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Louise K. Shisler
Oct 23, 2019
Louise K. Shisler (nee Bauer), 89, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, October 23, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born March 21, 1930 in Elyria, and was a 1947 graduate of Elyria High School. Louise worked for the Woodstock Public Library as an officer manager for 25 years until she retired in 1992. She was...
Wanda M. Wilson
Oct 22, 2019
Wanda M. Wilson (nee Henes), 90, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 14, 1929 in Lorain. Wanda enjoyed crocheting, fishing and puzzles. Survivors include her sons Thomas (Anna) of Wellington, William Jr. (Susanne) of Amherst; 4 grandchildren; 4 great grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild; sister Janet Sakal; her dog Katie. She...
Dennis W. Wells
Oct 21, 2019
Dennis W. Wells, 58, of Elyria passed away Monday, October 21, 2019 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria High School. Dennis loved being by the lake, he was always happy and greeted everyone with a smile, loved his family especially his grandchildren and enjoyed...
Mary Jo Gurchik
Oct 19, 2019
Mary Jo Gurchik (nee: Kaufman) 78, of Elyria passed away Saturday October 19, 2019 at St. Mary of The Woods in Avon following a long illness. She was born October 27, 1940 in Cleveland. Mary Jo was a member of St. Jude Church. She loved spending time with her family, and enjoyed gardening and camping. Survivors include two daughters;...
Virginia Ann Smith
Oct 17, 2019
Virginia Ann Smith (nee Donnelly), 87, of Elyria passed away peacefully Thursday, October 17, 2019 at her home. She was born December 10, 1931 in Montpelier, VT. Virginia was an avid reader , Cavs fan, and enjoyed spending time with her family especially her grandchildren. Survivors include her daughters Alison (Kevin) Kirsch of Grafton, Lisa (Doug) Gilbert of Wadsworth,...
Lovada Mary Warner
Oct 17, 2019
Lovada M. Warner, 58, passed away Thursday October 17, 2019 following a long battle with breast cancer. She was born September 3, 1961 in Cleveland and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Lovada was self-employed as a silversmith. Survivors include her daughters, Stacy Wressell and Stormy Hampton; son, Erik Wressell; 5 grandchildren; mother, Betty Chislow; brother,...
Calvin "John" Coulter
Oct 16, 2019
Calvin "John" Coulter 82, of North Ridgeville passed away Wednesday October 16, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. Survivors include his wife of thirty seven years; Darlene A. (nee: Lottig), a daughter; Tiffany Ann Olsick (Jim), three sons; Stephen J. (Julie), Kevin J. (Tracy), John F. Ross Jr. (Pam). Additional survivors include eight grandchildren, four great grandchildren, a...
Richard T. "Rick" Spinks
Oct 14, 2019
Richard T. "Rick" Spinks. 74, of LaGrange passed away Monday, October 14, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born February 23, 1945 in Elyria. Rick was a math teacher at Keystone High School for over 35 years. He enjoyed gardening, all Cleveland Sports , Ohio State Football, and spending time with his family especially the...
Catherine Weishampel Eicholtz
Oct 11, 2019
Catherine "Kitty" Weishampel Eicholtz (nee: Heckel) 87, of Amherst passed away Friday October 11, 2019 at Amherst Manor Retirement Community. She was born July 17, 1932 in Elkins, WV. Kitty had worked as a Sanitary Technician and was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church. She treasured spending time with her family, and enjoyed crocheting, reading novels, and watching...
Rodney Paul Poulton
Oct 9, 2019
Rodney Paul Poulton, 68, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born April 1, 1951 Elyria , OH. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, 4 wheeling , camping, big sports fan (Especially OSU football), and spending time with family. He was a member of LaGrange Lodge F& AM #399 and Valley...
Henry G. "Jerry" Smith
Oct 9, 2019
Henry G. "Jerry" Smith, 95, of Grafton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at Northwestern Healthcare in Berea. He was born November 9, 1923 in Vermilion. Henry proudly served his Country in the Army during WWII, and graduated from Baldwin Wallace College. He taught at Midview High School throughout his career, where he started...
Harry Bowers Jr.
Oct 8, 2019
Harry Bowers Jr., 78, of Avon Lake passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Independence Village in Avon Lake, OH. He was born October 14, 1940 in Glady, WV. He grew up in Valley Head, WV.,and was a 1959 graduate of Tygarts Valley High School in Valley Head, WV. Harry enjoyed playing cards,being outdoors , and his family, especially...
Delea A. "Dee" Knapp
Oct 8, 2019
Delea A. "Dee" Knapp (nee Martin), 90, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2019 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin. She was born May 22, 1929 in Grafton and was a graduate of Grafton High School. Delea worked for the Chronicle Telegram for many years. She was an avid bingo player, enjoyed playing cards , gardening and spending...
Janis "Jan" Kelly
Oct 4, 2019
Janis M. "Jan" Kelly, (nee-DeCarlo), 67, of Olmsted Falls passed away Friday October 4, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital. She was born October 11, 1951 in Brownsville, PA. and lived most of her life in the Cleveland area. Jan worked as a Registered Nurse, most recently at the Cleveland Clinic. Survivors include her son, Brian Kelly; grandson,...
Helen Demyan
Oct 1, 2019
Helen Demyan, (nee-Baranski), 90, of Elyria passed away Tuesday October 1, 2019 at the O'Neill Healthcare Center in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born November 22, 1928 in Cleveland and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Helen was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, where she was a member of the Legion...
Laurie J. Boggs
Sep 29, 2019
Laurie J. Boggs (nee Kelble) age 61 of Grafton passed away suddenly Sunday September 29, 2019. She was born April 21, 1958 in Lorain, Ohio and was a 29 year resident of Grafton previous living in Avon Lake and Elyria. She was employed at Bowling Green State University Firelands campus. She attended Baldwin Wallace University and was about to...
Celia E. Naylor
Sep 28, 2019
Celia E. "Susie" Naylor (nee: Todd) 81, of Columbia Station passed away Saturday September 28, 2019 at Cardinal Care Center in Strongsville following a long illness. She was born February 9, 1938 in Cleveland. Celia was a Midview High School graduate, and a member of North Eaton Christian Church. She loved Elvis Presley, and enjoyed spending time with family...
Alexander Jose Rios
Sep 27, 2019
Alexander Jose Rios left this earth and entered into eternal life surrounded by family on September 27, 2019. He was born in Elyria, Ohio on May 8, 1991 and was a 2009 graduate of North Ridgeville High School. Alex enjoyed sports and liked to play basketball, baseball and football. Despite being born a "Buckeye", he was a huge Michigan...
Twaine D. "Shorty" Stevanus
Sep 27, 2019
Twaine D. "Shorty" Stevanus, passed away Friday, September 27, 2019 at his son's residence. He was born March 7, 1922 in St. Paul,PA. where he went to school in a 1 room school house with the Amish. Shorty served his Country during WWII in the Army Air Corps. trained as Air Frame and Power on B-29. He worked for...
Russell C. Reed
Sep 27, 2019
Russell C. Reed, 99, of Elyria passed away Friday September 27, 2019 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a brief illness. He was born March 13, 1920 in Elyria and was a lifelong Eaton Township/ Elyria resident. Russ was a self-employed farmer and also al letter carrier for the United States Postal Service in Elyria, retiring in 1980. He...
