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Barbara Knapp
Jan 4, 2019
Barbara Knapp (nee Gimben), 91, of Elyria passed away peacefully in her sleep Friday, January 4, 2019 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria. She was born November 3, 1927 in Pittsfield. Barbara started school in a 1 room school house, later transferred to Oberlin Schools and graduated from LaGrange High School in 1945, which is now Keystone High School. She...
James Maxel Jarrell
Jan 2, 2019
James Maxel Jarrell, 88, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, January 2, 2019 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. He was born August 7 , 1930 in Comfort, WV. James was raised in Boone County, WV. and was a graduate of Sherman High School. He proudly served his Country in the Navy and was Honorably discharged in May 1952....
Evelyn L. Riffe
Jan 1, 2019
Evelyn L. Riffe (nee James), 78, of Napoleon formerly of Elyria passed away Tuesday, January 1, 2019 at Mercy Hospital in Toledo. She was born September 12, 1940 in Grahn, KY. While residing in Elyria she was a member of Midway Baptist Church. Evelyn enjoyed gardening, crocheting, and cooking. Survivors include her daughter Eva (James) Shultz of Napoleon; sons...
Judith Ann Scott
Dec 28, 2018
Judith A. Scott, 77, of LaGrange passed away Friday December 28, 2018 at her home following a long illness. She was born December 20, 1941 in Tacoma, Wa. And was an area resident for most of her life. Judy worked as a caregiver for Weber Healthcare, spent 48 years serving as a foster parent and influencing youth in her...
Samuel E. Hull Sr.
Dec 25, 2018
Samuel H. Hull Sr. 73, of Grafton passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday December 25, 2018. He was born June 21, 1945 in Chicago, IL. Sam was a 1963 Westlake High School graduate, and served in the U.S. Navy. He enjoyed woodworking. Survivors include his wife of fifty two years; Nancy J. (nee: Seese), a daughter; Audra C. Thompson (William...
Jean Ruth Yocom
Dec 23, 2018
Jean Ruth Yocom (nee Meyer), 98, of North Ridgeville passed away peacefully Sunday, December 23, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a long illness. She was born July 12, 1920 in Pottsville, PA. Jean was a former resident of Allentown, PA where she was a member of Lutheran Church of the Redeemer, and also resided in...
Geraldine M. Kawell
Dec 21, 2018
Geraldine M. Kawell (nee: Gawlik) 78, of Elyria Township passed away surrounded by her loving family on Friday December 21, 2018 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born September 22, 1940 in Elyria. Geraldine loved spending time with her grandchildren, cooking for her family, and was an animal lover. Survivors include her husband...
Wanda Faye Hamilton
Dec 21, 2018
Wanda Faye Hamilton (nee Hart), 70, of Elyria passed away Friday, December 21, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born July 17 , 1948 in Pikesville, TN. Wanda was a member of Elyria Amvets. Survivors include her daughters Hollie Byers of Nashville, TN, Sheila Couries of Buffalo, NY.; sons Richard Burgess of Indiana, Jason Hamilton of...
Joseph Angelo Patarini
Dec 20, 2018
Joseph A. Patarini, 76, of Elyria passed away Thursday December 20, 2018 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born May 31, 1942 in Nanty Glo, PA. and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Joseph worked at the Ashland Chemical Company for 37 years, retiring as a tow motor...
William C. Henthorne
Dec 20, 2018
William C. Henthorne, 68, of Amherst passed away Thursday, December 20, 2018 at his residence following a brief illness. He was born November 20, 1950 in New Martinsville, WV. William worked as an Inspector for Ford Motor Co. He enjoyed watching NASCAR, watching his son Tim auto racing, enjoyed his family , and working on cars. Survivors include his...
Kent E. (Pete) Hahn
Dec 19, 2018
Kent (Pete) E. Hahn passed away Wednesday, December 19, 2018 after a long battle with illness and COPD. Pete was born to Dale and June Hahn on August 13, 1956. He lived in Carlisle Township while growing up and graduated from Midview High School. He was a hard worker and loved his family dearly. Pete enjoyed fishing, watching NASCAR,...
Ned Roger Fertig
Dec 18, 2018
Ned R. Fertig, 89, went to his eternal home to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday December 18, 2018. He was born October 21, 1929 in Sunbury, PA. and was a Elyria resident for most of his life. Ned was employed as a machinist at Bendix-Westinghouse for 30 years, served in the United States Navy during the...
Shirley Mae Heath
Dec 15, 2018
Shirley Mae Heath (nee Kazmierczak), 83, of LaGrange passed away Saturday, December 15 , 2018 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a lengthy illness. She was born May 10 , 1935 in Grafton and was a graduate of Grafton High School. She worked for Sunshine Biscuits and Parker Transfer. Shirley enjoyed reading, car races, loved all Cleveland Sports, followed...
Mary Victoria Guastella
Dec 15, 2018
Mary V. Guastella, (nee-Wolodzko), 96, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 15, 2018 at home surrounded by the love of her family and went to her heavenly home to be with her Lord and Savior. She was born July 1, 1922 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Mary owned and operated her own hair salons for 60...
Kathy Sue Siron
Dec 14, 2018
Kathy Sue (Hardman) Siron, 54, passed away at home surrounded by loved ones on December 14, 2018. Kathy was born to on February 15 , 1964 in Elyria and resided in LaGrange; she was a Keystone High School graduate. Kathy married Steve Siron on September 29 , 1984 and had 3 children: Steven, Wesley and Jessica. Jessica's daughter, Noelle,...
Kimberly June Paffe
Dec 13, 2018
Kimberly June Paffe (Webb), passed from this life to the next, peacefully at home with her family Thursday, December 13, 2018. She was born on September 19 , 1958. She was a proud alumni of Elyria West High School and went on to graduate from Ohio State University, where she put herself through school and achieved her law degree...
Mary Michailides
Dec 12, 2018
Mary Michailides (nee Adamson), loving mother, grandmother, and great-grand mother, passed away Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at the Pines Nursing Home in Catskill, New York from natural causes at 87 years old. Mary was born April 23, 1931 in Vestaburg, Pennsylvania, to loving parents, Hugh and Sarah (nee Maxwell) Adamson. Mary graduated from California University of Pennsylvania (formerly California...
Ruth R. Herr
Dec 11, 2018
Ruth R. Herr, (nee-Hoskin), 80, of Avon passed away Tuesday December 11, 2018 at her home following a brief illness. She was born January 29, 1938 in Cleveland and was a lifelong Lorain County resident. Ruth enjoyed going to garage sales, playing bingo and especially eating peppermint stick ice cream. Survivors include her husband of 59 years, Robert "Bob";...
Mary J. Snider
Dec 10, 2018
Mary J. Snider (nee Duelley), 97, of Elyria passed away Monday, December 10, 2018 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria following a lengthy illness. She was born January 6, 1921 in Gilmer County, WV. Mary enjoyed sewing, and ceramic roses. Survivors include her son David of Elyria; 4 grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren; 7 great-great grandchildren; sisters Juanita Williams, Joan Dobbins, Annalee...
Walter J. "Wally" Juke
Dec 8, 2018
Walter J. "Wally" Juke 72, of Elyria passed away Saturday December 8, 2018 at The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a long illness. He was born August 21, 1946 in Elyria. Wally served in the United States Army; he loved spending time with family and friends. Wally was a life member of The Elyria United Polish Club, and a...
