Obituaries

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Constance  J. Sweda

Constance J. Sweda

Nov 9, 2020

Constance J. Sweda of Elyria, Ohio passed away unexpectedly at the age of 79 on November 9, 2020. Connie was born in Shreve, Ohio to Glenn and Evelyn Todd. She was a lifelong resident of Ohio, growing up in Apple Creek and eventually raising her family in Elyria. As a local realtor who worked tirelessly for those who sought...

Mary  Louise Greer

Mary Louise Greer

Nov 8, 2020

Beloved mother Mary Louise Greer (nee Hoffman) passed away after a long illness on Sunday, November 8, 2020.She was born in Wilmington, Deleware on November 14, 1945, she lived in New Castle before moving to Ohio at the age of 8. Mary was a graduate of Oberlin High School in 1963, and a graduate of a local business college...

Joyce  Nadine Maszton

Joyce Nadine Maszton

Nov 8, 2020

Joyce N. Maszton, (nee-Roig), 92, of Elyria passed away Sunday November 8, 2020 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a long illness. She was born November 12, 1927 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Joyce was a homemaker and a member of the Cross Community Church in Elyria. Survivors include her daughter, Debbie (Mike) Zanni; son, Gary...

Robert  James Arbuckle

Robert James Arbuckle

Nov 6, 2020

Robert James Arbuckle, 92, of Elyria passed away Friday, November 6, 2020 at his home surrounded by family. He was born April 28, 1928 in Turtle Creek, PA. Robert worked for American Standard. He enjoyed woodworking, yardwork, and especially being with family. Survivors include his wife of 59 years Ruth (nee Hadammeg); daughter, Linda (Tibor) Simon of Westlake; son...

Lidia Dacka

Lidia Dacka

Nov 6, 2020

Lidia Dacka (nee Wolski) passed away on November 6, 2020 surrounded by her loving family. Lidia and her husband, Jozef, immigrated to the United States in 1951. They settled in the Chicago area. Both she and her husband survived as prisoners in a forced labor camp during World War II in Germany. It's through these struggles and hardships that...

Steve Nagy  Jr.

Steve Nagy Jr.

Nov 5, 2020

Steve Nagy Jr., 93, of Elyria Township passed away Thursday November 5, 2020 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village after suffering from the COVID 19 Virus. He was born March 3, 1927 in Lorain and was an Elyria Township resident for most of his life. Steve worked at the United States Steel Company in Lorain as a crane operator for...

Martha  Elizabeth Sweitzer

Martha Elizabeth Sweitzer

Nov 4, 2020

Martha Elizabeth (Betty) Sweitzer, 90, walked into Jesus' arms on November 4, 2020 at her daughter's Grafton, OH. home after succumbing to the effects of a long battle with dementia. Born in West Newton. PA. in 1930, her family moved to Clinton, OH. when she was six. She graduated from Clinton High School in 1948, and later from Kent...

Margaret  Elizabeth Wohlever

Margaret Elizabeth Wohlever

Oct 31, 2020

Margaret Elizabeth Wohlever (nee Palmer), 97, went to be with the Lord due to Covid on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at UH Elyria. She was born October 9, 1923 in Elyria and was a 1941 graduate of EHS. She cherished her family and her family cherished her. She had a strong Christian faith and loved the Lord. Margaret loved...

Michelle  Marie Smith

Michelle Marie Smith

Oct 30, 2020

Heaven is missing an angel no more. Michelle Marie Smith was unexpectedly called home on Friday October 30, 2020. She will be truly missed by so many people's lives that she touched. Michelle, 54, of Grafton was born September 1, 1966 in Cleveland and was a Grafton area resident for most of her life. She worked as a hair...

Bobby  Joe Clark

Bobby Joe Clark

Oct 30, 2020

Bobby Joe Clark, 81, of South Amherst, passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a long illness. He was born December 4, 1938 in Gillman Bottom, WV. And was an Elyria/North Ridgeville resident for most of his life. Bobby worked as a maintenance man at the Colonial Oaks Mobile Home Park in Elyria for...

John B. "Jack" Plas

John B. "Jack" Plas

Oct 30, 2020

John "Jack" Bernard Plas 91, of Elyria passed away Friday October 30, 2020 at The Abbewood in Elyria following a long illness. Jack was born August 14, 1929 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident. He served Korea with the United States Navy, and Flotilla 911 with the United States Coast Guard Auxiliary. Jack was a former Captain...

Richard  John Lyczkowski

Richard John Lyczkowski

Oct 29, 2020

Richard John Lyczkowski, 73, of Elyria passed away peacefully on October 29, 2020. Richard retired from Alco Manufacturing and was a member of St. Mary's Church and the Polish Club. He loved to draw and personalizing his cards for his granddaughters. Survivors include his daughter Jennifer Nix (Lyczkowski) of Sarasota Florida,; son's, Ryan Lyczkowski (Trish) of Wakeman, Ohio, David...

Hilma  Corinne Parks

Hilma Corinne Parks

Oct 29, 2020

Hilma Corinne Parks (nee Beard), 75, of Avon passed away Thursday, October 29, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born September 5, 1945 in Oberlin. Hilma was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She enjoyed collecting baby dolls, teddy bears and listening to music. Survivors include her son Martyne (Alicia Gill) of Wheeling, IL.; grandchildren...

Lila  Rae Denillo

Lila Rae Denillo

Oct 29, 2020

Lila Rae DeNillo (nee Vollmer), 94, of Elyria went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 29, 2020 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born May 23, 1926 in Turtle Creek, PA. Lila worked for A & P, Bendix, and the Midview School System as a Librarian. She was a member of the...

Lodema  L. Taylor

Lodema L. Taylor

Oct 28, 2020

Lodema L. Taylor (nee: Petruzzi) 90, of Grafton passed away Tuesday October 26, 2020 at her home following a brief illness. She was born February 22, 1930 in Elyria. Lodema loved spending time with her family and flower gardening at her home. Survivors include two sons; Lawrence D. (Faye) and Thompson H. (Peggy). Additional survivors include two grandchildren; Miranda...

Dennis  K. Mowery

Dennis K. Mowery

Oct 22, 2020

Dennis K. Mowery, 60, of Olmsted Falls passed away Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a lengthy illness. He was born February 9, 1960 in Greenville, PA. Dennis worked as an auto parts manager for several dealerships. He was a man of great strength and courage. Survivors include his sisters, Cheryl Mowery-Dean (Clayton) of...

Cheryl  Ann Fogarty

Cheryl Ann Fogarty

Oct 21, 2020

Cheryl Ann Fogarty (nee Clouser), 68, passed away Wednesday, Oct. 21 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center from complications arising from multiple myeloma, a cancer with which she lived with grace, strength, and an unfailingly positive attitude for more than seven years. Born Jan. 16, 1952 at the former Elyria Memorial Hospital in Elyria, Oh., the daughter of Coe...

Betty  A. Miller

Betty A. Miller

Oct 21, 2020

Betty A. Miller, 91, formerly of Lorain passed away Wednesday October 21, 2020 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin following a long illness. She was born March 7, 1929 in Elyria. Betty worked for the Ohio Edison Company as a store room clerck and enjoyed walking her dog, bird watching and reading. Survivors include her niece, Kathy (Joe) Yourkiewicz...

Regis  Alfons Klingshirn

Regis Alfons Klingshirn

Oct 20, 2020

Regis A. Klingshirn, 72, of Avon passed away Tuesday October 20, 2020 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born September 20, 1948 in Avon and was a lifelong Avon resident. Regis was a self-employed, lifelong farmer, a member of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Avon and especially...