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Alfred "Pete" Brown
Nov 13, 2019
Alfred E. "Pete" Brown, 69, of Elyria passed away Wednesday November 13, 2019 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born January 29, 1950 in Mount Union, AL. and was an Elyria resident for most of his life. Pete was formerly employed at U.S.G. Interiors in Westlake as a tow motor operator and enjoyed fishing....
James "Jay" Vajda
Nov 9, 2019
James P. "Jay" Vajda, 69, of Grafton passed away Saturday November 9, 2019 at the Medina Hospice of the Western Reserve Residential Center following a brief illness. He was born August 29, 1950 in Chicago, IL. And was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Jay worked as a route driver for Frito-Lay, retiring in 2008, was a...
Madeline Harrah
Nov 9, 2019
Madeline Harrah (nee Jarrell), 83, of Elyria passed away at her residence following a lengthy illness. She was born January 26, 1936 in Comfort, WV. Madeline was very athletic and enjoyed all sports, and also enjoyed spending time with family. Survivors include her daughters Cynthia (Jeff) Bailey of Vermilion, Angela (Jeff) Conn of Amherst; sons Timothy (Jane) Harrah of...
David Chester Gentry
Nov 9, 2019
David C. Gentry, 69, of Grafton passed away Saturday November 9, 2019 at his home following a long illness. He was born May 5, 1950 in Layland, WV. And lived in the Elyria/Grafton area for most of his life. David retired from the Elyria branch of the Post Office where he worked as a clerk. He served in the...
Louis Joseph Grilli Jr.
Nov 7, 2019
Louis Joseph Grilli Jr. 76, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Thursday November 7, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born July 5, 1943 in Troy, OH. Lou was a Clearview High School graduate, and then proudly served with The United States Marine Corps in the Vietnam War. He treasured spending time with his family and...
Laura Ruth Kaminski
Nov 7, 2019
Laura Ruth Kaminski (nee Thompson) age 84 of Elyria passed away Thursday November 7, 2019 at UH Elyria Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born July 29, 1935 in Webbville Kentucky to Hobert and Maria Thompson (nee Hutchinson). Laura was a member St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria. She was a graduate of the M.B. Johnson School...
John Szill Jr.
Nov 4, 2019
John Szill Jr., 83, of Elyria passed away Monday November 4, 2019 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a long illness. He was born October 18, 1936 in Cleveland and was an Elyria area resident since 1964. John was employed as an assembler at the Modern Tool and Die Company in Valley City for 15 years, retiring in 1990....
Ruthann Brown
Nov 3, 2019
Ruthann Brown (nee Lear), 71, of Elyria passed away Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Life Care of Medina. She was born September 6 , 1948 in Elyria. Survivors include her daughter Jeannine; sons Mario and Jason; 13 grandchildren; 11 great grandchildren; sisters Bonnie (Mark) Ripley; Vivian Lowery; brothers James (Linda), Jeffrey (Karen). She was preceded in death by her...
Donald J. Haughton
Nov 1, 2019
Donald J. Haughton 85, of Elyria passed unexpectedly Friday November 1, 2019 at Firelands Regional Medical Center. He was born June 9, 1934 in Cleveland. Don served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He retired as a supervisor from TRW following thirty five years of service. Don was a member of V.F.W. Post 1079, and Masonic Lodge...
Michael P. Simmons
Oct 30, 2019
Michael P. Simmons 78, of Garfield Heights passed away Wednesday October 30, 2019 at UH Parma Hospital following a long illness. He was born December 21, 1940 in Columbus, OH. Michael served in the United States Air Force, and worked as a fire fighter/ EMT. He was an accomplished artist; and enjoyed bowling, playing softball, gardening and golf. Survivors...
Dennis Robert Hughes Sr.
Oct 29, 2019
Dennis Robert Hughes Sr., 72, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. He was born May 21, 1947 in Elyria. Dennis proudly served his Country in the Navy during Vietnam. He enjoyed motorcycles and was an avid Cleveland Sports fan (Especially the Cleveland Indians). Dennis was a member of American Legion...
Gary A. "Bear" Kayatin
Oct 24, 2019
Gary A. "Bear" Kayatin 65, of Oberlin passed away Thursday October 24, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. He was born December 12, 1953 in Lorain. Gary treasured spending time with family and friends; he enjoyed camping, playing cards, and gardening. Survivors include his loving wife of twenty eight years; Victoria L. (nee: Schneider),...
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...
