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Bobby R. Meade

Bobby R. Meade

Dec 10, 2022

Bobby Ray Meade, age 69 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away Saturday, December 10, 2022 after a long illness. Bobby was born February 22, 1953 in Deane, Kentucky to the late Hilbert and Rinda (nee Taylor) Meade. He was a 1971 graduate of Lorain High School and proudly served in the United States Air Force...

Cynthia M. Lauck

Cynthia M. Lauck

Dec 2, 2022

Cynthia Marie Lauck, a lifelong resident of Elyria, passed away Friday, December 2, 2022 at UH St. John Medical Center, Westlake. Throughout her life, Cindy was a registered nurse and had been employed at the former Elyria Memorial Hospital, the Cleveland Psychiatric Institute, and completed her nursing career in the psychiatric unit of the Grafton Prison. She...

Nancy  P. Krajewski

Nancy P. Krajewski

Nov 30, 2022

Nancy P. Krajewski passed away on November 30, 2022. Born on January 31, 1943, Nancy was preceded in death by her son Thomas J. Russ, her mother Pauline C. Whittington, her father Hulon B. Whittington, and her son-in-law David T. Muetzel. She is survived by her daughter LaWanna R. Muetzel, three sons and their spouses, Edward Russ (Kimberly Russ),...

Gail  E. Henderson

Gail E. Henderson

Nov 15, 2022

Gail E. Henderson (nee Wilcox), age 79 and a resident of Vermilion, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice from complications of a stroke. Gail was born May 1, 1943 in East McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Charles and Mildred (nee Kincaid) Wilcox. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother and homemaker. Gail...

Karen  B. Wootten

Karen B. Wootten

Nov 7, 2022

The sunrise of Karen B. Wootten took place on April 22, 1947 in Lorain, Ohio and her sunset came on Monday, November 7, 2022 at her home in Lorain with her daughter by her side. Karen passed away after a brief illness. Karen was raised in Lorain and was a 1965 graduate of Admiral King High School. She also...

Amos A. Vansickle

Amos A. Vansickle

Nov 6, 2022

Amos A. Vansickle, age 85 and a resident of Lorain, passed away Sunday, November 6, 2022 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community. Amos was born January 15, 1937 in Lorain to the late Virgil and Anna (nee German) Vansickle. He was a proud American and served in the United States Air Force during the Korean Conflict. Amos married...

Theodora A. Muzilla

Theodora A. Muzilla

Nov 5, 2022

Theodora Ann Muzilla, born November 3, 1929 in Florence Township, to Leon and Anna (nee Sokoski) Klekota, passed away on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at the age of 93 at The Woods on French Creek, Avon. She was a 1947 graduate of Lorain High School and upon her graduation worked at the Thew Shovel Company in Lorain....

Patricia  M. Mendiola

Patricia M. Mendiola

Nov 2, 2022

Subject: Patricia M. Mendiola obit and photo for Sunday, 11-6-2022 edition of the Morning Journal billing to Andras Crematory @ 440-282-0202. Thanks, Mary Patricia "Trish" M. Mendiola, age 52 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away at her home unexpectedly on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Trish was born April 21, 1970 in Lorain to the late Jose Mendiola...

Leo  Lakes Butcher

Leo Lakes Butcher

Oct 29, 2022

Leo Lakes Butcher, born June 26, 1954 to Leo Lakes Butcher, Sr. and Elsie Helenbelle Butcher nee Erler. He was the 4th child born of 8, the first son. He was preceded in death by his parents, two sisters and one brother. Leo was born and raised in Lorain and moved to Pennsylvania in 1974 where he resided for...

Michael  R. Mudrick

Michael R. Mudrick

Oct 28, 2022

Michael Richard Mudrick, age 51, passed away Friday, October 28, 2022. Michael was born February 10, 1971 to Steve and Doris Jean Mudrick (nee Long). Michael was an avid Pittsburgh Steelers fan, spending time with his children and grandchildren, grilling and fishing. He is survived by his children Brooklynne Mudrick of Wakeman,Kayleigh Fair of Oberlin, Michael Mudrick Jr. of...

