Obituaries

Christine M McCloud

Christine M McCloud

Jan 15, 2025

Christine M. McCloud (nee Lewis), age 61 of Sheffield Lake, Ohio died January 15, 2025 at home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Christine is survived by her husband, Timothy; children, Timothy (Jen) and Alexis (Jack); grandchildren, Skylyne and Ava; mother, Joyce Nicola; sister, Michelle Byrd Lewis; and brothers, Pete (Rose) Lewis, Randy Lewis and Elliot (Michelle) Lewis.

She was preceded in...

Allen R Anderson

Allen R Anderson

Jan 6, 2025

Allen Anderson, 56 of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, January 6 following an automobile accident. He was an Eagle Scout in his younger days, and then was a veteran of the US Army. He loved fishing, camping, riding his Honda 1300 motorcycle, and being the life of the party. He was loud, boisterous, and loved to have fun. He enjoyed...

Jewell Lee Evans

Jewell Lee Evans

Jan 4, 2025

Jewell Lee Evans passed away peacefully on January 4th, 2025. She was born June 26th, 1955, in Charleston, West Virginia to parents, Harry and Edith (nee Harris) Evans. Having lived most of her life in Ohio, she graduated from North Ridgeville High School in 1973. Jewell proudly served her country in the Army from 1978 to 1983.

She had the biggest...

Emily Mae Benson

Emily Mae Benson

Jan 4, 2025

Emily M. Benson, 17, passed away unexpectedly on January 4th, 2025 at home. Even though Emily was taken from us before her time, she lived her life to the fullest every single day.Emily loved to knit, often donating hats and scarves she made for anyone who needed them. In an effort to help others, she started teaching herself sign language....

Jimmy Ray Copley

Jimmy Ray Copley

Jan 3, 2025

Jimmy Ray Copley, 74 of Lorain, Ohio, passed away January 3, 2025. Born on October 18, 1950 in Webb, West Virginia to Emma Jean (Evans) Carroll. He spent his early years in Crum, West Virginia before moving to Lorain, Ohio, where he spent most of life.He is survived by daughters, Jamie (Nick) Sansom and Heather Copley; grandsons, Aedan and Dean...

Larry Allen Powell Sr.

Larry Allen Powell Sr.

Jan 1, 2025

Larry Allen Powell, Sr., 81 of Sheffield Lake passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He retired from Ford Motor Company, where he worked for 42 years. Larry enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, fishing, bird watching and feeding the squirrels. He loved to take care of his cars and walking with his friends, and when he was...

Richard O Schwarz

Richard O Schwarz

Dec 29, 2024

Richard O. Schwarz, "Rich," 82, of Elyria, went to Heaven on December 29, 2024. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Rich will be remembered for his kind heart and unwavering desire to help those around him.

Rich proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1966, earning an honorable discharge. His gentle spirit extended to his...

Patricia L Basso

Patricia L Basso

Dec 20, 2024

Patricia L. Basso, 67, of Sheffield Lake passed away on December 20, 2024 from complications of a long illness. She had worked for over 20 years delivering the Lorain Journal. She loved arts and crafts, especially bead work. Pat had attended Brookside High School and always enjoyed talking about and reminiscing about the “good ole days”.  She loved taking care...

Pedro Crespo Sr.

Pedro Crespo Sr.

Dec 18, 2024

Pedro Crespo, Sr. “Pete”, age 76, of Lorain, passed away at his home on December 18, 2024. He worked for 30 years as an Industrial Electrician at US Steel and always loved tinkering with and inventing electrical gadgets. 

Pete is survived by his son Pedro Crespo, Jr.; granddaughter, Mariel; brothers, Gilbert, Jose Antonio, Wilfredo, and Nelson Crespo; “nephew”, Christopher Shreve; and...

Diane Marie Smith

Diane Marie Smith

Dec 17, 2024

Diane Marie Smith (née Piper), born on July 11, 1969, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024.Diane is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Paul; her beloved children, Heather (Casey Hearn) and Andrew;  her cherished grandchildren, Gabriel, Gideon, Lucas, AnnaMari, and Evey; her sister Patricia Milks, and her half sister, Angel Simko. She also leaves behind numerous nieces...

