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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:...
Theresa E. Oswald
Jul 15, 2018
Theresa E. Oswald, (nee-Paracsy), 88, of Elyria passed away Sunday July 15, 2018 at the Elyria Wesleyan Village following a brief illness. She was born January 10, 1930 in Lorain and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Theresa was a member of the Community of Faith United Church of Christ and the C.O.F Women's Guild as...
Donald M. Nash
Jul 13, 2018
Donald M. Nash, 85, of Eaton Township passed away Friday July 13, 2018 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born September 1, 1932 in Elyria and was a lifelong Eaton Township resident. Don retired from Columbia Gas of Ohio where he worked as a serviceman for many years. He was a veteran...
Johnny E. Bias Sr.
Jul 11, 2018
Johnny E. Bias Sr. 61, of Elyria passed away Wednesday July 11, 2018 at Firelands Regional Medical Center following a long illness. He was born January 25, 1957 on Madison WV. Johnny worked as a diesel mechanic for Jonick Trucking in Sheffield Village. He enjoyed golf biking, and bowling. Survivors include his wife; Lula Schneider (nee: Walker), two daughters;...
Thomas M. Denham
Jul 10, 2018
Thomas M. Denham, 66, of Penfield Township passed away Tuesday July 10, 2018 at Aultman Orrville Hospital in Orrville following a long illness. He was born November 3, 1951 in Lodi and was a lifelong Penfield Township resident. He was a lifelong farmer, working on the family farm, Denham Farms. Tom served in the United States Army, was a...
Michael Urban Dolin
Jul 9, 2018
Michael Urban Dolin 56, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Monday July 9, 2018 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. He was born February 17, 1962 in Elyria. Michael was a 1980 Elyria west High School graduate. He served in the U.S. Army, and retired from the United States Postal Service following thirty years of service. Michael treasured spending...
William P. Coughlin Iii
Jul 8, 2018
William P. "Bill", "Buddy" Coughlin III, 57, of North Ridgeville passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 at his home following a long illness. He was born December 1, 1960 in Fort Leonardwood, MO. And lived in the area for most of his life. Bill worked as a maintenance electrician at Alco Manufacturing in Elyria for 20 years, was a...
Harry E. Husk Jr.
Jul 8, 2018
Harry E. Husk Jr. 73, of Elyria passed away Sunday July 8, 2018 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born December 22, 1944 in Fairview, WV. Harry served in the U.S. Air Force, and retired from Ford Motor Co. following thirty two years of service. He was a devoted husband and father. Harry...
Deborah A. Hutnyak
Jul 4, 2018
Deborah Ann Hutnyak (nee: Smith) 69, of Oberlin passed away Wednesday July 4, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. She was born November 26, 1948 in Cleveland. Deborah was a North Olmsted High School graduate, and had worked in Development Research at Oberlin College. She volunteered as a Red Coat with Playhouse Square Theatre...
