Obituaries

Mar 18, 2024

Robert Jones Jr., age 72, and a resident of Elyria passed away Monday, March 18, 2024.

Robert was born May 27, 1951 in Demopolis, Alabama to the late Robert Sr., and Kate Jones (nee Lynch).

Robert leaves behind his life companion of 30 years Judie, his grandchildren, siblings and extended friends and family....

Mar 8, 2024

Robert "Bob" Dale Ody, age 56 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away early Friday, March 8th, 2024, at his residence after a prolonged illness. Bob was born March 16, 1967, to the late Dale E. and Jane A. (nee Bucholtz) Ody. He was a 1985 graduate of Southview High School. Following high school, Bob was...

Mar 5, 2024

Shirley Ann Dick, age 76 and a resident of Wakeman, passed away on March 5, 2024 at Mercy Hospital Lorain.

Shirley was the first born of Evelyn and George Wossilek on October 13, 1947.

She graduated from Firelands High School in 1966 and went on to graduate from Bluffton University. Later finishing her...

Mar 4, 2024

John "Wayne" W. Adams, age 80 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024 at Mercy Hospice after a two years illness. Wayne was born November 3, 1943 in Smithfield, Pennsylvania to the late Robert and Anna Adams.  Throughout his working career, Wayne was a welder at the former Spanmaster which was in...

Mar 4, 2024

Ethel Dudukovich (nee Loczi), age 102, and a resident of Lorain, passed away peacefully at home with her beloved niece Kim at her side. Early morning of Monday, March 4, 2024 the clouds lifted, and the Aurora Borealis ushered her to heaven.

Ethel was born November 22, 1921 in Lorain to the late John and...

Mar 3, 2024

Lori E. Buchanan (nee DeWitt), age 54 and a resident of Penfield Township, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus on Sunday, March 3, 2024.

Lori was born October 9, 1969 in Elyria to the late Russ and Beverly DeWitt. She was a 1988 graduate of the former Elyria West High School.  Throughout her life...

Mar 2, 2024

Albert Lee Teter, 65, passed away suddenly on March 2, 2024 with his loving wife, Elaine Ruth (Greene) Teter, by his side. Albert was born March 13, 1958 in Elyria, Ohio to Kenneth Burl and Jeanette Mae Teter. He was raised in the pentecostal church and graduated from Elyria High School. Albert was a welder by trade,...

Feb 27, 2024

Loretta Mae Rodriguez ( nee Litz), age 72, and a resident of Sheffield Lake passed away on Tuesday, February 27, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on January 21, 1952, in Lorain to Thomas and Ruby Litz.

Loretta loved to read, being with her animals Caterina and Bear who were...

Feb 27, 2024

Luis "Junior" Mercado Jr., age 70 and a resident of Lorain, Ohio passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 after a battle with health complications.

Junior was born in Bronx, NY on December 30, 1953 to Luis and Emma Mercado (nee Alvarez). He grew up in the Bronx and Boston, MA until...

Feb 24, 2024

Keith Barbee, 63, of Elyria, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024 at University Hospital in Elyria, Ohio.

He was born in Elyria, Ohio November 30, 1960. He retired from United States Steel Corporation located in Lorain, Ohio. He worked as a Correctional Officer at Grafton Prison and Shiloh Industries. Keith had a bright smile, enjoyed...

Feb 22, 2024

Sharae Alillian Green, 26 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, February 22, 2024. She was born February 23, 1997 to Rodric and Melinda Green.

Sharae graduated from Admiral King High School in 2018.

Sharae was very outgoing and loved helping other people. Sharae loved her cats, Buttercup and Blossom, and had a...

Feb 20, 2024

Carmen Miranda Gonz, age 82 of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, February 20, 2024 at Life Care Center of Elyria.  She was born October 14, 1941 in Ciales, Puerto Rico to the late Geronimo Miranda and Georgina Gonzalez. Her visitation will be this Saturday, February 24, 2024 from noon until 2 p.m., at the Andras Crematory & Funeral...

Feb 9, 2024

Felia Ivette Rivera, age 36 and a resident of Lorain sadly passed on Friday, February 9, 2024. Her smile warmed hearts and will be greatly missed.

A Memorial Visitation will be this Saturday, March 9, 2024 from 3:00 to 5:00 p.m., at the Andras Crematory & Funeral Home, 3900 Broadway Avenue, Lorain.

Feb 5, 2024

Patrick (Pat) James Hallis, 29, of Lorain passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 5th 2024. He was born on September 9th, 1994 in Cleveland, OH. He was a graduate of Lorain High School. Patrick was smart, funny, loved working out, playing corn hole, reading books, & working on cars. He was the life of any party and...

Feb 2, 2024

Jacqueline "Sally" Barnes ( nee Hales ), age 91, and resident of Columbia Township, passed away Friday, February 2, 2024 after a short illnesss.

Sally was born  April 22, 1932 in Elyria to the late Robert and Blanche Mason (nee Daily).

She was a proud cook at the Center Ridge Nursing Home and...

Jan 18, 2024

Linda Grace Jorgensen (nee Henry), age 71, and a resident of Oberlin, passed away on Thursday, January 18, 2024.

She was born in Rockwood, Tennessee to the late Clayton Willis and Eunice Grace Henry (nee Kendrick).

Linda retired from banking. After her retirement she was the proud owner of...

Jan 17, 2024

Mary Velva Lowery (nee Carter), age 85 and a resident of Elyria, passed on into eternal peace on January 17, 2024.

She was the tenth child born to Gus and Zannie Carter at Parcoal, West Virginia and spent most of her childhood at Hackers Valley, West Virginia.

She is...

Jan 14, 2024

Herman "Butch"  G. Walbom, a lifelong resident of Lorain, passed away suddenly at home Sunday, January 14th, 2024 at the age of 62.

Butch was born in Lorain on February 20,1961 to Herman and Joanne Walbom (nee Fantin).

He graduated from Lorain Catholic High School in 1979 and worked many years at the...

Jan 12, 2024

Johnny R. Escue Jr., passed away suddenly at home Friday, January 12, 2024, following a year long battle to recover from a devastating aneurysm and several strokes. The lord truly blessed us with this past year to spend with him before calling him home. He was a life long resident of Lorain County. He comes from a...

Jan 3, 2024

Millard "Mel" Stull 81, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at his home under hospice care surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 3, 2024. Mel grew up in Pennsylvania where he met his beautiful wife Patricia "Pat" Stull. Mel and Pat have three children, The late Sherry Stull, Marshall Stull (Kim), Shane Stull (Lana). He has three...