All Obituaries

Richard N. Paul, Sr., 79, of Grafton, passed away on Tuesday, April 30, 2024 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. He was born on March 31, 1945 in Weirton, West Virginia to parents George and Doris (nee: Nicholas) Paul. Richard graduated from Lakewood High School and worked as a supervisor for the City of Rocky River for many years. He enjoyed playing golf and cooking in his spare time. Those who knew him will remember him for his sense of humor and dedication to his family. Survivors include his...

James “Hans” Lenzer, Sr., 80, of Grafton, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at UH Elyria Medical Center surrounded by his loving family.  He was born in Germany during World War II to parents Alfred and Ursula (nee Borkert) on November 14, 1943. Hans and his family came to the United States through Ellis Island as refugees in the early 1950s and lived on a cattle ranch in Texas with a family that sponsored them through Catholic Charities. Later the family moved to...

James M. Kroupa (Jamie) age 39, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday April 28, 2024. He was the loving husband of Alexis (O’Conke), devoted father of Mia (age 1) and Adelynn (age 9), cherished son of Michael and Deborah (McCarley) and companion to brother Ryan. Jamie is also survived by his grandmother, Carol Gladys; Nana, Nancy McCarley; and several aunts, uncles and cousins. Jamie lived life to its fullest and loved time spent with his young daughters, coaching Addy’s softball...

Daniel E. Welsandt, 59, of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully after a long illness at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. He was born in Elyria on July 1, 1964 to parents Lewis R. and Joyce (nee: Raney). Survivors include his mother; brothers, Lewis R. Welsandt Jr., Michael, and John (Allison); niece, Kaitlynn; nephew, Brandon; and girlfriend, Lisa St. John. He is preceded in death by his father. All services will be private. Online condolences may be expressed to the family...

Kenneth D. Stillwagon, the last surviving child of Dewey and Hazel (Nicholson) passed away April 27, 2024 at the age of 93. He was born April 21, 1931 in Midland PA. and graduated from Midland High School in 1949. He is survived by his very loving wife Cecilia (Kosmalski) of 72 years, daughter, Carolyn (Steve) Behrens and son, Kenneth Jr. (Mary Jo). He also leaves four loves of his life-his granddaughters, Stephanie Stillwagon (Andrew Hickerson), Brittany (Will) Rall, Samantha (Matt) Paul,...

Kimberly J. Quinn (Herwig) passed away at age 54 on Thursday April 25th, 2024 after a short, but brave, battle with cancer. Kimberly was born to Dale and Cordilla Herwig on May 24th, 1969 in Elyria, Ohio. She was a beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and Grams. Kimberly enjoyed walking her dogs at Carlisle Reservation, cheering on her 15 year old son Ryan at his various sporting events, spending time with her family, and going to movies - mainly for the refreshments. Her order: pretzel...

Evelyn C. Boals, (nee-Meecha), 99, of Elyria passed away Monday April 22, 2024 at The Woods on French Creek in Avon. She was born July 9, 1924 in North Ridgeville and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Evelyn worked as an assembler at the former General Industries in Elyria and enjoyed reading. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie (Darryl) Norris and Kimberly Carrion; 4 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Joan Payne. She was preceded in death...

Marjorie Lucille Bruce (nee: Keiffer), 85, of Elyria, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born on September 5, 1938 to parents Victor and Victoria (nee: Chmielewski) Keiffer. Marjorie was dedicated homemaker who enjoyed rollerskating, bingo, playing at the casino, and the Cleveland Indians. She was the loving wife of 54 years to Alfred; devoted mother to daughters, Cynthia (Arthur) Widdowson, Kimberly (Ken Kantor) Widdowson, Debbie (Ernie) Roush;...

Hazel Marie Pierce (nee: Heaton), 81, of Grafton and Coshocton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by the love of her life and her family. Hazel grew up in Elizabethton, TN. Hazel was married to Gary for almost 67 years. She loved to quilt, garden, fish, hunt, raise chickens and canning foods from her garden. She loved to go to their camp in Canada to fish. She loved finding unique rocks. Hazel enjoyed living a natural/ holistic lifestyle. She ran...

Lois Ann Downing (nee: Jordan) 90, of Elyria passed away Friday April 19, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family.  She was born September 1, 1933, in Elyria.  Lois was a 1951 Elyria high School graduate, and a Kent State University graduate.  She and her husband were fortunate enough to retire earlier in life and were able to enjoy RV travel throughout the country. Lois was best known for her infectious laugh and great sense of humor. She loved playing Bridge, was an...