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Jack F. Phillips
Jul 18, 2019
Jack F. Phillips, 69, of Elyria passed away suddenly on Thursday July 18, 2019 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake. He was born December 26, 1949. Jack was a retired boilermaker and a former president of the Cleveland Boilermaker's Union. Survivors include his wife Margaret Gross; daughter, Amy; stepchildren, Debby, Kelly and Charles; grandson, Charlie; brothers, Scott and...
Idena Virginia Beatty
Jul 18, 2019
Idena Virginia Beatty (nee: Brown) 94, of Elyria passed away Thursday July 18, 2019 at O'Neill Healthcare of North Ridgeville. She was born March 14, 1925 in Florence, AL. Virginia was a member of Midway Baptist Church, and had worked as a Nurses Aid for many years. She treasured spending time with her family, loved to cook, clean her...
Arlene K. Zimmer
Jul 17, 2019
Arlene K. Zimmer (nee Schulte),94, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2019 at Abbewood. She was born November 17, 1924 in Millbury,OH. Arlene worked as a secretary for Midview Schools in the guidance office, served as the secretary at Trinity Lutheran Church for 50 years, and volunteered at Elyria Memorial Hospital for over 15 years. She loved traveling,...
Elizabeth M. Boggs
Jul 15, 2019
Elizabeth M. Boggs (nee Morris),80, of Elyria passed away Monday, July 15, 2019 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born August 30, 1938 in Procious, WV. Elizabeth enjoyed traveling to Amish Country, crafting, painting, making greeting cards, family and friends especially the grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include her husband Charles "Chuck" Shaffer; daughter Cynthia Boggs of...
Kenneth "Ed" Stinnett
Jul 15, 2019
Kenneth "Ed" Stinnett, 80, of Grafton passed away peacefully surrounded by his family Monday, July 15, 2019. He was born June 4, 1939 in Covington, VA. Ed was the Holbrook and Smith Maytag Repairman for 43 years. He proudly served his Country in the U. S. Navy. Ed was a sports enthusiast, Browns, Indians, and Nascar. He enjoyed golfing...
Gladys Mae Resar
Jul 12, 2019
Gladys M. Resar, (nee-Martin), 101, of Avon passed away Friday July 12, 2019 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born June 9, 1918 in Lorain and was an Avon resident for the past 20 years. Gladys was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church and enjoyed boating and spending time with...
Ida "Louise" Ledyard
Jul 12, 2019
Ida "Louise" Ledyard (nee Bozman), 92, 0f N. Ridgeville formerly of Elyria passed away Friday, July 12, 2019 at her residence. She was born November 29, 1926 in Emerson, OH. Ida worked for Western Enterprises. She enjoyed going to casinos, camping, going out to eat and watching Indians Baseball. Survivors include her daughters Deanna Summers of N. Ridgeville, Debbie...
Linda M. Fitzwater
Jul 11, 2019
Linda M. Fitzwater (nee Robinson), of Elyria passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born December 31, 1945 in Mechanicville, N.Y. Linda enjoyed watching TV and spending time with the love of her life Richard. She is survived by her husband of 48 years Richard. Graveside services 11:15 AM Monday, July...
Paul F. Sartor
Jul 9, 2019
Paul F. Sartor, 93, of Grafton passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Paul son of the late Carroll and Loretta Sartor was born in Sandusky, OH. April 17, 1926. He was the third of nine children. Paul wore many hats, he retired from Bendix in 1986 and Diamond Products in 1991....
Albert "Joe" Masciarelli Jr.
Jul 7, 2019
Albert "Joe" Masciarelli Jr., 72, of Elyria passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, following a full and exciting life. He was born November 24, 1946 in Uniontown, PA. Albert worked for Mack Industries in the Maintenance Department. Albert enjoyed Harley Motorcycles, was a free spirit, life of the party, traveled the Country, with a...
Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Kennedy
Jul 3, 2019
Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Kennedy (nee: Orr) 76, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center on Wednesday July 3, 2019. She was born June 27, 1943 in Rockford, IL. Cindy was a member of First Congregational Church in Elyria. She had worked as a server at Friendly's Restaurant in Elyria for twenty five years. Cindy treasured...
Arthur L. "Art" Bowman
Jul 2, 2019
Arthur L. "Art" Bowman, 84, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Abbewood in Elyria. He was born October 18, 1934 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident. Art worked as an auto mechanic for Modern poured walls. Survivors include his daughters Doris (Thomas) Guice of Norwalk, Darlene (Ronald) Teter of Oberlin; son David Bowman of Grafton;...
Phyllis Corlene Mroz
Jul 1, 2019
Phyllis Corlene Mroz (nee Figley) passed away on her 91st birthday, Monday July 1, 2019. Born in 1928 in Grosse Pointe Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lester R. Figley and the late Olive A. Figley (nee: Altman). She attended the University of Michigan, majoring in Art and Design. Phyllis married Edward Mroz in 1955. They made...
Maureen May Cromling
Jun 28, 2019
Today, we mourn the loss of a dedicated, loyal, hardworking, resilient and extremely intelligent pillar of the local community. On Friday June 28, 2019, Maureen (Ross) Cromling reunited with her parents and God. Loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and aunt, Maureen (Ross) Cromling was born on July 23, 1948 to Bob and Ada Ross and literally grew up in the...
Mary Elizabeth Thrasher-Trisch
Jun 27, 2019
Mary E. "Beth" Thrasher-Trisch, (nee-Jarven), 60, of Boerne, TX., passed away Thursday June 27, 2019 at the Methodist Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Following a brief illness. She was born November 13, 1958 in Elyria and lived in Lorain County for most of her life until moving to Boerne in 2012. Beth retired in 2012 from Abbott Industries,...
Amy Lynn Ridge
Jun 25, 2019
Amy Lynn Ridge, Beloved daughter of Dale and Judy Ridge. Dear niece, cousin and friend to many. Amy loved being a nurse and a fur parent. She worked at University, Mercy and Southwest hospitals. Amy was the recipient of the Daisy Award for extraordinary nurses and the Florence Nightingale Award for excellence in nursing nominee. Services Private. Arrangements were...
Robert L. "Bob" Williams
Jun 25, 2019
Robert L. "Bob" Williams, 76, of Grafton passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1943 in Youngstown and was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Bob worked for US Steel for 35 years at McDonald Works and Lorain Works and Bob was also an usher for the Cleveland...
Troy R. Difranco
Jun 23, 2019
Troy R. DiFranco, 48, of Grafton passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center after suffering a heart attack on June 11, 2019. He was born June 21, 1971 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton resident. Troy taught math at Midview High School, where he was also the head coach of the boy's varsity...
Richard Frank Curtis
Jun 20, 2019
Richard F. Curtis, 74, of Elyria passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 12, 1945 in Ashland and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Richard was employed at the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark for 36 years, where he retired as a foreman. He proudly served...
Michael W. Smallwood
Jun 19, 2019
Michael W. Smallwood, 71, of Elyria passed away Thursday, June 19, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness with his family by his side. He was born January 11, 1948 in Pikeville, KY. Michael worked for Parker-Hannifan for 43 years as a mechanical engineer . He proudly served his Country in the Army. Michael enjoyed fishing and boating...