Kyle D. Johnson Sr.

Kyle D. Johnson Sr.

Dec 16, 2024

Kyle Johnson, Sr. 32 of Lorain passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2024. He was a jokester who loved to rap. Kyle loved and excelled at sports, especially football and basketball. He also played video games all the time. Kyle was crazy about his children and considered himself everybody’s daddy. He will be greatly missed.

Kyle is survived by his beloved...

Diane L Carter

Diane L Carter

Dec 11, 2024

Diane L Carter (nee Hill), 67 years young of Lorain, Ohio received her Heavenly Promotion December 11, 2024 after a short illness. She was the loving daughter of Earl Hill, Doris Knapp Hill Pruchinski and the bonus daughter of Albert S. Pruchinski. Diane was a loving friend, daughter, sister, mother and wife. Diane has been the faithful, loving, beautiful bride...

Phillip Owen Morton

Phillip Owen Morton

Nov 27, 2024

Phillip Morton, 62, of Lorain, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, November 27th. Known for his love for the Lord, Phillip was a lifelong believer who faithfully attended and served at GrowPoint Church of Amherst, Ohio for over 30 years.

An Ohio State Buckeye, Phil was incredibly smart which led to his lifelong career in chemistry. He...

Lawrence D Behringer Jr.

Lawrence D Behringer Jr.

Nov 23, 2024

Lawrence D. Behringer, Jr. , “Cook”, 87 of Sheffield Village passed away on Saturday November 23, 2024. He was the Warehouse Foreman at Doan Electric Co. in Cleveland for 45 years. He and his wife, Iona, also owned their own business for 25 years – “Cooks Patio and Lawn Décor” which they later changed the name to “Cooks Gift Shop”....

Jammie M Szabo

Jammie M Szabo

Nov 18, 2024

Jammie M. Szabo (nee Jenkins), 76 of Lorain, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert Szabo, Sr.; children, Robert Szabo, Jr. (Samantha) and Denise Szabo-Ortiz (Ciprian); grandchildren, Kaleb (Lauren) Szabo, Travis Szabo, Nicholas (Jennifer) Ortiz, and Matthew (Sarah) Ortiz; and great grandchildren, Charlotte Szabo, Madison Uszak, and Evelyn Ortiz....

Rita Bennett

Rita Bennett

Nov 14, 2024

Rita Bennett (nee Shuster), 95, passed away on November 14, 2024. She was greatly loved by all who knew her.

Rita was born on September 22, 1929 in Lorain, Ohio to Charles and Magdalene Shuster. She was a member of Nativity BVM until she became a founding member of St. Vincent DePaul’s church in Lorain. She was a parishioner there for...

Pamela J Adams

Pamela J Adams

Oct 19, 2024

Pamela Joyce Adams, Age 68, departed her loving family on October 19, 2024.

Pamela was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 27, 1956 to James C. Kuhn, and raised by Richard White and Betty White.

Pamela was married to Robert Adams Jr. and mother to Robert Adams III. She raised her family with love and devotion in Lorain, Ohio.

Pamela was a baker...

Thomas Molich

Thomas Molich

Oct 8, 2024

Thomas Molich, 92 of Elyria, passed away on October 8, 2024. He was retired from US Steel and was a Korean War Army veteran. Following his retirement he owned his own Landscaping Business. He was an all-around handyman and used to race cars at the Lorain Speedway. Thomas loved to travel. He traveled throughout the United States and to most...

Roger D York

Roger D York

Oct 7, 2024

Roger D. York, 70 of Lorain was a devoted husband and father. He passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2024 at his home. He had served for 7 years in the US Army with the 101st Airborne Division. Roger loved bass fishing, as well as watching the Cleveland Browns and Indians.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years,...

Daryl W. Moss

Daryl W. Moss

Oct 6, 2024

On October 6th, 2024, Daryl Wynn Moss took his final ride, Earth side.

Daryl enjoyed things in life such as his music album collection, especially ‘The Beatles’, spending time with good friends, and watching westerns. He was a long time member of the Brothers of the Third Wheel association where he enjoyed many years of riding and showing off his trike.

Daryl...

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