All Obituaries

Shirley A. Buckland (nee Thomas), 81, a life-long resident of Elyria, passed away peacefully in her sleep surrounded by her family on January 21, 2020, at her residence. She was born August 8, 1938 in Long Branch, West Virginia. Shirley retired from the housekeeping department at Elyria Memorial Hospital after 25 years of service. She enjoyed gardening and reading her James Patterson mystery novels.  Shirley loved her family dearly and spent as much time with them as she could....

Demetruis Brown, 30, passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2020 in Lorain, where he was a resident. He was born on January 27, 1989 in Cleveland. He was a very sweet and loving person who cared about everyone around him. Demetruis was a very creative, funny, and good natured person. He enjoyed fishing, playing video games, and music. Demetruis is survived by: his mother, April Brown; his father, Edward Trueitt; his sister, Echo Brown; and his brother, Edward Brown. He will forever live in...

Stacey E. Nowakowski, 44, a long-time resident of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly Friday January 17, 2020 at her residence. She was born September 22, 1975 in Berea. Stacey was a 1995 graduate of North Ridgeville High School. Stacey was full of life, and enjoyed quilting, sewing, crafting, gardening, and being outdoors. She loved to watch her son play sports. She was a lifetime member of St. Mary of the Falls Catholic Church in Olmsted Falls. Stacey is survived by: her son,...

Robbie L. Willis (nee Schnur), 71, a life-long resident of Elyria, passed unexpectedly on Thursday January 9, 2020 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center.  She was born July 1, 1948 in Elyria and graduated from Elyria High School in 1966.  Robbie retired from Evergreen Packaging in Olmsted Falls after 30 years of service and that is where she met her beloved husband.  Robbie loved life and especially her family, her friends and her dog,...

Leslie M. Hayes (nee Pamer), 55, a lifelong resident of North Olmsted, passed away Sunday January 12, 2020 at Southwest General Medical Center in Middleburg Heights.  She was born August 22, 1964 in Cleveland.  Leslie attended North Olmsted High School.  She was a lifetime member of the AMVETS.  Leslie enjoyed reading, sewing, playing bingo, and watching Lifetime Original Movies.  Leslie M. Hayes is survived by: Her husband of 30 years, Joe;...

Patrick J. Lavery, 76, a long-time resident of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday January 7, 2020 at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland. Patrick was born on January 27, 1943 in Akron and was a 1962 graduate of John R Buchtel High School in Akron.  He served in the United States Navy from January 1963 to February 1967. Patrick worked for Januzzi’s Shoes as a shoe salesman where he met his late wife Billie. Patrick later...

Lucian Taylor Vance, 81, of Avon, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Thursday January 2, 2020 at his residence. Lucian was born December 19, 1938 in Harts, West Virginia. He served in the United States Army from March 30, 1956 to January 31, 1958. Lucian worked for the Ford Motor Company in Brookpark for 35 years before retiring. He enjoyed watching poker on tv, horse racing, and dog racing. Lucian is survived by: his wife of 60 years, Karen Vance; two children, Robert (Marsha) Vance,...

Charlotte T Milewski (nee Nickel), 80, a life time resident of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on December 25, 2019 at Lenox Ridge in North Olmsted. Charlotte was born August 11, 1939 in Cleveland and was a 1957 graduate of Lutheran High School. She was a devoted Christian. Charlotte also enjoyed sewing, scrapbooking, baking, painting, crafts, and anything Christmas. She is survived by: five children, Gregory Milewski of Florida, Anna Harvey (Robert), Amy Babb (Dennis), Noelle Cavanaugh...

  Connor James Rutledge, age three and a half, passed away on Saturday December 21, 2019 at Rainbow Babies and Children’s Hospital in Cleveland.  Connor fought really hard through all of this and we are so proud of him! Connor loved Captain America, policemen, firemen, motorcycles and amusement parks.  In October, the Make-A-Wish Foundation sent Connor and his parents to Orlando, FL and they visited several attractions.  A highlight of the trip for Connor was when...

        Amanda M. Manns, 39, of Cleveland, passed away on Saturday December 14, 2019 at her residence.  She was born February 15, 1980 in the State of Washington and she resided in the Cleveland area for most of her life.  For several years Amanda worked as a nursing assistant.  She is survived by: three daughters, Raven, Mya and Marissa; three sons, James, Antonio and Christopher; one grandson, James; her brother, David; and by many aunts, uncles and...