John J. Gaal
Sep 19, 2022
John J. Gaal, 60, of Sheffield Lake, passed away suddenly on Monday, September 19, 2022 at his home. He was a graduate of Brookside High School and Lorain County Joint Vocational School, Class of 1980. John was a member of the Carpenters Union Local 435 and hung drywall for a living before retiring in 2021. He was also a...
Michael C. Pyles
Aug 18, 2022
Michael C. Pyles, age 65 and a resident of Sheffield Lake, passed away Thursday, August 18, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice, Westlake. Michael was born August 25, 1956 in Amherst to the late Cloyd Pyles and Mabel (nee Rigglesman) Pyles. He attended Lorain High School and Lorain County Community College. Throughout his life Michael worked as a CNC Machinist...
James A. Nascembeni
Aug 12, 2022
James Adrian Nascembeni passed away on Friday, August 12, 2022 in Akron, OH. James was born November 28, 1976 in Elyria and was raised in Cleveland. Growing up James was close with family including his aunts, uncles, and cousins. James relocated to Georgia for a few years to assist with his grandfathers care before returning to Akron where he...
James C. Spoonamore
Aug 8, 2022
James Calvin Spoonamore, age 82, passed away Monday, August 8, 2022. James enjoyed sharing and telling stories and especially ones about his 53' Chevy Impala. He also enjoyed spending his time with his family. James Spoonamore is survived by his children; Sheila Zolnai of Lorain , Tom (Lori) Buchanan of Pennfield, Gary (Amanda) Spoonamore of Florida; his grandchildren April...
Robert C. Read
Aug 6, 2022
Robert "Bob" C. Read, age 69 and a longtime resident of Sheffield Township, passed away Saturday, August 6, 2022 at Main Street Care Center, Avon Lake after a long illness. Bob was born October 5, 1952 in Lorain to the late Charles A. and Ethel V. (nee Russell) Read. Bob attended Avon High School after which he enlisted in...
Jennifer G. Adkins
Aug 2, 2022
Devoted wife, mother, and friend Jennifer G. Adkins passed away peacefully at the age of 52 on August 2, 2022; after a courageous battle with cancer. She is survived by her husband Douglas, son Dustin, and daughter Hailey. Jennifer always showed her love and put others before herself. She loved animals, especially horses. Jennifer enjoyed working with kids, teaching...
Emilia Reyes
Jul 29, 2022
Emilia Reyes (nee Carrero), age 75 and a resident of Lorain passed away Friday July 29, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic Main Campus. Visitation will Monday from 5-8 p.m., at the Ebenezer Pentecostal Church, 1676 E. 36th St., Lorain. The funeral service will take place 11 a.m, Tuesday at the church with burial following in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain ....
Joyce E. Hampton
Jul 20, 2022
Joyce E. Hampton (nee Fury), age 66 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Joyce was born in Pennsylvania, October 18, 1955 to the late John and Mary (nee Maley) Fury. She was a graduate of Vermilion High School. Joyce retired from the Ford Motor...
William T. Garn
Jul 20, 2022
William T. Garn, 74, of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at University Hospital, Cleveland. He was born July 25, 1947 in Imperial, Pennsylvania to the late Elmer G. Garn Sr. and Helen N. (nee Hughes) Garn. He grew up in Allegheny County and at the age of 19 enlisted in the United State Marine Corps., where...
Alan G. Dennis
Jul 16, 2022
Alan G. Dennis "Bear", 65, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 16, 2022, where he loved spending time by the water. He was born December 9, 1956 in Lorain and was a 1976 graduate of Clearview High School. Bear was employed for 43 years at Auto-Technology in Strongsville where he worked as an assembler. Bear's joys were spending time...
Evelyn Szklar
Jul 3, 2022
Evelyn Szklar passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 3, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain after a brief illness. She was born March 27, 1956 in Everett, Massachusetts and had been a Lorain resident since 1959. Evelyn attended Durling Middle School and Clearview High School. She retired from Ford Motor Company in 2006 after 26 years of...
Jane B. Ely
Jun 30, 2022
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Jane Beryl (nee Drake) Ely of Lorain on Thursday, June 30, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain after a lengthy illness. Jane was born November 7, 1946 in Dover, Ohio before moving to Avon Lake where she raised her three children. She was a Lorain High School...
Daniel D. Belknap
Jun 30, 2022
Daniel D. Belknap, age 28 and a resident of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 30, 2022. Daniel was born in Cleveland to Patricia Ann (nee Moore) Belknap Moore and Dwayne Lewis Maggard on October 18, 1993. He enjoyed spending time with his family and friends. Daniel is survived by his parents Patricia (Belknap) Moore and Dwayne Maggard,...
Carroll Frank Spruill , Sr.
May 26, 2022
We are very saddened to announce the passing of our Pops Carroll Frank Spruill Sr. He was beloved by his Wife Olga Spruill and his blended family. He was 79 yrs of age and a new resident to Avon Lake. Frank would enjoy times with his wife along the lake watching the boats sail by and the sun setting...
Cheryl M. Hykes
May 18, 2022
Cheryl Marie Hykes, age 50 and a resident of Amherst, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving family at her home under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice on Wednesday, May 18, 2022. Cheryl was born March 2, 1972 in Amherst, raised there and graduated from Firelands High School. Cheryl was employed at Ridge Tool and Forest City...
William C. Metcalf
May 16, 2022
William "Bill" C. Metcalf, age 68 and a resident of Lorain, passed away Monday, May 16, 2022 at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Cleveland after a one year illness. Bill was born November 2, 1953 in Bay Village to the late William A. and Nadine S. (nee Bagi) Metcalf. He was a 1971 graduate of Max S. Hayes, Cleveland...
Helen Koteles
May 8, 2022
Helen Koteles, 99, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022 at Normandy Care Center, Rocky River. She was born February 12, 1923 in Szelmenc, Czechoslovakia. Helen was a restaurant and bar owner of many establishments. Most notable were the Three Sisters in Lorain and the Lemon Tree Lounge in Vermilion. Helen enjoyed providing food, drink, and comfort to friends,...
Gerardo E. Massari
Apr 30, 2022
Gerardo E. Massari, age 37, passed away Saturday, April 30, 2022. Gerardo was born on April 27, 1985 in Guayama, Puerto Rico to Primitiva Rodriguez and the late Esteban Massari. Gerardo was an avid Motorcycle Rider, enjoying his Harley, gardening, and BBQing. Most of all he enjoyed spending time with his family, whom he adored. He is survived by...
Jeffrey R. Neal
Apr 18, 2022
Jeffrey "Jeff" R. Neal, age 66 and a resident of Sheffield Township, passed away at UH Elyria Medical Center on Monday, April 18, 2022. Jeff was born January 2, 1956 in Elyria to the late Wilbert R. and Margaret (nee painter) Neal. He was a 1974 graduate of Elyria High School. Jeff also graduated from Lorain County Community College...
Jody Fulton
Apr 16, 2022
Jodi (Mary Jo) Fulton, completed her work in this life and went on to her reward in the next on the early morning of April 16, 2022. Jodi was born January 28, 1953 in Logansport, Indiana to Charles E. and Rowena Fulton. Jodie graduated from Twin Lakes High School and attended Indiana State University where she earned a Bachelor's...
