Obituaries
Ruth Dillon
Apr 25, 2025
Ruth E. Dillon, 99, of LaGrange, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025.
Ruth was born on January 22, 1926, in Trinway, Ohio, to Norman and Carrie (Shoemaker) Weyrick. She was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who devoted her life to her family.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, her beloved husband Robert O. Dillon, her grandson...
Charlie J Burchett
Apr 22, 2025
Charlie Burchett age 85, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 22nd. Born in Duck, W.V., and a U.S. Army veteran, he served his country with honor before dedicating over five decades of his life to skilled work as a factory brazing specialist at Borg Warner and Ohio Screw in Elyria. Known for his steady hands and tireless...
James R Denger
Apr 13, 2025
James R. Denger, 69 years old, of Amherst, Ohio passed away Sunday, April 13, 2025. Born in Elyria, Ohio on June 5, 1955 to Charles and Geraldine Denger, James led a life of devotion to his family and friends.
James was enjoying retirement since retiring from BASF (formerly Harshaw) in Elyria, Ohio after 46 years as a laborer.
He possessed a servant’s...
Maritza Altheide
Apr 3, 2025
Maritza Altheide 61, of Elyria, born on January 21st, 1964-Passed April 3rd, 2025. She was a loving mother, daughter, titi, sister, cousin, grandmother (yaya), and friend.
She left this world too early in life leaving behind her loving husband Mark J Altheide SR, who took care of her until the very end, son Mark J Altheide Jr followed his children Noah...
Brenda L. Alexander
Mar 28, 2025
Brenda L. Alexander (nee Mitchem) 60 of Elyria, passed away following a short illness on March 28, 2025. She was always a fighter, and definitely showed it during her last week. Brenda worked for 15 years for Children’s Services and about 8 years for Travel Centers of America. She enjoyed doing crafts, but her greatest legacy is that she was...
Donald Wimsatt
Mar 26, 2025
Donald Wimsatt, born on December 13, 1940, in Elyria, OH passed away on March 26, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon.
He was the beloved son of Garland P. and Louise (Bislich) Wimsatt. Donald was the loving partner of Phyllis Wimsatt and the proud father of Amanda (Chuck) Klein, Michael (Laura) Wimsatt, and Kristin Wimsatt; One grandchild, Garrett Wimsatt, nieces...
Dee Reichlin
Mar 10, 2025
With heavy hearts we share that Dee Reichlin passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on March 10th.
For 72 years Dee blessed her loved ones and her communities with a radiant smile and welcoming energy. She found peace sitting in the sun by her pool, tending to her hydrangeas, and reading books. Her selfless spirit and unwavering faith...
John S Ramsey
Mar 5, 2025
John S. Ramsey, 70 of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, March 5, 2025. He had been retired from BASF for about five years. John liked to ride his bicycle and loved riding motorcycles. He was a Jack of all trades, master of none. John enjoyed vacationing, but spending time with his family was his greatest joy. He always made sure...
Christine M Noga
Mar 1, 2025
Christine M. Noga (nee West), 73 of Grafton, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2025. She loved crocheting, reading, and studying the family genealogy. She also enjoyed the outdoors and riding on the back of the ATV with her husband. Family meant everything to Christine. She mailed out home-made cards to everyone on their birthdays, anniversaries, or any other special...
David B. Fries
Feb 24, 2025
David B. Fries, 82 of Elyria passed away on February 24, 2025. He was a very proud US Air Force veteran who traveled all over the world with the Air Force working as an airplane mechanic. David was an extremely intelligent man, especially in the areas of history, politics, geography and space. He also was an excellent photographer. David’s greatest...
Alexander Visnyai Jr.
Feb 21, 2025
Alexander Visnyai, Jr., 87 of Elyria, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025. He was an Air Force veteran serving from 1960-1964 and was a member of VFW Post 1079 in Elyria. Alexander held a wide variety of jobs during his working years, including coal furnace installer, roofing installer, air traffic controller, and he worked for himself as a painter,...
Janet Bolton
Feb 21, 2025
Janet Bolton, age 61, passed away on February 21, 2025. She was born on July 20, 1963 in Cleveland, Ohio to parents, Jackie Bolton and Flossie Bolton (nee Whitaker).
Janet grew up on the west side of Cleveland until bussing started and her family moved to Grafton, Ohio. Janet always felt a need to travel back to her friends and the...
James Mackert
Feb 13, 2025
James Frederick Mackert, age 88, passed away unexpectedly at home on Thursday, February 13, 2025. He was born on September 28, 1936 in Lakewood, to the late Albert and Pearl (nee Leonard) Mackert.
A 1954 graduate of Lakewood High School, he ran two years of cross-country at Lakewood as a member of the state runner-up team in 1952 and state championship...
Justin A Murray
Feb 13, 2025
Justin A. Murray, 45 of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 13, 2025 following a short battle with cancer. He was an extremely hard worker who took great pride in never missing a day of work. He had worked at Environmental Growth Chambers in Chagrin Falls, and most recently at Adeptag (Agrinomix) in Oberlin as a Machine Builder and...
Marian F Bajda
Feb 11, 2025
Marian F. Bajda died peacefully on February 11, 2025 at the age of 100, ten days before his 101st birthday. Marian was born in Bochnia, Poland to Stefan and Jozefa Bajda (nee Jedryka).
Marian’s courageous story of survival during World War II is documented in the book written by his son Andrew, Captured in Liberation. Marian’s touching story has inspired many;...
Susan E Gadd
Feb 8, 2025
Susan Elizabeth Gadd (née Murkey), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, cousin, and friend, passed away suddenly on February 8, 2025, at the age of 74. She was born on June 12, 1950, and lived a life filled with love, kindness, and unwavering devotion to her family and friends.
Susan’s warmth and generosity touched everyone she met. She had a remarkable ability...
Alexander M Kozlowski
Jan 27, 2025
Alexander M. Kozlowski, Jr., age 84, passed away on Monday, January 27, 2025. He was born in Huntington, New York on May 19, 1940, to Alexander M. Kozlowski, Sr. and Stella Teresa Kozlowski (nee Jacobawiez).
After enlisting in the Army and proudly serving his country, he returned and made a home in the northeast Ohio area where he met his wife,...
Margo L. Snyder
Jan 25, 2025
Margo L. Snyder, born May 13, 1943, in Elyria, Ohio to Olive Rose Bainbridge, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2025.
She graduated from Elyria High School in 1961 and then continued her education to become a Registered Nurse and graduated from the M.B. Johnson School of Nursing which prepared her for a 40+ year career in the medical field. She...
Thomas E. Wilford
Jan 7, 2025
With hearts full of sorrow yet overflowing with love, we announce that Thomas E. Wilford, a devoted husband, father, papa, and friend, was lifted to heaven on eagles’ wings following a sudden illness on January 7, 2025. He was an avid Ohio State fan and was “papa” to his beloved grandchildren. Tom was a mechanical engineer who worked at GM,...
Mary "Dolores" Crawford
Jan 5, 2025
Mary “Dolores” Crawford, 90 of Elyria, Ohio passed away at her residence on Sunday, January 5, 2025.
Dolores was born on October 7, 1934, in Lansing, Ohio and lived in Elyria since 1964. She was a graduate of St. John’s Central Catholic High School. Dolores was a member of St. Jude Church since 1964 and served on the bereavement committee, preparing...
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