Obituaries

Jan 30, 2026

Cruz Martinez, 67, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Robstown, Texas, to Francisco Martinez and Maria Ester Fernandez. Cruz was known for her no filter personality and her unwavering devotion to her family. She is survived by her loving children, Juan Jose Antonio Martinez, Amalia...

Jan 23, 2026

Melissa "Miss" M. (nee Lockhart) Oiler 58, of Amherst, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, following a sudden illness.

She was born September 9, 1967, in Amherst, Ohio to Nick and Linda (nee Cook) Lockhart and has been a resident of Amherst for the past 10 years after moving from Brilliant, Ohio in 2015.

Jan 18, 2026

Wesley Herbert De Witt Jr. died on January 18, 2026. Born July 21, 1944, to the late Wesley and Myrtle De Witt, he was 81. He was a veteran of the US Navy.

He is survived by his daughters Patricia Whitt, Barbara (Dave) Brown, and Susan "Christy" (Jay) Hasenflue, grandchildren Michael De Witt,...

Jan 17, 2026

Joyce Dean Brooks, 69, passed away peacefully in her bed on January 17, 2026, in Lorain, Ohio. She was born on July 23, 1956, in Delbarton, West Virginia. Joyce earned multiple Associate Degrees from Lorain County Community College where she made the Dean's List. Her commitment to learning reflected her deep curiosity and desire to grow throughout...

Jan 15, 2026

Paula K Renzhofer born in Lorain, on June 23, 1949 and passed away suddenly, January 15, 2026.

She proudly graduated from Lorain High School Class of 1967. She also graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing with her Nursing Degree. She worked in multiple nursing homes and Doctor's offices over the years. Her last post...

Jan 12, 2026

Jon Wesley De Witt died on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born September 8, 1972, he was 53.

He is survived by his son, Trevor De Witt; granddaughter, Rosie; father, Wesley De Witt Jr.; sisters, Patricia Whitt, Barbara (Dave) Brown, and Susan "Christy" (Jay) Hasenflue; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

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Jan 11, 2026

Margaret "Peggy" Stacy, age 61, and a resident of Norwalk, passed away at home Sunday, January 11, 2026 after a 3 year battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Peggy graduated from Edison High School in 1983. As a young girl she loved playing volleyball, riding horses, singing in the choir, and going camping with her family.

Jan 9, 2026

Peggy Jean Marty (nee Trewella), 78, of Amherst, entered hereternal rest on Friday, January 9, 2026, at MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio following a short illness. She was born on February 10, 1947, in Warren, Ohio.

Peggy worked in the healthcare field; where she started out working as an aide at Amherst Manor and graduated from ...

Jan 9, 2026

Donna Konowal (new Laschen), born on July 22, 1957, peacefully passed away of natural causes at her home on January 9, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Laschen; her brother, Bill Laschen; her mother, Lucille Laschen; and her beloved daughter, Tara Neal.

Donna is survived by her loving husband,...

Jan 2, 2026

William "Bill" Arthur Ody, age 67, passed away on January 2, 2026, from a brief illness. He was born in Lorain, Ohio on March 20, 1958. He was a beloved father who loved building and fixing bikes and spending time with his family especially on the holidays.

He served in the Lorain National Guard for...

Dec 30, 2025

Peggy A. Clunk (née Ingalls) ran out of gas one last time on December 30, 2025, at her home in Avon, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 4, 1959 (or possibly 1958—she kept us guessing) in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Howard Ingalls II and Mary Ingalls,...

Dec 23, 2025

Jacqueline Chapman Donahue Thompson, known affectionately as Jackie, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 23, 2025, at the age of 54. After a lengthy and courageous battle with illness, she is now at rest. Jackie was deeply passionate about helping those in need and cherished every moment spent with her family. Her legacy of kindness...

Dec 18, 2025

Carmelo Rosa Fonseca Jr., age 68, of Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1957.

Carmelo was preceded in death by his beloved sisters, Carmen Laviena and Sonia Vega.

He is survived by his loving children, Brandon Keith of Lorain and Michael Rosa of Elyria, and...

Dec 17, 2025

Phillistine Greene "Phillis", 84, of Lorain, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 17th, 2025. She was born in Millard, Kentucky February 5th, 1941 to Tommy and Ola Hobbs. Phillis was kind, caring, and beloved by all who knew her. She was a wonderful mother, wife, friend, and role model. She was...

Dec 13, 2025

Linda Gonzalez (née Mateka) was born November 1, 1947, and passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the age of 78.

Linda lived a life full of personality and independence in Lorain, Ohio. She worked at Schuster's Greenhouse for many years, where she developed a deep knowledge and love for plants, a passion she...

Dec 12, 2025

Deborah Rye, born July 31, 1952, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. Deborah was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She found joy in life's simple and beautiful moments—especially her love of water, her passion for horses, and most of all, time spent with her beloved granddaughter, who was the light of her...

Dec 11, 2025

Christopher Allen Leonard, affectionately known as Chris, passed away on December 11, 2025, in the home where he was born and raised—his beloved childhood home in Lorain, Ohio. Chris was a proud graduate of Admiral King High school: He was a lifelong resident of Lorain, a city that shaped him and one he never stopped giving back...

Dec 2, 2025

James H. Greene, affectionately known as Jim, was born on October 5, 1937, in Olive Hill, Kentucky. He was a good man, known for his great sense of humor and beloved by all who knew him.

Jim was a longtime barber in Bay Village, where he cherished the relationships he built with his clients over...

Nov 29, 2025

Andrew Robert VanBuren, age 37 and a resident of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Andrew graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 2006.  He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. in 2008, serving four years with a tour of duty in Afghanistan.  He was honorably discharged in July 2012.  Following...

Nov 18, 2025

Luis Mena, age 71, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born in Cuba, Luis immigrated to the United States at the age of 25, bringing with him a vibrant spirit and a deep appreciation for his cultural roots. He is survived by his daughter, Thalia Mena; his son, Luis Mena Jr.; two...