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Gina L. (Cicone)  Hager

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...