Stella A Burke
May 2, 2026
Stella Ann Burke (nee Zebraski), 74, beloved wife of Michael, dear mother of Jennifer Lee Graskey and the deceased Anthony Chester Graskey (2025), and sister of Chester Zebraski and Janis Jonhenry, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Stella was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jeffrey Graskey (1986). She was a 1969 graduate of Midpark High...
David Wayne "DJ" McPherson Jr.
Apr 28, 2026
David Wayne “DJ” McPherson Jr., 33, passed away on April 28, 2026, after a long battle with mental illness.Born on October 14, 1992, DJ was raised in Vermilion and later lived in Lorain and Sandusky. He was known for his humor, kind heart, and ability to make everyone around him laugh. DJ loved being an uncle to his nieces and...
Charlene "Kay" Neer
Apr 25, 2026
Charlene "Kay" Neer, age 77 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Autumn Aegis.
Charlene was born August 6, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Charles and Yvonne (nee Valade) Neer. Kay attended Murray Ridge Center and worked through their school in Oberlin for several years. When not working, she enjoyed word search puzzles...
Sibyl G. Bailey
Apr 21, 2026
Sibyl Bailey, age 59, resident of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by her cherished family.
Sibyl took great delight in spending time with her grandchildren: Thea, Selina, Parker, Andrew, Logan, Julia, and Jacob. She loved creating lasting memories through camping trips and vacations with them. Her passions included bird watching and gardening, and she had...
Crystal Marie Selzer
Apr 14, 2026
Crystal Marie Selzer (nee Martin), age 43, and a resident of Wakeman, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April. 14, 2026, at Fisher Titus Medical Center.
Crystal is survived by her son, Liam Bayless, her stepson, Gage Kimble, and her father, William Mueller. Crystal is also survived by her companion, Jim Palmer; her uncles Mark Minney, Michael (Karen) Minney, Travis (Reena) McGraw,...
Sandy Collins (Schroeder)
Apr 11, 2026
Sandy Collins (Schroeder) of Lorain, Ohio, passed away after a lengthy illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories with those who knew her best.
Born to Robert and Yvonne Collins, Sandy grew up surrounded by family and carried those close bonds throughout her life. She was the beloved sister of Brad Collins, Jackie Brooks, and Randy Collins,...
Shane Dahlke
Apr 9, 2026
We remember Shane Dahlke, whose kind heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Shane passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, leaving behind cherished memories, family, and lifelong friendships.
Shane, born April 25th, 1970, in Lorain, Ohio, is a proud Southside resident. He is infamous for his Fourth of July Block parties along with...
Nancy E. Auble
Apr 7, 2026
Nancy E. Auble (née Skidmore), 75, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 1, 1950, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Maxine Dickason and Donnie Skidmore.
Nancy had a love for travel and especially enjoyed cruises, creating many cherished memories. She spent several years living in Georgia and Oregon along...
Jackie Partin Jr.
Apr 3, 2026
Took flight to be with the Lord, Jackie Partin Jr., age 55, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, after a valiant struggle with liver cancer. Born in Elyria and raised in Vermilion, Jackie embodied strength and resilience throughout his life.Jackie dedicated many years to his work, with notable stints at K&N Eatery and six years in...
Colleen Frommeyer
Mar 24, 2026
Colleen passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on May 17, 1938, Colleen lived a life defined by her creativity and her immense love for others. Whether she was tending to her garden, crocheting, or filling her home with the aroma of something delicious from the oven. She was a gifted cook and baker whose...
Sarah Ellen Sills
Mar 21, 2026
Sarah Ellen (nee Rice) Sills, 69 years old, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in her home peacefully with family by her side. She was the wife of David R. Sills. They shared 16 years of marriage together.
Sarah was born in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was the daughter of George E. Rice, Jr and Isabelle "Jane" Konklin. She graduated from Geneva...
Janet Lynn Bossen
Mar 20, 2026
Janet Lynn Bossen (Bright), born December 3, 1981, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Janet was a proud graduate of North Ridgeville High School, Class of 2000, and also attended the Lorain County Joint Vocational School, where she pursued her passion for cosmetology. She spent many years working as a hairstylist...
Maria Evalyn Garcia
Mar 17, 2026
Maria Evalyn Garcia, born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in Elyria, Ohio on March 17, 2026.
She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Diego, and a loving mother to her four children: Krystian, James, Wesley, and Angela. Her family was the center of her world, and she poured her heart into caring for and supporting those she...
Lowell “James” Meade Jr
Mar 17, 2026
Lowell (James) Meade Jr., of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in his home at the age of 82.
James was a beloved husband, son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather, who loved his family deeply. James truly knew that it was more blessed to give than to receive, his generosity knew no bounds. He was a...
Todd Wayne Ott
Mar 17, 2026
Todd Wayne Ott, age 63, of Vermilion, Ohio, went to meet his Savior, Jesus Christ, on March 17th, 2026. Todd was born on October 5th, 1962 in Windber, Pennsylvania. He graduated from Liberty University and Cleveland State University as an Occupational Therapist. He worked for many years as a Certified Hand Therapist at UH St. John Westshore Outpatient, and changed...
Ramon Rivera Jr.
Mar 15, 2026
Ramon Rivera Jr., age 70, passed away on March 15, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, laughter, and a heart that knew no bounds. Born on August 8, 1955, Ramon was a man who defined himself through his service to others and his unwavering love for his family.
A true "jack-of-all-trades," Ramon had a passion for working on cars...
Robert Dean Heflin
Mar 13, 2026
Robert Dean Heflin, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away at the age of 72. A man of dignity who always preferred to be called Robert, he leaves behind a legacy of family devotion and a wide circle of cherished friends.
Born on September 11, 1953, in Oberlin, Ohio, Robert remained deeply rooted in the Lorain County community he loved for nearly his...
Dennis "Denny" James Kalinoski
Mar 7, 2026
Dennis James Kalinoski, aged 82, of Elyria, Ohio, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, March 7, 2026. Born on September 21, 1943, Denny spent his childhood in Strongsville, Ohio, alongside his five brothers. He cherished his conversations with family and friends, always finding joy in connecting with loved ones.
A passionate supporter of the Cleveland Browns and Guardians, Denny brought...
Chris "Chrissy" Ann Brunger
Mar 1, 2026
Chris Ann Brunger passed away peacefully on March 1, 2026, surrounded by the love of her life, her devoted husband of 39 years, Keven Brunger, along with her children and grandchildren, who were her world.
Chrissy and Keven shared a marriage rooted in loyalty, strength, and unwavering commitment. Through life’s joys and challenges, they stood side by side. Their bond was...
Nancy Mae Dalton
Feb 23, 2026
Nancy Mae Dalton, 83, of LaGrange, Ohio, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family on February 23, 2026. On that day, she stepped into eternity, meeting her Savior face to face and rejoicing in the promise of everlasting life through Jesus Christ, in whom she faithfully placed her trust many years ago. We take comfort in knowing she heard...
