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....
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
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
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
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...
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,...
