All Obituaries

Kathleen Bohannon (nee Khal), 61, a long time resident of Elyria went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 29, 2023. She was born May 23, 1962, in Cleveland. Kathleen was a faithful member of Church of the Open Door in Elyria for many years. She enjoyed swimming and watching reality tv shows. Kathleen is survived by her son; David Bohannon (Karina), two sisters, Elaine Michelich (Rob), and Andrea Scaggs (Larry); her niece, Nicole; and her nephew, Kevin. She was preceded in death...

John E. Hill, 84, a resident of Columbia Station for over 50 years, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Friday, November 24, 2023, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. He was born November 10, 1939, in Homer City, Pennsylvania. John was a Veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a machinist for Smith & Harris Machine Co. for many years before retiring. John enjoyed gardening, reading, sudoku, and was an avid fan of the Cleveland Indians and the Pittsburgh...

Ona Marlene Rathbun Wilkinson, passed away in Westlake, Ohio on November 18, 2023, following a long illness, and the recent loss of her husband, Captain Edward L. Wilkinson (USN Retired).  Marlene was from Okmulgee, Oklahoma and graduated from Oklahoma State University where she earned her B.A. in Liberal Arts. After marrying Edward, Marlene supported him as a Navy wife during his 31-year career.  She was a vital part of the Navy Relief Society, having served over 5,000 volunteer...

Gary H. Willis 78, a long time resident of Elyria, passed away peacefully at his residence, surrounded by his family following a short illness on Wednesday November 15, 2023. He was born January 2, 1945, in Ansted, West Virginia. Gary was a veteran of the U S Army and served during the Vietnam War. He retired from the Ford Motor Company after 33 years. Gary was a member of VFW Post #9340 in Columbia Station.  He enjoyed fishing, working outside, and tinkering around the house. Gary is...

Robert Ford Chapman Sr., 80, a life long resident of North Ridgeville, peacefully went in his sleep at his residence on Tuesday, November 14, 2023. He was born June 28, 1943, in Clay County, West Virginia. Robert graduated from North Ridgeville High School, where he and a few other students founded the first wrestling team. He enjoyed working in the yard, building things, and home improvement projects. Robert was a veteran of the United States Army, and a  member of the North Ridgeville...

Angel R. Suarez, 71, a resident of Sheffield Lake, formerly of Cleveland, passed away peacefully at his residence on Wednesday, November 8, 2023. He was born February 18, 1952, in Corozal, Puerto Rico. Angel loved fishing, inventing things, and autobody work. He is survived by his sister, Ana “Lydia” Kovacs (Paul); his sister-in-law, Phyllis Suarez; seven nephews, Victor Suarez Jr., Ramon Suarez, David Suarez, Paul Kovacs Jr. (Rebecca), Donald Kovacs, Anthony Narewski (Vanessa),...

Captain Edward L. Wilkinson, (USN – Retired) passed away in Westlake, Ohio on September 25, 2023, following a long illness. Captain Wilkinson was a 31-year military veteran whose career started with the US Marines in Parris Island in 1948, before attending Navy Flight Training and receiving his commission and wings in the US Navy as a designated Naval Aviator in 1951. He flew 40 combat missions in Korea, starting in early 1953. He was a flight instructor in both propellor and jet...

Clara Maynard, 61, a longtime resident of North Ridgeville, formerly of North Carolina, passed away peacefully surrounded by her sisters and niece Friday, November 3, 2023, at O’Neil Health Care in North Ridgeville. She was born February 26, 1962, in Homestead, Florida. Clara graduated from Pleasant High School in Marion, Ohio, in 1982, and attended State Beauty Academy in 1983. She worked as a 911 phone operator in Wilson, North Carolina for 15 years before retiring. She loved to read,...

Ewald Buchdrucker, 79, a longtime resident of Columbia Station, passed away peacefully Wednesday, November 2, 2023, at Southwest General Hospital in Middleburg Heights. He was born May 26, 1944 in Buschen, Germany. Ewald was an avid walleye fisherman, and loved watching his tropical fish. He is survived by his loving wife of 56 years, Barbara; three children, Beverly (Michael), Cynthia (Jake), and Jeff (Lorrie); three grandchildren, Dana, Tyson, and Riley; and his sister Ingrid (Keith)....

Louis J. Van Houte, a longtime resident of Westlake, was promoted to glory on November 1, 2023.  Lew was born on a farm in Sodus, New York on November 5, 1930 and graduated from Sodus High School as valedictorian of the class of 1948.  He received his bachelor’s degree in accounting from Syracuse University in 1952 and his MBA, also from Syracuse University, in 1960.  Lew was a veteran and served in the US Army from 1952-1954, reaching the rank of...