Obituaries
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...
Magdalene M Sittinger
Dec 31, 2024
Magdalene ‘Peg’ Sittinger died at home surrounded by family on December 31, 2024. Peg was born January 22, 1931, one of 11 children born to Joseph and Theresa Denes, immigrants from Hungary. After the untimely death of her mother, she lived in a Michigan orphanage for years. Peg learned to be tough, living up to her acquired nickname of ‘Mugsy’....
David James Mutnansky
Dec 23, 2024
David James Mutnansky born April 15th, 1976 in California. Son of James and Deborah Mutnansky has passed on December 31st, 2024.
He is survived by his wife, Laura Mutnansky, and daughter, Alysa Mutnansky.
He was a loving father and an avid outdoorsman who loved to fish.
In lieu of flowers, please make donations in his honor to Friendship Animal Protection League, Elyria Ohio....
Sue E Krueger
Dec 23, 2024
Sue Ely Krueger, 91, of Elyria, Ohio died Monday, December 23, 2024 at the StoryPoint memory care unit in Grove City, Ohio. She was born on June 13th, 1933 to Harold and Mildred Comstock.
Sue graduated from Wooster College in 1955. She received a Bachelors degree in Social work. She worked at Murray Ridge School for most of her career, and...
Michael J Noga
Dec 8, 2024
Michael J. Noga, age 72, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Sunday, December 8th , 2024. Preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Rosemary (nee Spanos). He is survived by his siblings Carolyn (Allen, deceased) Kendall, Mary (David) Miller both of Florida and Charles (Christine) Noga of Grafton and many nieces, nephews and loved friends.
Michael served with pride...
MaryEllen Smelko
Nov 24, 2024
Mary Ellen Smelko (nee Kasunic), 93 of Elyria peacefully left us on Sunday, November 24, 2024 surrounded by family. She was a cherished matriarch, whose gentle spirit, kindness, and presence was a source of peace and comfort. Born in Rochester, Pennsylvania on July 28, 1931, Mary Ellen was a woman of simple joys. She found beauty in life's little moments—a...
Julia J Bajda
Nov 15, 2024
Julie Bajda, 73 of Elyria passed away on November 15, 2024. She was an Elementary School Teacher at Wilcox School in North Ridgeville for 38 years and then she served as a Substitute Teacher for another 12 years, giving her 50 years of educating the children. She was most proud of authoring a children’s book titled Mother Nature’s Party and...
Nora L Simmerman
Nov 14, 2024
Nora L. Simmerman (nee Armstrong) 86 of Elyria, passed away at her home on Thursday, November 14, 2024. She enjoyed doing jigsaw puzzles, word search puzzles, cooking and baking. She was affectionately referred to as the “cookie grandma” by her grandchildren. Nora also loved gardening, but particularly she loved spending time with her family. She will be greatly missed by...
Jonathan Little
Nov 8, 2024
Jonathan Bruce Little, 43, born September 17, 1981, entered Heaven’s gates on Friday, November 8, 2024, and promptly informed God that he “hadn’t exactly been ready, but the view up here is spectacular and here’s hopin’ the fishin’ is too.”
John was the most generous soul, with an easy smile and a disarming charm.
John would want it to be said right...
Carolyn Ann Forthofer
Nov 8, 2024
Carolyn A. Forthofer (nee Smitek) 92 of Elyria was born on May 28, 1932 and passed away on November 8, 2024. She graduated from North Ridgeville High School Class of 1950 where she was a majorette. She married John Paul Pope of Elyria and worked as a Hostess/Waitress at Stouffers in Fairview Park for many years and finished her working...
Wayne J Whitman
Oct 20, 2024
Wayne J. Whitman “Weiner” 66, passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024. He served in the US Army as a Specialist 4th Class while stationed in Germany. He loved motorcycles and traveling all over on them. Wayne had worked for Luxury Heating and Pioneer Heating and was a sheet metal worker with Local 33. He stayed friends with many of...
Shirley Easterday
Oct 20, 2024
Shirley A. Easterday (nee Barker) 73 of Carlisle Twp., passed away on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was an avid lifelong Cleveland sports fan. Shirley enjoyed reading, going out for dinner and ocean cruising with her husband.
Shirley is survived by her loving husband of almost 53 years, William; sons, Scott and Brian; siblings, Mary Lou...
Thomas R Leidenheimer
Oct 3, 2024
Thomas Ramon Leidenheimer, 82, entered God's kingdom on October 3, 2024. He was born on December 15, 1941 to Henry and Leafy Leidenheimer in Cleveland and grew up in Sheffield Lake graduating from Brookside High School in 1960. After high school he was drafted in the
U.S. Army and served from 1964 to 1966 with a tour in South Korea. After...
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