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Larry A. Kazel
Jul 23, 2020
Larry A. Kazel, 74, of Columbia Station passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born February 27, 1946 in Cleveland and was a graduate of Cathedral Latin High School. Larry worked for General Motors as a production planner for 39 years. He proudly served his Country in the United States Navy....
Delores B. Gworek
Jul 22, 2020
Delores B. Gworek, (nee Jenkins) age 96, of Elyria died Wednesday July 22, at Abbe Wood in Elyria following an extended illness. She was born June 22, 1924 in Oslo, Minnesota to Ford and Martha (nee Marozek) Jenkins. While living in Elyria she worked as a purchaser for Eldotred for over 30 years. She also had been a member...
Shirley Ann Livchak
Jul 22, 2020
Shirley A. Livchak, (nee-Glatz), 86, of Elyria passed away Wednesday July 22, 2020 at her home following a brief illness. She was born July 14, 1934 in Huron and was a lifelong Lorain County resident. Shirley retired in 1997 from the former Lorain Telephone Company where she worked as a special services assigner for 25 years. She was a...
Joseph Kenneth Nowak
Jul 21, 2020
Ken (Joseph K.) Nowak's life began December 18, 1924. He spent his earlier years in the Elyria School Systems. He was a graduate of Miami University, Oxford, Ohio, Math and Physics Major. Eventually the metal stamping industry got his attention, preparation of costs proposals, including tooling, material, and production costs was his area of expertise. It proved to be...
William F. Beckett
Jul 20, 2020
WILLIAM F. (BILL) BECKETT - 100, of Eaton Twp, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Monday July 20, 2020. Bill was born in Normantown, West Virginia on March 26, 1920. He was one of ten children born to Cutlip and Pearl Beckett. Bill learned the value of hard work and his work ethic by helping to run the...
Dolores J. "Dee" Brown
Jul 20, 2020
Dolores J. "Dee" Brown (nee Schmitz), 84, of Elyria passed away Monday, July 20, 2020 at Abbewood. She was born May 6, 1936 in Amherst, was a 1954 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and a graduate of Oberlin School of Commerce. Dolores worked for the law offices of John Morrison formerly Snoble ,Snoble, Tonry and Innes , for...
Virginia Ruth Jackson
Jul 18, 2020
Virginia R. Jackson, (nee-Dennison), 99, of Grafton passed away Saturday July 18, 2020 at the Elm's Retirement Village in Wellington. She was born December 12, 1920 in Roane County, WV. And was a resident of Grafton since 1964, coming from Beverly, WV. Virginia enjoyed crocheting and gardening, especially roses. Survivors include her sons, Roger (Linda) Jackson and Ronald (Kay)...
William Klar Fox Dvm
Jul 10, 2020
Dr. William K. Fox DVM, "Doctor Bill", lost his battle with esophageal cancer on July 10th, 2020 at Fairview Hospital. He passed away peacefully. He enjoyed horseback riding, fishing with his grandson, snowmobiling, and farming. He was part of the Over the Hill Gang at Firelands Boy Scout Camp, Eagle Scouts, a member of the LaGrange Lions Club, and...
Mark Lane Stevens
Jul 10, 2020
Mark Lane Stevens, 56, of Elyria passed away Friday, July 10, 2020 at his home. He was born July 12, 1963 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School. Mark worked for Ohio Metalurgical as a heat treater.. He enjoyed woodworking, boating, model crafting, and loved animals. Survivors include his daughters Jenessa Eller of Avon Lake, Robin...
Taylor David Havanchak
Jul 8, 2020
Taylor David Havanchak, 28, of Mayfield Hts. Passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, July 8, 2020. He was born September 10, 1991 in Elyria. Taylor enjoyed watching high performance cars drag race, and loved his nieces and nephews dearly. Survivors include his mother Julie (Jamie) Smith ; father Andrew Havanchak Jr.; sister Alexandrea Eggers; brother Justin Villa; many nieces and nephews....
Clayton Kenneth Mundorf Jr.
Jul 4, 2020
Kenneth Mundorf Jr.,82, of Elyria passed away on July 4, 2020, at home surrounded by family. He was born January 25, 1938 in Ashland, Ohio , the son of Ruth and Clayton Mundorf Sr. Ken was a 1956 graduate of Ashland High School, and a 1960 graduate of Ashland College with a Bachelor of Arts degree, and was named...
Mark Andrew Runser
Jul 1, 2020
Mark Andrew Runser, 55, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his residence. He was born December 22, 1964 in Columbus and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Mark worked for Glass, Inc. as a metal fabricator. He was a member of the Elyria Elks. Mark enjoyed golfing, bowling, baseball, avid sports fan, he was good...
Marie Sophie Reinhart
Jun 30, 2020
Marie S. Reinhart, (nee-Nocon), 96, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday June 30, 2020 at her home .. She was born December 18, 1923 in Cleveland and was a LaGrange resident for the past 10 years. Survivors include her daughters, Joyce (John) Sygula and Joanne (Jeff) Boston; son, Robert "Bob" (Lynn) Reinhart Jr.; 17 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild and...
Dan William Nixon
Jun 28, 2020
Dan William Nixon After 19 days of giving the greatest fight of his life, Dan William Nixon, 60, of Huntington Township passed away June 28, 2020. Dan was born July 23, 1959 in Elyria, Ohio. He was the son of Dan and Darrell Nixon, and the namesake of his father and Uncle Bill. He was a 1977 graduate of...
Lea Nicole Fuller
Jun 28, 2020
Lea Nicole Fuller 38, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday June 28, 2020. She was born August 8, 1981 in Lorain, Ohio. Lea was a 1999 Midview High School graduate, and a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church. She loved spending time with her family. Survivors include a daughter; Kaitlyn F. Fuller of...
Shirley Jean Shubert
Jun 25, 2020
Bill to the funeral home Please run this obituary one time SUNDAY Please call to confirm receipt and also with the charges Shirley J. Shubert passed away quietly in her sleep on June 25, 2020. Shirley Jean (nee-Baus) was born March 31, 1928 on a dairy farm on Telegraph Road in Lorain County, the daughter of Helen and Newton...
Sharon Lynn Lange
Jun 23, 2020
Sharon Lynn Lange (nee Feskanin),67, of Henrietta Twp. passed away Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at her residence. She was born October 29, 1952 in Cleveland and was a 1970 graduate of Avon High School. Sharon worked for the Elyria School System as a Para Professional. She enjoyed cooking, gardening, going to casinos, great Cleveland Indians and Ohio State Buckeyes...
Alice Louise Yunker
Jun 22, 2020
Alice Louise (Reisinger) Yunker, RN, 91, of Carlisle Township passed away in her sleep due to the COVID-19 virus on Monday, June 22, 2020, at the Forum in Columbus, Ohio. She had resided in her independent apartment for one year and her daughter, Karen, was able to be with her the last 5 days taking care of her. She...
Jolynn Bakos
Jun 20, 2020
Jolynn Bakos (nee: Davis) 55, of Elyria passed away at unexpectedly at home on Saturday June 20, 2020. She was born April 25, 1965 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident. Jolynn treasured spending time with her family and friends; she enjoyed arts and crafts, fishing. Survivors include her husband of twenty one years; John I., three daughters; Madison,...
Marilyn May Tipple
Jun 17, 2020
Marilyn M. Tipple, (nee-Martin), 76, of LaGrange passed away Wednesday June 17, 2020 at Avon Place in Avon following a long illness. She was born December 28, 1943 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident. Marilyn's life was filled with much happiness and many fond memories. She was a graduate of Keystone High School, Bowling Green State University...
