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Carolyn J. Ayotte
Jun 17, 2019
Carolyn J. Ayotte (nee: Sumpter) (formerly Belknap) 80, of Elyria, Ohio passed away Monday June 17, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a short illness. She was born July 12, 1938 in Normantown, WV. Carolyn was a 1957 Elyria High School graduate. She was a woman of strong faith, and enjoyed spending time with her family, playing...
Irene Mary Noster
Jun 17, 2019
Irene Mary Noster (nee Mekker), 92, of Grafton passed away Monday, June 17, 2019 at her residence. She was born April 7, 1927 in Elyria. Irene was a lifetime contributor to Ohio agriculture, loved to play her piano at home and the piano at the nursing home for the tenants, she was a self taught pianist, had a love...
Lorraine Marie Cummings
Jun 15, 2019
Lorraine M. Cummings, (nee-Demick), 70, of Elyria passed away Saturday June 15, 2019 at her home following a sudden illness. She was born February 6, 1949 in Cleveland and has been an Elyria resident for the past 3 years, coming from Cleveland. Lorraine was the former co-owner of Chip's Bait and Tackle Shop in Cleveland for more than 20...
George Anthony Mclain
Jun 13, 2019
George Anthony McLain, 82, of Elyria passed away Thursday, June 13, 2019 at his residence following a lengthy illness. George worked for Curtis 1000 and was a member of St. Jude Parish. Survivors include his wife of 61 years Joan (nee Gardner); daughter Kathleen Ann McLain of Cleveland; son Daniel Joseph (Renee) McLain of Chagrin Falls; grandchildren Ryan, Tyler...
Barbara L. Stevens
Jun 9, 2019
Barbara L. Stevens went to be with her Lord and Savior Sunday, June 9, 2019. She was born in Henrietta Township on May 30, 1921 to Raymond G. and Dora (nee Latteman) Brown. She graduated from Henrietta High School and completed post secondary education at the Oberlin School of Commerce. Over the years, she used her secretarial and bookkeeping...
Michael L. Stanislawski
Jun 9, 2019
Michael L. Stanislawski, 39, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Sunday, June 9, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 1, 1980 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School. Michael worked for Tek systems as an IT Systems Administrator. He proudly served his Country in the Air Force. Survivors include his brothers Raymond (Tricia) Stanislawski of...
Joyce F. Rubinoski
Jun 3, 2019
Joyce F. Rubinoski (nee: Smith) 80, of Elyria passed away Monday June 3, 2019 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born October 1, 1938 in Pittsburgh, PA. Joyce treasured spending time with her family, and enjoyed swimming, trips to the beach, and gardening. Survivors include her husband of sixty one years; Albert R....
Scott Alva Carmen
Jun 1, 2019
Scott A. Carmen, 70, of LaGrange passed away Saturday June 1, 2019 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a long illness. He was born January 23, 1949 in Elyria and spent his childhood in LaGrange. Scott was formerly employed as an assembler at the Parker-Hannifin Corporation, was an avid college sports fan and enjoyed fishing and spending time with...
Joretta Bishop
Jun 1, 2019
Joretta Bishop (nee Wolfe), 77, of Elyria passed away Saturday, June 1, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born June 6 , 1941 in Dungannon, Va. Joretta enjoyed playing cards with friends and playing bingo. Survivors include her husband of 55 years Gerald; sons Steve (Jennifer) Bishop of Avon, Greg Bishop of...
Joseph A. "Joe" Kovacs Iii
May 31, 2019
Joseph A. "Joe" Kovacs III, 65, of Columbia Station passed away Friday, May 31, 2019 at Southwest General Hospice following a brief illness. He was born June 23 , 1953 in Parma and was a graduate of Parma High School. Joe worked as a Warehouse Supervisor for CC Mitchell Company. Joe enjoyed collecting items, trains and loved anything to...
Gerard J. "Gerry" Plas
May 28, 2019
Gerard J. Plas "Gerry", 41, from Elyria, OH entered into the Lord's arms on May 28, 2019. Gerry is survived by his children; Jeremy, Ruthie and Maxwell, Mother; Emma Marie Plas, sisters; Heidi (Chad) Gamble and Erin Tansey, brother; Andrew Plas (Jessica), and seven nieces and nephews. Gerry was preceded in death by his dad; Richard A. Plas Jr....
Lois L. Hornesby
May 28, 2019
Lois L. Hornesby (nee Robinson), 79, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, May 28, 2019 at Amherst Manor. She was born January 21, 1940 in Charleston, WV. Lois enjoyed gardening, watching movies and taking care of the grandkids. Survivors include her sons Otis (Regina) Centers of Charleston, WV., Michael (Lynn) Morris of Avon; 7 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; 1 great-great...
Sally Ann Logar
May 26, 2019
Sally A. Logar, 78, of Grafton passed away Sunday May 26, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born February 21, 1941 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. Sally was employed by the Grafton Pre-School as a teacher for 17 years and was a...
Regina Noreen Halpin
May 25, 2019
Regina Noreen Halpin, (nee-Burke), 78, of Vermilion passed away Saturday May 25, 2019 at the Amherst Manor Retirement Community following a brief illness. She was born August 18, 1940 in Elyria and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Regina worked for the Elyria City Schools as a lunch aide and was a member of St. Mary...
Nancy J. Hull
May 23, 2019
Nancy J. Hull (nee: Seese) 74, of Eaton Township passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a long illness. She was born July 26, 1944 in South Connellsville, PA. Nancy was a 1962 Columbia High School graduate, and has been a licensed real estate agent since 1976. She was the owner and...
Melvin "Doc" Bostick
May 23, 2019
Melvin W. "Doc" Bostick, 79, of Grafton passed away Thursday May 23, 2019 at University Hospitals Main Campus in Cleveland following a brief illness. He was born July 15, 1939 in Sprague, WV. And was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Doc worked for the Midview Board of Education as a custodian for 31 years, retiring in...
Jeanne Marie Kowalski
May 22, 2019
Jeanne Marie Kowalski (nee: Knechtges) 90, of Grafton passed away Wednesday May 22, 2019 at The Abbewood in Elyria following a brief illness. She was born February 20, 1929 in Elyria, Ohio. Jeanne was a devoted member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton. She loved spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren, and...
Mary Ellen Gross
May 21, 2019
Mary E. Gross (nee Gest) age 70 of Grafton passed away Tuesday at Hospice Services of Southwest General following a prolonged battle with cancer. Mary was born in Lodi, Ohio July 13, 1948 to William and Vernie Gest (nee Snyder). She lived most of her life in this area. She retired from Keystone Local School District as a guidance...
Deneen Marie Nauth
May 21, 2019
Deneen Marie Nauth ( nee Loescher), 41, of Parma passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at University Hospitals Parma Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born July 11, 1977 in Elyria and was a 1995 graduate of Midview High School. Deneen enjoyed making jewelry and flower arrangements. She was a client services representative for Safeguard Properties. Survivors...
Shirley L. Stanton
May 19, 2019
Shirley L Stanton (nee Hines), age 80, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on May 19, 2019 surrounded by her family. She was born in Arthurdale, West Virginia. Shirley graduated from Arthurdale High School and moved to Ohio with her husband in 1959 where they started their family. Shirley became a resident of Elyria in 1961 where she enjoyed working...
