Obituaries

Enrique Rosa Fonseca

Enrique Rosa Fonseca, 88, passed away at Lorain Mercy Hospital from Cardiac Arrest on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born October 10, 1935 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and was one of four children to parents, Isabel Rosa and Catalina Fonseca (both deceased). He moved to Lorain, Ohio when he was 23 years old....

Eric Woodrum

Eric passed peacefully at home August 29, 2022, at the age of 47.

Eric was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, he had a love for fashion and collecting coins. He enjoyed Christmas immensely, going wild with decorations every single year.  Those who truly knew him know he was a solid...

Ernest J. Phillips 

Ernest J. Phillips passed into peace May 21, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He loved camping, gardening, working in the garage and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He served honorably in the Army, worked as a truck driver, ran Lowe’s Auto wrecking...

Eva Gray Todd

Eva Gray Todd, 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Kalamazoo, MI. Eva was born February 26, 1920 in Dixon Mills, Alabama to the late Tommie and Lizzie Bouler. Eva was a devoted wife of the late Nathaniel Todd for 64 years. She was a member of the Fairfield Baptist Church of Lorain,...

Everett Morris

Everett Morris passed into peace July 25, 2022 at the age of 76, surrounded by his family. Everett is the beloved fiance of 9 years of Janet Herron; the dear father of Christine Courtney (Larry); brother of Shirley Morris (John Lucas); step-father of Michelle Stanley and Jeffrey Jones; loving grandfather of 8; and great-grandfather of 12. ...

Frances Hendershot

Frances Hendershot (nee Yusko), age 77, from Elyria, Ohio, passed into peace on April 22, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife, mother, grand-mother and great- grandmother she will be missed deeply by her loving family and all who knew her. Frances will be remembered for her kindness, wonderful sense of humor...

Gail Ann Spears

Gail Ann Spears (nee Akers), age 74, of Lorain went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

Gail was born January 13, 1948 in Montgomery, West Virginia. She moved to Lorain in 1976 with her 4 beloved children and husband, where she...

Gary Dalton

Gary Dalton, age 64, passed away on July 27, 2022 after a year illness with cancer. Gary was born October 25, 1957 in Wuerzburg, Germany. He was raised in Vermilion, residing in Elyria the past 30 years. Gary inherited his Dad’s skill and talent in carpentry and remodeling, along with the love of fishing....

Geno McKinney

Geno McKinney, age 60 of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was a man who was very passionate about his job, enjoyed fishing, and loved watching DVDs and documentaries. He was the 2018 recipient of the SourceAmerica President’s Award. https://youtu.be/ND2iMYwU84k He was also very proud of his 2002 Windstar Van.

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George J. Facsko

George J. Facsko, 81 of Sheffield, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the US Navy Seabees. George was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and was a Tool and Die Maker. He also was a member of the Church on the North Coast.

George Mavros 

George Mavros, 85 of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

George was a life-long resident of Lorain and was a retired Staff Sergeant for the US Army. He and his wife Bonnie were long-time members of the Lakeview Baptist Church in...

Gerald R.  Hasick

Gerald R. Hasick, 66 of Avon, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, playing  board games, and spending time with his family and friends.  He was also good at fixing things – “jerry-rigging” them.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of...

Gertrude Irene Quesenberry 

Gertrude Irene Quesenberry (nee Keckler) was born on May 19, 1936 and went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2021. She was a beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, prayer warrior, teacher, and child of God. She was a member of Praise and Worship Church.

Glen Slusher

Glen Slusher of Elyria, entered eternity on Saturday, January 8, 2022 surrounded by his family. A lifelong resident of Elyria, he was born February 29, 1932 to Samuel and Eva Slusher.

After graduation from Elyria High School, he served in the United States Air Force.

He is...

Gordon L. Sawyers Sr.

Gordon Lloyd Sawyers Sr., 76, of Elyria went home to the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Born October 24, 1945 to Orville and Molly Frances Pugh Sawyers of Backus Mountain, West Virginia, Gordon moved to Ohio in 1964 to join family and worked at Ridgid Tool Company as a job setter...

Gracelynn Hope Kilani

Gracelynn Hope Kilani unexpectantly passed away in peace, surrounded by family on January 11, 2022 at UH Main Campus in Cleveland, Ohio.

Gracelynn was preceded in death by her great grandpa Henry Ceja, and grandma Samira Baker. She will be missed by all, especially her loving parents, Christian...

Gregory A. Kopp

Gregory A. Kopp, Sr., 58 of Carlisle Twp., passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home. He now rejoins his father whom he missed dearly since his passing.

Greg was always helping other people whether they were family, friends, or strangers....

Harriet Herrle

Harriet Herrle, 82 of Sheffield Village, ran into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was a woman who simply loved her family and serving the Lord.

Harriet is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Wayne; children, James Johnston, Debra Tylka (George),...

Hilda Mary Conry

Hilda Mary Conry, age 96, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Parkway Memory Care Assisted living in Avon Lake, OH. She was born on April 12, 1925, in Shamokin, PA, the daughter of the late Lewis D and Mattie (Hornberger) Tobias. Hilda lived in Shamokin, PA from 1925 until 1948 when she moved to OH....

Ina M. Sorensen

Ina M. Sorensen, 82 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2022 at Anchor Lodge. She was born in Ashland, WI and worked as a truck driver most of her life.

Ina is survived by her sisters, Terrie (Orv) Addleman of Ashland, OH and Rita...