Janice Louise Thomas
Aug 30, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Janice Louise Thomas, 82, of Wellington, Ohio. She went peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, August 30th, 2026, with her daughter by her side and is now in the presence of her Lord. She was born in Logan, West Virginia, to Oscar Phillips and Edith (Phillips)...
Rosemary "Rose" Lynn Schroeder
Aug 30, 2026
Rosemary "Rose" Lynn Schroeder, 66, of Wellington, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her sleep on August 30, 2026. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on November 2, 1959, to Mary Gabor (née Brown) and John Schroeder, both of whom preceded her in death.
Rosemary was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. Her family meant everything to her, and...
Pasquale "Pat" R. Amato
Aug 28, 2026
Pasquale "Pat" R. Amato, age 85, and a lifelong resident of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 28, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Pasquale was born on July 24, 1941, to the late Michael and Nancy Amato (nee Carameli).
He graduated from Lorain High School in the Class of 1960. After high school, he worked for Lorain Products until he...
Guy W Thurman
Aug 18, 2026
Guy Wade Thurman, 71, a resident of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, August 18, 2026.
He was an avid fisherman and enjoyed Drag Racing and spending time with his family.
In addition to his parents, John and Viola Thurman, he is preceded in death by his wife, Judith (2019).
He is survived by his sons, John Thurman of Elyria, Robert Thurman of Canton;...
John "Jack" R. Bowman
Aug 17, 2026
John “Jack” Bowman, age 86, and a resident of Oberlin, passed away on Monday, August 17, 2026. Jack was born on January 26, 1940, in Masontown, Pennsylvania, to Thelma Ruth and John Buchanan Bowman. He was a devoted husband to his beloved wife, Cleo Bowman. They shared 54 years of marriage before her passing in May 2020. He was a...
Virginia Ann Frankito
Aug 12, 2026
Virginia Ann (nee Gordon) Frankito, 93 years of age, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at O'Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville, Ohio.
Born on July 31, 1933, in Savannah, Georgia, where she spent her childhood, she met Carl Joseph Frankito, the man she would marry, in 1952 while visiting Hunter Air Force Base.
She would spend the next 62 years calling...
John R. Sparks Sr.
Aug 4, 2026
John Richard “Rick” Sparks, 69, passed away on August 4, 2026, following a prolonged period of illness and health challenges.
Rick built a career in construction and real estate, working on a variety of projects, builds, and remodeling endeavors. He was active in the local Moose Lodge, where he served as Governor. He enjoyed spending time with friends and traveling to...
Helen "Betty" Scheutzow
Aug 3, 2026
On August 3, 2026, Helen “Betty” Scheutzow passed away at the age of 88.
She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, John.
Survived by her son John (Becky), her granddaughters Jeanette Batesole and Sarah Dapo, and her 5 great-grandchildren: Sam Linden, Evan Lopez, Moxley Batesole, Ruby Dapo, and Odin Dapo.
A Celebration of Life will be held on Monday,...
Gene C Braden
Aug 1, 2026
Gene C. Braden, age 76, and a resident of Avon, passed peacefully in his sleep Saturday morning, August 1, 2026.
He was born May 28, 1950, in Cleveland to the late Roy and Lillian Braden (nee Dzurik). After graduating from Bowling Green State University in 1972 with his Bachelor's, he became a band director for Tippecanoe High School, where he worked...
Louise Janet Cruz
Jul 28, 2026
Louise Janet Cruz, age 75, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026, in Westlake, Ohio.
Born in Canada on November 16, 1950, to the late Newman and Rita Rolfe, Louise lived a life filled with warmth and devotion to those she loved.
Above all else, Louise’s heart belonged to her beloved dog, Nova. The bond they shared brought her endless joy, comfort,...
Mary Ann Doyle
Jul 26, 2026
Mary Ann Doyle (nee Evanish), age 88, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 26, 2026.
She was born in Lorain on June 3, 1938, to the late Joseph F. and Catherine (nee Hooley) Evanish. She graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1956B, where she formed lifelong friendships. For many years, she enjoyed having lunch monthly with her high school friends.
Mary...
Bertha J. Stump
Jul 19, 2026
Bertha J. Stump, age 88, and a resident of Oberlin/New Russia Township, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 19, 2026.
She was born to the late Ralph and Eunice Lance in Wellington, Ohio.
A woman of many passions, Bertha enjoyed puzzles, embroidery, tending to her plants, and immersing herself in nature. She had a talent for cooking and liquid embroidery, and she...
James E. Lynn
Jul 15, 2026
James E. Lynn, age 74, and a resident of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, July 15, 2026.
James was born on May 24, 1952, in Lorain to the late James Pitman and Anita Joyce (nee Graham) Lynn.
An Army veteran, James enjoyed spending time working on mechanical projects and restoring old cars, a hobby that reflected his love for fixing and building...
Jaclyn Lara
Jul 13, 2026
Jaclyn “Jackie” Lara, age 47, and a resident of Cleveland, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Jackie was known for being exceptionally intelligent and a lifelong lover of books; she cherished the feel of a handheld book in her hands. She had a deep appreciation for the arts and expressed herself through music and doodles, often found with pen...
Michael Ray Strader
Jul 11, 2026
Michael Ray Strader, age 73, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, July 11, 2026.An avid outdoorsman and sports fan, Michael enjoyed boating, fishing, hunting, and playing pool. He was also a passionate supporter of Ohio State athletics and his local Cleveland sports teams, always cheering them on with great enthusiasm.He is survived by his brothers, Clifford...
Cheryl Brown
Jul 9, 2026
Cheryl Brown (née Logsdon) passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by the love of her family.
Born to the late Harvey and Ethel Logsdon (née Rice), Cheryl was a devoted mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend who cherished the time she spent with those she loved most.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Harvey and Ethel Logsdon; her brothers, William...
Penny Jane Northrup
Jul 8, 2026
It is with deep sadness that we announce the unexpected passing of Penny Jane Northrup, who passed away in the early morning hours of Wednesday, July 8, 2026, at the age of 69.
Penny was one of the strongest people anyone could ever know. She faced life's challenges with courage, grace, and unwavering determination. More than anything, she will be remembered...
Rev Dr. Douglas Damron
Jul 7, 2026
The Rev. Dr. Douglas A. Damron, age 54, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on July 7, 2026. He was born in Lorain, Ohio on July 10, 1971. He was a graduate of Open Door Christian School, received his BA with honors in History from Kent State University, a Master of Divinity from Asbury Theological Seminary, and a Doctorate of...
Lois A. Martinicic
Jul 6, 2026
Lois A. Martincic passed away peacefully on July 6, 2026, at the age of 84.
Lois was the beloved wife of Jimmy and a devoted mother to Sherri Yantek (John) and Susie Lees (Dave). She was a cherished grandmother to Rachel, Sierra (Jesse), Cody, Jade (Matt), and Logan (Bridget), and a proud great-grandmother to Francesca, Gabriella, Philip, and Madelyn. Lois was...
Gayle Edith Lehman
Jul 2, 2026
Gayle Edith (nee Bardoner) Lehman, 83, of Avon Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully Tuesday July 2, 2026. Born on March 31, 1943, in Lorain, Ohio, to Richard Wm. and Ethel June (Marsac) Bardoner, Gayle was a woman of deep devotion, varied talents, and an endless capacity for love.
As a child, Gayle developed a profound love for the outdoors, spending countless...
