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Sep 2, 2026

Jason Scott Renard, 54, passed peacefully at home on September 2, 2026.

Jason was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend. He was the beloved husband of Traci Renard, whom he met while attending Elyria West High School. They were high school sweethearts, and their love grew into a lifetime together, filled with family, memories, laughter, and love.

Jason...

Sep 2, 2026

Britany Elizabeth Conner 35, of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday September 2, 2026. She was born in Elyria. She loved spending time with her children, brother, family get togethers, cooking and camping. She will be missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her daughters; Lei’Lani Wicks, Amierah Wicks, her parents; Jason Conner, Connie Stanley (nee: Souders),...

Aug 30, 2026

Bobby Joe Johnson, 83, of Elyria, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 30, 2026 at Life Care Center of Elyria. Bobby was born in Glenville, West Virginia on October 22, 1942 to parents Clarence Edward and Mary Flossie (nee: Dent). He dedicated 28 years of his career to Abex before retiring. Outside of work, he...

Aug 29, 2026

Carryn H. Capers, 80, died Saturday August 29, 2026 at Western Reserve Hospice in Westlake following a brief illness. Native of Elyria, Ohio, Ms Capers was a dedicated Head Start teacher for over 30 years and served as manager of Riverside Homes Inc. for 20 years.

In addition to her dedication to the education of young children, Ms Capers was an...

Aug 26, 2026

On August 26, Juanita M. Pardee (nee Rarick) passed away at Life Care of Medina after a long illness.

She was born in New Lexington, Ohio, but lived 61 of her 99 years in Grafton. She enjoyed reading, sewing, golf, crossword puzzles but mostly being with her family.

Juanita is survived by her daughters Dawn (David) Painter and Kim (Kevin) Kemp and...

Aug 23, 2026

Richard John "Gibby" Gibbons, a lifelong resident of Elyria, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a lifetime of memories, stories, and people who loved him dearly. Born in Elyria to Ralph Gibbons and Ethel Rita (Meecha) Gibbons, Richard was proud of his hometown and the community he served throughout his life. Richard shared 71 years of marriage with his beloved wife,...

Aug 23, 2026

Timmy was born November 25, 1966. He sadly passed away August 23, 2026. He had a cat to which he loved named Bobby, and four kids, three living Katie Garn, Kimberly Mae Garn, and Timmy Garn, and one deceased, Curtis Lee Garn. He was one of the best welders in the area, and had a hobby of catching snakes, turtles...

Aug 22, 2026

Judy D. Blevins, (nee-Gregory), 86, of Grafton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 7, 1940, in Webster Springs, West Virginia, and was a Grafton resident for most of her life.

Judy graduated from LaGrange High School (Keystone) in 1958 and went on to graduate from the Ohio State School...

Aug 20, 2026

Timothy A. Cole, 74, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on August 20, 2026, at University Hospitals in Elyria. He was born on September 13, 1951 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident.

Tim was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 38 years, Kathleen “Kathy” Cole. Together, Tim and Kathy enjoyed entertaining family and friends in their home.

After more than...

Aug 19, 2026

Gary E. Handrosh 83, of Litchfield passed away Wednesday August 19, 2026 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. He was born September 21, 1942 in Elyria. He had retired from General Motors Corporation as a Tool and Die Machinist. Gary enjoyed farming, coon hunting, loved riding scale railroad cars, attending fairs, cow shows, watching old western movies, truck mudding with his...

Aug 17, 2026

Julie Kay Payton (Pospisal), born June 10, 1958, in Wyoming, passed away peacefully on August 17, 2026 at the age of 68.

The daughter of Dean and Bette Pospisal, Julie spent portions of her early life in Utah, New Mexico, and Colorado before making Ohio her home. She carried with her a lifelong appreciation for the outdoors and especially loved camping...

Aug 17, 2026

Louise Anice Meyers, of Stryker, Ohio, passed away surrounded by her loving family in the ICU at Cleveland Clinic following a severe sudden illness. Louise was born on April 14, 1958, to Dr. William John Krech and Anice Irene (Downey) Krech. She graduated from Bexley High School and went on to attend Hillsdale College, where she earned her bachelor’s degree...

Aug 16, 2026

Loverenne P. Hardway (nee Fitzwater), age 84, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on August 16, 2026 at UH Elyria Medical Center, surrounded by family. Affectionately known as Love, she was a cherished mother, grandmother, and friend and she will be deeply missed. She was born on May 23, 1942 in Marion County, West Virginia. She worked at Parker Hannifin in...

Aug 13, 2026

Barbara Anne Bungard (nee: Sensback) 89 of Elyria passed away Thursday August 13, 2026 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born May 17, 1937 in Elyria where she was a lifelong resident. Barbara worked as a Realtor for many years, retiring from Howard Hanna Real Estate Services in 2018; she was a member of St. Jude Church where...

Aug 12, 2026

Mary Joyce Majoras (nee-Madok), 90, passed away peacefully on August 2, 2026. Mary was born In Elyria to John and Helen Madok. She graduated in 1953 and shortly after met her future husband, Lawrence Majoras of Lorain. They were married in June of 1956 and recently celebrated 70 years of marriage.

She was a past member of the Elyria Women’s Club,...

Aug 12, 2026

Peggy Schoger (nee-McClellan), 89, passed away peacefully in her home August 12, 2026, following a long illness.

Born in Banner, Virginia in 1936 to the late Errette and Clora McClellan, Peggy lived a life centered around faith, family and service. A devoted Christian, she was an active and dedicated member of New Life Baptist Church from 1982 until its closing. Over...

Aug 12, 2026

Delcie Tarson (nee: Hall) 92, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, August 12, 2026 at O’Neill Hospice in North Ridgeville. She was born in Galveston, Kentucky on December 13, 1933 to parents Fred and Myrtle (nee: Keathley).

She was a loving wife, devoted family woman, and cherished member of her community whose life was defined by caring for others, a...

Aug 12, 2026

Nancy Jane Webber (nee: Valerius) passed away Wednesday August 12, 2026. She was born October 1, 1933 in Elyria, and was a 1951 Elyria Catholic High School graduate. Nancy had been a Grafton resident for seventy one years. She was a member of Our Lady Queen of Peace Catholic Church in Grafton, where she married and her late husband; Richard...

Aug 11, 2026

Aug 9, 2026

Frederick “Chip” Maurer Jr., 69, of Russia Township, passed peacefully on the evening of August 9, 2026. Chip was a diehard fan of The Ohio State Buckeyes, the Cleveland Browns, model trains, and University of Kentucky basketball – quite possibly in that order, too. Chip grew up in Olmsted Falls and spent much of his life around the family excavation...