Obituaries

Michael Mendak

Michael Mendak, 93, passed away peacefully after a lengthy illness on Wednesday, February 22, 2023 at Main Street Care Center in Avon, Ohio.  He was born October 22, 1929 in Lorain, Ohio, and was one of 9 children to parents, Harry and Mary Mendak.

A career decision as an Electrician...

Mikki L. Adkins

Mikki L. Adkins, 58 of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who also loved her dog “Sugar” and enjoyed working in her flower garden.



Mikki is survived by her loving husband Randy;...

Nicholas Antonio Gonzalez

Nicolas Antonio Gonzalez, 74, of Elyria , OH passed away peacefully of chronic illnesses on June 7, 2022.

Nicolas (Nick) was born in Utuado, PR in 1947, and was raised in Lorain, OH. After graduating high school, he served in the Vista program before joining the U.S. Marines and serving in the...

Norma A. Pafford

Norma A. Pafford (nee Baker), age 78. Born December 4, 1942, she was a lifelong resident of Lorain, OH. Norma passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021.

Norma is survived by her husband, Anthony Pafford; daughters, Leslie Battle (Gary), Kelly Glaze (Jeffrey), Toni...

Olga H. Wilhelmy

Olga H. Wilhelmy, 95, (nee Dirda) of Sheffield Village died peacefully on Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at O’Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville.

She was born on July 26, 1926 in Lorain and graduated in 1944 from Lorain High School. She had been a life-long Sheffield Village resident and...

Pamela M. Mendosa

Pamela Marie Mendosa, 62 of Lorain, was received into Heaven on Monday, April 12 at Mercy Hospital.

She was a graduate of Southview High School. Pam was employed at Oberlin College before she went to Bonnie Bell...

Patricia A. Flood

Patricia A. Flood (nee Young), 73 of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange. She was born January 26, 1948 in Sikeston, Missouri and was previously a resident of Wellington for 45 years.

Patricia enjoyed bowling, shopping, and gambling during her many casino trips. Her greatest...

Patricia A. O'Connor

Patricia A. O’Connor (nee Chapman) age 85, passed away on January 28, 2022. She retired as a long-time bank teller for several banks. She was a great knitter, avid reader, and enjoyed making ceramics and watching HGTV. Some of her favorite times were spent sailing and traveling with her husband Robert. Patricia was a devoted mother...

Patricia D. Haupt

Patricia D. Haupt, 58 of Elyria passed away unexpectedly on Monday, June 20, 2022 at her home. She worked most of her life as a nurse’s aide, where she loved caring for all of her residents, until becoming disabled in 2004. She enjoyed all music and loved Earth, Wind and Fire. In her downtime she...

Patti Saunders

Patti Saunders passed away into God's graces on May 18, 2022 at the age of 73. She lived a long and well lived life. Patti was a homemaker who loved her family deeply. She enjoyed the outdoors and loved vacationing in Hocking Hills. Her hobbies included crafting and gardening. She loved conversation and storytelling.

Paulette Scarberry-Moore

Paulette Scarberry-Moore, 77 of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Anchor Lodge. She was a lady who loved everyone and would do anything for them. When she was able, she enjoyed attending the Full Gospel Tabernacle.

Paulette is survived by her...

Pauline Goodwin Wiley

Pauline Goodwin Wiley, 51 of Lorain, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was a loving, friendly and great person who loved playing Bingo. Pauline also loved her dogs. She was friends with everyone and will be greatly missed.

Pauline is survived...

Peiyun Liu

Peiyun Liu, age 89, of Fairview Park, OH, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2023. Born in Guangzhou, China, she married, and is preceded in death by, Ruiqi Chen, who both moved to Ohio in 1997.

Peiyun has two children: Anieda and Wilson (Grace). She was the loving grandmother to...

Philip K. Gilbert

Philip K. Gilbert, 80 of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He worked at Aquamarine Golf Course for 55 years finishing as a maintenance superintendent. Philip was a Past President of the Elyria Eagles #431. He graduated from Midview high School in 1960 and was a hard worker all of his...

Phyllis C. Garcia

Phyllis C. Garcia (nee Costin) 78 of Lorain, passed away suddenly on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at her home. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain and was very active serving in the Church of the Open Door. Phyllis loved to travel, play slot machines, and especially enjoyed cooking. Her greatest love was...

Ralph H. Grattan

The Lord God called Ralph H. Grattan, III home on January 11. 2022, after a long journey. He resided in Lorain the last few years. Ralph was born on August 20, 1943 in Fort Monroe, VA to Esther (Tabor) and Ralph J., II.

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Ramona Jean Eckenrode

Ramona Jean Eckenrode, Age 67, departed her loving family on April 29 th , 2022, due to a long-term battle with cancer.

Ramona was born in Dallas, Texas on June 27 th , 1955 to James C. Kuhn, and raised by Richard White...

Raymond J. Pilarsh of Sheffield Lake passed away at his home on Sunday February 21, 2021, just three days prior to his 80th birthday. He was a proud US Navy veteran who served from 1959-1963. Ray was an avid fisherman, having taken many fishing trips all over. He enjoyed watching the Cleveland Browns and Indians; going to casinos especially Mountaineer;...

Raymond Patrick Pearl

Raymond Patrick Pearl, 56 of Elyria, passed away suddenly Saturday, October 30, 2021.

He is survived by his loving wife of 19 years Carol Pearl (nee Brenner); brothers Jimmy King and Walter King of Elyria, and Bob Pearl of Westlake; sisters Linda Mitchell...

Raymond Phillips

When we lose someone we love we must learn not to live without them, but to live with the love they left behind.

Raymond Phillips could at times be frustrating, as he knew what was right for you even when you didn't see it for yourself. He had a...