Obituaries
Catherine J Stevens
Oct 7, 2025
Catherine J. Stevens, 63 of Lorain was called Home to be with her Lord on October 7, 2025. She was born in Elyria, Ohio on December 13, 1961. Catherine was a God-fearing woman who was a faithful servant and was very active in Freedom House Church. She was a good person who always was willing to help others. Catherine loved...
Sarah J Smith
Oct 6, 2025
Sarah J. Smith, 49 of Lorain, passed away at her home on October 6, 2025 following a hard fought battle with cancer. She had worked for over 20 years at Cracker Barrel, and the family wants to express their appreciation for friends from Cracker Barrel who visited and brought food and other items to Sarah and her family during her...
Judy "Bonnie" Mae Canterbury
Oct 1, 2025
Judy Mae “Bonnie” Canterbury (née) Picione passed peacefully into eternal life on October 1, 2025, at home surrounded by her beloved son and daughter at 84 years old.
Born May 25th, 1941, in Lorain, the daughter of Vito J. and Marjorie Picione (née) Tremaine, and foster parents Charles and Selina Josephine Sanders.
Bonnie was preceded in death by her husband of 32...
Judith L. Podmanik
Sep 30, 2025
With sadness I announce the passing of our beloved Judith Leah Podmanik on Sept. 30th 2025. Judy was born June 21, 1941 in Lorain Ohio, and was the youngest of ten children. She lived a life full of love and laughter, surrounded by family.
As a teenager Judy joined the National Honor Society, where she learned her love for speech and...
Haydee Rodriguez
Sep 28, 2025
Haydee Rodriguez, of Lorain passed away on her 91st birthday, September 28, 2025. She was born in Yauco, Puerto Rico and moved to Lorain with her husband, Alfonso over 40 years ago. She and Alfonso were very active, dedicated members of Sacred Heart Chapel. Alfonso was a Deacon and Haydee served and participated in many different groups at the church....
Donna Sue Pratt
Sep 27, 2025
Donna Sue Blackburn Pratt passed away peacefully on September 27, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.
Donna was born in Kentucky and moved to Ohio as a young girl, where she graduated from Midview High School. Donna put herself through college as a single mom, and eventually became a Licensed Practical Nurse. She devoted her entire career to caring for others...
Mark A Yeaples
Sep 21, 2025
Mark A. Yeaples, 65, of Carlisle Township, passed away Sunday September 21, 2025 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin, Ohio. Mark was born September 29, 1959 at Allen Memorial Hospital in Oberlin. Mark was an avid outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, trapping, and beekeeping. Mark also enjoyed race cars. He trained with the Golden Gloves in earlier years. Mark was...
David Chozinske
Sep 3, 2025
David Chozinske, 68 of Sheffield Village passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in Hospice Care at Normandy Nursing Home. He was born on March 4, 1957, in Lorain, Ohio to the late John and Jean Chozinske. He graduated from Brookside High School in 1976. David returned to help coach the football team years later. He loved listening to Elvis...
Harold M Gage Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
Harold M. Gage, Jr., 68 of Vermilion went home to be with God on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was a 1975 graduate of Elyria West High School, and went on to work for the Lorain Post Office from where he retired after 39 years. He loved his ’57 Chevy and other classic cars, fishing, and eating. He was addicted...
Iona M Behringer
Aug 27, 2025
Iona M. Behringer, 91 of Sheffield Village went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She grew up in Cool Ridge, WV and moved to Northeast Ohio when she was 18. Iona worked on an assembly line at American Greetings for several years; ran a concrete statue business for many years, and later in life took...
Anthony Joseph Fischbach
Aug 19, 2025
July 12, 1986 – August 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony Fischbach, who left us too soon at the age of 39. Anthony was the cherished son of the late Jennifer Lynn Holden (Michael) and loving brother to Vincent (Jayde), and Alyssa Roethle (Lucas). He was the beloved grandson of Karol Fischbach (née Noble) and the...
Betty J White
Jul 26, 2025
Betty Jewel White
August 18, 1933 – July 26, 2025
Born in Louisville Mississippi
A woman of deep faith and unwavering strength, Betty and her late husband, Richard White, founded New Haven Baptist Church together, where she served faithfully for many years. Her love for God and commitment to her community were cornerstones of her life.
Betty ran a booth at Jamie’s Flea Market,...
Linda L Dull
Jul 16, 2025
Linda Louise Dull was born into eternal life with her Beloved Savior on July 16, 2025. Linda was born August 1, 1949, in Fremont, Ohio to Richard and Dorothy (Gardner) Sutter.
She graduated from Clyde High School in the class of 1967. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Elyria, Ohio and a member of the Red Hat Ladies...
Jennifer Lynn Holden
Jul 13, 2025
February 3, 1966 – July 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Holden (née Fischbach), who departed this life at the age of 59. Jennifer was the beloved wife of Michael Holden, and the cherished daughter of Karol Fischbach (née Noble) and the late Edward Fischbach.
A devoted mother, Jennifer is survived by her children, Anthony, Vincent...
Eva Mae Hall
Jul 7, 2025
Eva Mae Hall, of Elyria passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 three days after celebrating her 88th birthday on July 4. She was born in Weeksbury, Kentucky to Elmer and Edna Hall. Eva retired from the Elyria City Schools after 32 years of teaching. She loved reading, bowling, watching the Cleveland Indians, going to the casino, and especially traveling....
Raymond Royster
Jun 26, 2025
Raymond S. Royster, 61of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was a great family man who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. He loved spending time with his family and his friends at the Club. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
Raymond is survived by his loving family – his children, Jessica Warner...
Steve A Balog
Jun 22, 2025
Steve A. Balog, 91 of Avon, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to George and Anna Balog. Steve was an Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He loved watching birds, fishing, and playing lottery tickets. Above all, he was a family man who loved his family and will be greatly...
Helen F Gongloff
Jun 21, 2025
Helen F. Gongloff, age 80, passed away Saturday, June 21.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 26 at Wyers-Bollinger Funeral Chapel, 2900 N. Ridge Road, Sheffield Twp, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
Douglas E Smith
Jun 20, 2025
Douglas E. Smith, 72 of Elyria passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. He worked for many years as a Mechanic for Thomas Radiator. Doug was a regular “Mr. Fix-it”. If he couldn’t fix it, then it truly was broken. He enjoyed cooking, especially barbecues, and was an all around good guy, often going out of his way to help...
Carmen Flecha
Jun 18, 2025
Carmen Flecha went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 18, 2025, at age 84.
Maria Del Carmen, lovingly known as Carmen, was born to Flór Lopez Berriós and Manuela Lopez Laó on December 22, 1940 in Pasto Viejo (Humacao), Puerto Rico. Carmen met her husband, Hector M. Flecha, in Junquito, Puerto Rico. They married on...
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