Elvis Elswick's Obituary
Elvis Elswick, 67, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loving family after a brief battle with brain cancer on Tuesday, June 9, 2026.
Born on January 16, 1959, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Willie and Eula (née Farmer) Elswick. A 1977 graduate of Columbia High School, he built a career marked by dedication, hard work, and pride in a job well done. Elvis was a Lifetime Member of the International Union of Operating Engineers Local 18 and worked as a heavy equipment operator for Kenmore Asphalt from 1995 to 2007 and for The Shelly Company from 2007 until his retirement in 2021.
While he took great pride in his work, Elvis found his greatest joy in the people he loved. He treasured time spent with family, whether gathered around the table, enjoying the outdoors, or creating memories on the open road. He had a passion for riding his Harley and especially looked forward to traveling to Colorado, where visits with his grandchildren brought him great joy. His unwavering devotion to his family will be remembered by all who knew him.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Lori (née Rea) Elswick; his loving children, Heather (Shawn) Starr of Colorado and Robert (Rebecca) Edwards of Lorain; his cherished grandchildren, Roman, Keira, Tristan, and Maggie Starr; and his dear siblings, Sheila Elswick of Columbia Station, Michael Lester of Cleveland, and Randal Elswick of Parma.
In addition to his parents, Elvis was preceded in death by his brothers, Billy Lester and Rodney Lester.
Family will receive friends on Friday, June 12th from 3:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. at Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst, Ohio 44001. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, June 13th at 11 a.m. at the funeral home. Interment will follow at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain.
Contributions may be made in Elvis' memory to the Lotus Foundation, online at https://lotusfoundationco.org
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