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James Kenneth Copeland

James Kenneth Copeland

Aug 13, 2025

James "Jim" Kenneth Copeland, age 69, of Olmsted Township, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, August 13, 2025, following a complicated battle with cancer. A devoted Christian, Jim faced his illness with unwavering faith, trusting in God and finding strength in his Savior every step of the way. Born on November 16, 1955, in...

Susan L. (Krase)  Salter

Susan L. (Krase) Salter

Aug 9, 2025

Susan Salter (née Krase), 78, of North Ridgeville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2025, after a long illness.

Born September 1, 1946, Susan was the beloved wife of 58 years to John Salter. She was the devoted mother of Kimberly Benetto (Tim) and Jon Salter (Tracey), loving grandmother of Holly, Richard, Ava, and Natalie, and...

Edith M. "Edie" (Ternes)  Carroll

Edith M. "Edie" (Ternes) Carroll

Aug 4, 2025

Edith M. "Edie" Carroll (née Ternes), age 68, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully with her loving family by her side on Monday, August 4, 2025, at Generations Senior Living in Berea.

Born on June 11, 1957, in Elyria, she was the cherished daughter of Melvin and Mary (née Murphy) Ternes. Edie worked for many years at...

Raymond Roy Hildebrandt

Raymond Roy Hildebrandt

Aug 3, 2025

Raymond R. Hildebrandt 92, of Carlisle Twp. Passed away Sunday August 3, 2025 following a brief illness. He was born June 7, 1933 in Elyria.  Ray was a 1952 Elyria High School graduate; then proudly served in the U.S. Army, stationed in occupied Germany from 1953-55.  At age 16 he started as a junior volunteer firefighter for the Carlisle...

Nancy Ann (Buckingham)  Means

Nancy Ann (Buckingham) Means

Jul 31, 2025

Nancy A. Means, (nee-Buckingham), 86, of Elyria passed away Thursday July 31, 2025 at Camden Clark Medical Center in Parkersburg, WV..

She was born March 10, 1939 in Elyria and was an Elyria resident for most of her life.

Nancy worked at Lou's Pizza in Grafton for 25 years and enjoyed board games, playing cards,...

Louise Marie (Flickinger)  Leimbach

Louise Marie (Flickinger) Leimbach

Jul 29, 2025

Louise M. Leimbach, (nee-Flickinger), 84, of Oberlin passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 surrounded by loving family and friends. She was born on August 25, 1940 in Pittsburgh, PA. and was the cherished daughter of now deceased Edward and Helen. From an early age she exhibited a nurturing spirit and a love for people closest to her,...

Denice M. (Cartmill)  Whaling

Denice M. (Cartmill) Whaling

Jul 26, 2025

Denice M. Whaling (nee: Cartmill), 75, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully due to Alzheimer's Disease on Saturday, July 26, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 7, 1950, in Detroit, Michigan, and was the cherished daughter of Jack and Marilyn Cartmill (née Mitchell). From an early age, she exhibited a nurturing spirit and a...

Timothy Alan Weitzel

Timothy Alan Weitzel

Jul 24, 2025

Timothy (Tim/Timo) A. Weitzel, 62, of Vermilion passed away unexpectedly on July 24, 2025. Tim is survived by his three children, his brothers, Robert E. (Bob), Dave, Chuck and Mark, along with many nieces, nephews, cousins and friends that became family. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert J. and Eva Marie (nee-Masten) Weitzel and his trusty...

Susan Lynn (Mahoney)  Stefek

Susan Lynn (Mahoney) Stefek

Jul 24, 2025

Susan Lynn Stefek (née Mahoney), age 67, of Grafton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born on February 3, 1958, and leaves behind a legacy of kindness, warmth, and dedication to her community. Susan's early career began with the water and phone companies, where her work ethic and...

William E. Robson

William E. Robson

Jul 23, 2025

William E. Robson, 81, of LaGrange , passed away peacefully at home on July 23, 2025, after a long and courageous battle with Alzheimer's disease.

Born on October 29, 1943, William was a devoted husband, loving father and proud grandfather. He retired from McVeigh Material Handling in 2012 and was a longtime member of the Elyria Eagles....

