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Elaine Donich
1942 - 2025
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1942
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2025
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Elaine Donich Obituary
May 29, 1942 - Jul 17, 2025
Marblehead
Elaine Ruth (Baer) Donich, 83, residing in Marblehead, passed away peacefully Thursday, July 17, 2025 at Otterbein Marblehead SeniorLife Community.
Elaine was born on May 29, 1942 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Joseph M. Baer and Ruth (Baer) Simcox.
Elaine was a member of Immaculate Conception Catholic Church where she served on the bereavement team and was a eucharistic minister. In her spare time, she enjoyed crafts, gardening and spending time with her children and grandchildren.
Elaine is survived by her son, Daniel C. (Jenny) Donich of Lakeside Marblehead, OH; her daughter, Rhonda (Samer) Alkharrat of California; five grandchildren; and other relatives.
In addition to her parents, Elaine is preceded in death by husband, James Donich in 2024; brother, Frances E. Baer; step-father, George F. Simcox.
Friends may call on Friday July 25th, 2025 from 4 - 7 p.m. at Groff Funeral Homes & Crematory, 1607 E. Perkins Ave., Sandusky. Prayers will be held on Saturday, July 26th, 2025 at 9:30 a.m. at the Funeral Home followed by a Mass at 10 a.m. at Holy Angels Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave., Sandusky, Ohio. Entombment will follow in Meadow Green Memorial Park, Huron, Ohio.
Those wishing to contribute to Elaine's memory may do so to Island Safe Harbor Animal Sanctuary Reunion, 3620 E. State Rd., Port Clinton, OH 43452; or Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, 414 Madison Street, Port Clinton, OH 43452; or Holy Angels Catholic Church, 428 Tiffin Ave, Sandusky, OH 44870.
Condolences may be shared online at www.grofffuneralhomes.com.
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