All Obituaries

Athena M. Smith, age 55 of Grafton and formerly of Cleveland, passed away Friday April 3, 2020 in the Ames Family Hospice Center following a long illness. She was born in Cleveland June 6, 1964. She is survived by her husband of 22 years Timothy, children Melissa Gregg, Kayley Smith and Joseph Smith. Survivors also include her mother Helen Wilson and brother Theodore Megaridis. she was preceded in death by her father George Megaridis. A private service will be held on Tuesday April 7th .

Eric M. Moldenhauer, age 43 of Elyria passed away at home on Friday March 27, 2020. A memorial service will be planned for a later day.

Karen L. Philo, age 71 of Elyria passed away Saturday March 14, 2020  at the Wesleyan Village in Elyria. Karen ( also know as Gramcracker to her family ) was born December 17, 1948 in Elyria and was a life long resident. She was employed at Airborne where she proudly retired from. She was an avid bird watcher and enjoyed baking for her family. She was known for her green thumb and the love she had for her family.  Mrs.Philo is survived by her beloved daughter Lynne Greiner ( Nee...

Cody Alan Pridemore, 26, of Columbia Station, Ohio passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 24, 2020 at his residence.    Cody worked in the construction trades.  He enjoyed music, playing video games and most importantly enjoyed being Bryson's father. He was his best bud.  Cody was able to help roughly  50- 100 people with his life bank donations.     Survivors include his mother Sherry Bodenhamer (nee Clark); Father Alan Pridemore and stepmother...

James D. Ervin, age 85 of Eaton Township passed away on Wednesday  February 19, 2020 after a short illness. He was born October 6, 1934 in Kingwood, West Virginia and made his home in Eaton Township. Jim retired from Ford Motor Company after 28 years and then worked 20 years at Midview Schools. He enjoyed deer hunting, turkey hunting, fishing and the great outdoors and loved bowling as well. He was a member of Local #1250, VFW Post #1079, The Moose Club and Eagles Club....

 Faye Kern, age 79 of LaGrange went to Heaven Thursday February 13, 2020.   Beloved wife of 62yrs to Ralph & loving mother to Ramona.  Preceded by her son Charles. Retired from MTD .Faye was a kind hearted soul who enjoyed animals, amusement parks, singing, traveling around the world with her husband ,gospel and bluegrass music and her time with her family. Leaving behind daughter- in- law Lisa, granddaughters Nicole & Rebecca. She loved and is loved by all...

Trace A. Zoul Trace passed away on Wednesday, February 12, 2020 of medical complications. Loving son to Bill & Heather, brother to McKenna, Brody and Greyson grandson to Libby (Olivia) Traxler, Kathy Zoul, late George Zoul, Mike & Betty Traxler Nephew - Chris Traxler, Jeff Zoul, George and Jennifer Zoul (cousins Zach and Sarah) Special friends Logan McCartney and Kim Greco and many others Fun, loving, crazy, helpful - loved helping other, very involved at our church, freshman at...

Darryll Norman Bowman, age 51 of Brunswick passed away Monday February 3, 2020. Darryll was a native to Elyria and worked for GHS in Strongsville. He enjoyed bluegrass music, wood carving, camping, NASCAR racing and gardening. He is the beloved husband of Jill ( nee Senko ), son to Donna ( Bowman ) Arp, brother to Dawn ( Gary ) Sherrill, Dana, Darla (Mark ) Harper and Dion (Phil) McClure. A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday February 15, 2020 at the LaGrange...

Billy B. Poore, 79, Cleburne Texas, passed away Tuesday January 28, 2020 after seeing his three children, Dwayne, Marlo and Chad by his side.  Billy will be laid to rest at River Road Cemetery In Lagrange Township Friday, Feb 7th, having considered Lagrange his home for many years.  Billy proudly served in the US Air Force and retired at the young age of 55 from FAA in Oberlin after 34 years of combined service.  Billy is survived by his three children, Dwayne Poore, Chad...

Cordelia Ruth Walko, 91, of Penfield, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, January 26, 2020. Born July 13, 1928, Cordelia was the daughter of the late Ferman and Garnet (nee Kendall) Miller. She was born in Dart, Ohio and graduated from Salem Liberty High School. Cordelia moved to the Elyria area after high school and worked at the Colson company where she met the love of her life, Frank Walko. Cordelia enjoyed gardening, canning, baking, sewing, and was a member of the Penfield...