Paula Marie (Minney)  Jagielski

Paula Marie (Minney) Jagielski

Jul 22, 2025

Paula Jagielski, (nee-Minney), 67, of Kissimmee, FL. passed away Tuesday, July 22, 2025 in Kissimmee, FL. She was born October 2, 1957 in Elyria, OH, graduated from Elyria High School in 1976 and moved to Kissimmee in 1987. Paula was employed by Joe's Crab Shack, retiring in 2012. She was 'a member of the South Orlando Baptist Church. Survivors...

Carol Ann (Frank)  Masulis

Carol Ann (Frank) Masulis

Jul 21, 2025

Carol A. Masulis, 90, of Cleveland, Ohio (and originally from Chicago, Illinois), passed away peacefully on Monday, July 21st 2025, at Western Reserve Hospice (Medina, Ohio) in the presence of her daughter Karen.

Born on August 16th 1934, Carol lived a long, full life marked by grace, resilience, and kindness. She was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister,...

William "Bill" Grapes

William "Bill" Grapes

Jul 20, 2025

William Russell Grapes (Bill), 72 of Grafton, Ohio passed away peacefully on July 20, 2025 at home surrounded by his family.

Bill was born in Elyria, Ohio on August 5, 1952 to Robert and Betty Grapes. He lived in Elyria for most of his life, graduating from Elyria High School in 1970, and then proudly served in...

John E. Graska

John E. Graska

Jul 19, 2025

John E. Graska 81, of Elyria passed away Saturday July 19, 2025 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.  He was born October 23, 1943 in Ashland, OH.  John proudly served in the United States Marine Corp. from 1961 to 1965. John graduated from The Ohio State Highway Patrol Academy in 1969 where he worked until his retirement in 1998....

Joyce Alice (Krieg)  Coleman

Joyce Alice (Krieg) Coleman

Jul 18, 2025

Joyce A. Tammaro Coleman (nee: Krieg) 91, of Elyria passed away Friday July 18, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. She was born March 21, 1934 in Lorain.  Joyce lived in South Amherst most of her life, she graduated from South Amherst High School in 1952. As a late teen she was hired as a model for a local...

Elizabeth Ann (Stroh)  Helms

Elizabeth Ann (Stroh) Helms

Jul 16, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Helms (nee-Stroh), 85, of Sheffield Village passed peacefully on July 16, 2025.

Elizabeth was born June 20, 1940 in Cleveland to John and Alfrieda Stroh. She spent the majority of her childhood in Parma and graduated from Parma High School. After graduation, she moved to Washington D.C. and worked for the FBI. Elizabeth worked a...

Ricky Dean Henthorn

Ricky Dean Henthorn

Jul 16, 2025

Ricky Dean Henthorn 72, of Elyria passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday July 16, 2025 following a long illness.  He was born August 12, 1952 in New Martinsville, WV.  Ricky worked for Harshaw Chemical and continued on with BASF until his retirement in 2017. He loved spending time with family and friends, going to car shows, old cars,...

Michael Corcoran

Michael Corcoran

Jul 13, 2025

Michael Corcoran, 73, of Sheffield Village, Ohio passed away on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake after a brief battle with lung cancer. Mike was born on October 30, 1951 in Berea, Ohio to Charles S. and Miriam Corcoran.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and brother.

Mike's career took...

Michael John Zupko Jr.

Michael John Zupko Jr.

Jul 12, 2025

Michael J. Zupko, born April 25, 1942, to parents Veronica (Bobak) Zupko and Michael Zupko (both deceased), passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 12, 2025. To know him was an honor, to have loved him, a blessing. His life was rooted in faith and a belief in God which was evident in his quiet strength, kindness and grace. He...

Theresa L. (Comer)  Duprey

Theresa L. (Comer) Duprey

Jul 12, 2025

Theresa L. Duprey (née Comer) March 28, 1960 – July 12, 2025

Theresa L. Duprey (nee: Comer) , 65, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, July 12, 2025, following a long illness.

Born March 28, 1960, in Youngstown, Ohio, Theresa was known for her warm heart, deep love for her family,...