John H. Schmidt
Jan 9, 2023
John H. Schmidt, age 51, passed away peacefully surrounded by family Monday, January 9, 2023. He was born in Lorain, OH to the late Kingdon M. Schmidt & Barbara A. Ellis. He enjoyed spending time with his family, looking into genealogy, reading and an avid Sci-Fi buff. He had an immense love for music, especially playing his guitar and...
Abigail Torres Colon
Jan 5, 2023
Abigail Torres Colon, age 90, passed away surrounded by her family, Thursday, January 5, 2023. Born in Coamo, Puerto Rico on August 26, 1932 to the late Juan Torres and Francisca Colon Perez. Preceded in death by her husband Manuel R. Rodriguez Ortiz, and her son Manuel R. Rodriguez. She is survived by her daughters, Myrna R. Rodriguez and...
Kerry Scott Franklin
Dec 30, 2022
Kerry Scott Franklin 8-27-1964 12-15-2022 Kerry Franklin, age 58, a resident of Vermilion passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Hospital surrounded by his family. Kerry was born and raised in Cleveland, Ohio. After high school he served in the Marine Corps. He was also an employee of the Plain Dealer for 20 years. Kerry was such a BIG personality that...
Doris J. Johnson
Dec 17, 2022
Doris Jean Johnson (nee Holloway), age 78 of Mt. Clemens, Michigan and formerly of Lorain, passed away Saturday, December 17, 2022 with her family by her side. Doris was born June 21, 1944 in Lorain to the late Earl and Lillian (nee McCormick) Holloway. She was employed by the former St. Joseph Hospital, Lorain where she worked as a...
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
