All Obituaries

Mary Jane Fitch, 94, passed away Monday, April 29, 2024. She was born September 13, 1929 in Lodi, Ohio to Edward and Louise Bartholomai.  Jane was a graduate of Lodi High School and went on to graduate from Ohio Wesleyan University in 1951 with a bachelor of arts degree and was a member of Delta Gamma sorority. Jane married William “Bill” Fitch in 1951 and made their home in Elyria. She was a member of First United Methodist Church for more than 50 years. An active member...

Milton G. Bearer, 77, of Elyria, died Friday April 26, 2024 at UH Parma Medical Center.  He was born March 14, 1947 in Clearfield, PA where he was raised before moving to Youngstown and then Lorain where he worked in the maintenance department at US Steel.  He had also been employed at Pepsi-Cola in Cleveland as a supervisor and retired as manager of Thomasson Potato Chip Company, Elyria.  Milton was a member of Elyria Amvets Post 32, American Legion Post 12, VFW Post 1079 and...

Jeffrey Cable, 57, of Lorain and formerly of Elyria, died April 18, 2024.  He was born August 31, 1966 in Elyria and was a 1985 graduate of Elyria High School.  He was formerly employed as a groundskeeper at Elyria Country Club.  Jeff was family oriented and enjoyed time with his grandnieces and nephews, playing X-Box and had been active in church. Jeff is survived by a sister, Sandra K. Cable of Valley City; a brother, Michael R. (Carol) Cable of Elyria; three nieces and six...

Robert Lee “Big Bob” Melton, 57, of Lorain, died in his home Monday, April 15, 2024.  He was born May 31, 1966 in Elyria.  Bob was employed in the construction industry as a home builder, carpenter, roofer and installed parking lots.  He enjoyed his grandchildren, his pet dogs, spending time during the holidays with family, music, watching football and Sundays listening to Joel Osteen.  Bob is survived by his companion of 40 years, Pamela S. Seymour;...

  Joyce H. Myerly (nee Hollinger), 95, of Oberlin, died April 10, 2024 at Kendal at Oberlin.  She was born September 9, 1928 in Dayton, Ohio, attended Westminster High School in Westminster, MD and graduated from Hood College, Frederick, MD in 1948.  At the age of 7 she survived polio with very minor long-term effects.  Joyce and her husband, Richard, had lived in Charleston, WV, Canaan Valley, WV and Hendersonville, NC before moving to Kendal at...

Carole Y. Gubeno (nee Young), 82, of Elyria, died April 7, 2024 at Wesleyan Village.  She was born January 16, 1942 in Dearborn, MI, was a 1959 graduate of Elyria High School and attended Miami University, Oxford, Ohio.  Carole retired as secretary of the Allied Health department at Lorain County Community College.  She was a member of First Congregational United Church of Christ in Elyria.  She loved knitting and had knitted over 100 prayer shawls for cancer...

Christopher W. Lewis, 47, of Elyria, died Thursday March 28, 2024.  He was born March 18, 1977 in Elyria and was a 1995 graduate of Elyria High School.  He was co-owner of Lewis Monument Company, a long time family owned business in Elyria.  Chris was a Cleveland Indians fan and enjoyed movies, music and fishing.  He had a big heart and was always ready to help others.  He will be greatly missed.  Chris is survived by his sister, Marky Eck; brother, Ken Lewis,...

Gisela Stockstill, 87, of Rocky River, died March 24, 2024.  She was born July 2, 1936 in Albrechts, Germany and moved to the United States in her teens.  Gisela was an incredible cook and enjoyed making meals for family and friends.  Gisela is survived by her step-daughter, Jane (Bill) Penkava; step-grandchildren, Stephanie, Katelyn, Dena, Dawn and Brad; numerous step great-grandchildren; step son-in-law, Timothy Smith and longtime friend, David Hostetler. She was preceded...

Caryl Ann Bunnell (nee Spencer), 80, of Lorain, died March 20, 2024.  She was born October 19, 1943 in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada and was raised in Minto, New Brunswick, Canada by adoptive parents, Wilfred and Esther Spencer.  She moved to the US in 1963 to begin a career as a nanny.  Caryl was a nanny to over 40 children, having served families in New York, Massachusetts, Pennsylvania and Ohio.  She enjoyed children and watching them grow.  For over 55 years, she...

Ruth Frances Adams (nee Raynor), 90, of Elyria, died peacefully at her daughter’s home March 19, 2024.  She was born April 3, 1933 in Rittman, Ohio. Ruth worked as executive secretary with the US Naval War College in Rhode Island and retired as administrative secretary for Elyria City Schools.  She was a member of St. Mary Church, Elyria. Ruth is survived by daughters, Pegg Vanek D.D.S., Raejean (Tom) Presgraves, Donna Pember and Cheri (Scott) Hilenski; sons, Jim (Ellen)...