William H. Meltzer, 86, of Elyria passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018 at his residence. William worked for Ridge Tool for 42 years. He enjoyed gardening, growing vegetables, and he helped the needy for over 20 years. William proudly served his Country in the Army.Survivors include his wife of 50 years Emily (nee White); daughter Theresa (Tom) Giese of...
Steven Michael "Roy" Napp 38, of Lakewood (formerly of Elyria) passed away unexpectedly on Saturday December 1, 2018. He was born March 14, 1980 in Elyria. Steven loved spending time with his family and friends. He also loved his work, and four wheeling. Steven will be remembered for his sense of humor, as he was always clowning around. Survivors...
James Carlton "Carl" Collum 80, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 1, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. He was born August 8, 1938 in Cullum County, AL. Carl was self employed ,and owned Cutrite Co. Inc for forty five years. He won many contests for The Cleveland Home Builders Association for his excellent...
Helen M. Brown Farrar (nee Soules) passed away at the age of 94 on December 1, 2018 surrounded by family at O`Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville. She lived a long, productive life filled with purpose and love. Family meant the world to Helen. As the youngest daughter of Frank and Anna Soules, she was a devoted sister to her...
William F. Cornell, 71, of LaGrange passed away Friday, November 30 , 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain. He was born June 11 , 1947 in LaGrange. William enjoyed playing guitar, repairing computers, video games, old cars, going to drag strips and motorcycles. He was a member of the Polish Club in Elyria. Survivors include...
Raymond F. Baumbich, 78, of North Ridgeville passed away Thursday November 29, 2018 at Fairview Hospital following a brief illness. He was born April 9, 1940 in Cleveland and was a North Ridgeville resident for most of his life. Ray was employed at Household Finance, retiring as a vice-president in 1990. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic...
Jeannine A. Swiger (nee Coghlan), 61, of LaGrange passed away unexpectedly at her residence Thursday, November 29, 2018. She was born December 28 , 1956 in Elyria and was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. Jeannine was an amateur gardener and florist. Survivors include her daughter Danielle Swiger of LaGrange; step-daughters Tina and Lisa; sisters Judith (Gary) Thatcher...
Robert V. Zelis, 76, of Grafton passed away Thursday November 29, 2018 at his home following a brief illness. He was born October 24, 1942 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Bob worked for General Motors for 31 years, retiring as a tool maker in 1994. He was a United States Army veteran,...
George D. "Doug" Krepps, 65, of Elyria passed away Monday, November 26, 2018 at Southwest Residential Hospice Center. George was a 1971 graduate of Elyria High School. He worked for Harshaw as a boiler operator and later a supervisor, he also worked for Wolf Creek (NASA) as a boiler operator. George proudly served his Country in the Navy. He...
Frank W. Wilkosz, 85, of LaGrange passed away Sunday November 25, 2018 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. He was born March 25, 1933 in Brecksville and was a LaGrange resident for most of his life. Frank was a self-employed farmer, served in the United States Coast Guard and enjoyed fishing, dog training and spending time...
Janice J. Huntley, (nee-Shephard), 71, of Elyria passed away Sunday November 25, 2018 at her home following a sudden illness. She was born February 6, 1947 in Lorain and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Janice worked as a teacher for the Elyria Public Schools, spending her entire 36 year career at Prospect School. She enjoyed...
Catherine Ann Wolfe (nee Holewinski), 60, of Elyria formerly of Toledo passed away unexpectedly Saturday, November 24, 2018 in Toledo. She was born April 29, 1958 in Toledo and was a graduate of Notre Dame Academy in Toledo , before going on to receive her Bachelor's degree in Business from the University of Toledo. Catherine worked for Murray Ridge...
Viola E. Kelly (nee: Libengood) 101, of Amherst passed away Saturday November 24, 2018 at Anchor Lodge on Lorain. Survivors include her children; Mildred and Ron Sutherland, Bonnie and Pete Stiwald, Daryl and Evelyn Kelly, JoAnn and David Riley, Randy and Linda Kelly. Additional survivors include eighteen grandchildren, twenty five great grandchildren, fourteen great great grandchildren, numerous nieces and...
Harold L. Reddick, 71, of Elyria passed away Friday, November 23, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria medical Center. He was born August 25, 1947 in Paragould, AR. and graduated from Tech High School in Paragould, after High School received his bachelor's degree from Arkansas State and received his master's degree from Murray State in Kentucky. Harold enjoyed reading, gardening...
Salvador "Filo" Afanador Martell Jr., 48, of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly at his residence Thursday, November 22, 2018. He was born January 12, 1970 in Lorain. Salvador was a certified mechanic for Atlas Transmission. He loved working on cars , and cooking out on his BBQ. Survivors include his sisters Eva (Harry) Martell Sr., Ava "Profy" both of Cleveland,...
Larry L. Floor, 67, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, November 20, 2018 at his residence. He was born April 26, 1951 in Salem, OH. and was a graduate of Salem High School. Larry worked for Zin Technologies as a mechanical designer. He was a former member of Elyria Lions Club and Grace Lutheran Church where he served on the...
Sally E. Kaufman (nee Newman), 80, of Dayton passed away on Monday, November 19, 2018 in Sheffield Village, OH. Sally was born on December 29, 1937 in Dayton. Survivors include her children Kristina (Gary) Wirt, Scott (Kris) Brinkmeier, and Denise (Henry) Hermetz; numerous grandchildren and great-grandchildren; sister Marjorie (Richard) Prass; and many other loving friends and family members. She...
Franklin E. Towns, 80, of Elyria passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side following a 2 month battle with cancer. He was born May 9, 1938 in Fairmont, WV. and was a graduate of East Fairmont High School. Franklin worked at Elyria Fisher Guide and Parma as a supervisor with General...
Elizabeth M. "Betty" Kuepfer (nee Anderson), 89, of Grafton passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at her residence. She was born May 27, 1929 in Elyria. She worked at Troxel Bike Seat Co. and May Company Department store in Canton for the first part of her marriage. For may years she made Peroogies for her Uncle's restaurant (Grassie's in...
Carolyn Prosowski, (nee-Solet), 71, of Elyria passed away Saturday November 17, 2018 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born April 2, 1947 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Carolyn worked as a cafeteria worker for the Elyria Public Schools, and enjoyed making crafts, gardening, bowling and playing bingo. Survivors include her husband...
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