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Gina L. (Cicone) Hager
Oct 6, 2025
Gina L. Hager (nee: Cicone), 59, of Elyria, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus after a brief illness. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on November 28, 1965 to parents Floristano and Linda (nee: Buck). Gina left behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion. A dedicated LPN, she worked for numerous...
Marc W. Lupico
Oct 5, 2025
Marc W. Lupico, 66, of Grafton, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. His sons, Vincent and Antonio, were at his side providing loving care and support until his passing.
He was born December 22, 1958 in Elyria. He was a 1977 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and attended...
Richard Allen Karban
Oct 4, 2025
Richard Allen Karban, born on January 27, 1943 in Cleveland, OH, peacefully passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 82. He was married to his beloved wife, MaryLou, for 64 wonderful years. Rich retired as a dedicated diesel mechanic for Cuyahoga Valley Railroad with LTV Steel in 2002. He was known for his exceptional skill and...
Bob Sabo
Oct 2, 2025
Bob Sabo, 65, (formerly of Elyria) passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2025, at his home in Royse City, TX. Bob was born on March 17, 1960, in Vilseck, Germany where his father was serving in the U.S. Army. Growing up in Elyria, OH he graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1978 and was part of the 1977...
John M. Hebebrand
Oct 2, 2025
John M. Hebebrand, age 64, of Lagrange, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. Born in Elyria on March 18, 1961, He attended Keystone High School and the Lorain County Vocational School, where he trained as a tool and die maker. His craftsmanship and dedication led him to own and operate JMH Tool & Die in Lagrange, where...
Barbara Jean (Sherman) Rieck
Oct 1, 2025
Barbara J. Rieck, affectionately known as "Tootie," passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Westlake, Ohio, at the age of 91. Born on May 3, 1934, she was the eighth child of Viola and Edward Sherman. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 6 siblings. She is survived by her only remaining sibling, Shirley...
Sandra Lee "Sandy" (Slater) Phares
Sep 30, 2025
Sandra Lee "Sandy" Phares (nee: Slater), 84, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 30, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Sandy was born on April 26, 1941 to parents James and Geraldine (nee: Lloyd) Slater in Webster Springs, West Virginia. After graduating Elyria High School in 1959, she owned Phares...
Thomas Anthony Jezewski
Sep 28, 2025
Thomas Anthony Jezewski, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28th at O'Neill Hospice in Bay Village with his family by his side. Born July 21, 1938 and raised in Elyria, Ohio. Tom attended Holy Cross School and graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1956. He was a member of Holy Cross Church, where he served as...
Randy T. Beaumont
Sep 26, 2025
Randy Thomas Beaumont, age 62, of Grafton, Ohio passed away September 26th, 2025 at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital with loving family by his side. He endured multiple hardships during a valiant battle with lung cancer.
Randy was born January 13, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to Martina (nee: Warren) and Roger Thomas Beaumont. After graduating Randy joined the...
Ronald Dean Burns
Sep 26, 2025
Ronald Dean Burns 82, of Grafton passed away Friday September 26, 2025 at Hospice of Western Reserve in Medina. He was born March 23, 1943 in Zanesville. Ron was a proud U.S Navy veteran and served on The USS Midway. He had worked at Bendix in Elyria for sixteen years, and then worked as a self employed property manager. ...
James W. Hamilton
Sep 23, 2025
James W. Hamilton 74, of Amherst passed away at home on Tuesday September 23, 2025. He was born January 21, 1951 in Tiffin, Ohio. Jim worked as a field supervisor for a trucking company. He treasured spending time with family and friends, hunting and woodworking. Survivors include his wife of thirty five years; Elaine M. (nee: Kantosky), four sons;...
Les Neil Milburn
Sep 22, 2025
Les Neil Milburn of La Grange, Ohio passed away surrounded by loved ones after a short illness on September 22, 2025 at the young age of 66. Les was still employed at Verantis in Lagrange after 48 years. In his spare time, he loved to spend time at his vacation home with his wife June and dog Rusty and...
Sylvia J. (Geiger) Sear
Sep 22, 2025
Sylvia J. Sear (nee: Geiger) 94, of Eaton Township passed away peacefully at home on Monday September 22, 2025. She was born June 27, 1931 in Cleveland. Sylvia worked with the Girl Scouts, helping the girls build courage, confidence, and character; she taught many valuable life skills, and helped develop strong core values. Sylvia was involved in the PTA...
James H. Krueck
Sep 19, 2025
James H. Krueck, 67, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. He was a hardworking, devoted, and kindhearted man whose life was defined by love for his family, a strong work ethic, and the joy he found in simple, meaningful things.
Born on July 25, 1958, James spent much of...
Arthur D. "Art" Cerney
Sep 17, 2025
Arthur D. "Art" Cerney, 86, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at O'Neill Healthcare in Bay Village on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Art was born in Cleveland to parents Joseph and Anna (nee: Wasielewski) on February 6, 1939. He proudly served his country as a radio operator in the U.S. Army before marrying his sweetheart, Linda (nee: Garrett) on October...
Marlene Lou Maynard
Sep 17, 2025
Marlene Lou Maynard, 84, of Grafton, Ohio, went peacefully home to the Lord on September 17th, 2025, surrounded by family. Marlene was born in Switzer, West Virginia, on August 13th, 1941, as the daughter of the late Stolla and Della. She had a wonderful childhood and upbringing in Dunlow, WV, alongside her four siblings, Willis, Eloise, Gail, and Denny....
John Thomas Salter
Sep 17, 2025
John Thomas Salter February 16, 1945 – September 17, 2025
John Thomas Salter, 80, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025.
Born February 16, 1945, John was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1963–1965. He worked as a bricklayer for over 40 years,...
Joshua C. Vonya
Sep 13, 2025
Joshua Corey Vonya, 35, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2025. Joshua was born in Elyria to parents Angela Vonya and Frank Sieminski. He attended Midview High School and loved working on cars. He had a cheesy smile that lighted up a room and a giving heart to help others.
He is survived by his...
Carol A (Knipper) Singer
Sep 10, 2025
Carol A. Singer (nee: Knipper) 86, of Elyria passed away Wednesday September 10, 2025 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born December 9, 1938 in Elyria. Carol treasured spending time with her family and friends, travel, reading, and going to restaurants. Survivors include a daughter; Patricia K. Hopkins of LaGrange, a son; Jeffrey...
Doris Ann (Ringler) Dubetz
Sep 6, 2025
Doris Ann Dubetz (nee: Ringler) 91, of Olmsted Falls passed on Saturday September 6, 2025 at Riverview Pointe Care Center in Olmsted Falls surrounded by her loving family. She was born January 24, 1934 in Cleveland. Doris loved spending time with her family and friends. She treasured her cat; Angel, and enjoyed acting lessons and working puzzles. Survivors include...

