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Gladys M. Mackert

Jan 24, 2020

Gladys M. Mackert ( nee Wisnieski), 95, passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake. She was born January 21, 1925 in Independence, OH. Gladys was a registered nurse for Our Lady of the Wayside in Avon. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, gardening and spending time with family. Gladys was a member of St....

Shirley Margaret Callihan

Jan 24, 2020

Shirley Margaret Callihan (nee Kagarise), 82, of Grafton passed away Friday, January 24, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born March 19, 1937 in Hopewell Township, Bedford County, Pennsylvania. She was a homemaker who enjoyed helping her husband in their small farm, she also enjoyed gardening, crocheting, bingo, and going with her...

Kathy A. Parsons

Jan 19, 2020

Kathy A. Parsons (nee Seals), 78, of Elyria passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born December 16 , 1941 in Jefferson, PA. Survivors include her daughters Laurie (Skeet) Hales, Florence Parsons both of Elyria; son James Michael (Dorothy) Parsons; grandchildren Elizabeth Parsons, Danielle Barbee, Michael Parsons, Cheyenne Parsons; 6 great grandchildren;...

John E. Smink

Jan 19, 2020

John E. Smink,94, passed away peacefully Sunday, morning, January 19, 2020. He was born November 11 , 1925 in Shamokin, Pennsylvania and moved to Elyria at 15 years of age. In 1944 he joined the Marines, 5th Division, 28th Regimen, Company G3, 278th Platoon. He fought fierce battles in Iwo Jima and was on Mt. Suribachi when the flag...

Edward Lawrence Adams

Jan 17, 2020

Edward Lawrence Adams, 74, of Elyria passed away on January 17, 2020 peacefully at his home after a short illness. He was born April 11, 1945 in Wilcoe, WV. And raised in West Virginia. He proudly served his Country in the Army during the Vietnam war , where he was stationed in Anchorage, Alaska and White Sands, New Mexico....

Kenneth R. Langford

Jan 17, 2020

Kenneth R. "Kenny" Langford 29, of Sheffield Twp. passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday January 17, 2020. He was born August 27, 1990 in Elyria. Kenny had worked for the family business D.L. Construction as an equipment operator. He loved running a bulldozer, and spending time with son and family. Kenny was also an avid video gamer. Survivors...

Darla Jean Holtzman

Jan 16, 2020

Darla Jean Holtzman of Elyria passed away on Thursday, January 16, 2020 at the age of 84. She was a graduate of Lorain High School. She retired from the Elyria City Schools, where she worked in the food service department. She was a member of the Elyria Eagles 431. She enjoyed doing ceramics, going to casinos and internet cafes....

Richard 'Dick" W. Phelps

Jan 14, 2020

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Richard "Dick" Phelps of Grafton, Ohio on January 14th, 2020 at the age of 87 years. He was a graduate of Hancock New Hampshire High School, attended Parks Air College. He earned his pilot license at the age of 18. Graduate of ATC Academy & Law Enforcement and...

James Bernard Hoffman

Jan 13, 2020

James Bernard Hoffman, on Monday, January 13, 2020, Jim Hoffman, loving husband and father , passed away at age 86 after a brief illness. Jim was born on June 29, 1933 in Elyria, Oh. to Johnny and Marie (Heilman) Jezewski. He was later adopted by stepfather Wilford Hoffman. On April 7, 1956 his life changed forever when he married...

Mary Catherine Hawkins

Jan 9, 2020

Mary Catherine Hawkins, (nee-Fada), of Elyria passed away peacefully on Thursday January 9, 2020 surrounded by family. Mary was born April 7, 1934 in Smock, PA. to the late Andrew and Mary Fada. After graduating from East Hunnington High School in 1951, Mary joined the United States Navy where she began her career as an x-ray technician. Upon being...

Ruth G. Hysell

Jan 8, 2020

Ruth G. Hysell (nee Higgins),97, of Florida formerly of Elyria passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2020 in Florida. She was born April 18, 1922 in Elyria and was a 1940 graduate of Elyria High School. Ruth was a member of VFW post # 1079 Ladies Auxiliary, Altar and Rosary Society @ St. Mary Church, and Dial O Club. She...

Joseph S. French Jr.

Jan 6, 2020

Joseph S. French Jr., 93, of LaGrange passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Elms Retirement Village in Wellington following a lengthy illness. He was born July 19 , 1926 in Elyria. Joseph enjoyed woodworking. He worked for American Standard and was a hard working dairy farmer. Joseph proudly served his Country in the Army during WWII. Survivors...

Rick L. Hales "Slicky"

Jan 6, 2020

Rick L. Hales "Slicky", 62, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Monday, January 6, 2020 at his residence. He was born March 10, 1957 in Amherst. Rick worked as a machinist for Exact cutting services. He enjoyed all sports, especially NASCAR. Survivors include his sisters Denise (Roger) Pendergrass of Elyria, Pam Mase of Seattle, WA.; brother Skeet (Laurie) Hales of...

Charles "Chuck" Machock

Jan 4, 2020

Visitation Friday, January 10, 2020 5:00 PM 1/10/2020 5:00:00 PM - 8:00 PM 1/10/2020 8:00:00 PM Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home

38475 Chestnut Ridge Elyria, OH 44035

Mass of Christian Burial 10:00 a.m. Saturday January 11, 2020 at St. Mary Church 320 Middle Ave., Elyria

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Jeffrey Daniel Comrie

Jan 2, 2020

Jeffrey Daniel Comrie, 63, of LaGrange passed away Thursday, January 2, 2020 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. He was born April 16, 1956 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School. Jeffrey proudly served his Country in the Marine Corps. During Vietnam and was a member of Amvets post # 32. He...

Matthew T. Ternes

Dec 31, 2019

Matthew T. Ternes 51, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly at home on Tuesday December 31, 2019. He was born August 21, 1968 in Elyria. Matt was a 1986 Elyria Catholic High School graduate, and had worked as a salesman for over thirty years. He was co owner of Elite Industrial Controls in Berlin Heights, and was a manufacturer's representative...

Helen M. Vojtek

Dec 31, 2019

Helen M. Vojtek (nee Chema), 83, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday, December 31, 2019 following a brief illness. She was born April 8, 1936 in Chicago, IL., and enjoyed quilting, playing pinochle, movies , watching tennis, camping, gardening, and the US Civil War. Survivors include her daughter Barbara Schmittgen ; sons Edward (Carol) and Thomas (Cynthia) ; grandchildren Amy,...

Shawn Kelly Stevens

Dec 28, 2019

Shawn K. Stevens, (nee-Baxter), 55, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 28, 2019 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born July 22, 1964 in Baltimore, MD. And was an Elyria resident for the past 21 years. Shawn was the former owner of Perfect Plus Cleaning Company and enjoyed gardening and walking in the Lorain...

Lorraine Emery

Dec 27, 2019

Lorraine Emery (nee DeClair), 85, of Elyria passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria. She was born October 21, 1934 in Albany, N.Y. and was a 1952 graduate of Amherst High School. Survivors include her daughters Linda and Cathy Emery; sons David and Jerry (Sue) Emery; several grandchildren; several great grandchildren; sister Gloria Koehn. She...

Christopher E. Cowie

Dec 23, 2019

Christopher E. Cowie, 69, of Grafton passed away Monday, December 23, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a lengthy illness. He was born October 7, 1950 in Lorain and was a 1968 graduate of Lorain High School. Christopher was a millwright at U.S. Steel for 34 years. He also owned a Charter Fishing Business with his...