Obituaries

Oct 26, 2023

Kelly "Doug" Mitchell passed away October 26,2023.

He had a quick smile and steady solid way about him that let you know you could count on him.

Doug proudly served in the U.S. Army as a parachute rigger. He was a great cook and loved to experiment in the kitchen. He loved his...

Oct 26, 2023

Judith "Judy" Dee Green (nee McMillin) passed away on Thursday October 26, 2023, at the age of 73. She was born on May 17, 1950, in Norwalk, to Durward and Fannie McMillin (nee Mentzer). She graduated from Lorain High School Class of 1968. She lived most of her life in the Lorain and Elyria area.

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Oct 22, 2023

In Loving Memory of Robert J. Sayers Jr.

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Robert J. Sayers Jr., who left this world on October 22, 2023. He was a devoted husband, a loving father, and a beloved grandfather, and great grandfather. Robert, known to many as Bobby, touched the lives...

Oct 21, 2023

Gary Michael Curtan Jr., age 50, resident of North Ridgville, passed away Saturday, October 21, 2023.

Gary grew up in the greater Cleveland area. He attended Normandy High School in Parma. Gary was an Area Coach for Eastlake Foods, and a General Manager throughout the food service industry.

Gary was known for his amazing artistics...

Oct 19, 2023

Gregory A. Bonafield, age 74 and a resident of Elyria, passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain. The family will have a Celebration of Life at 1 p.m., on Sunday October 22, 2023 at the American Legion Post 12, 393 Ohio Street, Elyria. Andras Crematory & Funeral Home, Lorain entrusted with arrangements....

Oct 18, 2023

Randy Lee Barron, age 63, life long resident of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023.

Survived by his children Crystal (Mathew) Cordle, Randy(Jennifer) Barron, Clinton Barron, Katie (Eddy) Barron, his step-children that he called his own, Jennifer Shenker, Kelly (Jack) Shenker, and Jessica (Michael) Ray, his 29 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, his brother Mike...

Oct 17, 2023

David Reid Pichon, AKA Blue Eyes, went to that winery in the sky on Tuesday, October 17, 2023.  He is survived by his wife Susan Filler, daughter Tiffany (Andy) Tracy,  and his grandchildren Cooper and Nola Tracy.  David was a1959 graduate of Lakewood High School.  He owned  Imported Car Service, Lakewood.  David was a mentor at Almira...

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....