Obituaries
Janet Schindler
Aug 25, 2023
Janet Schindler passed away peacefully on Friday, August 25, 2023, in North Olmsted, OH. She was born in Hamilton, OH, on August 19, 1939, to John (Dick) and Irene Estridge. She resided in Lorain County since 1970, and was a leader and role model to many.
Jan graduated as class valedictorian from Fairfield High School in Butler County, OH, in...
Dustin Evan Daniel Hover
Aug 20, 2023
Dustin Evan Daniel Hover passed away on Sunday, August 20th, 2023. He was born on February 28, 1992 to loving parents in Oberlin, Ohio. He was a wonderful and caring son, brother, uncle, cousin, nephew, friend and protector to many.
Dustin is one of the most selfless and fun-loving people, and as headstrong as he is loving. He enjoyed floating...
Elizabeth "Jean" Koch
Aug 13, 2023
Jean Koch, age 79, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, August 13, 2023 at University Hospital in Cleveland. She was born August 21, 1943, in Cleveland, to James and Mary (Buehner) Havelec.
Jean was a pillar and member of St. Jude Catholic Church for 57 years. She served as an officer and secretary of the Altar and Rosary Committee, a member...
Clara Mae Chury
Aug 7, 2023
In Loving Memory of Clara Mae (Brensy) Chury It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Clara Mae Chury, a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She left this world on August 7th, 2023 surrounded by the love and comfort of her family. Born on August 27th 1939, Clara graced the world with her...
Shirley J. Wolfe
Jul 17, 2023
Shirley J. Wolfe, 94 of Elyria passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023. She was a life member of VFW Post 1079 Ladies Auxiliary, and was an active Navy Mother. Shirley was a seamstress, and enjoyed crocheting, crafts, baking, and gardening. She was simply the best mom and grandmother!
Shirley is survived by her children, Gerald Wolfe, Cynthia Wolfe, and...
Barbara "Bobbi" Hatch
Jul 11, 2023
Barbara “Bobbi” Hatch, 83 of Elyria passed away suddenly at her home on Tuesday, July 11, 2023. She was a crafter who enjoyed Stampin’Up, needlepoint, and quilting. Bobbi also loved traveling and never met a stranger. She and her companion of 23 years, Roger Johnston loved wintering in Breeze Hill, in Lake Wales, FL.
Bobbi is survived by her children,...
Stanley A. Resar
Jul 9, 2023
On Sunday morning, July 9, 2023, St. Peter had a new arrival at the pearly gates to Heaven. He was startled and yelled “What do we have here?” and God responded, “Let him in, it’s only Stan.”
Stan was different, unique, and maybe a rebel without a cause. Never a leader, and definitely not a follower. He marched to his...
James M Koviak
Jun 26, 2023
James Michael Koviak, 55 of Elyria, passed away on Monday, June 26, 2023 following a battle with cancer. He was an outdoorsman who loved fishing, hunting, and spending time at his camper. Jim loved spending time with his sons and he loved his grandsons, and his dog, Stella.
Jim is survived by his loving sons, Christopher Koviak (Matthew Pavlina), Andrew...
Kathy Mason
Jun 5, 2023
Kathy Mason passed away June 5, 2023 at Avon Hospital after a long illness, with her family by her bedside. Born March 28, 1958 to Chuck and Sue Mason, Kathy was a 1976 graduate of Elyria High School and was employed in the dental field for many years. She was a member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Elyria.Kathy leaves...
Rose M Jones
Jun 3, 2023
Rose Marie Jones, age 84, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at her home on June 3, 2023. Born Rose Marie Truskowski on April 17, 1939, in Kulpmont, PA, to the late Stanley and Elizabeth (nee Hatter). She married Ronald W. Jones in 1966 in Elyria, Ohio.
Rose was a 1957 graduate of Elyria High School and a proud 1960...
Audrey M Miller
Jun 3, 2023
Audrey M. Miller, 89 of Elyria, passed away on June 3, 2023 at The Wesleyan Village. She retired from Lorain County Human Services after over 25 years. She used to enjoy travelling with her late husband, George, with the USS Wisconsin Association. She also was an avid reader and enjoyed playing cards, especially Bridge, with her friends and sisters, and...
Joyce A Paonessa
May 24, 2023
Joyce A. Paonessa, 82, passed away on Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at The Woods on French Creek. She was born January 17, 1941 in Warren, Ohio to Jack and May Hatunen (nee Long).
Joyce enjoyed reading and watching and cheering on The Cleveland Indians (The Cleveland Guardians). She loved listening to sports radio and traveling to different states, visiting tourist...
Jay Allan Baumann
May 13, 2023
Jay Allan Baumann, age 91, loving father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, passed away peacefully in his home on May 5th, 2023.
He was born in Rockville Centre, New York in 1932. Hegrew up in Long Island, New York, where he lived until he joined the Air Force in 1950, retiring in 1960 to raise a family. He married Gloria Keiper in...
David L. Bonk
May 6, 2023
David L. Bonk, 69 of Elyria, passed away on May 6, 2023. He was a self-employed painter who loved model railroad trains, shooting pool, and playing poker with his friends. He was a long-time member of St. Jude Catholic Church in Elyria. The most important thing in David’s life was his family and he will be greatly missed by them.
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Eleanor H Vargo
Apr 21, 2023
Eleanor H. Vargo, (nee Chomi), 90, of Grafton, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 21, 2023. She was born October 26, 1932 to Martin and Susie (Benco) Chomi in Elyria, Ohio. She resided much of her life in Lorain County, Ohio.
After graduating from Elyria High School in 1950, Eleanor married her high school sweetheart, Julius “Turk” Vargo. The two...
Thomas J Smith
Apr 15, 2023
Thomas J. Smith, 81, of Elyria, passed peacefully at home on Saturday, April 15, 2023. Tom was born November 28, 1941 in Elyria.
Tom graduated from Avon High School in 1959, and from Ohio University in 1963 with a Bachelor's Degree in business administration. He then attended law school at The Ohio State University, graduating in 1966, and was admitted...
Bridgette Rose Ross
Apr 1, 2023
Bridgette Rose Ross, loving Mother and Nana, passed away peacefully in her home on April 1st, 2023 at the age of 80. She was born in Lorain, OH in 1942 and was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class B, in 1960. She married her husband, George, on December 1st , 1962. They had 4 beautiful children together; Gina, George, Louisa...
Timothy A. White
Mar 30, 2023
Timothy A. White, 63 of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, March 30, 2023. He worked at Sunny Side Chevrolet as a mechanic for 35 years. Tim loved watching history documentaries and studying local history. He loved cars, playing the drum in his younger years, reselling on Ebay, collecting Lorain post cards, and watching NASCAR. He was...
Ralph James "Jim" Rollbuhler
Mar 25, 2023
Ralph James “Jim” Rollbuhler, 90 of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, March 25, 2023. He was an Air Force Veteran. Jim retired from NASA as a Chemical Engineer. He was a very good artist who made comics. He was also a railroad enthusiast with all sorts of models and train paraphernalia in his home. Jim liked collecting stamps, photography before...
Evelyn M Webber
Mar 11, 2023
Evelyn M. Webber (nee Tkacs), 88 years old, of Elyria passed away on Saturday, March 11, 2023 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home. She was born on May 9, 1934 in Elyria, and lived here for most of her life. She was a 1952 graduate of Elyria High School, and was a member of St. Jude Church. She was employed as...
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