Obituaries

Louis "Lou" James Gehm

Louis “Lou” James Gehm, 30, of Elyria, OH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021 from COVID.

If you have ever met Lou, he was a beautiful soul. He was someone that we would all inspire to be. He will be forever remembered as a role model...

Lula Betzel

Lula Betzel, age 86 of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was a lady who loved being home with her family and her dog, Max. She also loved flowers and her church – Refuge Church in Elyria.

Lula is survived by...

Lydia Rodriguez

Lydia Rodriguez, aka Lydia Collazo, 91 of Lorain, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. She was a lady who loved being with people. In her younger days, she would cook for family and friends that she hosted at her home every weekend. She also cooked and was very active at Sacred Heart Church in Lorain....

Mabel B. Hardman

Mabel B. Hardman, 91 of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria after battling complications that arose from Covid-19. Her hobbies included bowling, golf, baking, and most of all, spending time with her family. Mabel retired as an Executive Secretary from Bailey Controls in...

Madaline H. Wooldridge

Madaline H. Wooldridge (nee Hamilton), 83 of Lorain, passed away February 21, 2021. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, Albert; children, Rick Hamilton (Teresa), Brenda Rogers, and Rocky Hamilton (Annette); grandson, Rocky Hamilton and several other grandchildren and great grandchildren; a sister, Roma Parker, and brother, Wilburn Hamilton (Wilma).

Magda M. Flores

Magda M. Flores, 42 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly following a short bout with Covid-19. She was a kind person who liked to read, cook different foods, work puzzles, and complete adult coloring projects. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

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Margaret L. Raber

Margaret Luvica Raber, longtime Lorain resident, passed away Sunday evening, March 13, 2022, surrounded by her family. Margaret was born the cherished daughter of John and Dorothy (nee Hersey) Young in Washington, PA. She was a talented crafter of many things, and loved candle-making and flower arranging. Scott Eastwood's biggest fan has gone to her...

Margaret P. Anderson

Margaret P. Anderson, 88 of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021. She was a family woman who loved the family gatherings, spending holidays together, and doting over her grandchildren. She also enjoyed crocheting and bowling and was very particular in what she did and what she wanted. Basically, she loved having...

Marian M. Morgan

Marian M. Morgan (Seelinger) 89 of Elyria, Ohio passed away peacefully on Nov. 29,2022 surrounded by family. She was born in Erie, PA. on July 19,1933 to Henry and Gladys (Crawford) Seelinger, and lived most of her life in Elyria, OH. She worked most of her life as the kitchen manager of Pioneer Pizza. She...

Marion Elaine Pick

Pick, Marion Elaine (nee Gundlach) age 89, gently passed into peace January 8, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Willard Pick Sr., her parents Edward and Mildred Gundlach and her beloved sisters Kay and Carol.

She...

Marlene L. White

Marlene L White, life-long Lorain resident, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022 at the age of 88.

Marlene was a deeply devoted wife and mother who filled her home with much love toward her family and friends.  She was a gifted homemaker known for her...

Martha S. Canterbury

Martha S. Canterbury (Williams) “MarDad Laflare” born June 29th, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio to Betty L. Conaway and Rush E. Williams. Martha has passed away in her home in Lorain unexpectedly on November 24th, 2021.

Martha was a life time resident of northeast Ohio, who graduated from Brookside High...

Mary E. Resar

Mary E. Resar (Nee Coghlan) at the age of 88 finished her long journey home surrounded by the love of her children.

Her journey began April 27th 1932. She lived in Lorain County all of her life. Starting school at St. Agnes and completing her studies at Elyria High school in 1950, where she...

Mary H. Darus

Mary H. Darus (nee Ross), originally of Webster Springs, West Virginia, passed into peace surrounded by the love of her family Sunday, September 18, 2022, at the age of 84. Mary loved the outdoors, horses and gardening. She retired after a long career at Invacare. She loved home decorating,  Christmas, and above all, spending time...

Mary L. Bill

Mary L Bill (nee Gallagher), 64 of Sheffield Twp., passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She enjoyed reading and fishing and was retired from the Lorain Public Library.

Mary is survived by her loving husband Gary;...

Mary T. Taylor

Mary T Taylor (nee Kenney), age 67, joined the Lord unexpectedly on August 9, 2022. Mary was born in Darby, PA on April 25, 1955. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1973, and worked many years at Hill's Dept Store before earning her Licensed Practical Nursing degree in 1993. Mary loved providing her skills...

Matthew P. Maniaci

Matthew P. Maniaci, 84 of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021. He was an employee of the Kirby Company in the corporate offices for over 60 years. His advice to everyone he met was “Be Positive!”.

Matthew is survived by his loving wife of 60 years, Joann;...

Melina I. Martinez-Walker

Melina I. Martinez-Walker, 18 of Amherst, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was a 2021 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School.  She went on to pursue her passion studying Pre-Med at Lorain County Community College on a full scholarship.  Her dream was to become a Pediatric Neurologist to help children...

Mercedes "Mama" Vazquez

Mercedes "Mama" Vazquez, age 90, born October 1st, 1931 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico and passed away January 27th, 2022 in Louisville, Kentucky. Mercedes was a longtime Ohio resident, having moved to Ohio in the early 50's. She lived in Youngstown for 27 years, and was a resident of Lorain for 35 years....

Michael J. Kisha

Michael J. Kisha, age 74 of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was retired from Ohio Edison after working there for 40 years. Mike loved baseball and had received numerous scholarships for baseball at Cleveland State University. He also loved animals, especially dogs, and dearly loved his family and ancestry....