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Sep 26, 2025

Ronald Dean Burns 82, of Grafton passed away Friday September 26, 2025 at Hospice of Western Reserve in Medina.  He was born March 23, 1943 in Zanesville. Ron was a proud U.S Navy veteran and served on The USS Midway. He had worked at Bendix in Elyria for sixteen years, and then worked as a self employed property manager.  ...

Sep 23, 2025

James W. Hamilton 74, of Amherst passed away at home on Tuesday September 23, 2025.  He was born January 21, 1951 in Tiffin, Ohio. Jim worked as a field supervisor for a trucking company. He treasured spending time with family and friends, hunting and woodworking.  Survivors include his wife of thirty five years; Elaine M. (nee: Kantosky), four sons;...

Sep 22, 2025

Les Neil Milburn of La Grange, Ohio passed away surrounded by loved ones after a short illness on September 22, 2025 at the young age of 66.  Les was still employed at Verantis in Lagrange after 48 years. In his spare time, he loved to spend time at his vacation home with his wife June and dog Rusty and...

Sep 22, 2025

Sylvia J. Sear (nee: Geiger) 94, of Eaton Township passed away peacefully at home on Monday September 22, 2025.  She was born June 27, 1931 in Cleveland.  Sylvia worked with the Girl Scouts, helping the girls build courage, confidence, and character; she taught many valuable life skills, and helped develop strong core values.  Sylvia was involved in the PTA...

Sep 19, 2025

James H. Krueck, 67, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on September 19, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. He was a hardworking, devoted, and kindhearted man whose life was defined by love for his family, a strong work ethic, and the joy he found in simple, meaningful things.

Born on July 25, 1958, James spent much of...

Sep 17, 2025

Arthur D. "Art" Cerney, 86, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at O'Neill Healthcare in Bay Village on Wednesday, September 17, 2025. Art was born in Cleveland to parents Joseph and Anna (nee: Wasielewski) on February 6, 1939. He proudly served his country as a radio operator in the U.S. Army before marrying his sweetheart, Linda (nee: Garrett) on October...

Sep 17, 2025

Marlene Lou Maynard, 84, of Grafton, Ohio, went peacefully home to the Lord on September 17th, 2025, surrounded by family. Marlene was born in Switzer, West Virginia, on August 13th, 1941, as the daughter of the late Stolla and Della. She had a wonderful childhood and upbringing in Dunlow, WV, alongside her four siblings, Willis, Eloise, Gail, and Denny....

Sep 17, 2025

John Thomas Salter February 16, 1945 – September 17, 2025

John Thomas Salter, 80, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2025.

Born February 16, 1945, John was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and proudly served in the U.S. Navy from 1963–1965. He worked as a bricklayer for over 40 years,...

Sep 13, 2025

Joshua Corey Vonya, 35, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly on September 13, 2025. Joshua was born in Elyria to parents Angela Vonya and Frank Sieminski. He attended Midview High School and loved working on cars. He had a cheesy smile that lighted up a room and a giving heart to help others.

He is survived by his...

Sep 10, 2025

Carol A. Singer (nee: Knipper) 86, of Elyria passed away Wednesday September 10, 2025 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness.  She was born December 9, 1938 in Elyria.  Carol treasured spending time with her family and friends, travel, reading, and going to restaurants.  Survivors include a daughter; Patricia K. Hopkins of LaGrange, a son; Jeffrey...

Sep 6, 2025

Doris Ann Dubetz (nee: Ringler) 91, of Olmsted Falls passed on Saturday September 6, 2025 at Riverview Pointe Care Center in Olmsted Falls surrounded by her loving family.  She was born January 24, 1934 in Cleveland.  Doris loved spending time with her family and friends. She treasured her cat; Angel, and enjoyed acting lessons and working puzzles. Survivors include...

Sep 2, 2025

Frank R. Keyes, 71, of Elyria passed away Tuesday September 2, 2025 at his home. He was born March 17, 1954 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Frank was employed at the Ridge Tool Company in Elyria for 46 years, retiring from the shipping and receiving department.

He was a member of the Elyria United...

Sep 2, 2025

Deborah J. "Deb" Harris, (nee-Wilburn), 72, of Columbia Station passed away Tuesday September 2, 2025 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake.

She was born June 4, 1953 in Elyria and was a lifelong area resident.

Deb was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton and enjoyed rose gardening...

Sep 1, 2025

Cynthia Dzintra Lemire of Grafton Ohio passed away peacefully at her home Monday, September 1, 2025 at 78. She was born June 17, 1947 in Germany and as a young child came to live in United States with her parents. Cynthia worked for many years as a registered nurse. She was a very talented, artistic person.   Her hobbies included...

Aug 31, 2025

Gilbert "Pork" D. Weese, 54, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly at his home on August 31, 2025. Born on June 22, 1971, in Elyria, Ohio. Pork was a lifelong resident and a proud graduate of Elyria West High School. He worked for many years as an electrician, a career in which he took great pride. Pork was a devoted...

Aug 30, 2025

William J. "Billy" Barth Jr. 88, of Mentor passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Saturday August 30, 2025 at University Hospitals Tripoint Medical Center in Painesville.  He was born August 29, 1937 in Cleveland.  Billy served in the Intelligence Division with The U.S. Army. He was a multi million dollar realtor, and was involved in...

Aug 28, 2025

Roberta Jean Whitesel, 58, of Grafton passed away Thursday August 28, 2025 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness.

She was born March 17, 1967, in Elyria and lived in Grafton for most of her life.

Roberta attended Mt. Pisgah Baptist Church with her parents where she sang hymns with...

Aug 27, 2025

Margaret E. "Peg" Magpoc (nee: Hiller) 80, of Parma Heights passed away Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at the Pleasantview Care Center in Parma following a long illness. She was born April 5, 1945 in Uhrichsville, OH. She had worked for Bridgestone Firestone and MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland retiring as a Cancer Care Trials Coordinator.  Survivors include a daughter;...

Aug 22, 2025

Cajun (Patty)  Rybicki  of Elyria and wife of Jerry, went to be with the Lord on Friday August 22, 2025 surrounded by family and friends.

She was born August 21, 1953 in Lubbock, Texas to Wayne and Dorothy Morgan.

Cajun loved riding with her husband on their Harley's and they traveled a lot with family...

Aug 22, 2025

Mary J. Shassberger, born in Michigan in 1946, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2025 in Westlake, Ohio, at the age of 79.

Mary led a full and active life, marked by her deep love for her family, and her enthusiasm for the sports she enjoyed-especially pickle ball, tennis, and golf. Some of her most cherished memories...