Reynaldo G. Santo Domingo Sr. 77, of Elyria passed away Sunday March 10, 2019 at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center. He was born March 29,1941 in the Philippines. Reynaldo worked as an upholsterer at Invacare in Elyria. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed cooking, fishing, sports, watching television and telling stories. His sense of humor...
Gertrude M. Corey, (nee-Nichols), 94, of LaGrange passed away peacefully Friday March 8, 2019 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home. She was born January 23, 1925 in Akron and was a LaGrange resident for most of her life. Gertrude, along with her husband Jay were the owner's of the former Corey Market in LaGrange. She was a member of the...
Hollie L. Janz, 51, of Nashville, TN., formerly of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Friday March 8, 2019 in Nashville. She was born December 30, 1967 in Elyria. Hollie loved to play baseball. Survivors include her father Rick Burgess of Elyria; grandmother Virginia Graham of Elyria; sister Sheila Coulier of Buffalo, N.Y., brother Richard Burgess of Indiana, Jason Hamilton of...
Louis M. Hull, 82, of Elyria passed away Friday, March 8, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born July 1, 1936 in East Liverpool, OH. Louis was a science teacher for the Elyria school system, where he also coached wrestling for Northwood Jr. High School and Elyria High School. He also worked many summers for...
Donald L. Schultz, 79, of Grafton, where he lived his whole life passed away unexpectedly Thursday, March 7, 2019 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born September 9. 1939 in Elyria .Donald worked for Ridge Tool for 23 years. He was a member of the Lorain County Beekeepers Club. Donald enjoyed beekeeping, camping, farming, attending the Lorain...
Sandra "Sandy" Christian Kaperak (nee Bordy), of Elyria, Ohio passed away surrounded by her loving family on March 3, 2019. Sandra is survived by her devoted husband Robert and daughter Shondra, fur-kid Trixie, and attentive and caring sister Alexis (Bordy) Campbell as well as many nieces and nephews, particulary Jason Higgins and Jennifer (Higgins) Anderson with whom she was...
Jerry Robert Lorbach, 79, of Elyria passed away peacefully in his sleep Wednesday, February 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born May 15, 1939 in Bay Village, OH. and was a 1957 graduate of Bay High School. Jerry proudly served his Country in the Navy. He worked for United Airlines, Preston Trucking, and Nick Abraham Buick. Jerry enjoyed...
Rosemary Kennedy (nee: Pataky) 86, of North Ridgeville passed away Sunday February 24, 2019 at Avon Place following a long illness. She was born August 17, 1932 in Lorain. Rosemary enjoyed traveling with her husband. Survivors include three sisters; Nancy Beven of Lorain, Emma Fischer (Raymond) of Lorain, Marie "Val" Holdren of Elyria, two brothers; Steven Pataky of North...
James L. "Jim" Knapp, 76, of Wellington passed away Sunday February 24, 2019 at Mercy Allen Hospital in Oberlin following a long illness. He was born February 17, 1943 in Elyria and was an area resident for most of his life. Jim owned and operated Jim Knapp Trucking and Farms, was a 1962 Keystone High School graduate and proudly...
Ronald L. Vodarski 81, of Elyria passed away Saturday February 23, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. Ron was born May 27, 1937 in Elyria, and was a Grafton High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Army from 1960 to 1962. Ron and his business partner; Stanley McAlpine co owned and co operated Grafton Auto Parts and...
Lori Ann Novak, 54 of Westlake passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 at her residence. She was born July 1 , 1964 in Lorain and was a graduate of Keystone High School, JVS and attended Hocking Tech. Lori loved helping others and texting her multitude of friends every morning to say good morning, and cooking for people. Survivors include...
Robert Ray Slusher peacefully went home to be with the Lord that he loved and served on February 17, 2019, at the age of 91, in New Port Richey, FL. Bob was born in Elyria, OH. on February 10, 1928 to Samuel W. Slusher and Eva (Nugent) Slusher. He was a 1945 graduate of Elyria High School and following...
Consuelo Everhart Puffer (nee Fernandez), 84, of Elyria passed away Thursday, February 14, 2019 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born April 21, 1934 in Canton, Ohio and was a graduate of Timken Vocational High School. Consuelo was an L.D. telephone operator, cashier, supervisor, schedule clerk working for Ohio Bell Telephone Co. Canton as a Long...
Allan James Gerhart 79, of Elyria passed away Thursday February 14, 2019 at home following a long illness. He was born August 16, 1939 in North Ridgeville. Allan was the owner and operator of Pioneer Heating and Air Conditioning Inc. for forty seven years. He enjoyed having a beer with family and friends, watching movies and loved to work....
Allyn M. Adams, 77, of Elyria passed away Tuesday February 12, 2019 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born November 8, 1941 in Fairview Park and was a resident of LaGrange for most of his life. Allyn was a 1966 graduate of West Tech High School where he played on the football team. He was...
In the early hours of February 12, 2019 Lawrence "Larry" G. Bright Jr., 69, of Elyria, Ohio began his heavenly journey with our Lord God. Larry's earthly journey began February 4, 1950 in Akron, Ohio as the eldest son of Geneva (Kniceley) and Lawrence G. Bright Sr. Larry resided in Akron, and Cuyahoga Falls prior to moving to Elyria....
Judy E. Simmerly (nee Szabo), 61, of Elyria passed away Monday, February 11, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a lengthy illness. She was born July 9, 1957 in Fairview Park. Judy had a great love for animals and family. She was a horse trainer . Survivors include her husband of 42 years Gregory; sister Sharon...
George Victor Bates, 86, of Grafton passed away Sunday February 10, 2019 at the Hospice Center of Medina County. He was born March 14, 1932 in Moultrie, OH. to Victor and Ethel Bates and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. George was a 1949 graduate of Minerva High School and in 1964 from Ashland College with...
Nelda Haught (nee Gain), 87, of LaGrange passed away Saturday, February 9, 2019 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born July 14, 1931 in Doddridge County, WV. Nelda worked for Optical Eye Wear as an Optician. She enjoyed sewing and golfing. Nelda was in the Church Choir at Fields United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son Kevin Haught...
Jamey P. Saxon, 62, of Elyria passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland after a brief battle with cancer. Jamey was born in Elyria, Ohio to Jim and Phyllis Saxon on August 6, 1956. He was a 1975 graduate of Elyria High School and resided in Elyria for most of his life. He worked in...
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