Karen L. Maple (nee Mikunda), 60, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly Monday, April 9, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born June 27, 1957 in Jacksonville, NC. Karen worked for Tool and Die Systems for 33 years as a product engineer. She was a member of Amvets post # 32. Karen enjoyed cars, fishing and anything...
Brandon James Pletsch , 24, of Amherst passed away unexpectedly Sunday, April 8, 2018 at his residence. He was born May 13, 1993 I Yuma, AZ., where he graduated from Vista High School. Brandon enjoyed video games , music and cars. He was dearly loved by all especially his family and he will be greatly missed. Survivors include his...
Richard L. Bungard, 86, of Elyria passed away Saturday April 7, 2018 at the Ohio Veteran's Home in Sandusky following a brief illness. He was born January 24, 1932 in Oberlin and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Dick worked as a machinist at the Bendix-Westinghouse Company for 19 years, served in the United States Army during the Korean Conflict,...
Donn C. Durkee, 71, of LaGrange passed away Friday, April 6, 2018 at his residence with his family by his side. He was born May 28, 1946 in Elyria and was a graduate of Midview High School and also attended Kent State University. Donn served his Country in the Army. He worked as an Air Traffic Controller for 13...
Jackie L. "Jack" Hevener, 85, of Penfield Twp. Passed away Thursday, April 5, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Roanoke, WV. and moved to Ohio as a teenager. Jack served his Country during the Korean War as an aeronautical mechanic in the United States Navy. His favorite plane to work on was the...
Kathleen M. Garwolinski, (nee-Gall), 73, of Grafton passed away Saturday March 31, 2018 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange following a long illness. She was born September 13, 1944 in Lorain and was a Grafton resident for most of her life. Kathy enjoyed playing golf, gardening, cooking and was an avid sports fan. Survivors include her husband of 53 years,...
William James Ryals,89, of Elyria, Ohio passed away Friday, March 30, 2018 of Congestive Heart Failure, at his Florida home in Bonita Springs with loving family close by. Mr. Ryals was born December 20, 1928 in Elyria, Ohio, the only child of Janet Taggart Ryals and Corning DeForthes Ryals. Bill was married 66 years to his wife Eleanor Rose...
Peggy A. Lamb (nee Perkins), 82, of Oberlin passed away Monday, March 26, 2018 at Oneill Health Center in North Ridgeville following a lengthy illness. She was born January 10, 1936 in Mead, WV. Peggy worked for the Columbia School System. Survivors include her husband William; sons William (Jill) of Grafton, Mark (Robin) of Palm Harbor, FL, and Matthew...
Steven E. Harder, 62, of Elyria passed away Sunday March 25, 2018 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness. He was born November 23, 1955 in Marysville, OH. And was a Grafton resident for most of his life. Steve worked for the Lorain County Board of Developmental Disabilities for many years, retiring in 2012...
Carolyn Chokenea-Tuczynski (nee Buck), 69, of Elyria passed away at Cleveland Clinic Fairview General Hospital. She was born July 26 , 1948 in Cleveland. Carolyn worked for American Greetings for 40 years. She enjoyed quilting,doing things with the grandkids , watching the Indians and Cavaliers. Survivors include her husband John; daughters Cherie (Carl) Nash of Grafton, Pam Simms (Michael)...
Darien L. Norris Jr., 29, of Avon passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 24, 2018. He was born May 28 , 1988 in Elyria. Darien worked for Detroit Chasis as a quality tech. He enjoyed picking sea glass, cars, mechanics, and going to the gym. Survivors include the light of his life his son Landon of Lorain; fiancée Holly Sebastian;...
Robert J. Barth 85, formerly of Berea went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday March 22, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake following a long illness. He was born June 22, 1932. Bob proudly served in the U.S. Army, and retired as a Field Auditor for the State of Ohio. Bob read his bible...
Charlotte R. Schuster (nee Franks), 91, of Elyria Twp. Passed away Thursday, March 22, 2018 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born November 13, 1926 in Amherst. Charlotte was the co-owner of Donald A. Schuster Greenhouse for 50 years until her retirement in 1996. She was a member of the Altar and Rosary Society at St....
Marvin G. Gray, 63, of Elyria passed away Wednesday March 21, 2018 at UH Elyria Medical Center following an apparent heart attack. He was born August 9, 1954 in Elyria and was a lifelong Elyria resident. Marvin was an electrician by trade and most recently worked for Electrical Accents in South Amherst. He enjoyed gardening, fishing and was an...
Alan S. Woloszynek 69, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Sunday March 18, 2018. He was born November 4, 1948 in Cleveland. Alan retired from Kalt Manufacturing as a tool and die maker. He was a member of St. Mary Church. Alan enjoyed driving his Corvette, travel and trips to casinos. Survivors include his fiancé; Kim Kiser of Elyria,...
Sherry Lynn Greenholtz, 53, of Elyria joined the Angels on Saturday March 17, 2018 at UH Elyria Medical Center after breathing complications. She was born August 9, 1964 in Amherst. Sherry had a heart of gold and a smile for everyone. She remained loyal to Lorain County and was a bartender for many years. In her free time she...
Florence L. Taylor (nee Just), 81, of Wellington passed away unexpectedly Saturday, March 17, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center. She was born September 1 , 1936 in Cleveland. Florence worked for the Midview Schools for 30 years. She enjoyed cooking, painting, sewing, singing, and loved all animals. Florence was very charitable and giving , she was also...
Patricia L. Kirk (nee Cowley), 89, of Elyria passed away Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Oneill Health Care in North Ridgeville. She was born February 23, 1929 in Elyria, where she lived most of her life. Patricia worked as a legal secretary for many years.. She enjoyed playing cards, patio gardening, watching the Indians, Browns and Cavaliers. Survivors include...
Jerry (Hieronima) Boron (nee Sowul), 89, of Elyria passed away Friday,March 16, 2018 at Kemper House in Strongsville surrounded by family. A native of Detroit. MI., she was born on September 5, 1928 to Kazmir and Sofia Sowul. Jerry married Frank Boron in 1948 and moved to Elyria where they raised five children. Always a hard worker, Jerry attended...
James M. Harris Sr., 85, of Columbia Station passed away Friday, March 16, 2018 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a lengthy illness. He was born August 14, 1932 in Lockney, W.VA. James worked for Fruehauf for 19 years and retired from Ford after 26 years. He enjoyed gardening, feeding the birds and wildlife. James had a great...
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