Obituaries
William Robert Earle Jr
Feb 21, 2026
William Robert Earle, Jr. passed away on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at home surrounded by his family. He was born on March 10, 1930 in Pontiac, Michigan to the late William and Leah (nee Huffman) Earle, Sr.
He proudly served in the Navy for four years and received the National Defense Service Medal while stationed at the Naval Air Station in...
Carl Dennis
Feb 13, 2026
Carl E. Dennis, 75 of Elyria, passed away at O’Neill Health Care in North Ridgeville on February 13, 2026. He was retired from InvaCare, where he worked as a machinist for about 30 years. Carl enjoyed watching all the Cleveland sports teams – the Browns, Guardians, and Cavaliers. His greatest joy, however, was spending time with his grandchildren and great...
Joseph E Lamp
Feb 2, 2026
Joseph “Jo-Jo” E. Lamp passed away peacefully on February 2, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Laverva Geraldine Lamp (née Fischer), and his father, Elton K. Lamp, along with his grandparents, several uncles, aunts, and cousins.
Joe is survived by his beloved partner of more than 30 years, Darlene. He also leaves behind his cherished stepchildren: Brian (Eva) Worcester,...
Jerald Joseph Jurcak
Jan 29, 2026
Jerald Joseph Jurcak, age 88, died on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Brookdale Westlake Village, Westlake, Ohio. He was born October 6, 1937, in Cleveland Hts., Ohio to Stephen and Mary Mae (nee Koska) Jurcak. Jerry was an Eagle Scout in 1952 and went on to graduate from Maple Hts. High School in 1955. He attended Bowling Green State University...
Frank O Thomas Jr
Jan 5, 2026
Frank O. Thomas, Jr., age 83, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange, Ohio. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio on October 12, 1942 to Frank O. Thomas, Sr. and Geraldine (nee Ziegler).
After graduating high school, Frank went on to enlist in the Navy where he proudly served on the USS Oglethorpe and received the...
Louise J Huffman
Dec 13, 2025
Louise J. Huffman (nee Hayman) age 99 and 2 months, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025. She was born in McCutchenville, Ohio and lived on the family farm until she was 18. She survived the Great Depression, and supported the war efforts during WWII by working in a factory. In her 40’s she went to school and became an...
Rebecca S Moore
Nov 29, 2025
Rebecca S. Moore, age 78, passed away on Saturday, November 29th, 2025 at Ames Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio. She was born in Tiffin, Ohio on August 24, 1947 to the late Homer and Luella (nee Brickner) Kelbley.
Rebecca is survived by her daughter, Heather (Keith) VanLuit, grandchildren Emily Grace, Jordan, Rachael and Ethan and brother, Michael Kelbley.
She was preceded in...
Hiram C Maldonado Sr
Nov 28, 2025
Hiram C. Maldonado, Sr. passed away on Friday, November 28, 2025 at home with his family. He was born on July 4, 1948 in San Juan, Puerto Rico to the late Domingo and Eugenia (nee Caballero) Maldonado.
He enjoyed fishing, playing his guitar and singing to those around him and working on motorcycles and cars. He would drive his decorated Cadillac...
Dianne Kokai
Nov 28, 2025
Dianne “Didi” Kokai, age 82, passed away on Friday, November 28th, 2025 at Ames Hospice House in Westlake, Ohio. She was born on January 2, 1943 in Mansfield, Ohio to the late Richard and Doris (nee Betz) Armstrong.
She was a graduate of Elyria High School and Bowling Green State University where she received a Bachelor of Arts in Education.
Didi was...
Richard P White
Nov 24, 2025
Richard P. White, age 73, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 24, 2025. He was born in Pennsylvania to William and Edith White on June 22, 1952.
Richard joined the Marines and proudly served his country. After returning home, he married his loving wife, Charlene, and worked at Riddell Industries.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William and Edith White,...
Rose Eddie
Nov 12, 2025
Rose Marie Eddie, age 95, passed away peacefully on November 12, 2025 surrounded by love.
Rose spent the last four years residing in Central Florida, though she considered Elyria, Ohio her lifelong home. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, David Eddie; her children Dale Eddie, Darla Jimenez, and Bruce Eddie; her sisters Ruth Podlinski, Ruby Davis and 6...
Mark E Brubaker
Nov 11, 2025
Mark E. Brubaker, 55 of Elyria passed away on November 11, 2025 at Avon Place in Avon, OH. He was a Supervisor at National Molded Products in Elyria. Mark loved music, reading, and race cars. He especially enjoyed working in the pit crew. Mark also loved animals, especially his cat Oreo. He will be missed by his family and friends.
Mark...
Cecile "Sis" M Tomasek
Oct 29, 2025
Cecile M. Tomasek "Sis" (Fritz), age 89, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by loving family on Wednesday, October 29, 2025.
She was a lifelong Elyria, Ohio resident and a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School (class of 1954). Cecile was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church for over 50 years. She loved to entertain and when younger she...
Loretta Myers
Sep 23, 2025
Loretta H. Myers (nee Yunker), a lifelong Elyrian, peacefully entered the embrace of the Lord on September 23, having just celebrated her 99th birthday on 9/9/2025.
She is survived by her children, David A. Myers (Barb Ramage), Susan M. Myers, Diane T. Mackin (Charles Mackin), Michael J. Myers (Paula Gosciejew), Lawrence F. Myers (Stephanie Nakamura), and Nancy A. Myers.
She also leaves...
Herbert Leidtke
Sep 15, 2025
Herbert E. Liedtke Jr., a cherished soul born on August 25, 1936, in Cleveland, Ohio, departed this world on September 15, 2025, leaving behind a legacy that will forever linger in the hearts of those who knew and loved him. An esteemed electrical engineer with MK Ferguson, Herbert was more than just a man of numbers and circuits; he was...
Shawn C Edgell
Sep 13, 2025
Shawn Edgell, 47, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on September 13, 2025. He was born on July 24, 1978 in Elyria, Ohio.
Shawn was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Maryann Edgell; his children, Devon, Justin, and Haylee Edgell; and his beloved granddaughter, Haezel. He also leaves behind his stepfather, Dave McLaughlin;...
Donald Steve Pruchnicki
Sep 12, 2025
Donald S. Pruchnicki, age 85, of Elyria, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. Born October 12, 1939, in Lorain to the late Steven and Elizabeth (née Demko) Pruchnicki, Donald graduated from Lorain High School in 1957. He retired from Nordson Corporation in 2001, after 25 years of dedicated service.
Donald was a proud...
Anthony L Monteleone
Sep 5, 2025
Anthony “Tony” Monteleone, 64 of Sheffield Lake passed away at his home on Friday, September 5, 2025. He was a very hard worker who enjoyed golfing, bowling, fishing with his grandsons, and playing music with his guitar. He also spent time as a softball coach for youth little league. Tony’s greatest joy was spending time with his family, especially his...
Alicia M Gregor
Aug 27, 2025
Alicia Gregor (nee Vasil) 80 of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She was born in Argentina and was known as the Queen of garage sales. Alicia loved crocheting, but mostly spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. She will be missed by them all.
Alicia is survived by her loving children, Michael (Cathy) Gregor, Joseph (Terri) Gregor,...
Linda Dillon
Aug 21, 2025
Linda Dillon (nee Chase) 66, passed away on Thursday, August 21, 2025. Although at her passing she was living in Wellington, she spent most of her life in Elyria. She was very outgoing and enjoyed traveling. Linda was the best mom and an even more amazing Nana. If there’s one thing on this earth she loved more than her husband...
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