Obituaries

Oct 16, 2023

Warren A. Johnson, age 72, of Lorain, passed away October 16, 2023 at the Cleveland VA Medical Center.

Warren was born August 6, 1951 in Shreveport, Louisiana to Henry Johnson and Herise Shelton. He spent his childhood in San Francisco, before moving to Los Angeles. Warren lived in Lorain for 20 years.

Warren...

Oct 13, 2023

Richard Lee Quillen Sr., age 57 and a resident of Lorain, passed away Friday, October 13, 2023 at Mercy New life Hospice following a lengthy illness. Richard was a one of a kind.  He enjoyed listening to music, playing his guitar, camping, having cookouts and campfires with family and friends, fishing with his stepson Reed,...

Oct 12, 2023

Joann M. Niskey (nee Walters), age 86 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away Thursday, October 12, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness. Joann was born September 8, 1937 in Lorain to the late Joseph and Dorothy (nee Lambur) Walters.  She was a 1956 graduate of Clearview High School. Joann was retired...

Oct 10, 2023

Catherine Ann Sayre, (nee Esper), 60, passed away peacefully, though unexpectedly, October 10th, 2023, leaving behind many family and friends.

Cathy was born October 5th, 1963, to Mother, Marieanne Fink (nee Szymanski) and Father, Wesley Esper In Cleveland. Cathy married Mark Sayre on April 18th, 1983, in Cleveland.

Catherine is preceded in death...

Oct 6, 2023

Thomas, "Tom," "Big Red" Zimmerman, 79 of Lorain, passed away Friday October 6, 2023, after a short illness while in Kingston Rehabilitation Center, Vermilion, Ohio. He was born October 18, 1943, in Lorain, Ohio and remained a lifelong resident of Lorain.

He attended Clearview Highschool. He served in the Army for 4 years. Until his...

Sep 28, 2023

William "Bill" Donald Avsec, 90, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, peacefully at his home in Lorain, Ohio. He was born on May 23, 1933, in Cleveland, Ohio to William and Mary Avsec. Those left to cherish Bill's memory include: his wife of 50 years, Eileen (Szmogya); sister Mary Avsec, Sister of Notre Dame of Chardon; seven children...

Sep 27, 2023

Blanche E. Braun (nee Marshall) age 74, resident of Elyria passed away peacefully at home Tuesday, September 19, 2023.

She was born to the late William and Marjorie Marshall (nee Stafford) in Memphis, TN.

Blanche loved reading, travelling, cooking, and most importantly spending time with her family.

Survivors include her four...

Sep 23, 2023

It is with great sadness that the Engelhardt family announces that Ken Engelhardt died peacefully in his home among close family on Saturday, September 23, 2023 in Grafton, Ohio.

Ken was born in Hamburg, New York and was raised in Springville, New York.

Ken is survived by his loving wife of 26 years...

Sep 19, 2023

On September 19, 2023 Debra Lynn Casteel (nee Reeves) of Elyria passed away at the age of 62.  She battled multiple myeloma for five years until she lost the battle. She was preceded in death by her father and mother Charles and Carol Reeves. She is survived by her sisters Starr (Joe) Neil, Diane (Steve) Vandergriff, her...

Sep 11, 2023

Gerald "Jerry" Thomas Brown, 80, of Lorain, OH, passed away on September 11, 2023, after a brief battle with cancer.

Jerry was born on May 30, 1943 in Buffalo, NY. His family moved to Lorain when he was a teen and he attended and graduated from Lorain High School in 1961.

After graduation,...

Sep 9, 2023

Gary L. Steinmetz passed away Saturday, September 9, 2023 at Providence Care Center, Sandusky, Ohio, after a lengthy illness. He was born September 13, 1961 in Vermilion, Ohio. He lived in Texas for many years, moving back to Ohio in 2016. He is survived by a brother, Harvey Steinmetz of Vermilion and a sister, Cindy Stepp of...

Sep 8, 2023

Jessica Renee Steele (nee Christy), age 38 and a resident of North Ridgeville, passed away Friday, September 8, 2023 at UH St. John Medical Center, Westlake after an unexpected illness.

Jessica was born December 21, 1984 in Cleveland to William L. Christy and Lisa R. (nee Fugitt) Christy.  She was a 2004 graduate of Black...

Sep 7, 2023

Stanley Walter Plato, born September 20, 1938 in Elyria, Ohio to the late Alexander Felix and Antoinette Plato (nee Kasubienski). Stanley was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School, Class of 1957, where he starred on the football and basketball teams.   He served in the United States Army.  Stanley was retired from Industrial Plastic in Valley City....

Aug 30, 2023

Lynn A. Farrell (nee Panagopoulos), was born August 25, 1957 and entered eternal rest on August 30, 2023.  Lynn is proceeded in death by her mother and father, Helen and Christopher Panagopoulos along with two granddaughters, Taylor and Samantha.  Lynn is survived by her husband Neal, two daughters Melinda (Tony) Phillips, and Darrahde (Josh) Mellick; five grandchildren,...

Aug 27, 2023

Charles F. Wyatt, age 77, resident of Lorain, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, August 27, 2023.

Charles was born on September 16, 1945, Portsmouth,Virginia to late Ray Elmer and Clara Lee (nee Wilson) Wyatt. He was a 1965 graduate of Vermilion High School. Charles was a hard worker and dedicated his work...

Aug 26, 2023

Alan L. Hackney, 69, of LaGrange, OH, passed away on August 26, 2023. He was born on April 25, 1954. Alan was a fun-loving and outgoing individual who had a real passion for cars and music.

Alan is survived by his beloved wife, Rebecca "Becky" Hackney, and his children: Amber Hackney, Angela Garbutt (Justin), Megan...

Aug 25, 2023

Mary Ann Pinto (nee Shreve), age 60, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2023.

Mary was born in Amherst, April 1, 1963 to the late Charles Alvin and Sandra Lee (nee Meier) Shreve. She was a 1981 graduate of Lorain High School. She enjoyed keeping to herself, reading, playing Candy Crush, and most important spending...

Aug 22, 2023

Lyric Shaw, age 25 and a life resident of Lorain, went home to be with our Lord and Savior on Tuesday, August 22, 2023. Lyric was born in Lorain on June 16, 1998.  She enjoyed all aspects of art, from makeup and clothing, to being an amazing artist whose joy was drawing. One of her favorite hobbies...

Aug 21, 2023

Joye Ellen Warner, age 56 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Regional Medical Center on Monday, August 21, 2023 from a sudden illness. Joye was born in Lorain, March 20, 1967 to the late Patrick and Ida (nee Becker) Warner.  She was a 1985 graduate of Southview High School. Joye was employed...

Aug 17, 2023

Seth Mead 29, of Mansfield lost his battle with his demons on Thursday, August 17th, 2023.

Born in Lorain County, he lived there until moving to Richland County several years ago. Seth loved to coon hunt and play the guitar.

He leaves behind his son Kaiden, father Bob Mead (Jackie), sisters; Amber, Amanda,...