrol. He proudly served his Country in the United States Army. William was a member of Moose Lodge in Elyria and Elyria VFW...
