Obituaries
Randy Stevenson
Jun 11, 2024
Randy Stevenson, 71 of Elyria, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at University Hospital in Elyria. He was an extremely devoted husband to his beloved wife, Peggy (nee Gallagher). Randy enjoyed watching sitcoms and discussing politics. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
Randy is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Peggy; 5 children between...
Peter M. Cummings
Jun 10, 2024
Peter M. Cummings, 63 of Elyria, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 following surgery at University Hospital in Cleveland. He had retired just over a year ago after working 38 years for Elyria Manufacturing. Pete loved the Cleveland Browns and golfing. He was a very good self-taught guitarist and enjoyed music. His favorite activity was spending time with his...
Kathy Lee Torres
Jun 9, 2024
Kathy Lee Torres, 71 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She enjoyed drawing, crocheting, and video games. She was a huge fan of Elvis and other music. Above all of these things, she loved her church – Christian Life Church in Lorain. Kathy’s greatest love was being a mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed...
Marilyn "Maria" Milagros Vellon
May 26, 2024
Marilyn Milagros Vellon, affectionately known as Maria or Grandma Lady, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on June 6, 1956, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and most recently resided in Lorain, OH.Marilyn had a zest for life and was passionate about her favorite hobbies. She had a talent for crocheting and was...
Debra R Mendosa
May 25, 2024
Debra R. Mendosa (nee Keaton), 67 of Lorain passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born in Huntington, WV, and worked for University Hospitals in the Communications Department.
Debra is survived by her loving husband, Perry; beloved children, Chase Keaton and Sarah Santana; dear grandchildren, Adriana, Christopher, Wesley, Kylin, and Carter; and siblings, Donald Lee Tackett (Emily), Judith Fay...
James C Minor Sr.
May 24, 2024
James Clinton Minor 95, of Lorain passed away May 24, 2024. James was Veteran of the US Army and a Lake Terminal Railroad Retiree. He was extremely devoted to his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and wife, Phyllis (nee Kalo) of 72.5 years who preceded him in death, as well as his parents, Harry and Hazel Minor of Pennsylvania.
James and Phyllis loved...
Hilda Lou Newman
May 24, 2024
Hilda L. Newman, born on November 29, 1943, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in her home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Hilda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles R. Newman; her mother, Rebecca Evelyn (nee Smith) St. Clair; her father, Roy Leonard St. Clair; her sisters, Margaret (nee Weaks) Anderson...
Beulah Jean Pence
May 12, 2024
Jean Pence (nee Pringle) 87 of Elyria, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She and her husband Harry owned and operated a furniture and appliance store in the 1970’s, and then in the early 1980’s they opened A-1 Appliances and ran that store until 2007 when Jean retired. She was completely devoted to her husband and the business until...
Audrey A Balzer
May 9, 2024
Audrey A. Balzer (nee. Anson), died peacefully on May 9th, 2024. Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, she came to Lorain in 1946. After graduating from Clearview High school in 1958, she waitressed at McGarvey’s Party House, Avon Oaks Country Club, and Cary’s Villa. She was also an instructor at Continental Health Spa in Lorain. She retired from Nelson Stud Welding in...
John Percy Riggs Jr.
May 4, 2024
John P. Riggs, Jr., 86 of Sheffield Lake passed away on Saturday May 4, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of work. John was originally from Swansboro, North Carolina, but lived most of his life in this area. He had served in the Coast Guard. John enjoyed woodworking,...
Shane A Goetz
May 3, 2024
Shane A. Goetz, 64 of Elyria passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was an over the road truck driver for 40 years. Shane loved his many beautiful horses and also fishing.
Shane is survived by his siblings, Donald Goetz, Richard Goetz, and others; niece, Nikki of Texas; best friends, Donna McConaughey and Aaron Heidrich; and long-time friend, Renee. He...
Shirley Temple Taylor
Apr 29, 2024
Shirley Temple Taylor, 76, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on April 29, 2024, surrounded by her loved ones. Shirley was born on September 21, 1947, in Clinchco, VA, to Auty and Elizabeth Edwards.
Shirley was a loving wife and mother, a devoted grandmother, and a dear sister. She is survived by her husband; Robert J. Taylor; son, David M. Newsome; step-daughter,...
Freda M Williams
Apr 22, 2024
Freda May Williams (nee. Camp), 97, of Avon Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully in the care of Crossroads Hospice of Wesleyan Village on April 22nd, 2024. Freda was born January 17th, 1927, in Uhrichsville, Ohio to parents Zelma and Earl Camp. She was the eldest daughter of 9 children. All of which are deceased. She moved to Lorain County with her husband...
Walter L Williams III
Apr 19, 2024
Walter L. Williams III passed away peacefully on April 19, 2024 at his home in Lorain, OH.Walter was born on August 3, 1947 in Washington, PA. He was the loving son of the late Walter L. Williams Jr. and Freda Williams. Brother to the late David Williams and the late Kenneth Williams, Gary Williams and Daniel Williams. Father of 10...
Johnnie Marie Martin
Apr 19, 2024
Johnnie Marie Martin (nee Easterwood) passed away on Friday, April 19, 2024. She was the daughter of the late Donald and Raford Lee “Sally” Easterwood. She was born on December 24, 1950, in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
Johnnie lived in Birch River, West Virginia with her husband of 40 years, Harold Martin. She worked as a cook at the Jimmy Swaggert Bible...
David A Barricklow
Apr 15, 2024
David Allen Barricklow age 50, passed away, Monday, April 15th , 2024, at Mercy Hospital intensive care unit. He was born August 14th , 1973, in Madison, Ohio to Paul and Brenda Barricklow. David was with Shurtape in Avon for 12 years. He was an avid Browns fan. David enjoyed the outdoors and loved to fish. He also loved cooking...
James E Frierson II
Apr 13, 2024
Mr. James E. Frierson II, 70, of Elyria, Ohio departed this life Saturday, April 13th, 2024, at University Hospitals, Cleveland. He was born November 2, 1953, in Nashville Tennessee, the son of the late James E. Frierson I and Ernestine Frierson Larkins. James graduated from Elyria High Schools, and retired from Elyria High Schools.
James leaves to cherish his memories by...
Jean E Smith
Apr 5, 2024
Jean E. Smith, 83 of Lorain passed away at her home on Friday, April 5, 2024. She was a blunt, but funny, great-hearted soul who would help anyone. She was a member of AA and was always there to help others. Jean loved her stuffed teddy bears, doing crafts, and feeding the animals. She will be greatly missed.
Jean was the...
Anthony George Ponorica
Apr 4, 2024
Anthony George Ponorica was born on December 25,1958 in Lorain, Ohio, and passed away on April 4, 2024 in Cleveland, Ohio. He worked in the restaurant business his whole life, retiring from the Carrabba’s restaurants in Houston, Texas as a managing partner. After that, he returned to Ohio to be with his family. Anthony loved spending time with his family...
Martha Sue Zink
Mar 28, 2024
Martha ("Marty") Sue Zink (1952-2024) was a beloved widow (of Robert), mother (of Andrew), and breast cancer survivor who spent a substantial part of her life volunteering for and working for the benefit of others. She had a solid "thinking of others first" ethic instilled by her adoptive mother, Virnelle, a former social worker. Adopted as a child by Virnelle...
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