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William Robert Symbol
May 11, 2020
Bill went to be with our Lord May 11, 2020 after a long hard fought battle with Non Hodgkins Lymphoma. He was born December 19, 1956 in Bay Village, Ohio, and was a 1975 graduate of North Ridgeville High School and a graduate of LCCC with a degree in robotics. He was employed by Swagelok in Strongsville, OH. for...
Geraldine "Geri" Byrd
May 10, 2020
Geraldine M. "Geri" Byrd, (nee-Daly), 77, of LaGrange passed away Sunday May 10, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born January 4, 1943 in Elyria and was a Midview High School graduate. Geri lived most of her adult life in LaGrange. She was actively involved with Mercy Allen Hospital...
Winford C. Mueller
May 7, 2020
Winford C. Mueller, 80, of Nova passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born March 19, 1940 in Cullman, AL. Winford worked for Donn Products-USG as an overhead crane operator. He enjoyed fishing, classic cars, and most importantly taking care of family. Survivors include his daughters Theresa (George) Silac of Lorain, Carrie...
Billy Ray Carte
May 6, 2020
Billy Ray Carte 42, of Sheffield Lake passed away unexpectedly at home on Wednesday May 6, 2020. He was born February 9, 1978 in Amherst. Billy had earned an Associate Degree in Nursing and worked as a medical assistant; he loved music and animals. Survivors include his father; Lyle Ray Carte Jr. of Elyria, an aunt; Carol Balog of...
Eldred Ewing Kaiser
May 6, 2020
Eldred E. "Ewing" Kaiser, 88, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 6, 2020 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. He was born November 16, 1931 in Shadyside, PA. and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Ewing worked at the General Motors Company in Parma as a crane operator for many years, retiring...
Anna Katz
May 5, 2020
Anna Katz, (nee-Bance), 90, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 20, 2020 at the Life Care Center of Elyria following a long illness. She was born March 4, 1930 in Romania and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Anna, along with her late husband, Eugen were the co-owners of both the Katz Bakery and the New...
Amanda Renee Brown
May 5, 2020
Amanda Renee Brown "Manda, Mandy, Sis" 34, passed away May 5, 2020 in Elyria. She was born February 16, 1986 in Elyria, OH. And attended Elyria High School. Amanda had the biggest heart of anyone you've ever known. So full of life and could always put a smile on anyone's face. She loved to laugh. Mandy would do anything...
Marilyn Louise Burnett
May 5, 2020
Marilyn L. Burnett, (nee-Schworer), 85, of Grafton passed away Tuesday May 5, 2020 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a brief illness. She was born August 13, 1934 in Elyria and was Grafton resident for most of her life. Marilyn worked as a machinist at the Seaway Bolt Company in Columbia Station Station for many years, was a former...
Roy P. Conley
May 2, 2020
Roy P. Conley,69, of Elyria passed away Saturday, May 2, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born May 9, 1950 in Falls Mills, WV., and was a graduate of West Tech High School in Cleveland. Roy worked for General Motors Parma Plant from 1978 until his retirement in 1999. He proudly served...
Elsie Lou Riddick
May 2, 2020
Elsie Lou Riddick (nee: Christopher) 94, of Grafton passed away Friday May 29, 2020 at Southwest General Hospice in Middleburg Heights following a long illness. She was born January 1, 1926 in Duncan, OK. Elsie's greatest love was her family who considered her the best grandma and mom! Survivors include two daughters; Donna Burdick (Bruce) of Elyria, Carol Clark...
Kameron Kirkpatrick
Apr 29, 2020
Kameron Kirkpatrick, 42, of Grafton passed away Wednesday April 29, 2020 at his home following a brief illness. He was born November 27, 1977 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton resident. Kameron worked as an operations manager for Avis Car Rental. He was a 1996 Midview High School graduate and an avid sports fan. Survivors include his children,...
Tony Depalma
Apr 27, 2020
Tony DePalma, 84, was peacefully called home to the Lord on April 27, 2020. He was an endearing partner to his love, Sue; loving father of Robert (Angelen), Michael (Tanya) and Devin; dearest grandfather of Nicholas, Christopher, and Doriano; loyal brother of Arthur (Sally-Deceased); beloved uncle, cousin, godfather and dear friend of many. Tony was a successful stockbroker for...
Douglas C. Roberts
Apr 24, 2020
Douglas C. Roberts 85, of Elyria passed away Saturday April 24, 2020 at The Cleveland Clinic in Avon following a brief illness. He was born February 9, 1935 in Dagenham, England. Doug served in the United States Air Force, and was an Air Traffic Controller for twenty four years. He had also worked for Custom Gutter, The Elyria Public...
Janice E. Tomasek
Apr 24, 2020
Janice E. Tomasek (nee George),78, a life-long resident of Elyria, passed away Friday, April 24, 2020 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. After graduating nursing school she worked at the Elyria United Methodist Home and later retired from Lifeshore Lorain County Bloodbank in Elyria. She enjoyed camping, golfing, cheering for Cleveland Sports teams, and spending...
Isabelle Jane Schalkner
Apr 20, 2020
Isabelle Jane Schalkner (nee Traxler), 95, of Elyria passed away Monday, April 20, 2020 at Southwest General Hospice surrounded by family following a brief illness. She was born April 22, 1924 in North Eaton and was a graduate of North Eaton High School. Isabelle worked as the head secretary for the treasurer of the Elyria Board of Education as...
Michael Justin Zatezalo
Apr 19, 2020
Michael Justin Zatezalo 71, of Valley City passed away peacefully surrounded by his loving family on Sunday April 19, 2020 following a long illness. He was born August 17, 1948 in Cleveland. Mike served his country in the United States Air Force as a Master Crew Chief on B-52 Bombers. Followingthat he worked and retired from LTV Steel. He...
Richard "Rick" D. Murawski
Apr 18, 2020
Richard D. "Rick" Murawski 66, of LaGrange passed away surrounded by his loving family at home following a brief illness. He was born March 9, 1954 in Elyria. Rick had worked in maintenance as a project manager at Ferragon Corporation for 37 years. He was a "jack of all trades", Rick and his father built the home that he...
Doris Mae Macmath
Apr 15, 2020
Doris Mae MacMath (nee: Walker) 95 of North Ridgeville (formerly of Elyria) went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday April 15, 2020 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a brief illness. She was born December 4, 1924 in Avon Lake. Doris had worked at J.C. Penney, Sears and Roebuck. She was a member of...
Kathleen Marie Uszak
Apr 13, 2020
It is with great sadness that the family of Kathy Uszak announces her passing on Monday, April 13, 2020 at the age of 61. Kathy was predeceased by her mother, MaryAnn. She will be lovingly remembered by her husband of 28 years, Jim Guist and stepdaughter Lisa Mcartney(John). Kathy will also be lovingly remembered by her father, Robert and...
Harold William Hardy
Apr 9, 2020
Harold William Hardy,90, of Henrietta Twp. passed away Thursday, April 8, 2020 at Avon Place in Avon, OH. He was born September 24, 1929 in Elyria. Harold proudly served his Country in the United States Army, during the Korean War. Harold owned an apple farm, and worked as an independent truck driver, most recently for Born Implement. He enjoyed...
