All Obituaries

Evelyn C. Boals, (nee-Meecha), 99, of Elyria passed away Monday April 22, 2024 at The Woods on French Creek in Avon. She was born July 9, 1924 in North Ridgeville and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Evelyn worked as an assembler at the former General Industries in Elyria and enjoyed reading. Survivors include her daughters, Debbie (Darryl) Norris and Kimberly Carrion; 4 grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; 1 great-great-grandchild; sister, Joan Payne. She was preceded in death...

Marjorie Lucille Bruce (nee: Keiffer), 85, of Elyria, passed away at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, April 21, 2024. She was born on September 5, 1938 to parents Victor and Victoria (nee: Chmielewski) Keiffer. Marjorie was dedicated homemaker who enjoyed rollerskating, bingo, playing at the casino, and the Cleveland Indians. She was the loving wife of 54 years to Alfred; devoted mother to daughters, Cynthia (Arthur) Widdowson, Kimberly (Ken Kantor) Widdowson, Debbie (Ernie) Roush;...

Hazel Marie Pierce (nee: Heaton), 81, of Grafton and Coshocton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 20, 2024 at her residence surrounded by the love of her life and her family. Hazel grew up in Elizabethton, TN. Hazel was married to Gary for almost 67 years. She loved to quilt, garden, fish, hunt, raise chickens and canning foods from her garden. She loved to go to their camp in Canada to fish. She loved finding unique rocks. Hazel enjoyed living a natural/ holistic lifestyle. She ran...

Lois Ann Downing (nee: Jordan) 90, of Elyria passed away Friday April 19, 2024 peacefully at home surrounded by family.  She was born September 1, 1933, in Elyria.  Lois was a 1951 Elyria high School graduate, and a Kent State University graduate.  She and her husband were fortunate enough to retire earlier in life and were able to enjoy RV travel throughout the country. Lois was best known for her infectious laugh and great sense of humor. She loved playing Bridge, was an...

Thomas Raymond “Tom” Greene, 82, of Wakeman passed away Monday April 15, 2024 at Kingston of Vermilion. He was born September 30, 1941 in Logan, WV. And moved to Ohio in 1968 when he started to work at General Motors. He married his wife Betty in 1969 and then provided for her two Kids and their son was born the next year. Tom was a Sergeant in the Army’s 82nd Airborne and was a Viet Nam Veteran. He was a 32nd degree Mason and a member of the V.F.W. and Eagles clubs. He...

Judith (Judy), 83, passed away on April 15, 2024 at Northridge Health Center following a lengthy illness.  She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend and will be deeply missed by all who knew her. Judy was born in Pottsville, PA, the eldest child of Charles and Anna Pukas.  She attended Cass Township High School, then began business college when she met the love of her life Edward Fedako.  After their marriage, they moved from the Pittsburgh, PA area to...

Jerry W. Huntley, 62, of Grafton, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 14, 2024 after a long illness. He was born on February 27, 1962 to parents Jerry A. and Lida B. (nee: Knapp) in Seagraves, Texas. Jerry proudly served his country for 4 years in the US Navy. He lived in San Francisco for a few years before moving back to Ohio where he started work as a front end cashier for 10 years at Walmart.  His beloved colleagues referred to him as “Jerbear.” He had a passion...

Daniel E. “Dan” Finnegan, 73, a lifelong resident of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, April 13,2024 at the Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon. He was born on March 4, 1951 to parents Gerald and Marie (nee: Kutz) Finnegan. Dan worked for LAZ Parking as an account manager for many years. He was an avid Cleveland sports fan and a “Son of a Son of a Sailor, and yes, he was a Pirate!” Dan was a former member of Elyria Elks #465 and the United Polish Club in Elyria. Survivors...

On Friday, April 12, 2024, William Jacob (Jake) Yanke, our beloved brother, passed away at the age of 60. Jake’s home for most of his life was Columbia Station, Ohio. Jake enjoyed the outdoors and loved working with his hands. He especially loved his dog Pepper, who was his constant companion and traveled with him all over the country while working in the commercial construction industry. He worked as a foreman on many highly recognizable businesses when they needed remodeling and his...

Charles R. “Chuck” Nash, 89, of Eaton Township passed away Thursday April 11, 2024 at his son’s home. He was born June 29, 1934 in Port Arthur, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada and was a lifelong Eaton Township resident. Chuck worked for the Elyria City Schools for 30 years, retiring as the Head Custodian in 1991. He was a United States Army veteran, a member of the former Grace Lutheran Church in Elyria and enjoyed golf and bowling. Survivors include his daughters Christine...