Obituaries
Stanley A. Resar
Jul 9, 2023
On Sunday morning, July 9, 2023, St. Peter had a new arrival at the pearly gates to Heaven. He was startled and yelled “What do we have here?” and God responded, “Let him in, it’s only Stan.”
Stan was different, unique, and maybe a rebel without a cause. Never a leader, and definitely not a follower. He marched to his...
Doris M Duckworth
Jul 6, 2023
Doris M. Duckworth, 81 of Lorain, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 6, 2023 just 6 days prior to her 82nd birthday. She loved playing games, working on puzzles, and was an animal lover – especially when it came to her dogs.
Doris is survived by her sons, Walter G. Duckworth of Sheffield Twp. and Darryl J....
Petronilla Thomas-Nazario
Jul 5, 2023
Petronilla Thomas-Nazario, 74 of Lorain passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She played piano and was the church musician for many years, as well as being a gospel group leader for the Northern Gospel Lights. Petronilla loved her family and baking. She was the caretaker for her older sister in Alabama for many years after retiring from Lake Pointe,...
David G Lane
Jun 28, 2023
David Lane, 64 of Elyria, passed away on June 28, 2023. He was a jokester and prankster who loved making people laugh. Dave was also fanatical about his cars, and he loved watching WWE and other professional wrestling. Probably his biggest quirk was making sure that his hair was perfect, no matter how much Aquanet that took! He will truly be...
AnnaMae A. Tinnel
Jun 25, 2023
AnnaMae Amanda Tinnel, 105, of Sheffield, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 25, 2023. She was born on April 25, 1918 to Amos and Mary Hamrick in Erbacon, WV. She loved gardening and was given the nickname “Mother Nature” because of her skill and love for gardening. AnnaMae was loved dearly by her family, friends, and neighbors...
Christopher A. Bailey
Jun 22, 2023
Christopher A. Bailey, 61 of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was a US Navy veteran, having served on the USS Virginia. Chris was a mechanic and a “Jack of all trades; Master of none” who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and having a good time. He really loved being with his family, especially his grandkids. Chris was looked...
Ronald L Brezinski
Jun 10, 2023
Ronald Lee Brezinski, 76, born in Kewaunee, WI December 17th , 1946, passed away on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 in Amherst, Ohio.
Ronald was born in Kewaunee, WI and moved to Denmark, WI in 1955 with his parents, John and Claire Brezinski, and brothers, Allan, Marty, and David. Ron graduated from Denmark High School in 1965. After graduation he...
Paul Lehr Cochran Jr.
May 27, 2023
With deep sadness, our family regrets to announce that Paul Lehr Cochran, Jr., 38, of Elyria, lost his battle with Bipolar Disorder sometime during Memorial Day weekend, 2023. Paul was born March 1, 1985 in Westlake, Ohio, but spent most of his life in Morrow County, moving to Elyria in 2006.
Paul’s favorite pastime was playing games with friends...
Paul Robert Wolford
May 23, 2023
Paul Robert Wolford age 80, of Elyria, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1942 in Macksburg, Ohio to Henry and Carrie Wolford (nee Schlarb). Paul served in the United States Army and was a proud veteran. He retired from Ford Motor Company in their Security Division as a Lieutenant, a job he...
Hannah Marie Torres
May 19, 2023
Hannah Marie Torres, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1999 in Toledo, Ohio to Errol and Stephanie Torres (nee Dohms). Hannah was a graduate of Brookside High School and received her undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University. Hannah was truly a creative person who wore various, vivid hair colors....
Robert Hancock
May 17, 2023
Rev. Robert E. Hancock, 92 of Lorain, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born in Belle, West Virginia to James and Laura Hancock. Robert was a corporal in the US Marine Corps having served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from US Steel as an electronic technician after 30 years. Robert was a Baptist...
Geraldine Blazina
May 16, 2023
Geraldine Blazina, 95 of Sheffield Lake, joined her angel on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1928 in Grundy, VA to Alden and Allie Hess. Geraldine lived most of her life in Lorain. She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a wonderful wife, mother, gramma and great gramma....
Virginia R Goetz
May 7, 2023
Virginia Ruth Goetz, age 77, of Elyria, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born on May 14,1945 in Oberlin, Ohio to Joseph and Irene Tkach, (née Zelenka). She loved spending time with her family. She enjoyed cooking and baking, and loved her garden of plants and flowers, helping them grow with love. Virginia also liked arts and crafts, along with doing...
Sharon Louise Lilak
May 5, 2023
Sharon Louise Lilak (Polly) age79 of Lorain, passed away peacefully at New Life Hospice Friday May 5, 2023. She was born October 17, 1943 in Amherst, Ohio. Sharon enjoyed baking and spending time with her family and her grandchildren. She was a loyal Browns fan, and enjoyed her fantasy football. She was supportive of local stock car racing in Lorain...
La'Miere Scott Saunders
May 3, 2023
Precious angel, La’Miere Scott Saunders, made his entrance into this world on May 4, 2023 at 10:28 am. La’Miere was born at Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Due to medical complications and undiagnosed preeclampsia, La’Miere struggled to hold on and eventually passed away in the womb on May 3, 2023. Within the womb is where La’Miere was gently passed into...
Albert A. Schultz Jr.
Apr 24, 2023
Albert A. Schultz, Jr, 72, passed away peacefully at Mercy Health New Life Hospice on Monday April 24, 2023. Al was born August 26, 1950 in Buffalo NY to Albert A. Sr. & Vera (Morin) Schultz. In 1962, he moved with his parents to St. Albans, WV. He attended Hayes Jr. High, and graduated from St. Albans High School in...
Diane Rae Knight
Apr 18, 2023
Diane R. Knight, (nee Onan), age 67 passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023. She is survived by her children, Nikki (Thom), Tina (Paul), David (Erin); 10 grandchildren; 2 great grandchildren; her mother, Peggy (Butch); and her sisters, Dena, Debbie, Dusty, and Enola. She is also survived by Mark Yeaples, her companion of 25 years.
Diane was preceded in death...
Duane W Reinhart
Apr 17, 2023
Duane William Reinhart, 64, passed away on Monday, April 17, 2023 from pancreatic cancer. Duane was employed at Service Wet Grinding for 31 years as a knife sharpener/honer and delivery driver.
Duane is survived by his wife of 44 years, Kathryn (nee Yeaples); son Jared; father, William; sister, Robin Schrad (Tom); and brother, Dean (Penny). He was preceded in...
Narciso Rodriguez
Apr 1, 2023
Narciso Rodríguez,“Papí”, (of Lorain, OH), born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico in 1923, rests in the presence of our Lord & Savior after his spirit departed on Saturday, April 1, 2023. He lived a life of example and one which proved to be fruitful. He honored his family and country, having served in the U.S. Army during World War II. In 1948 he became...
Exia Faye Huffman
Mar 31, 2023
Exia Faye Huffman 91, of North Ridgeville passed away at her home on Friday, March 31, 2023. She was born on June 6, 1931 in Shiloh, Georgia to James and Ozema Railey (nee Storey) Faye enjoyed cooking and tending to her Garden. Faye also had a Passion for Reading scriptures. She loved being a grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother, spending time...