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Robert Ray Slusher
Feb 17, 2019
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
Feb 14, 2019
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
Feb 14, 2019
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 Michael Adams
Feb 12, 2019
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...
Lawrence "Larry" G. Bright
Feb 12, 2019
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
Feb 11, 2019
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
Feb 10, 2019
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
Feb 9, 2019
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
Feb 7, 2019
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...
Thelma B. Brehm
Feb 7, 2019
Thelma B. Brehm (nee Haun), 90, of Elyria passed away Thursday, February 7, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born October 19, 1928 in Ashland, Ohio. Thelma retired from Ridge Tool. She enjoyed crossword puzzles, gardening, watching Hallmark Channel movies, loved her family especially the grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Thelma was a...
Ralph S. Pierce
Feb 5, 2019
Ralph S. Pierce, 79, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake with his family by his side. He was born February 26, 1939 in Nelsonville, OH. Ralph was the owner of Pierce Insurance Agency. He enjoyed studying genealogy, played football in high school, was a bible scholar, watching marching bands, member of...
Jeffrey Allen Szczepanski
Feb 4, 2019
Jeffrey A. Szczepanski, 64, of Grafton passed away Monday February 4, 2019 at his home following a 2 year battle with cancer. He was born February 22, 1954 in Berea and was a lifelong Grafton resident. Jeff was employed by Valore Builders of Westlake as a job superintendent for 22 years. He enjoyed gardening, cooking, attending auctions, watching and...
Clayton "Clay" Cook
Feb 3, 2019
Clayton "Clay" Cook, 78, of LaGrange Township passed away Sunday February 3, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. He was born August 18, 1940 in Camp Dix, KY. And was a LaGrange Township resident for most of his life. Clay retired from the Ridge Tool Company after more than 30 years of employment. He proudly served in...
Minister Beverly Jane Worthy
Feb 2, 2019
Minister Beverly Jane Worthy (nee Wright), 67, of Elyria went to be with the Lord Saturday, February 2, 2019 at her residence with her family by her side. She was born August 22, 1951 in Ripley, TN. Beverly enjoyed baking, reading, singing gospel music , loved to mentor others, great "Caregiver", she was also the Associate Pastor at River...
Catharine M. "Kay" Eadon
Jan 31, 2019
Catharine M. "Kay" Eadon (nee Florcosky), 94, of Elyria passed away Thursday, January 31, 2019 at Denise's Adult Home Care in Lorain following a long illness. She was born July 24, 1924 in Scranton, PA. Catharine enjoyed bowling, dancing (Polkas), watching all Cleveland Sports, volunteering especially at EMH for over 25 years, but her greatest joy was spending time...
Barbara Jean Trexler
Jan 30, 2019
Barbara Jane Trexler (nee Horten), 82, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, January 30, 2019 at Amherst Manor. She was born May 20, 1936 in Cresson, PA. Barbara was an LPN working for EMH and then Community Health Partners. She enjoyed puzzles, cards and being with family. Survivors include her daughters Lee Trexler, Terry (Russ) Borkowski both of Elyria; grandchildren...
Eleanor D. Frabotta
Jan 28, 2019
Eleanor D. Frabotta (nee Kazmierczak), 99, of Grafton passed away Monday, January 28, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital following a brief illness. She was born May 30, 1919 in Elyria. Eleanor enjoyed cooking, canning, gardening , loved spending time with family and being a housewife. Survivors include her daughter Cheryl Frabotta of Columbus; sons Ronald (Vernie) Frabotta, Robert...
Thorle Thrush
Jan 27, 2019
Thorle Thrush 97, of Elyria passed away Sunday January 27, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born October 14, 1921 in Wellington, OH. Thrush traveled to the Philippines and Japan while serving in the U.S. Army Signal Corps. during World War II. He was a graduate of The Ohio State University...
Cindy D. Mitchell
Jan 25, 2019
Cindy D. Mitchell (nee Buck), 59, of Avon passed away Friday, January 25, 2019 at St. John Westshore in Westlake following a brief illness. She was born August 17, 1959 in Lebanon, PA. Cindy was a member of Amherst Eagles, Amherst American Legion. She enjoyed swimming, camping, cooking, having fun and spending time with her grandchildren. Cindy worked for...
Paul F. Overs Jr.
Jan 23, 2019
Paul F. Overs Jr., 79, of Grafton passed away Wednesday at his home following a brief illness. He was born December 23, 1939 in Lodi and was a Grafton resident for 21 years, coming from Plymouth, MI.. Paul was employed at the Ford Motor Company for 30 years, retiring in 1998 from the pre-production department. He was a graduate...
