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James R. "Jim" Shirey
Sep 24, 2026
James Richard “Jim” Shirey, 69, of Amherst, passed away late in the evening on Thursday, September 24, 2026 at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon. He was born in McKeesport, Pennsylvania on July 18, 1957 to parents Richard John and Audrey Jean (nee: Knight). Jim began his supermodified racing career in 1976, embarking on a journey that would become a defining...
Stephen L. Braegger
Sep 23, 2026
Stephen L. Braegger 79, of Grafton passed away Wednesday September 23, 2026 at University Hospital in Cleveland following a brief battle with an aggressive lung cancer. He was born in Elyria where he was a 1965 Elyria High School graduate. Stephen graduated from Oklahoma State University School of Technical Training in Okmulgee, OK with a degree in Building Construction in...
John R. Hamilton
Sep 20, 2026
John R. Hamilton, 73, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, September 20, 2026 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on August 13, 1953 to parents, John B. and Jean (nee: Snyder). John was a dedicated civil engineer for Lorain County, a career he truly enjoyed and found fulfilling. He especially took pride...
Jan Sooy
Sep 19, 2026
Jan Sooy (nee: Chorak), 75, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 19, 2026. She was born in Elyria April 27, 1951 to parents George and Lois (nee: Hunter). Jan was a 1969 graduate of Elyria High School and was a devoted homemaker who found joy in the simple pleasures of life and in the company...
Joellen Mary Alberts
Sep 18, 2026
Joellen Mary Alberts, age 86, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 18, 2026, following a lengthy illness. Joellen was born December 30, 1939, in Elyria, Ohio, to the late James and Alice (Finkler) Gallagher. She resided in Elyria for her entire life.
Joellen was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School, Class of 1957. After raising her 3 sons,...
John R. "Bob" Victor
Sep 14, 2026
John Robert Victor, known to most as “Bob,” passed away peacefully at home on September 14, 2026, at the age of 95 of natural causes. Bob was the second youngest of 11 children born May 25, 1931 to parents Otho and Carrie (nee Miller).
A Korean War veteran, Bob served in the United States Air Force, being stationed in Korea, where...
Elizabeth A. "Liz" Ketch
Sep 14, 2026
Elizabeth Anne Ketch, a devoted nurse, beloved sister, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully on September 14, 2026 in Genoa, Ohio, following a recent illness. She was 83 years old. Liz was born in Elyria, Ohio, on September 17, 1942, to Leslie and Bernadine (Obringer) Ketch. She was the oldest of five siblings and enjoyed caring for her younger sisters...
John David Dixon
Sep 12, 2026
John D. Dixon, 64, of Grafton, OH, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Born July 24, 1962, in the US Army Hospital ,Baumholder, Germany to Karen and Verlin Dixon, John grew up in Parma Heights, OH. After graduating from Valley Forge High School, John joined the US Army as a military policemanand was stationed in Würzburg, Germany. He earned...
Teresa Ann Szymen
Sep 11, 2026
Our world is a little less bright with the passing of Teresa Szymen on September 11, 2026 surrounded by her family. She was born on March 13, 1952, in Elyria, Ohio to John and Dolores Gidich. She grew up on in Elyria and graduated from Elyria Catholic High School 1970.
Teresa embarked on a remarkable journey of service and care when...
Rickie J. Russo, Jr.
Sep 11, 2026
Rickie J. Russo, Jr., 47, of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, September 11, 2026. He was born in Garfield Heights, Ohio on April 22, 1979 to parents Rickie J. Russo Sr. and Ronda (nee: Buckley). Rickie was a skilled carpenter who took great pride in his work and enjoyed using his talents to create and repair things. Outside of...
Sallie Winger
Sep 10, 2026
Sallie Winger (nee: Fishman) 90, of Elyria, Ohio passed away peacefully on September 10, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of strength, love of family and friendship. Sallie was preceded in death by her beloved husband; Jerrold Winger and a granddaughter; Sarah Vojtko.
She is survived by her children; Heidi Winger (Wayne Humphrey), Gregory (MaryAnn) Winger, Joseph Winger, and Hannah (Milivoj) Winger-Vojteh,...
Donald Ralph Dombrosky
Sep 9, 2026
Donald R. Dombrosky, age 94, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on September 9, 2026 at O’Neill Assisted Living in North Ridgeville, following a long illness.
Donald was born May 5, 1932 in Elyria, Ohio to Frank and Helen Dombrosky (nee Masonis). He was a lifelong Elyria resident.
Donald was the loving husband of the late Shirley Dombrosky, who began holding his heavenly...
George John Iski
Sep 9, 2026
George J. Iski lived a long and adventurous life until the age of 91. There was only one George and those who knew him would agree. Three words described him; strong, determined and resourceful.
He was born and raised in Detroit, MI. until he entered the Air Force at the age of 17. During his time in the military, he developed...
Betty J. Hughes
Sep 8, 2026
Betty J. Hughes (nee: Clark) 98, of Elyria passed away Tuesday September 8, 2026. She was born December 31, 1927 in Waynesburg, PA. Betty was a devoted and faithful member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church where she helped with numerous church and parish school ministries. She treasured spending time with her family and friends. Survivors include her children; Melody...
Pedro Diaz Jr.
Sep 7, 2026
Pedro Diaz Jr., Class of “75” Berea High School. Was in many bands, played guitar ans loved fishing.
Survivors include his daughter, Jessica Diaz, son, David Diaz 6 grandchikdren, Jarriel Diaz, Reinaldo Ramirez, Christopher Ramirez, Evalinn Diaz, Aidreyanna Diaz and David Diaz Jr.. 4 great-grandchildren, Lylah Ramirez, Raiden Ramirez, Eliyana Ramirez and Vivianna Diaz, also a brother, Louis Diaz.
The family will...
Paul William Schultz
Sep 7, 2026
Paul William Schultz
Born February 23, 1940
Died September 7, 2026
Paul William Schultz, 86, of Oberlin, Ohio passed eternally into his Heavenly home following a brief hospitalization.
He was born in Elyria in 1940 to Clifford and Elizabeth Schultz. He was one of six siblings and attended school at Belden and Midview High School. Working at various jobs after school, he met his...
Virginia Leigh "Ginny" Roig
Sep 7, 2026
Virginia Leigh “Ginny” Roig, 89, of Elyria, Ohio, passed from this life into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on September 7, 2026. Ginny is dancing with Jesus now, at home at last with the One she loved above all else.
She was born Virginia Leigh Grace Townsend on December 23, 1936, in Charleston, West Virginia. She was...
Jason Scott Renard
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...
Britany Elizabeth Conner
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),...
Bobby J. Johnson
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...
