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Oct 20, 2025

Janet Mae Haag (nee: Wissinger), 90, of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Monday, October 20, 2025 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born in Elyria on August 12, 1935 to parents George and Eleanor (nee: McIntire). Janet worked in home childcare as a caregiver for over 20 years. In her spare time, she loved...

Oct 18, 2025

It is with great love and profound sadness that we announce the passing of David A. Ferry, who departed this life on October 18, 2025 at the age of 75.

Born on August 19, 1950, David lived a life marked by devotion to his country, and his family. A proud United States Marine, David honorably served his...

Oct 18, 2025

Wayne E. Appleby, Jr., 88, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 18, 2025, at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake. Born in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania on September 16, 1937, to Wayne Sr. and Naomi Ellen (Guss) Appleby, Wayne lived a full life marked by service, faith, family, and humor. Wayne lived 88 years built on love, faith,...

Oct 16, 2025

Portia (Petruzzi) Fayer, age 97 entered eternal rest October 16, 2025.  She is now with her beloved husband, George, who entered eternal life in 2004.

At age 14 she moved to North Ridgeville and then to Elyria when her father worked at Bendix.  She graduated from Elyria High School in 1945, then she worked for J.C. Penney...

Oct 16, 2025

Anthony Lee Guthman, 23, of Elyria, passed away in the early morning hours of October 16, 2025. He was born in Elyria on November 27, 2001 to parents, Clifford and Cheryl (nee: Gee). Anthony graduated from Midview High School Class of 2020 and later worked for Sandridge Crafted Foods as a trainer. He was a bright light who brought...

Oct 16, 2025

Mary Ann Hursky (nee Hendle) 101, passed away, after a long and happy life. She was born on September 9 th , 1924 in Oberhausen, Germany. She came to America with her family in 1928. She was preceded in death by parents John and Margaret (nee Quester) Hendle, her sister Katherine Kellogg (nee Hendle) her husbands, Glenn Alfred Hedges,...

Oct 14, 2025

Kenneth E. "Ken" Hoff II, 75, of Brunswick, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 14, 2025, at Danbury of Brunswick.

Ken proudly served his country in the U.S. Marine Corps during the Vietnam War from 1972 to 1978. Following his military service, he remained active in his community as a member of the VFW in Medina and...

Oct 13, 2025

Angela (Angie) C. Martinez was born August 13th 1955 in Cleveland Ohio. She Graduated from Cleveland Central Catholic High School class of 1973. Angie went on to study criminology, as well as obtained a degree in Social Services.

Angie worked at Green Acres Children's Home in Oberlin as House Mother where she mentored, guided and created a...

Oct 12, 2025

Judith "Judy" Mae Nedwick (nee Yarsa), 82, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, October 12, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 20, 1942, and was a lifelong resident of Elyria.

Judy was a 1961 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and a devoted member of both St. Jude and...

Oct 11, 2025

Virginia 'Jo' Graham (nee Johnson), 95, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born May 9, 1930 in Pikeville, Tennessee and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. She and her husband were the owners of J&J Salvage and also the founders of the Elyria Taxi Company. She enjoyed...

Oct 9, 2025

Angelica Ritsko (Leal), 92, of LaGrange, Ohio, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 9, 2025. Born February 9, 1933, in McAllen, Texas, she was the daughter of Santos and Arnulfo Leal.

On July 26, 1952, Angelica married the love of her life, Alfred Louis Ritsko, after a brief but heartfelt courtship. They shared a marriage filled with devotion...

Oct 6, 2025

Gina L. Hager (nee: Cicone), 59, of Elyria, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus after a brief illness. She was born in Portsmouth, Virginia on November 28, 1965 to parents Floristano and Linda (nee: Buck). Gina left behind a legacy of love, strength, and devotion. A dedicated LPN, she worked for numerous...

Oct 5, 2025

Marc W. Lupico, 66, of Grafton, passed away on Sunday, October 5, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. His sons, Vincent and Antonio, were at his side providing loving care and support until his passing.

He was born December 22, 1958 in Elyria. He was a 1977 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and attended...

Oct 4, 2025

Richard Allen Karban, born on January 27, 1943 in Cleveland, OH, peacefully passed away on October 4, 2025, at the age of 82. He was married to his beloved wife, MaryLou, for 64 wonderful years. Rich retired as a dedicated diesel mechanic for Cuyahoga Valley Railroad with LTV Steel in 2002. He was known for his exceptional skill and...

Oct 2, 2025

Bob Sabo, 65, (formerly of Elyria) passed away unexpectedly on October 2, 2025, at his home in Royse City, TX.  Bob was born on March 17, 1960, in Vilseck, Germany where his father was serving in the U.S. Army. Growing up in Elyria, OH he graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1978 and was part of the 1977...

Oct 2, 2025

John M. Hebebrand, age 64, of Lagrange, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 2, 2025. Born in Elyria on March 18, 1961, He attended Keystone High School and the Lorain County Vocational School, where he trained as a tool and die maker. His craftsmanship and dedication led him to own and operate JMH Tool & Die in Lagrange, where...

Oct 1, 2025

Barbara J. Rieck, affectionately known as "Tootie," passed away peacefully on October 1, 2025, in Westlake, Ohio, at the age of 91. Born on May 3, 1934, she was the eighth child of Viola and Edward Sherman. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, and 6 siblings. She is survived by her only remaining sibling, Shirley...

Sep 30, 2025

Sandra Lee "Sandy" Phares (nee: Slater), 84, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on September 30, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Sandy was born on April 26, 1941 to parents James and Geraldine (nee: Lloyd) Slater in Webster Springs, West Virginia. After graduating Elyria High School in 1959, she owned Phares...

Sep 28, 2025

Thomas Anthony Jezewski, age 87, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 28th at O'Neill Hospice in Bay Village with his family by his side. Born July 21, 1938 and raised in Elyria, Ohio. Tom attended Holy Cross School and graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1956. He was a member of Holy Cross Church, where he served as...

Sep 26, 2025

Randy Thomas Beaumont, age 62, of Grafton, Ohio passed away September 26th, 2025 at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital with loving family by his side. He endured multiple hardships during a valiant battle with lung cancer.

Randy was born January 13, 1963 in Canton, Ohio to Martina (nee: Warren) and Roger Thomas Beaumont. After graduating Randy joined the...