All Obituaries

George David Grosik, 66, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly Sunday January 13, 2019 at his residence. He was born January 27, 1952 in Cleveland. George was a lifelong resident of North Ridgeville and was a 1970 graduate of North Ridgeville High school. He retired from Moen Inc. as a machinist, and plater, where he was employed for over 30 years. He enjoyed listening to live music, photography, trains, local history, and was a former steward at UAW local 101. George is survived by;...

  Susie A. Lackofi, 60, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly at her residence, on January 6, 2019.  She was born May 16, 1958 in Cleveland and was a resident of North Ridgeville for 40 years.  Susie was a 1978 graduate of West Tech High School in Cleveland.  Being an animal lover, Susie passionately took care of the many strays and wild animals on her property.  She is survived by; her parents, Leslie and Rozalia (nee Firnigli) Lackofi of North Ridgeville;...

    Robert W. Christy Jr., 75, of Elyria, passed away Thursday January 3, 2019 at the Northridge Health Center in North Ridgeville.  He was born May 16, 1943 in Lodi and was a 1961 graduate of Medina High School.  Robert worked for General Motors as a tool and die maker at both the Elyria and Mansfield plants.  He retired in 2006 after 42 years of service.  He enjoyed watching old westerns, NASCAR Racing and spending the winter months in Florida with his...

Linda M. Laursen (nee Balsman), 69, of Amherst, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday December 30, 2018 at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon.  She was born February 16, 1949 in Lorain and was a life-long resident of Lorain County.  Linda was a 1967 graduate of Midview High School.  She was employed at several area banks and also served as a school secretary at The King’s Academy in Elyria.  Linda was an active member of Christ The King Vineyard Church in North...

Brenden John Kiekisz, 27, of Cleveland passed away unexpectedly on Sunday December 30, 2018 at Metro Hospitals in Cleveland. He was born November 18, 1991 in Cleveland. Brenden was an avid lover of music, with his tastes ranging from many different genres, more notably, rap, and rock. Brenden also was a creator of music, he wrote and recorded several songs of his own, looking for inspiration from multiple artists like, Eminem, and the Red Hot Chili Peppers. He is survived by; his parents,...

Melvin E. Hartman Sr., 86, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Thursday December 27, 2018 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. He was born December 11, 1932 in Cleveland and was a long time resident of North Ridgeville. Melvin retired from the city of North Ridgeville, where he worked in city maintenance for 21 years. In his off time, Melvin enjoyed wood working, fishing, tending to his vegetable plants, and bird watching. Melvin was also a member of the Moose Lodge, Sons of AMVETS, and the...

    Wendy L. Gadus (nee Marek), 65, of North Ridgeville, passed away Thursday December 20, 2018 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center in Elyria following a two year battle with Multiple Myeloma.  She was born in Lakewood on March 29, 1953.  Wendy was raised in Fairview Park and was a 1971 graduate of Fairview Park High School.  She attended Kent State University and was a graduate of the former nurses training program at Lakewood Hospital.  She worked...

    Paul David “Dub” Doppelheuer, 85, of North Ridgeville, formerly of Columbia Station, passed away peacefully on Monday December 17, 2018 at O’Neill Health Care in North Ridgeville.  He was born February 28, 1933 in Connellsville, Pennsylvania to Emory and Sarah (nee Brown) Doppelheuer. Dub married Phyllis (nee Hodge) in 1954 and worked construction before moving to Ohio in 1957.  He then went to work for Heil Process (later becoming Xerxas...

  Sonja F. Yonts (nee Hall), 71, of Spencer, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday December 13, 2018.  She was born March 9, 1947 in Boone County, Kentucky, and resided in Spencer for the past 18 years.  She was a homemaker and loved to take care of her family.  She especially treasured time spent with her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.  Sonja also enjoyed making clocks and thrift shopping.  Sonja Yonts is survived by; her husband of 55 years,...

OBITUARY INFORMATION FOR FRANCESCA KRASOWSKI   Francesca “Fran” Krasowski (nee Franchina), 89, of Avon, passed away peacefully on Monday December 3, 2018 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon.  She was born on November 28, 1929 in Cleveland and was a graduate of Jane Addams High School in Cleveland.  Mrs. Krasowski was a beautician for 70 years and worked at a beauty shop in Bay Village for many of those years, retiring in 2008.  She was also a homemaker. ...