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Marilyn Gayle Howell
Feb 21, 2020
Marilyn "Gayle" Howell, (nee-Schilling), 74, of Lorain passed away Friday February 21, 2020 at the Norwalk Memorial Home. She was born April 14, 1945 in Turtle Lake, ND. And was formerly of Monroeville. Gayle enjoyed playing bingo, working puzzles and shopping. Survivors include her daughter, Michelle (Jack) Vanderwaarden; grandchildren, Brittany, Kyle and Tylr; great-grandchild, Jadyn; sisters, Gloria Bauer and...
Michael Kolody Sr.
Feb 17, 2020
Michael Kolody Sr., 94, of Grafton passed away Monday February 17, 2020 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. He was born August 5, 1925 in Lorain and was a lifelong Lorain County resident. Mike worked as a welder employed by the Boilermaker's Union for many years, served in the United States Navy during W.W. II, attended the Abbe Road Baptist...
Ronald G. Lewis
Feb 17, 2020
Ronald G. Lewis 78, of LaGrange passed away at home on Monday February 17, 2020. He was born June 22, 1941 in Elyria, and was an Elyria High School graduate. Ron served in the United States Navy; and retired from the Ridge Tool Co. after forty two years of service. Ron treasured spending time with family, and enjoyed golf,...
Douglas William Gerber Jr.
Feb 16, 2020
Douglas W. Gerber Jr., 67, of Loudonville and formerly of Elyria passed away Sunday February 16, 2020 at his home following a brief illness. He was born November 9, 1952 in Elyria and was an Elyria resident until moving to Loudonville in 2006. Doug was the owner of Gerber's Landscaping in Elyria . He was a very accomplished musician,...
Robert John Gross
Feb 15, 2020
Robert John Gross 76, of Elyria passed away at home on Saturday February 15, 2020 following a brief illness. He was born January 12, 1944 in North Olmsted, and was a 1963 North Olmsted High School graduate. Bob attended electronics school and was a television technician for fifteen years. In 1979 Bob began work at TRW (Nelson Stud) where...
Thelma M. Rifenburg
Feb 14, 2020
Thelma M. Rifenburg (nee: Seitters) 89, formerly of Elyria passed away Friday February 14, 2020 following a long illness. She was born May 21, 1930 in Wellington. Thelma enjoyed babysitting, travel and her cats. She had worked as a barmaid at Sam's Rainbow Lanes in Elyria. Survivors include a sister; Marion Staylon, a sister in law; Waneta Smith, four...
Leslie H. Warner
Feb 14, 2020
Leslie H. Warner 51, of Elyria passed away Friday February 14, 2020 at Orrville Pointe in Orville, Ohio following a long illness. He was born November 1, 1968 in Elyria. Leslie loved his dog, and enjoyed riding his bicycle, and listening to country music. Survivors include his mother; Linda Warner (nee: Owens) of Elyria, two sisters; Lisa R. Goetz...
Irene Hazel Camp
Feb 12, 2020
Irene H. Camp, (nee-Krueger), 87, of LaGrange passed away Wednesday February 12, 2020 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born November 10, 1932 in North Ridgeville and was a LaGrange resident for most of her life. A homemaker, Irene enjoyed flower gardening, traveling, camping and spending time with her family. Survivors include her sons,...
Mary Margaret Stillwell
Feb 11, 2020
Mary Margaret Stillwell (nee Huge), 107, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria. She was born August 20, 1912 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident of Elyria. Mary was a member of Elyria Community Concert, Playmakers Theatrical Group, Third Order of St. Francis, Altar and Rosary Society at St. Mary Church. Mary and Virginia...
Charles H. "Butch" Carroll Jr.
Feb 10, 2020
Charles H. "Butch" Carroll Jr. 79, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at home on Monday February 10, 2020. He was born April 11, 1940 in Morgantown, WV. Butch retired from General Motors where he worked as a setup man. He was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, and enjoyed family poker games and fishing. Survivors include his daughters; Kimberly A....
Nancy M. Comrie
Feb 9, 2020
Nancy M. Comrie (nee: Patyak) 63, of Elyria passed away Sunday February 9, 2020 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born January 26, 1957 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident. Nancy enjoyed sewing, cross stitching, and gardening. Survivors include her husband of forty years; Gordon G. Comrie, a daughter; Candice C. Comrie...
Audrey Jean Collins-Moran
Feb 5, 2020
Audrey J. Collins-Moran, (nee-Bailey), 85, of Elyria passed away Wednesday February 5, 2020 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a sudden illness. She was born October 8, 1934 in Lackey, KY. And was a longtime Elyria resident. Audrey worked as a sales associate at the Macy's Department store in Elyria for many years, retiring in 2015. She was a...
Ralph W. Brady
Feb 5, 2020
Ralph W. Brady, 90, of Sheffield Lake passed away Wednesday February 5, 2020 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home following a long illness. He was born December 24, 1929 in Toledo and was a Sheffield Lake resident for most of his life. Ralph worked for Bettcher Manufacturing in Cleveland for 33 years, retiring as treasurer in 1991. He served in...
Roger Jay Henderson
Feb 5, 2020
Roger Jay Henderson, 65, of Wellington entered heaven to be with his Savior Wednesday, February 5, 2020 at his home following a lengthy illness. He was born September 23 , 1954 in Canonsburg, PA. Roger was a self-employed Civil Engineer with Ram Excavating. He enjoyed NASCAR, making model cars, and loved his family and his dogs, enjoyed fishing with...
Pamela Sue Brown
Feb 3, 2020
Pamela Sue Brown (nee Dobbins), 61, of Oberlin passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born March 30, 1958 in Oberlin and was a graduate of Oberlin High School. Pamela enjoyed reading, sewing, crocheting, cooking , quilting, but her greatest passion was as a foster mother to over 13 children. Survivors include...
Dolores M. Cole
Feb 3, 2020
Dolores M. Cole (nee: Kaiser) 90, of Elyria passed away on Monday February 3, 2020 at O'Neill Health Care Campus in North Ridgeville. She was born January 23, 1930 in Elyria where she was a lifelong resident. She was a wonderful homemaker, and was named Chronicle Telegram's Mother of The Year during the 1970's. Dolores was a humble and...
Robert "Bob" Pelton
Feb 3, 2020
Robert "Bob" Pelton, 82, of LaGrange passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born November 18, 1937 in Elyria. Robert was loved by all who knew him and will be greatly missed. He was Professor Emeritus at Cleveland State University, which he was very proud of. Survivors include...
Carol Lyn Walters
Feb 3, 2020
Carol Lyn Walters (nee Loper), 63, of Elyria passed away Monday, February 3, 2020 at her home surrounded by family. She was born July 11, 1956 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Carol enjoyed riding motorcycles, camping , quilting and spending time with the grandchildren. She was a service coordinator for Moores RV. Carol lived...
Robert G. Yunker Sr.
Feb 2, 2020
Robert G. Yunker Sr. 81, of LaGrange passed away Sunday February 2, 2020 at The Elms Retirement Village in Wellington following a long illness while under the loving care of Sprenger Hospice and the nursing facility staff. He was born February 13, 1938 in Kanawha Head, WV. Robert was a 1956 Spencer High School graduate. He had worked in...
James F. Jalowiec
Feb 2, 2020
James F. Jalowiec, 74, of Elyria passed away Sunday, February 2, 2020 at his residence following a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born September 11, 1945 in Elyria. He was a 1963 graduate of N. Ridgeville High School. James served in the U.S. Naval Reserve aboard the U.S.S. Boston. He was a member of Elyria Evening Lions...
