Obituaries

Dec 26, 2023

Janet Marie Vicens (nee Maynard), age 71, and a resident of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

Janet was born May 26, 1952 in Lorain to the late Henry and Norma (nee Lewis)  Maynard. She was a graduate of former Admiral King High School.

She enjoyed...

Dec 25, 2023

Francisco Ramos II, 93, of Lorain, Ohio, went to be with the Lord on, Monday, December 25, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain. He was born on October 22, 1930 in Camuy, Puerto Rico.  Francisco moved to Lorain in 1952 and worked at the former Fruehauf Trailer Corporation of Avon Lake for 19 years before...

Dec 24, 2023

Dottie Lou Abner (nee Powell), age 76 of Four States, West Virginia passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, December 24, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain, Ohio. She was born May 17, 1947, being delivered at home by her grandma Ina B. Martin. She loved going to church, dinner and shopping with her beloved sister Mabel. Dottie...

Dec 17, 2023

Joaquin "Wacko" Echevarria, age 32, of Lorain sadly left us on December 17, 2023. Joaquin was born December 12, 1991, the son of Debbie Quinones and the late Joaquin Echevarria.

Joaquin "Wacko" Echevarria was a chef at "The Black River Tavern".  Joaquin was a family man. With his longtime girlfriend of 17 years Devonna, he ...

Dec 12, 2023

Kimberly "Kim" R. Russert (nee Carroll), age 60 and a resident of Vermilion, passed away at Mercy New Life Hospice on Tuesday, December 12, 2023 after a long illness. Kim was born in Lorain, December 29, 1962 to the late Howard L. Carroll and Virginia A. (nee Cummings) Sexton.  Kim was retired from the Ford Motor Company...

Dec 12, 2023

Ellen Joan Mack (nee ROTH), age 70, a resident of Lorain. Born into life on December 30, 1952 by the late George Carl and Joan Ann Roth (nee THAUVETTE). Entered into eternal life on December 12, 2023. She was a graduate of West Tech High School, class of 1971. She was a generous, caring, and cheerful person....

Dec 4, 2023

Anthony T. Zigmund, 56, of Lorain, passed away from a long-term illness on Monday, December 4, 2023 at Ohman Family Living at Briar in Middlefield. Anthony was born in Cleveland on June 5, 1967 to parents Lawrence and Dorothy (nee Opalka) Zigmund.  He proudly served his country in the United States Navy.  His passion and career was ...

Dec 3, 2023

David E. Calvert, age 75 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, December 3, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain. David was born September 19, 1948 in Big Chimney Mile Fork, West Virginia. He moved to Lorain when he was 18 and was employed as an assembler on the passenger assembly...

Dec 2, 2023

Candace 'Candi' Lynn Thompson has been promoted to the Heavenly Handbell Choir and Organ playing team. It is Heaven's gain and our loss. Candi died Saturday, December 2, 2023 at her home in Oberlin, Ohio. She was born August 19, 1955 at St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain, Ohio, the daughter of Harry Lester Thompson and Ruth Ellen...

Nov 25, 2023

Daniel "Danny" J. Humm, age 59 and a resident of Lorain, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at his home after a two year illness. Danny was born in Cleveland, September 10, 1964 to the late James R. and Patricia A. (nee Michael) Humm. Throughout his life, Danny worked in maintenance and repair for rental properties. He...

Nov 25, 2023

Ismael Acevedo Sr., age 71 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away Saturday, November 25, 2023 at UH Elyria Medical Center from complications of a stroke. Ismael was born June 6, 1952 in Lares, Puerto Rico to the late Fidel Acevedo and Rosa Ramos.  He moved to Ohio when he was seventeen years old and worked...

Nov 24, 2023

Michael Lee Mickey Sr., 79, of Amherst, died Friday, November 24, 2023 unexpectedly at his home. He was born March 17, 1944, in Connellsville, Pennsylvania. He moved to Ohio, lived in Lorain as a child, and graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School. He was drafted and proudly served in the United States Army during Vietnam. Upon...

Nov 19, 2023

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother, Roberta G. (Bobbie) Joles (nee Walters), who passed away Sunday, November 19, 2023 at the age of 79.   She was born July 27, 1944 in Carmichaels, Pennsylvania to the late Wayward and Maragret Jean Walters. She grew up in Perry,  and settled in the...

Nov 11, 2023

Alice Katherine Smarsh, passed away November 11, 2023 at the age of 88. A lifelong resident of Lorain, she was born to the late William and Matilda (nee Jackson) Smarsh. A graduate of Lorain High School, she worked as an Operator and Service Representative for 40 years at Elyria Telephone Co.

Alice is survived by...

Nov 6, 2023

Betty J. Cyran, age 90, of Amherst, passed away during the afternoon on Monday, November 6, 2023  following a long term illness.

She will be remembered for being a loving mother, wife, and grandmother. She enjoyed holidays with her family, nature, and animals. She especially loved bird watching for her favorite "red bird" the Cardinal....

Nov 3, 2023

George R. Silvasy, 81, and a longtime resident of Amherst, passed away after a lingering illness at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital Friday, November 3, 2023.

George was born October 3, 1942 in Lorain to the late George and Virginia (nee Maluski) Szilvasy. He was a graduate of Ft. Knox High School, Kentucky and received...

Nov 2, 2023

Alfred A. Uhse Jr., "The Running Man", age 72 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, November 2, 2023 in Lorain. He was born August 19, 1951 in Lorain to the late Alfred A. and Sophie (nee Busich) Uhse.  Alfred was a 1969 graduate of Lorain High School after which he enlisted in the...

Nov 2, 2023

Mary Jane Greulich (Taliano) 79, Known by friends and loved ones as "Midge" passed away peacefully in her husbands arms on Thursday, November 2, 2023 in her Amherst, Ohio home. Born in Lorain, Ohio, Midge was a member of the first graduating class of Admiral King 1962. She enjoyed shopping, her flower gardens, and spending time with...

Oct 31, 2023

Gwendolyn Keathley, age 82, of Elyria, returned home to our Heavenly Father on October 31, 2023.

She was born April 4, 1941, in Delbarton, W,V to Donald and Rosie Bailey (nee Prater).

Gwendolyn was a creative, beautiful, artistic woman who enjoyed crafting, sending letters, and thoughtful gifts to her friends and family. Her greatest joy was her family.

She was such a joy to have...

Oct 27, 2023

Dave Rafter, age 58 went home to the Lord on Friday, October 27, 2023 after loosing his battle with cancer. He attended high school and studied at the Pennsylvania School of Culinary Arts.  He loved being outdoors and the adventure of traveling; exploring different states, he'd always find treasures to bring back home.  His favorite place in...