Obituaries

Gertrude Irene Quesenberry 

Gertrude Irene Quesenberry (nee Keckler) was born on May 19, 1936 and went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2021. She was a beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, prayer warrior, teacher, and child of God. She was a member of Praise and Worship Church.

Glen Slusher

Glen Slusher of Elyria, entered eternity on Saturday, January 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Elyria, he was born February 29, 1932 to Samuel and Eva Slusher.

After graduation from Elyria High School, he served in the United States Air Force.

He is...

Gordon L. Sawyers Sr.

Gordon Lloyd Sawyers Sr., 76, of Elyria went home to the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Born October 24, 1945 to Orville and Molly Frances Pugh Sawyers of Backus Mountain, West Virginia, Gordon moved to Ohio in 1964 to join family and worked at Ridgid Tool Company as a job setter...

Gracelynn Hope Kilani

Gracelynn Hope Kilani unexpectantly passed away in peace, surrounded by family on January 11, 2022 at UH Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio.

Gracelynn was preceded in death by her great grandpa Henry Ceja, and grandma Samira Baker. She will be missed by all, especially her loving parents, Christian...

Gregory A. Kopp

Gregory A. Kopp, Sr., 58 of Carlisle Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home. He now rejoins his father whom he missed dearly since his passing.

Greg was always helping other people whether they were family, friends, or strangers....

Harriet Herrle

Harriet Herrle, 82 of Sheffield Village, ran into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was a woman who simply loved her family and serving the Lord.

Harriet is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Wayne; children, James Johnston, Debra Tylka (George),...

Hilda Mary Conry

Hilda Mary Conry, age 96, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Parkway Memory Care Assisted living in Avon Lake, OH. She was born on April 12, 1925, in Shamokin, PA, the daughter of the late Lewis D and Mattie (Hornberger) Tobias. Hilda lived in Shamokin, PA from 1925 until 1948 when she moved to OH....

Ina M. Sorensen

Ina M. Sorensen, 82 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022 at Anchor Lodge. She was born in Ashland, WI and worked as a truck driver most of her life.

Ina is survived by her sisters, Terrie (Orv) Addleman of Ashland, OH and Rita...

Jacquelyn Nelson

Jacquelyn Nelson answered her master's call on March 11, 2022 at O'Neill Health Care.  She was born March 29, 1952, and raised by her loving parents, John and Mary (nee Wilson) Rowlands, in Elyria, Ohio.

Jacky, as she was affectionately known, was employed at Elyria Wesleyan Village for over...

James "Doc" Gurchik

James “Doc’ Gurchik escaped the physical and traumatic travails of his earthly existence, Thursday May 5 th , 2022 in the presence of his siblings, Linda, Richard, Gerald and wife Nancy, and with the blessing of Father Charley and the rights of the church.  James was embraced by his creator and his parents, Louis and...

James Edward Gehm

James Edward Gehm, 53 of Elyria, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a very talented hardscaper – he could make any yard look great. James was outgoing, handy, and a genuine good guy.

James is survived by his two...

James J. Damiano

James J. Damiano, 89, of Olmsted Twp. passed away on Wednesday, March 2, 2022 at his home.

James is survived by his sons, Jim (Darlene), John (Karen), Michael (Andrea), and Timothy; nine grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; and his forever partner, Esther Lilly.

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James "Jim" Montanaro

James “Jim” Montanaro, 62, passed away on October 13, 2021 at University Hospital in Elyria. Jim will be sadly missed by his wife and best friend of 32 years, Danielle, his brothers Sal and Tony Montanaro, his sister Mary Daberkow, and his step-daughters Renee Fish and Laura Vaught.

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James Lee Ritenour

James Lee Ritenour, longtime resident of Elyria, OH and Somerset, PA passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 7th, 2022 at the age of 58. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He is a graduate of Elyria High School and retired from Laborers Local 419, leaving behind many, many friends.

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James Minick

James Minick, age 91, of Valley City, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Derry, Pennsylvania and resided in Valley City for 52 years.

James graduated from Derry Township High School in Derry, PA. He served with the U.S. Air Force during...

James Ray White

James Ray White, 56, of Elyria, died Wednesday, December 28, 2022, in Elyria, Ohio, with his family by his side. He was born November 2, 1966 and attended Avon Lake High School.

James worked at The Rock Pile of Avon Lake for 9 years where he served as Assistant...

Jason D. Harris

Jason D. Harris, 46, Passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2023.   Born in Elyria, he was a resident of Elyria Ohio all his life and attended Elyria West High School.  He enjoyed sitting in his chair, watching football, and was an avid Steelers fan. He enjoyed being outside, fishing and hanging out with his friends.

Jeanna C. Geiger

Jeanna Christine Geiger was born in Lorain, Ohio on September 18, 1969, the cherished daughter of the late Edna Geiger and Ralph Smith. She spent her final days surrounded by her family, friends and dear, beloved cousins Anthony and Jill (her caregivers). She passed peacefully on September 12, 2022 after a long fight with cancer....

Jeffery Neal Reed III

Jeffery Neal Reed III died unexpectedly on May 10, 2022 at Mercy Hospital, Lorain. Jeffery was born April 27th 2000 to parents, LaKeisha Brown and Jeffery Reed II. He enjoyed spending time with his children, and his family and friends. He also enjoyed playing his video games. He was very close to his brothers,...

Jeffrey J. Kaczur

Jeffrey John Kaczur, 41 of Sheffield Village, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2021 at his home following a hard fought battle with addiction. He enjoyed animals and the great outdoors. Jeff liked tinkering and working in his garage. He was a member of the 103 rd OVI. Jeff’s greatest enjoyment was spending...