Maria Luisa Mantilla Perez

Maria Luisa Mantilla Perez

Oct 27, 2022

Maria Luisa Mantilla Perez, age 66 and a Lorain resident, passed away Thursday, October 27, 2022 at Lake Pointe Health Care. Maria was born December 27, 1955 in Puerto Rico to the late Arcadio Mantilla and Teresa Perez Muniz. Maria used to be a babysitter for the Blessing House. Visitation will take place at Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal M.I....

Susan  R. Cox

Susan R. Cox

Oct 22, 2022

Susan Cox (nee Roth) and 79 and a resident of Vermilion, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain. Susan was born August 8, 1943 in McKeesport, Pennsylvania to the late Fred and Emma (nee Greenawalt) Roth. Throughout her life, Susan enjoyed cooking, shopping, and most importantly, spending time with her family. Survivors include her...

Irene Potoski

Irene Potoski

Oct 20, 2022

Irene Potoski (nee Sidorowicz), age 71, passed away peacefully Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Harmony's Hospice in Cleveland. She was born in Lorain on December 20, 1950 to Zigmunt and Genevive Sidorowicz. She graduated from Admiral High School in 1968 and attended Lorain County Community College. She had the honor of being one of the first Lorain International Queens...

Anita  D. Bodak

Anita D. Bodak

Oct 13, 2022

Anita D. Bodak (nee Nowicki), age 85 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away Thursday, October 13, 2022 at Kingston of Vermilion with her daughters by her side. Anita was born in Lorain, November 11, 1936 to the late Frank and Mary (nee Chula) Nowicki. She attended Lorain High School and married in 1958. Anita enjoyed cooking, especially...

Maria Yommer-Ahmad

Maria Yommer-Ahmad

Oct 8, 2022

Marla Yommer-Ahmad, age 63 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away Saturday, October 8, 2022 at MetroHealth, Cleveland with her loving son by her side. She was born March 6, 1959 and was a graduate of Lorain High School. All through her life, Marla was known to be a kind and loving mother to her son and his...

Donald Novosielski

Donald Novosielski

Oct 7, 2022

Donald Novosielski, age 80 and a longtime resident of Elyria, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, October 7, 2022. He was born in Cleveland, September 16, 1942 to the late Joseph and Martha (nee Bernaciak) Novosielski. Donald attended North Ridgeville High School and then enlisted in the United States Army serving in Germany....

Lois  A. Kane

Lois A. Kane

Oct 6, 2022

Lois Ann (nee Elliff) Kane of Lorain, age 70, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022. She attended Elyria High School and graduated from Fort Lauderdale High in Florida. Lois lived quietly, independently, and had a mind of her own. She began each day with "Good morning Lord, good morning world." She generously served others and was devoted to...

William  P. Bookmyer

William P. Bookmyer

Oct 6, 2022

William "Bill" Paul Bookmyer, age 70 and a resident of Sheffield Lake, passed away Thursday, October 6, 2022 at The Woods of French Creek in Avon. He was born June 13, 1952 in Bellevue to the late Thomas and Clara (nee McVicker) Bookmyer. Bill was a 1970 graduate of South Amherst High School and served in the United States...

Joseph  S. Murray

Joseph S. Murray

Sep 25, 2022

Joseph "Joe" S. Murray, age 85 and a resident of Wellington, passed away Sunday, September 25, 2022 at the Symphony of Olmsted Falls after a long illness. Joe was born November 21, 1936 in Lorain to the late Joseph and Elizabeth (nee Sinko) Murray. He attended Lorain High School and was a member of the Class of 1955. Following...

Margaret  A. Selent

Margaret A. Selent

Sep 20, 2022

Margaret "Margie" A. Selent (nee Bock), age 76, a resident of Elyria and formerly of Sheffield Lake, passed away peacefully at her home with her daughter Jessica at her side after 18 month illness on Tuesday, September 20, 2022. She was born December 19, 1945 in Lorain to the late Carl A. and Elsie E. (nee Balla) Bock. Margie...

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