Obituaries
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...
Georgia "Maw" Meadows
Sep 29, 2024
Georgia L. Meadows (nee Martin) “Maw”, 96 of Elyria passed on from natural causes in her home on September 29, 2024. She was born in Cunard, WV and lived most of her life in Elyria. Georgia was an avid gardener and bird watcher and enjoyed being outdoors. She loved cooking for family dinners and outings. She was a lifetime member...
Sandra L. Conrad
Aug 29, 2024
Sandra L. Conrad (nee Steckler), 77 of Elyria, passed away on August 29, 2024 following a lengthy illness. She had been a member of the Antique Auto Club of America and the Beaver Park Yacht Club. Sandy was a graduate of Elyria High School and worked for Lorain Steel and Frobota Carpet. She enjoyed cooking, sewing, cross stitching, reading, antiques,...
Carol A Schroeder
Aug 22, 2024
Carol A Schroeder (nee Stefka), 83, passed away Thursday, August 22 after a brief illness.
Carol was preceded in death by her husband, Jim; parents, Andrew, and Mary; her son, Jeffery; and grandson, Sean. She is survived by her children, Laurie Haas (Brian), Darlene Dale (Todd), and Bryan Schroeder (Kristine); grandchildren, Jennifer, Derrick, Jarred, Hannah, Alex, Owen and Maggie; nine great-grandchildren,...
Mildred E Coburn
Aug 1, 2024
Mildred Esther Coburn, 104, resident of The Abbewood of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on August 1, 2024 due to natural causes. Millie was born on June 3, 1920, in Pennsylvania to her parents, Frank and Mary Shettig. She met and married her husband, William Wren Bulger Sr., while living in Pennsylvania with her sisters and moved to Elyria, Ohio shortly...
John Schlotterer
Jul 31, 2024
John A. Schlotterer, 69 of Elyria passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2024. He was a social worker who loved helping disabled children. As a matter of fact, he simply loved helping all people, whether he knew them or not. John was the drum major during his years at Elyria Catholic High School and at Kent State University. He loved...
Patricia Hayduk-Ward
Jul 9, 2024
Patricia Hayduk-Ward, “Pat”, 77 of Elyria passed away on Tuesday, July 9, 2024. She was very proud of being able to be a stay-at-home Mom until her youngest daughter was in the first grade. At that time, she became a real estate agent and then she later got a job at a bank. Pat moved up in positions, retiring as...
Dennis R Parsons
Jun 17, 2024
Dennis R. Parsons, a beloved Husband, Father, Papa, and Uncle, passed away peacefully on June 17th, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain, Ohio at the age of 69.
Dennis was born on October 23rd, 1954 in Harlan, Kentucky. He resided in Elyria for the last 24 years.
Surviving him are his wife, Karen Parsons (nee Gardinsky), two daughters, Jessica Sanders...
James F Thompson
Jun 11, 2024
James "Jim" Thompson, 65, of Elyria, Ohio has entered into eternal peace with our Lord after a year-long battle with ALS. He was born September 30, 1958, and enjoyed working on bicycles and cars (Especially Ford Rancheros and Dodge Caravans). Jim joined the Air Force after graduating from Elyria Catholic in 1978 and went on to travel extensively throughout the southwestern...
Alison Scott Ricker
May 14, 2024
Alison Scott Ricker, former Head of the Science Library at Oberlin College, died on May 14 at age 70, following an accidental fall at her home.Born June 13, 1953, in Canton, Ohio, she lived previously in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, and Battle Creek, Michigan. She received the BS in Biology degree from Alma College in Michigan in 1975 and the Master of...
Loran Wayne Glass
Apr 21, 2024
Loran Wayne Glass Sr, age 70, passed away Sunday 4/21/24 at Ames Hospice in Westlake, OH. He was born 5/26/1953 in Oxford England.
Wayne was a former member of the Eagles and Moose Lodge. He was a US Army Veteran.
Wayne is survived by 3 sisters, 1 brother, 4 children, 5 grandchildren, 3 nephews, 4 nieces, and 9 great nephews.
Wayne is preceded...
Lillian A Grimes
Apr 7, 2024
Lillian Brezinski Grimes, born December 9th, 1923, passed away peacefully at the age of 100 on April 7th, 2024. Lillian was born in Lorain and moved to Elyria in 1951, where she lived the rest of her life. She was a 70+ year member of St. Jude’s Church. After her children were off to school, Lillian made lifelong friends with...
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