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Ralph E. Broadwater
May 31, 2020
Ralph E. Broadwater, 87, of Elyria passed away Sunday, May 31, 2020 at the Ohio Veterans Home in Sandusky following a lengthy illness. He was born January 10, 1933 in Wadestown, W.VA. Ralph worked for B.F. Goodrich as a chemical operator for 30 years until his retirement in 1994. He proudly served his Country in the U.S. Navy during...
Gerald R. "Jerry" Garbash
May 29, 2020
Gerald R. "Jerry" Garbash 47, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Friday May 29, 2020 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born October 28, 1972 in Elyria. Jerry worked as an Electrician with Local #38 for twenty seven years. He was a devoted father, son, and brother. Jerry was an avid Browns fan, and loved listening to...
Elsie Lou Riddick
May 29, 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...
Jason L. Parsons
May 28, 2020
Jason L. Parsons, 40, of Elyria passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at University Hospital - Main Campus in Cleveland. Jason loved his family especially his niece Emily. He liked to build remote control boats and trucks. Jason worked as management in the Bar/Restaurant Industry until his illness in 2017. Jason had a big heart and would help anyone....
William F. Burns
May 27, 2020
William F. Burns, 84, of Wellington, OH, passed away on May 27th from heart failure after a recent surgery. William was born on April 11, 1936 to Jack and Mae (nee Minney) Burns in Braxton Co. W.VA. He began his career in life by serving 3 years in the U.S. Army, and then as an auxiliary police officer. He...
Doreen F. Rathwell
May 22, 2020
Doreen F. Rathwell, (nee-Butcher), 79, of Wellington passed away Friday May 22, 2020 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. She was born April 11, 1941 in Kanawha, WV. And was a LaGrange area resident for most of her life. She enjoyed oil painting and watching her granddaughters play softball. Survivors include her husband of 60 years,...
Janice Ludlam
May 22, 2020
Janice Ludlam (nee Reinhart), 69, of LaGrange passed away Friday, May 22, 2020 at her home surrounded by Loved ones. She was born July 28 , 1950 in Cleveland and was a graduate of West Tech High School. Survivors include her daughters Lori Ludlam of Cleveland, Michelle Ludlam of LaGrange; sons James Jr. of Eastlake, Mike (Stacey) of LaGrange;...
Ruth Marion Gibson
May 20, 2020
Ruth M. Gibson (nee Vaughn), 90, of Grafton, OH formerly of Beverly Hills, FL. Passed away Peacefully Wednesday, May 20, 2020 at Vitalia in Strongsville. She was born October 5, 1929 in Detroit, MI. and was raised in Detroit. Ruth was a clerk for Michigan Bell/ AT & T. She enjoyed playing bridge, reading, shopping and spending time with...
Daniel Lee Copeland
May 16, 2020
Daniel Lee Copeland 35, of Olmsted Township went home to be with his Lord and Savior while enjoying his greatest passion; riding his Harley on Saturday May 16, 2020. He was born July 28, 1984 in Middleburg Heights. Dan worked as a Business Management Developer for Jenne Distributors in Avon. Survivors include his parents; Jim and Barb (nee: Barth)...
Megan Faye Rathwell
May 14, 2020
Megan F. Rathwell, 21, of Nova passed away unexpectedly on Thursday May 14, 2020 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center. She was born September 18, 1998 in Lorain and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Megan worked as a cosmetologist at Great Clips in Oberlin, was a 2016 graduate of the Lorain County Joint Vocational School and...
Thomas J. Mitchell
May 12, 2020
Thomas J. Mitchell, 76, of Grafton passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at his residence. He was born November 17, 1943 in Minnesota. Thomas proudly served his Country in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed reading, golfing and going to casinos. He was a salesman for Quality Petroleum. Survivors include his daughters Collette (David) Schwartz of Concord, OH., Michelle Mitchell...
James Joseph Kasper
May 11, 2020
James Joseph Kasper,71, of North Ridgeville passed away Monday, May 11, 2020 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria. He was born June 25, 1948 in Lorain and was a graduate of Admiral King High School and Cleveland State University. As an electrical engineer, he held numerous U.S. patents and founded his own firm, Erie Industrial Products. James was passionate about...
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...
