James Earl Coen Obituary
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of James Earl Coen in Independence, Ohio, who passed away on March 1, 2026, at the age of 76, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of James Earl Coen to show support.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Mary Coen and Charles Coen; and his sister Molly Charnes (David). He is survived by: his wife Vicki Coen (Stough); his sister Nancy DeSouza (Mark); his children, Jill Pierce (Jeffrey), Drew Coen (Kristina) and Cris Coen (Whitney); his grandchildren, Graydon, Gavin, Kaitlyn, Carter, Gage, Kenzie and Greyson; and his sibling's children, Bailey Reaser (Danny), Patrick DeSouza and Matthew Charnes (Sarah).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home, Inc. (38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035). A memorial service will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 at 5:00 PM at the Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home (38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd, Elyria, OH 44035). A celebration of life will be held on Thursday, March 12th 2026 from 6:00 PM to 8:30 PM at the Valley of the Eagles Golf Club (1100 Gulf Rd, Elyria, OH 44035).
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to support research and hopefully a cure for Alzheimer's disease through: We Can Help Project 343 Crestview Drive Elyria, Ohio 44035.
