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Donald Lee Ignasik
Oct 10, 2018
Donald Lee Ignasik, 85, of Elyria passed away Monday, October 10, 2018 at Life Care Center of Elyria following a lengthy illness. He was born February 26 , 1933 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident of Elyria. Donald was a 1950 graduate of Elyria High School , and earned his Bachelor's degree in business from Cleveland State University....
Judith I. Weitzel
Oct 10, 2018
Judith I. Weitzel, (nee-Cullin), 84, of Elyria passed away Wednesday October 17, 2018 at the New Life Hospice Residential Center in Lorain following a brief illness. She was born April 26, 1934 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Judy was a lifelong member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Elyria where she sang in the choir for...
Michael F. Leeper
Oct 9, 2018
Michael Frank Leeper, 62, of Elyria, OH, passed away Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at the Louis Stokes Cleveland VA Medical Center after a courageous fight against Acute Myeloid Leukemia. He was born March 31, 1956 in Cheverly, MD and was a graduate of Duval High School in 1974. Mike proudly served his country in the U.S. Coast Guard remaining...
Lola Milner
Oct 8, 2018
Lola Milner (nee Ramsey), 88, of Elyria formerly of N. Ridgeville passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at Avenue Assisted Living. She was born November 16 , 1929 in Mansfield, OH. Lola was a member of Community of Faith UCC Church formerly St. Paul UCC. She worked for Murray Ridge School as a teaching assistant until her retirement. Her...
Carolyn F. Webb
Oct 8, 2018
Carolyn F. Webb (nee Ware), 71, of Elyria passed away Monday, October 8, 2018 at her residence. She was born December 12, 1946 in Greenville, MS. Carolyn was a member of Foursquare Gospel Church, she also enjoyed reading, fishing and the Bible. She was preceded in death by her husband Edward; son Jerry R. Sherrill; sisters Sandy Weir, Rita...
Paul J. Schuster
Oct 7, 2018
Paul J. Schuster, 63, of Elyria passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born March 26, 1955 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Paul worked as a stocker at COSTCO in Strongsville, enjoyed playing golf, was an avid Cleveland Browns Football fan and was...
Charles G. Patouhas
Oct 7, 2018
Charles G. "Charlie" Patouhas 86, of Elyria passed away Sunday October 7, 2018 at The Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a short illness. He was born September 21, 1932 in Kata Hora, Greece. Charlie immigrated to America in 1951, and moved to Elyria in 1963 to open the Elyria Holiday Inn. He owned and operated two Holiday Inns in...
Timothy W. Jones
Oct 5, 2018
Timothy W. Jones 56, of Elyria passed away at home unexpectedly on Friday October 5, 2018. He was born November 12, 1961 in Elyria. Tim treasured spending time with family and friends, loved motorcycles, restoring vehicles, and doing yard work. Survivors include his mother; Margie L. Jones (nee: Hall) of Elyria, three sisters; Sandra I, Kennedy (the late Danny)...
Jack Charles Pigman Jr.
Oct 3, 2018
Jack Charles Pigman Jr, 70, of Elyria passed away Wednesday, October 3, 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice following a brief illness. He was born March 18 , 1948 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident of Elyria. Jack was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather. His passion was for classic cars and was a Chicago Bears...
John S. Dawson
Sep 30, 2018
John S. Dawson 64, of Dublin, OH (formerly of Elyria) passed away unexpectedly at home on Sunday September 30, 2018. He was born August 23, 1954 in Elyria. John enjoyed bird watching, Civil War history, genealogy, and antiquing. Survivors include a sister; Marcia Wall (Patrick) of Dublin, OH., a brother; Wayne K. Dawson (Karen) of Flint, MI, several nieces...
Jeanette Elizabeth Day
Sep 30, 2018
Jeanette Elizabeth Day (nee Miller), 93,of Elyria formerly of New Freedom, PA. passed away Sunday, September 30, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center surrounded by family.She was born September 13, 1925 in Freeland, MD. Jeanette was a charter member of the triangle chapter of the Order of Eastern Stars #483, ladies auxiliary VFW post # 1079, and fraternal...
Homer E. Wilson
Sep 30, 2018
Homer E. Wilson, 83, of Bluefield, WV. And formerly of Elyria passed away Sunday September 30, 2018 at Charleston Memorial Hospital. He was born May 11, 1935 in Tatesville, KY. And lived in Elyria until moving to Bluefield 2 years ago. Homer worked at the Ford Motor Company for 40 years, served in the United States Army, was a...
Rosemary L. Ziniewicz
Sep 28, 2018
Rosemary L. Ziniewicz (nee: Bors) 69, of Spencer passed away unexpectedly at home on Friday September 28, 2018. She was born June 11, 1949 in Lorain, Ohio. Rosemary owned a cleaning service. She attended Christ The King Vineyard Church in North Olmsted. Survivors include her husband of twenty five years; Chet, her sons; Jason E. Lysaght of Grafton, Joshua...
Raymond Albert Kozlowski
Sep 27, 2018
Raymond Albert Kozlowski 78, of Elyria passed away Thursday September 27, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. He was born November 15, 1939 in Lorain, and was a lifelong area resident. Raymond was a 1958 Lorain High School graduate. He retired from Vectron Industries in Elyria following many years of service doing maintenance. Raymond...
Mary H. Wolf
Sep 25, 2018
Mary H. Wolf, (nee-Grzanich), 87, of LaGrange passed away Tuesday September 25, 2018 at Elmcroft of Lorain following a brief illness. She was born October 6, 1930 in West Frankfort, IL. And was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Mary was a homemaker and enjoyed cooking, quilting, sewing and gardening. Survivors include her daughter, Caroline (Robert) Shaw,...
Noreen K. Phillips Parks
Sep 24, 2018
Noreen K. Phillips Parks (nee Malone), 66, of Elyria passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born May 7, 1952 in Elizabeth ,NJ. After graduating from High School she went on to Duke University and received her Bachelor's degree in accounting. Noreen was a life flight medic where she assisted at ground...
Willard A. Sayers
Sep 24, 2018
Willard A. Sayers, 86, of Elyria passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born December 27, 1931 in N. Ridgeville and was a graduate of N. Ridgeville High School. Willard worked for the Grafton Correctional Institution. He was a member of Sugar Ridge Baptist Church , Lyndon Order...
Thomas W. Younglas
Sep 23, 2018
Thomas W. Younglas, 89, of Penfield Township passed away Sunday September 23, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born October 14, 1928 in LaGrange and was a lifelong area resident. A lifelong farmer, Tom was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton, a 1947 LaGrange High School graduate and was...
Ronald Edward Keim Jr.
Sep 22, 2018
Ronald Edward Keim Jr., 51, of Carlisle Twp. Passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, September 22, 2018.He was born September 4, 1967 in Elyria, and was a 1985 graduate of Midview High School. Ron worked for Cleveland Cement for 25 years. He was a big jokester, enjoyed motorcycles, bike riding, canoeing, campfires and remote control cars. Survivors...
Laverne T. Seeley
Sep 20, 2018
Laverne T. Seeley (nee Rumpler), 87, of N. Ridgeville passed away Thursday, September 20, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. She was born July 26, 1931 in Lorain. Laverne enjoyed shopping, collecting bears , but mostly spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren. Survivors include her husband of 64 years Lawrence; daughter Gail Babcock of Elyria;...
