Obituaries
Charles M Loy
Jan 5, 2024
Charles M. Loy, 92, of Elyria, Ohio went to be with the Lord on January 5th, 2024. He passed away peacefully in his home. He was born January 13th, 1931, in Murray, Iowa.
Charles’ life career was spent as a self-employed entrepreneur in tree care service, landscaping and construction. Charles and his wife Dolores also worked for U-Store-It, for just over...
Brenda Ann Wilkerson
Dec 14, 2023
Brenda Ann Wilkerson, 66 of Lorain, passed away December 14th, 2023. She was born on July 29th,1957 to Hugh and Jewell (nee Dering) Wilkerson in Lorain, Ohio.
A lifetime resident of Lorain, Brenda graduated from Brookside High School in Sheffield, and continued her education at LCCC, earning her Associates Degree. She worked for Giant Eagle in the bakery department until...
June L Collings
Dec 1, 2023
June L. Collings (nee West), age 90 of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 1, 2023. She was born in Leachville, Arkansas on June 2, 1933. When she was about 10 years old, her family moved to Indiana, where she lived until she married Gene Collings on July 21, 1951. In 1957, they moved to Minnesota, and then settled...
Wanda Fay Justice
Dec 1, 2023
Wanda Fay Justice, 74 of Lorain, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, December 1, 2023. She lived in the area all her life, and was an avid at-home caretaker. She enjoyed her coffee, flower gardens, bird watching and her dog Gracie.
Wanda is survived by her sons, Craig Fromwiller and Keith Fromwiller, and six grandchildren. She was preceded...
Kimberly Alayne Rouse
Nov 26, 2023
Kimberly Rouse, 54 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was a long-time nurse who loved to take care of those who needed it. Kim was a devoted mother of three, whom she loved dearly.
Kim is survived by her three children, Wesley Rouse, Mychaela Rouse, and Jayvon Perry-Rouse. She is also survived by her parents,...
John B. McClelland
Nov 18, 2023
John B. McClelland, 64 of Sheffield Lake, passed away on November 18, 2023 at his home after battling cancer. He was a devoted family man who loved watching his children play soccer when they were younger. He was very supportive of his family and always showed up for them. John was a very funny guy and got great pleasure out...
Thomas "Tommy" Robert McKee
Nov 17, 2023
Thomas (Tommy) Robert McKee, 77, of Amherst, Ohio took the Lord’s hand and was taken home on Friday, Nov 17, 2023. Tom had many medical issues. He was at Elyria UH Hospital surrounded by family as he calmly and quietly surrendered to the Lord.
Tom was born in Copeland, Miss., in 1946, but was raised in Cleveland, Ohio. He retired...
Carol Ann Mintus
Nov 13, 2023
Carol’s valiant two-and-a-half-year battle with cancer has come to a close. Throughout her journey, she remained resilient, bolstered by unwavering faith and hope. Carol now rests peacefully with God and those who have passed before her.
Carol held a variety of jobs. She especially enjoyed jobs working in the services of helping others, including Our Lady of the Wayside, Good...
Helen Helmling
Nov 12, 2023
On the sunniest of fall days, Helen Anne Helmling, at 91 years old, went to be in the arms of her Lord and Savior on November 12th, 2023. Helen was born to Maria Havas and Istavan Galla in the countryside of Farad, Hungary in 1932.
Orphaned at a young age, Helen made her way through Austria and into Germany before...
Kathleen "Kathy" Rose Rutledge
Nov 11, 2023
Kathleen “Kathy” Rose Rutledge (nee Van Hoose), went to be with the Lord on Saturday,November 11th, 2023, at her residence. She was born January 17th, 1947 in Lorain, Ohio to thelate Edgar and Marie (nee DeChant) Van Hoose.
After graduating from Clearview High School she met and married Harold Rutledge. Sheenjoyed gardening, bird watching, and spending time with her family....
Pagona Nitsa Pappas
Nov 9, 2023
Pagona Nitsa "Peggy" Pappas, 84, of Lorain, passed away on November 9th, 2023. She was born on January 24, 1940 to parents John and Eleni Margaritis (nee Mera) in Domvrena, Greece.
After finishing school, she immigrated to Lorain, Ohio at 18. A few years later, Nitsa met the love of her life, Vlasis, in Lorain. They would travel to Greece...
Jeffery G. Abner
Nov 6, 2023
Jeffery Abner passed away peacefully on November 6, 2023, surrounded by loved ones. He was born September 17, 1967 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to Gilbert and Dottie (nee Powell) Abner.
Jeffery graduated from Lincoln High School in Shinnston, West Virginia in 1985. A resident of South Amherst, he was a self-employed siding contractor. He dabbled in coin collecting, restoring his 79’...
Kurt "Mario" Haas
Nov 5, 2023
Kurt Haas, also known as Chaplain Mario, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 5, 2023, at the age of 80, after over 50 years of prison ministry and linking troubled youth and adults with life-changing programs
Kurt was born on September 15, 1943, to the late Paul Georg Haas and the late Ida Hofmann Mueller, spending his formative...
Douglas E. Slone
Oct 28, 2023
Douglas E. Slone, 76 of New Port Richey, FL passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home. He grew up in Elyria and lived here for over 30 years. Doug was a teacher in the Elyria School District for three years and had his own real estate business. He has been a member of the First Baptist Church...
Harry H. Stottlemire Jr.
Oct 17, 2023
Harry H. Stottlemire Jr., “Squeak”, 66 of Sheffield Village passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was a retired Pressman with Envelope Mart. Squeak also loved yard work and had his own landscaping business – H & J Landscaping. Harry was an avid chess player; enjoyed playing his guitars; and was a big jokester. His...
Thelma Ann Workman
Oct 14, 2023
Annie (Thelma) Workman, born January 13th, 1946, and a former resident of Lorain, Ohio, went to be with our Lord; and with her sweetheart of 54 years, Russell L. Workman Sr. on October 14th, 2023.
Annie was known to many as “Maw” because that was just who she was. To know her was to love her. Her laugh was...
Nancy Lou Ody
Oct 13, 2023
Nancy Lou Ody (nee: Clifford) went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 13th, 2023, after a short illness. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 14th, 1931, but moved to Elyria, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. She was and avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Ohio State Buckeyes.
Nancy was known as a gifted...
Michael Kowalczyk
Oct 10, 2023
Michael Kowalczyk, 69 years old, died of natural causes on October 6, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1953 in Lorain, Ohio.
Michael was a very active member of St. George Orthodox Church, serving as Financial Secretary, Reader and Server. He also was an avid bicyclist and marathon runner and collected cars.
Michael was preceded in death...
Linda L. Cummins
Oct 2, 2023
Linda L. Cummins, 80 of Amherst, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 2, 2023 with her family by her side. She was a strong, independent woman who enjoyed her plant gardens and was an avid crocheter. Above all else, she loved being with her children, grandchildren, and grand-pups.
Linda is survived by her loving children, Kim Baumhardt...
Tracie Umbel
Sep 29, 2023
On September 29, 2023, Tracie Louise Umbel was surrounded by close friends and family when she passed; all while throwing an extraordinary and memorable 3-day tea party at her home. She was born March 15th, 1963 to James and Verónica Umbel (nee Lyons) in Amherst, where she remained a lifetime resident.
Tracie graduated from Amherst Steele in 1981, and was...
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