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James D. "Jim" Meadows Sr.
Apr 15, 2019
James D. "Jim" Meadows Sr., 69, of Sheffield Village passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 15, 2019 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born December 2, 1949 in Huntington, WV. James was a truck driver for BFI for 33 years. He enjoyed NASCAR, woodworking and gardening. Survivors include his fiancé Linda Bolden (nee Woloszyn); daughter Terri (Edward) Wallace...
Annalee June Dobbins
Apr 13, 2019
Annalee J. Dobbins, (nee-Duelley), 80, of Oberlin passed away Saturday April 13, 2019 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville following a long illness. She was born June 1, 1938 In Lockney, WV. And was an Oberlin resident for most of her life. Annalee retired from the Oberlin Public Schools where she worked as a teacher's aide. She was a...
Susan Leona Buga
Apr 10, 2019
Susan L. Buga, (nee-Smith), 71, of Elyria passed away Wednesday April 10, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospice Center in Akron following a long illness. She was born September 14, 1946 in Oberlin and was a lifelong Elyria area resident. Sue was a 1964 Keystone High School graduate and earned a B.A. degree from Adrian College, Adrian, MI.. She...
Russell D. Smith
Apr 10, 2019
Russell D. Smith 78, of Elyria passed away Wednesday April 10, 2019 at Kingston of Vermilion. He was born July 23, 1940 in Czar, WV. Russell retired from truck driving, and enjoyed spending time with his loving wife and family; his son referred to him as "Pop", his grandsons' as "Pap Pap". Survivors include a son; Dana A. Smith...
Linda Jean Bliss
Apr 9, 2019
Linda J. Bliss (nee Walter), 70, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2019 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange, following a lengthy illness surrounded by her family. She was born July 15, 1948 in Elyria and was a 1966 graduate of Midview High School. Linda enjoyed doing crafts, collecting Precious moments , bingo, cards and watching her grandsons play...
Jean M. Cox
Apr 8, 2019
Jean M. Cox (nee: Svehla) 90, of Rochester, NY. (formerly of Elyria) passed away Monday April 8, 2019 at Unity Hospital in Rochester following a brief illness. She was born July 31, 1928 in Cleveland, OH. Jean was a member of Hope Lutheran Church in Rochester, and was a former member of St. John Lutheran Church in Elyria. She...
Janet E. Nickels
Apr 8, 2019
Janet E. Nickels, (nee-Getts), 75, of Elyria passed away peacefully on Monday April 8, 2019 at her home. Janet was born May 4, 1943 in Cleveland to Samuel and Florence (nee-Schalois) Getts. She was the eldest of four children, Christine, Samuel and Patricia. She grew up in Berea and was a 1961 graduate of Magnificat High School. Survivors include...
Denise L. Devereaux
Apr 5, 2019
Denise L. Devereaux, 66, of Oberlin passed away Friday, April 5, 2019 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was born December 30, 1952 in Lodi, OH., and was a 1971 graduate of Midview High School. Denise worked for Allstate Insurance Co. in customer support and was a Ballroom Dance Instructor. Survivors include her father,...
Karen E. Rothgery
Apr 4, 2019
Karen E. Rothgery (nee Morrison), 84, of Elyria passed away at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center Thursday, April 4, 2019. She was born July 9, 1934 in Elyria where she was a lifelong resident. After attending Elyria High, she graduated from St. Joseph Academy in Michigan and earned a Bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University. Karen was a social...
Dean A. Dute
Apr 3, 2019
Dean A. Dute, 59, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 7, 1960 in Sandusky. Dean was a member of NRA. He was an avid fisherman, excellent woodworker, enjoyed remote control cars and boats. Survivors include his daughter Tara (Ashley) Williams; granddaughter Scarlett Williams; sisters Joanne (Lynford) Grant, Mary McConkey,...
Mary Frances Bradley-Peters
Apr 1, 2019
Mary F. Bradley-Peters, (nee-Toby), 96, of Elyria passed away Monday April 1, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice following a brief illness. She was born September 4, 1922 in De Ridder, LA. And was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Mary worked as an office manager for many years, was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church...
Anne L. Stark
Mar 31, 2019
Anne L. Stark (nee Tompkins), 85, of Elyria passed away Sunday, March 31, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Fairview General Hospital following a brief illness. She was born in Elyria and was a lifelong resident. Anne loved spending time with her family, "sweetie pies", friends and ladies club. She enjoyed music, flowers, animals, chocolate and the color purple. She was...
Audrey Elaine Reising
Mar 30, 2019
Audrey E. Reising, (nee-Ives), 88, of Elyria passed away at sunrise on Saturday March 30, 2019 at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. She was born July 3, 1930 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Audrey graduated from Elyria High School in 1949, and was a graduate of the former M.B. Johnson School of Nursing. She worked at...
Donald Carl Seabold
Mar 28, 2019
Donald Carl Seabold 70, of Pittsfield passed away Thursday March 28, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born November 30, 1948 in Elyria. Don was a Keystone High School graduate, and had earned the Boy Scout rank of Eagle Scout. He received National Honors from Future Farmers of America, and was a...
Charles S. Crabeels
Mar 27, 2019
Charles S. Crabeels, 69, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at his residence. He was born February 23 , 1950 in Goodrich, MI. Charles worked for Ford Motor Co. as a Union Rep. until retirement. He was a member of American Legion post # 12, Elyria Eagles #431, Elyria Polish Club, Amvets post # 32, VFW...
Barry Dennis Pyne
Mar 25, 2019
Barry Dennis Pyne, 70, of Elyria passed away Monday March 25, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital after a short and courageous battle with cancer. Barry was born in Hancock, MI. on March 26, 1948. He was a 1966 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School, attended Lorain County Community College, Baldwin Wallace University, and Myers College and holds a...
John E. "Johnny" Osbun Jr.
Mar 25, 2019
John E. "Johnny" Osbun Jr., 75, of Vermilion passed away unexpectedly March 25, 2019 at his residence. He was born September 8, 1943 in San Antonio, TX. John worked for Moen for 30 plus years as a welder-fabricator. He loved attending car shows, antique cars and was a member of Masonic lodge # 705 . Survivors include his wife...
Jacqueline "Jackie" Krage
Mar 22, 2019
Jacqueline F. "Jackie" Krage, (nee-Wells), 73, of Elyria passed away Friday March 22, 2019 at University Hospitals St. John Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born June 25, 1945 in Cleveland and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Jackie worked as a barmaid at Rebman's Recreation Center in Lorain for 33 years, retiring in 2013. She enjoyed bowling,...
Virginia Mae Norris
Mar 20, 2019
Virginia M. Norris, (nee-Stegman), 97, of Avon Lake passed away Wednesday March 20, 2019 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake. She was born September 25, 1921 in North Olmsted and grew up in Eaton Township, graduating from Eaton High School in 1940. Soon after married and lived in LaGrange for 7 years and then moved to Elyria...
Lulu B. Wods
Mar 19, 2019
Lulu B. Woods (nee: Maley) 82, went home to be with the Lord with her loving and devoted son Bill Jr. at her side on Tuesday March 19, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born April 7, 1936 in Grafton, WV. Lu worked as the head cook for North Ridgeville Schools and was a member of...
