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Paul F. Sartor
Jul 9, 2019
Paul F. Sartor, 93, of Grafton passed away Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. Paul son of the late Carroll and Loretta Sartor was born in Sandusky, OH. April 17, 1926. He was the third of nine children. Paul wore many hats, he retired from Bendix in 1986 and Diamond Products in 1991....
Albert "Joe" Masciarelli Jr.
Jul 7, 2019
Albert "Joe" Masciarelli Jr., 72, of Elyria passed away Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus, following a full and exciting life. He was born November 24, 1946 in Uniontown, PA. Albert worked for Mack Industries in the Maintenance Department. Albert enjoyed Harley Motorcycles, was a free spirit, life of the party, traveled the Country, with a...
Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Kennedy
Jul 3, 2019
Cynthia "Cindy" Marie Kennedy (nee: Orr) 76, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center on Wednesday July 3, 2019. She was born June 27, 1943 in Rockford, IL. Cindy was a member of First Congregational Church in Elyria. She had worked as a server at Friendly's Restaurant in Elyria for twenty five years. Cindy treasured...
Arthur L. "Art" Bowman
Jul 2, 2019
Arthur L. "Art" Bowman, 84, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Abbewood in Elyria. He was born October 18, 1934 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident. Art worked as an auto mechanic for Modern poured walls. Survivors include his daughters Doris (Thomas) Guice of Norwalk, Darlene (Ronald) Teter of Oberlin; son David Bowman of Grafton;...
Phyllis Corlene Mroz
Jul 1, 2019
Phyllis Corlene Mroz (nee Figley) passed away on her 91st birthday, Monday July 1, 2019. Born in 1928 in Grosse Pointe Michigan, she was the daughter of the late Lester R. Figley and the late Olive A. Figley (nee: Altman). She attended the University of Michigan, majoring in Art and Design. Phyllis married Edward Mroz in 1955. They made...
Maureen May Cromling
Jun 28, 2019
Today, we mourn the loss of a dedicated, loyal, hardworking, resilient and extremely intelligent pillar of the local community. On Friday June 28, 2019, Maureen (Ross) Cromling reunited with her parents and God. Loving daughter, mother, grandmother, and aunt, Maureen (Ross) Cromling was born on July 23, 1948 to Bob and Ada Ross and literally grew up in the...
Mary Elizabeth Thrasher-Trisch
Jun 27, 2019
Mary E. "Beth" Thrasher-Trisch, (nee-Jarven), 60, of Boerne, TX., passed away Thursday June 27, 2019 at the Methodist Transplant Hospital in San Antonio, TX. Following a brief illness. She was born November 13, 1958 in Elyria and lived in Lorain County for most of her life until moving to Boerne in 2012. Beth retired in 2012 from Abbott Industries,...
Amy Lynn Ridge
Jun 25, 2019
Amy Lynn Ridge, Beloved daughter of Dale and Judy Ridge. Dear niece, cousin and friend to many. Amy loved being a nurse and a fur parent. She worked at University, Mercy and Southwest hospitals. Amy was the recipient of the Daisy Award for extraordinary nurses and the Florence Nightingale Award for excellence in nursing nominee. Services Private. Arrangements were...
Robert L. "Bob" Williams
Jun 25, 2019
Robert L. "Bob" Williams, 76, of Grafton passed away Tuesday, June 25, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born March 13, 1943 in Youngstown and was a graduate of Austintown Fitch High School. Bob worked for US Steel for 35 years at McDonald Works and Lorain Works and Bob was also an usher for the Cleveland...
Troy R. Difranco
Jun 23, 2019
Troy R. DiFranco, 48, of Grafton passed away Sunday, June 23, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center after suffering a heart attack on June 11, 2019. He was born June 21, 1971 in Elyria and was a lifelong Grafton resident. Troy taught math at Midview High School, where he was also the head coach of the boy's varsity...
Richard Frank Curtis
Jun 20, 2019
Richard F. Curtis, 74, of Elyria passed away Thursday, June 20, 2019 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born March 12, 1945 in Ashland and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Richard was employed at the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark for 36 years, where he retired as a foreman. He proudly served...
Michael W. Smallwood
Jun 19, 2019
Michael W. Smallwood, 71, of Elyria passed away Thursday, June 19, 2019 at his residence following a brief illness with his family by his side. He was born January 11, 1948 in Pikeville, KY. Michael worked for Parker-Hannifan for 43 years as a mechanical engineer . He proudly served his Country in the Army. Michael enjoyed fishing and boating...
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...
