May 20, 2025

James "Jim" Hoover, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully at the age of 69. Born on November 28, 1955, in Elyria, Jim was the beloved son of Lou and Connie Hoover. He was one of six boys in a lively household where problems were solved the "brother way"—with creativity, toughness, and deep familial bonds.

A proud 1974...

May 19, 2025

James "Jim" R. Osbun, 74, of North Ridgeville passed away Monday May 19, 2025 at his home following a brief illness.

He was born February 2, 1951 in Elyria and was a lifelong North Ridgeville resident.

Jim was the owner-operator of Osbun Electric for 45 years. He was a 1969 North Ridgeville High School graduate...

May 19, 2025

Carl Douglas, 89, of Grafton, OH, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2025, with his loving wife by his side. His family finds comfort in the promise of his eternal life.

Carl was born on January 10, 1936, in Akron, OH, to Alfred and Elizabeth Douglas. He was the youngest of eight children—Flora, Alice, Margaret, Donna, William,...

May 19, 2025

Patricia L. Coffman (nee: Cox) 84, of Grafton passed away Monday May 19, 2025 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland. She was born January 11, 1941 in Port Clinton, OH.  Patricia attended Kent State University, and retired from the Grafton-Midview Public Library.   She treasured spending time with her children and grand children, and had volunteered as a 4-H...

May 17, 2025

James Floryan Anton 76 of Oberlin passed May 17 2025. after a resilient fight against cancer, he remained positive and hopeful throughout.  He never complained and often joked.

James was the beloved son of the late Floryan J and Ruth Anton (nee Savage).

He is survived by his double cousins Robert Anton , Pat Cappelleri...

May 15, 2025

Emerson Martin, 89 of Vermilion, passed away May 15th at his home. Emerson was born August 25,1935 in Kentucky to Sebastian and Victoria Martin (nee Muncie).

Survived by his daughters Linda Jones of New Port Richey Florida and Shirley Sharp (Steve) of Vermilion; grandchildren Matthew Hamilton, David Dillon, Kristina Gillespie, Justine Liddick, Ryan Kordish, Nicolas Kordish and...

May 15, 2025

Robert Dean Overy, 87, of Grafton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2025, after a brief illness, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on August 15, 1937, in Fostoria, Ohio, Bob was a lifelong resident of Grafton and a devoted member of the community he so deeply loved. A proud symbol of that love was his...

May 14, 2025

Kathy L. Kelley (nee: Tuttle) 68, of Elyria passed away Wednesday May 14, 2025 at University Hospitals Main Campus Cleveland.  She treasured being a grandma, spending time with family and friends.  Kathy was an avid Cleveland sports fan and enjoyed playing bingo and watching Hallmark movies.  Survivors include two daughters; Samantha M. Kelley, Angela N. Kelley, a grandson; Harrison...

May 13, 2025

Patricia Ann Gruntkowski, 72, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family from pancreatic cancer on Tuesday, May 13, 2025. She was born on December 31, 1952 to parents James K. Stevens and Mamie Roberts (nee: Harold) in Berea, Ohio. Patricia graduated from Keystone High School in 1971 and worked at Bendix and HKM. She...

May 12, 2025

Mary Ruth Newsome, (nee-Browning), 79, of North Ridgeville, passed away Monday May 12, 2025 at her home following a brief illness.

She was born August 31, 1945 in Logan, WV. And was a graduate of Logan High School.

Mary had a very rewarding career at American Greetings in Brooklyn, Ohio and loved being at home...

May 11, 2025

Ronald "Ron" Shaw

October 24, 1961 – May 11, 2025

Beloved Husband, Father, Brother, Coach, and Friend

Ronald Shaw, age 63, of LaGrange, Ohio, left us far too soon and is now at peace, surrounded in spirit by those who loved him most.

A proud Keystone graduate and lifelong supporter of...

May 10, 2025

Gabriella Darvari Hockman, 76, born on January 1, 1949, a beloved figure of Elyria, Ohio, sadly left our world on Saturday, May 10, 2025 at approximately 11 a.m. after a life

richly lived in service and kindness. She was known for her humor, kindness, and generous heart, and encouraging words for her love of the Lord Jesus,...

May 5, 2025

Wilford C. Jacobs (Willy, Will, Wilfy, Dad, "Unk", Gramps) surprised us all when he went home to be with the Lord on May 5, 2025 after experiencing a stroke.

Will was born on December 9, 1939 in Elyria, Ohio to Carl and Elsie (Amenhauser) Jacobs. Will was the youngest of three children and embodied his role as...

May 4, 2025

Michael A. Orzech 32, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday May 4, 2025.  He was born July 28, 1992 in Elyria. Michael worked as a foreman for West Roofing; he was a talented handyman. He enjoyed fishing, hunting, and loved his Jordan 5's. Michael will be missed by all who knew and loved him.  Survivors...

May 1, 2025

On May 1, Marlene DeLaVars Jacobs passed peacefully of cancer complications in her own bed at her home of 58 years surrounded by family and a lifetime of cherished memories.

Marlene (Mom, Mumsey, Granny, Queenie) was born in Oberlin, Ohio on November 19, 1942 to Douglas DeLaVars and Lana Shareina DeLaVars (Mann). Her father was stationed overseas...

Apr 27, 2025

Regina Diane Sinegar passed away April 27th, 2025, at the age of 62. She was born September 7th, 1962, in Elyria, OH. Regina graduated from Elyria High School, then went on to earn an associate's degree and worked as a cost accountant for several years. After taking a step back from the profession, she continued with her intentions to...

Apr 27, 2025

Donnie Ray Buchanan 82, of Sparta, Wisconsin (formerly of Grafton) passed away Sunday April 27, 2025 at Gundersen Health System in LaCrosse, WI.  He was born July 30, 1942 in Clarksburg, WV. Donnie worked as a laborer and retired in 1999. He enjoyed spending time with family, playing video games, camping, ATVing, vintage cars and NASCAR. Survivors include two...

Apr 25, 2025

Mary Ruth Gourley passed away on April 23, 2025. She survived by her children: Lisa Wheller, Craig Gourley (Ashley), and Jessica Gourley. Her beloved grandchildren: Kennedy, Michael, Kaden, Gavin, and Sophia; and her siblings: David, Tommy, Robert, and Helene. She was preceded in death by her parents, Louis and Ruth Kess, and her brother James Kess. A celebration of...

Apr 21, 2025

James R. Michael, 82, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by his loving family, on Monday, April 21, 2025. He was born in Elyria on July 8, 1942 to parents Ralph and Frances (nee: Barnes) Michael.

James graduated from Elyria High School in 1960. He went on to earn a Bachelor of Science degree from...

Apr 21, 2025

Gloria Thompson, (nee-Diewald), 76, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2025. She was surrounded by her family at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Gloria was born May 15, 1948 in Lorain.

A graduate of Elyria High School's class of 1966, Gloria began working as a ward secretary at EMH. As a devoted mother, she raised...