All Obituaries

Dale E. Karp, 78, a long-time resident of LaGrange, passed away following a long illness at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center on Wednesday April 14,2021. He was born on September 7, 1942 in Cleveland. Dale worked as a finance manager for Mellon Financial for 20 years, retiring in 1983. Dale enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, the stock market, coaching, playing, and watching baseball. Dale’s favorite baseball team was the New York Yankees. He is survived by: 3...

Mary K. Sapp (nee Godby), 67, a longtime resident of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center on Sunday April 11, 2021. She was born on August 10, 1953 in Fayette County, West Virginia. She graduated from Cedarville College in 1971 with a Nursing degree. Mary worked at Health Hill Children’s Hospital and later at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital for 29 years, retiring in 2019. She was a member of the Service Employees National...

    Patricia J. Custer (nee Bennett), 93, of North Ridgeville, formerly of Cambridge, OH, passed away peacefully at her residence with her family by her side, on Wednesday March 31, 2021.  She was born June 15, 1927 in Cambridge and was a resident of North Ridgeville for many years. Patricia was a very devoted wife, mother and grandmother.  As a young girl, she worked at her brother’s sundae bar in Cambridge.  She was also a well-known Guernsey...

Terrence W. Alwin, 70, a resident of North Olmstead, passed away on March 22, 2021 at River Pointe Care Center in Olmsted Falls. He was born on March 1, 1951 in Cleveland. Terrence is survived by: two daughters, Christine (John) Tarnasky, and Erin (Kevin) Hritz, and eight grand children. He was preceded in death by: his parents, William and Mary Alwin; his grandson; and two brothers, Brian, and Patrick. The family welcomes friends to join them on Monday March 29, from 4pm to 6pm at the...

  James D. Mueller, 84, of Brook Park, passed away Sunday March 21, 2021 following a short illness at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland.  He was born May 16, 1936 in Cleveland and was a graduate of East High School in Cleveland.  Jim earned an Associate of Arts degree from the University of Maryland, a Bachelor of Arts degree with honors in Chinese and East Asian Studies from Oberlin College and a Master of Arts degree in Chinese Linguistics from The Ohio State University. ...

Donna F. Shafer (nee Lynn), 70, of Vermillion, passed away on Wednesday March 17, 2021 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain following a long-term illness. She was born on May 5, 1950 in Lorain. Donna was a longtime resident of Lorain County, and had also lived in New Braunfels, Texas. Donna graduated from Brookside High School in 1968. She worked for PPG Industries for 23 years before retiring. Donna enjoyed: traveling, baking, gardening, cardinals, and butterflies. She is survived by: her...

    Glen Skidmore, 83, of North Ridgeville, passed away on Sunday March 14, 2021 at The Villa Camillus Nursing Center in Columbia Station.  He was born on January 12, 1938 in Shock, WV.  Glen had resided in North Ridgeville for over 30 years and formerly lived in Elyria.  He was a veteran and served in the US Navy from July 1958 to July 1962.  Glen was a tow motor operator for many years and worked at the GM Fisher Guide Plant in Elyria and then at MTD in...

Janis “Gramma Jan” Zydiak (nee Habanek), 68, a longtime resident of North Ridgeville, passed away after a long battle with her illness on Sunday March 7, 2021 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. She was born on June 28, 1952 in Fariview Park. Janis was a collector of antiques, and anything bear related. She also enjoyed: History, gardening, baking, the Appalachian and Smokey mountains, crafting, Christmas time, and music, especially Bluegrass. Janis is survived by: her two...

    John W. Zeager, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 1, 2021.  Beloved Husband of the Late Ethel (nee Thomas); Loving Father of Amy Zeager (Greg Martin); Dear Friends of Stella Perrine; Brother of the Late James Zeager (Karen).  The Memorial Service will be held Friday March 5, 2021 at 11:30am at Abram Creek Baptist Church, 18664 Sheldon Road, Brook Park.  Pastor James Beight will officiate the service.  The family will receive friends...

Donna L. Krasula (nee Lentz), 63, of North Ridgeville and formerly of Toledo, passed away on Thursday February 25, 2021 at St. John’s Medical Center in Westlake, following a long battle with Primary Progressive MS. Donna was employed by Dollar General as a store manager for 15 years. She was a member of Shepherd of the Ridge Lutheran Church in North Ridgeville as well as The Order of the Eastern Star. Donna enjoyed wrestling as well as watching movies and traveling, but her most...