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Kevin Gwynn
Aug 13, 2018
Kevin Gwynn, 58, of Grafton passed away Monday August 13, 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a long illness. He was born September 17, 1959 in Brownsville, PA. and was an area resident for most of his life. Kevin enjoyed fishing and helping others. Survivors include his daughters, Cassie Reed, Angie Gwynn, Candice Gwynn...
John P. "Jack" Foley
Aug 13, 2018
John P. "Jack" Foley 83, died peacefully on the evening of August 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. Jack was born April 1, 1935 in Lakewood, OH, and was a lifelong resident of the Cleveland area. He received the honors of the Fourth Degree of The Knights of Columbus and was a dedicated volunteer and past president of...
Kenneth R. Hensley Sr.
Aug 12, 2018
Kenneth R. Hensley Sr. 64, of LaGrange passed away at home Sunday August 12, 2018 following a long illness. He was born July 31, 1954 in Logan, WV. Ken was a member of Christian Unity Church in Grafton. He loved spending time with his grandchildren, and enjoyed drag racing, car shows, and was a jack of all trades. Ken...
Novelda E. Martin
Aug 11, 2018
Novelda E. Martin, (nee-Nichols), 91, of Elyria passed away Saturday August 11, 2018 at the Lifecare Center of Medina following a brief illness. She was born January 27, 1927 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Novelda was a member of the Church of the Open Door where she was a former leader of the Ladies Bible Study...
John Paul Beno
Aug 11, 2018
John P. Beno, 73, of Grafton passed away at his home following a sudden illness. He was born May 1, 1945 in Cleveland and was a Grafton resident for most of his life. John was employed at the General Motors Corporation for 39 years, was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church, was a 1963 Elyria...
Barbara Ann Barber
Aug 10, 2018
Barbara Ann Barber (nee Friend), 82, of Fairlawn formerly of Elyria passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at Western Reserve Hospital in Cuyahoga Falls, OH. She was born March 8 , 1936 in Toledo. Barbara was an awesome and beloved mother. She started the pre-school at Grace Lutheran Church in Elyria and was an avid trapshooter. Barbara enjoyed sewing...
Lesta C. Vipperman
Aug 10, 2018
Lesta C. Vipperman, (nee-White), 83, of Amherst passed away Friday August 10, 2018 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born March 14, 1935 and lived most of her life in the Elyria/Amherst areas. Lesta was a member of the Faith Baptist Temple in North Ridgeville, was an active member of Alanon and enjoyed playing...
Dominic Anthony Ferritto
Aug 8, 2018
Dominic A. "Tony" Ferritto, 84, of Grafton Township passed away Wednesday August 8, 2018 at the Mercy New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain. He was born October 25, 1933 in Grafton and was a lifelong Grafton Township resident. Tony worked at Lakeside Supply Company in Cleveland as a truck driver for 40 years, retiring in 1997. He was...
Charles Kenneth Mesaros
Aug 8, 2018
Kenneth Mesaros, 79, of Grafton passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. He was born January 7, 1939 in Johnstown, PA. Kenneth enjoyed gardening, dancing, and visiting with his buddies. Survivors include his wife of 56 years Eleanor; children Cindy, Mark, Greg and their spouses; 4 grandchildren; 1 sister; 5 brothers. He was preceded...
Reedious Swift
Aug 7, 2018
Reedious V. Swift, 83, of Elyria passed away Tuesday, August 7, 2018 at Abbewood in the Assisted Living. He was born September 19, 1934 in Caneyville,KY. Reedious proudly served his Country in the Army during Korea. He worked for General Motors until his retirement.Survivors include his sister Margie Lilly; nieces and nephews. Graveside services will be held 2 PM...
Carolyn Crook Long
Aug 3, 2018
Carolyn Crook Long, 85, died at her Elyria, OH, home on August 3, 2018, following an extended illness. She is survived by her daughters, the Rev. Dr. Janet A. Long of Elyria, Rachel Long of Tampa, FL, and Barbara J. Long of Elyria; sons-in-law Col. Daniel D. Clark of Elyria and Robert H. Mattox of Tampa; granddaughter Julia Mattox...
Charles J. Borling
Aug 3, 2018
Charles J. Borling, 94, passed away on August 3, 2018, at home on his treasured farm with his family by his side. He was born to Charles and Rose Borling in Burton, OH on August 29, 1923. They moved to the farm in Grafton, Ohio in 1932. Charles married Sarah Jane Johnson on November 8, 1942. He was drafted...
Kenneth Alan Kreeger
Aug 2, 2018
Kenneth Alan Kreeger, 68, of Grafton passed away Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a lengthy illness. He was born September 11, 1949 in Amherst. Ken worked for Nordson Corp. and retired in 2008 as the Director of National Sales. Then, he became a consultant with Nordson thru 2016. Ken was a major player...
Diane R. Blair
Aug 1, 2018
Diane R. Blair, (nee-Caldwell), 53, of Elyria passed away Wednesday August 1, 2018 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. She was born May 22, 1965 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Diane was formerly employed as an aquatic instructor at the Elyria Y.M.C.A, a 1983 Keystone High School graduate and enjoyed spending time...
Irene Frances Gardner
Jul 29, 2018
Irene F. Gardner, (nee-Thompson), 86, of Elyria passed away Sunday July 29, 2018 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness. She was born February 9, 1932 in Cleveland and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Irene formerly worked as a self-employed Realtor, formerly volunteered at the Elyria Medical Center and enjoyed working Sudoku puzzles,...
Florence Elizabeth Hastings
Jul 28, 2018
Florence Elizabeth Hastings (nee Bristor), 88, of Elyria passed away Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. She was born January 24, 1930 in Parkersburg,WV. Florence was a member of Washington Ave. Christian Church. She had a great love for animals. Survivors include her husband Phil ;sons Mark, David, Donald (deceased); grandchildren Mark,...
Ruth Marie Haupt
Jul 25, 2018
Ruth Marie Haupt ( nee Deivert), 91 , of Grafton passed away Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at her residence following a brief illness. She was born June 23, 1927 in Sunbury,PA., and was a resident of Grafton for the past 54 years. She was a member of North Eaton Christian Church. Ruth enjoyed playing cards, sewing, going to bingo...
Josephine H. Lantz
Jul 21, 2018
Josephine H. Lantz (nee Haas), 97, of Elyria passed away following a brief illness Saturday, July 21, 2018 at Abbewood Retirement Center in Elyria. She was born March 20 , 1921 in North Ridgeville. Josephine was a member of St. Agnes Church and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society. She enjoyed playing crads, and cooking. Survivors include...
Susan Basinger-Zaleski
Jul 18, 2018
Susan Basinger Zaleski passed away peacefully on July 18, 2018, after a courageous battle with cancer. Susan was born in Elyria on September 20, 1947, to Norman and Rosemary Basinger. Susan was employed by the Lorain City Schools for 30 years as a third grade teacher, and was loved by every one of her students. Upon her retirement, she...
Marguerite Ann Hughes
Jul 15, 2018
Marguerite Ann Hughes (nee Hartley), 58, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Sunday, July 15, 2018 at her residence. She was born January 31, 1960 in East McKeesport, PA. Marguerite enjoyed all Cleveland and Ohio Sports, she was proud of her daughter and granddaughters and enjoyed being around her family. Survivors include her daughter Corie Hughes (Christopher Sears) of Elyria:...
