Obituaries
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...
Konstantino "Kostas" Thrasivoulou
Aug 6, 2025
Konstantinos “Kosta” Thrasivoulou, 77, passed away on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was a bridge painter for 30 years. Kosta was a man who was larger than life and always the life of the party. Kosta loved to be in the company of his friends but above all else he loved his family tremendously and will...
Richard L. Kaszar Sr.
Aug 5, 2025
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we announce the passing of Richard “Rick” Kaszar, age 66, of Elyria, Ohio on August 5, 2025. He was born on November 5, 1958 in Wellington, Ohio to Alex and Priscilla Kaszar.
Rick is survived by his loving wife, Pamela (née Bursley); sons, Richard Jr. and Nicholas (Shannon); sister, Carol; grandsons, Xander...
Helen L Haskiell
Aug 5, 2025
Helen Haskiell, 96 of Elyria passed away on Tuesday, August 5, 2025. She was born in Browns Chapel, West Virginia and moved to Elyria in 1956. She had worked at Empire Springs for 18 years and enjoyed being a homemaker. Helen loved cooking and baking and also enjoyed fishing and crocheting. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family,...
Patricia Justen
Jul 24, 2025
Patricia L. (nee Ehlert) Justen, age 93, passed away peacefully, to go home to be with her Lord, Thursday, July 24, 2025, at Park Creek Center in Parma Heights, OH. She was born April 1, 1932, in Cleveland, OH to the late Harry and Emma (nee Eucker) Ehlert.
Pat lived in Elyria, OH, most of her life. She was a member...
Andrew "Coach" Marsh
Jul 8, 2025
Andrew “Coach” Marsh, 81, of Elyria, Ohio passed away on July 8, 2025. Born in Winchester, Massachusetts, he was a U.S. Navy veteran and retired designer at Bendix, with several patents in truck braking systems.
Andrew was a dedicated high school soccer coach for over 20 years and proudly served as the first coach of the Elyria Catholic High School women’s...
Richard "Dick" M Herman
Jul 2, 2025
Richard (Dick) Herman, 95, moved on from this life on July 2, 2025. Born May 18, 1930, he lived his first 9 years of life in the Elyria area, followed by several years living with Grandparents on their Oberlin dairy farm and on his Uncle John’s in-law’s farm. He attended Oberlin schools until 1947 when – after 11th grade, he...
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