All Obituaries

Elaine Thompson (nee Sharpless), 83, of Elyria, died Monday March 9, 2026.  She was born July 31, 1942 in Toledo, Ohio and has been a resident of Elyria since 1967.  She attended Western College for Women, received a bachelor of arts in 1964 from Ohio University and a MSSA in 1970 from Case Western Reserve.  She was employed as a social worker at Lorain County Children Services beginning in 1970, Lorain County Board of Mental Retardation and private practice.  Elaine was ...

Noel Stephen “Steve” Warden, 89 of Elyria, OH, passed away Saturday, March 7, 2026. He was born August 21, 1936, in Arlington, VA to Burdett Stryker Warden, Sr. and Elsie Jane Richter Warden and was raised in both Arlington and Washington, DC. From a young age, Steve demonstrated a work ethic and entrepreneurial spirit that would define his life. As a boy, he delivered newspapers to senators, ambassadors, and other high-level government officials at the exclusive Wardman Park ...

Clarence A. Blevins, 80, of Elyria, passed away Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.  He was born May 25, 1945 in Jolo, WV and attended Thomas Edison Technical School, Cleveland.    He retired as a gear cutter from Horseburg & Scott Company, Cleveland.  Clarence was a member of College Heights Baptist Church where he served as a deacon.  He enjoyed fishing, camping, riding motorcycles and spending time with his ...

Phyllis Irene Payne (nee Bligh), 93, died peacefully Wednesday, February 25, 2026 at Keystone Pointe. She was born July 12, 1932, to Charles and Mary Bligh (nee Richmond) in Penfield, Ohio and graduated from Penfield High School, class of 1950. Phyllis married Randy Payne, June 6, 1956, where together they resided in Elyria and were the owners of several local businesses. After retiring from Resthaven Memorial Gardens, she enjoyed time with friends at Silver Sneakers and volunteering at St. ...

Joseph Michael Colucci’s BIG heart stopped beating February 15, 2026 at his home at Kendal in Oberlin, Ohio.  Joe was born in Brooklyn, New York August 12, 1937.  Joe was the first person in his family to leave New York City when he traveled to Michigan State University for college. He spent the majority of his life in Michigan before moving to Ohio in 2015. Joe was a loving husband to Sue, wonderful father to Mike (Teresa), Cathy, and Chris (Monica) as well as a ...

Kenneth J. Murphy, 88, formerly of Elyria, died Friday February 13, 2026 at Danbury of Hudson, Hudson, Ohio.  He was born April 4, 1937 in Elyria, was a 1956 graduate of Elyria High School and served with the US Army and Ohio National Guard.  Ken retired as Director of Operations at Sunrise Medical, Avon Lake and served as a Lorain County Deputy Sheriff from 1969-1986.  His hobbies included landscaping in his backyard and shooting sports (pistol, trap and skeet sporting ...

Jon B. Ehlke, 69, of Elyria, died Monday, February 9, 2026 in his home.  He was born May 24, 1956 in Elyria and was a 1974 graduate of Elyria High School.  He retired as a machinist and had worked at Parker Hannifin for 15 years.  Jon was a 50-year member of First Congregational United Church of Christ, Elyria.  He enjoyed riding Harleys, golf, watching Cleveland sports teams, anything DIY and working on cars. Jon is survived by his daughter, Elizabeth (Chris) Wallo of ...

Etta Alberta Petros (nee Preast), 81, a long-time resident of Elyria, died Sunday February 8, 2026.  She was born April 28, 1944 in Beckley, WV.  For 36 years, she was a dietician for Wesleyan Village from where she retired.  Alberta enjoyed dancing, the color lavender and she was loved by everyone.  Alberta is survived by son, Timothy (Susan) Wamsley of Elyria; daughter, Elisha Baran of Parma and granddaughters, Amanda (Thor) Reep, Breona  and Brenna ...

Dorothy V. Fritz, 95, of Elyria, died Sunday February 8, 2026 at Avenue Assisted Living, Avon Lake.  She was born October 10, 1930 in Greenup, KY.  She was employed as a hairdresser for Coiffures on Second Street in Elyria.  She enjoyed golf and gardening.  Dorothy is survived by a daughter, Rita (Denny) Pallardy; grandsons, Michael Pallardy and Gus Koehn; sister, Carol Darnell; brother, Ray Moore; great-granddaughter, Abigail Pallardy; great-grandsons, Gavin and Ian ...

Lemuel “Lem” Randolph Greene, 87, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, February 3, 2026 at Life Care Center of Elyria, following a lengthy illness. He was born May 7, 1938, in Raleigh County, WV. Lem worked for 45 years for Wellman Products (Hawk Group, previously SK Wellman, Sintermet and Abex) in Brook Park as a maintenance electrician and supervisor and later as a building maintenance supervisor at their Research and Development facility in Solon. He is survived by son, Larry ...