All Obituaries

Ruth Irene Hamilton , age 98 of Polk Ohio passed away in her home on Friday April 9, 2021. She was born September 2, 1922 in St.Paul, Wise County, Virginia to the late Elbert S. and Helen Carty. Ruth enjoyed her family, Gardening, quilting  and going to church. Sister Ruth was a faithful member of the Pleasant View Old Regular Baptist Church. She is survived by her sons Charles Hamilton Jr of Polk, Robert Heilman of Brookpark and daughter Linda Gonzales of Akron.. Survivors also...

  Christa Ursula Hollingsworth, Vlases (BIGFOOT) 73, of Lagrange passed away and went home to Jesus on April 4, 2021. Born on December 9, 1947 in Braunschweig Germany, she graduated in 1966 from Brunswick high school. Chris is survived by her children; Robert Hollingsworth Jr. , Tanya Hollingsworth (Ed Porter) , her Grandchildren; Tiffany Hollingsworth, Allen Hollingsworth, Travis Porter , Shawna Porter , Jasmin Hollingsworth. and her Great Grandchildren; Dominick , Tanner , Kairi ,...

Virginia Mae (Copley) Baker, age 85 of Grafton passed away of natural causes on Thursday April 1 2021. She was preceded in death by her adoring husband John Baker of Grafton Ohio, Mother Carrie Copley and Father Douglas Copley. She is survived by sons Timothy of Elyria, David of Dayton, John of Grafton , 6 Grandchildren, and 7 Great-grandchildren. She enjoyed Gospel music and spending time with her family. There will be a celebration of life on Saturday April 10th from 2-4 pm...

Rickey L Coker 66 years old. Born July 29th, 1954 died March 25th,2021.     Graduated Elyria High School in 1973. Worked for Kroger Bakery, US Lighting Service, Schneider Trucking and several other trucking companies over the years. Retired from the road in 2018.    He enjoyed hunting, fishing, coin collecting, and loved to watch his grandkids play sports. He helped out with the Boy Scout Troop 118 when his boys were in the Scouts. He helped with many of the activities...

Peter Bokesz, age 95 of Grafton passed away Wednesday March 24, 2021 following a short illness, He was born May 25, 1925 in Cleveland and lived his entire life in Grafton. He was an active member of the Grafton United Methodist Church where he taught Sunday School, was a board member and an usher, He was a member of the Grafton Township Fire Department for many years and was also a secretary and treasurer of the Fire Department. He was a WW !! US Army veteran serving in the Pacific and...

Annabelle Capell ( Nee Ross ), age 93 of Wellington and formerly of Grafton passed away Saturday March 20, 2021. She was born January 16, 1928 to the late Clare & Ruth ( Nee Puder ) Ross. She grew up in Wakeman and was a 1946 graduate of Wakeman High School. On June 28, 1947 she married Neil Capell of North Ridgeville and were married 40 years prior to his passing on March 18, 1987. She was co-owner of the Geri-Ann Variety Store in Grafton and later worked retail at the Midway Mall and in...

Mike Gereke, 57, of Grafton, passed away peacefully at Elyria University Hospital on March 19th, 2021.  He was preceded in death by grandparents John and Edith Rice of Grafton, and William and Anna Gereke of Colorado.  His parents Wilton and Hazel Gereke, and brother Terry Gereke of Grafton.   Mike is survived by Laura Gereke, his daughters Mindy (Jason) Jordan and Heather Teter.  Grandchildren Connor, Parker, Isabella, Kaleb, and Jackson.  Also, survived by brother...

Trista Maye Dempsey, Born 6-24-84 Died  3-17-2021     Trista passed away suddenly after an unexpected tragedy.  Her children meant everything to her and there was nothing more important to her than her children, friends & family. She had a long career at Taco Bell where she became the “Work Mother” and was very loved! She touched so many lives everywhere she went.    Survived by daughters Shaina Hayes, Paige Dennis, Casie Dennis, Kendal Dennis,...

Helen Zifcheck, age 92 of Columbia Station passed away Tuesday March 16, 2021 in the Villa Camillus Nursing Home following a brief illness. She was born September 16, 1928 in Tennessee and was a 60 year resident of Columbia Station , a member of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church and a former member of the Columbia Garden Club. Helen is survived by her children Nancy Zifcheck, Susan Gerlach, Thomas Zifcheck and Ed Zifcheck. Survivors also include her grandchildren Michael,...

Ms. Lisa Carter passed away suddenly on Friday March 12, 2021 doing what she loved the absolute most which was teaching and mentoring her students. Lisa was outgoing, compassionate, creative and above all else was the most nurturing soul you could ever meet.  She studied for many years throughout her whole career bettering herself and continuing to evolve and broaden her talents and certifications. she started teaching in 1995 after completing her Master's in Education in under 2...