Obituaries

Feb 19, 2026

Beverly Morrison (nee Stevens) passed away on Thursday, February 19, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. 

Beverly was born on November 13, 1953, in Johnstown, PA, to parents Willard R. and Betty J. Stevens (nee Fisher). Beverly moved to Lorain, Ohio, at a very young age with her father and sister Patricia after their mother's passing. Her father remarried Sarah...

Feb 16, 2026

Rosalie Anne Dorinski (nee Tucker), age 86, of Lorain, passed away on Monday, February 16, 2026. She was born on April 11, 1939, in Elyria, Ohio, and graduated from Clearview High School, Class of 1957.

She married her high school sweetheart, Eugene F. Dorinski, on July 20, 1957, raising their four children together in Sheffield Township. She became a Licensed Practical...

Feb 14, 2026

Gerald E. Grace Jr., age 67 and a resident of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully at New Life Hospice in Lorain on February 14, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Jerry, the son of a military family, was born in Honolulu, Hawaii. In 1962, following his father's transfer, they moved to Lorain County, where he became a lifelong resident. He graduated from...

Feb 14, 2026

John “Johnny” Lawrence Abrams, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at 7:06 p.m. at O’Neill Healthcare in North Olmsted, Ohio, after a long and courageous battle with COPD.

Johnny was born on March 12, 1954, in Sharon, Pennsylvania, to Alice Ray (née Bentz) and Johnnie Abrams. In his early years, he lived in Sharon before moving with his family...

Feb 10, 2026

Helmuth Adrian Chamale, age 65, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on February 10, 2026, following a sudden illness.Born in Guatemala, Helmuth spent his early years surrounded by family until he moved to the United States at 18, driven by the desire to pursue the American Dream. He embraced his new life wholeheartedly, mastering English and working diligently in various roles...

Jan 30, 2026

Donna Bavec, age 87, passed away on January 30, 2026, after a brief and unexpected illness at Mercy Health Hospital in Lorain, Ohio.

Donna was born January 3, 1939, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Luther and Virginia Paddock. She attended Jane Adams High School and was a homemaker as well as working in a few factories. She was baptized as...

Jan 30, 2026

Cruz Martinez, 67, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away suddenly on January 30, 2026, surrounded by her family. She was born in Robstown, Texas, to Francisco Martinez and Maria Ester Fernandez. Cruz was known for her no filter personality and her unwavering devotion to her family. She is survived by her loving children, Juan Jose Antonio Martinez, Amalia...

Jan 24, 2026

Ken Howell Fenderson was a lifelong resident of Oberlin, Ohio. He enjoyed movies, theatre, and the Arts. He alsohad an interest in photography. He moved to California for a short time and appeared in the movie Roller Coaster.

He is survived by his siblings, Gloria J. Allen, Harold Fenderson (Joann), Kathy Fenderson, Audrey White, Felisa Fenderson, Stephanie McCoy, Sharon Fenderson, Sabrina...

Jan 23, 2026

Melissa "Miss" M. (nee Lockhart) Oiler 58, of Amherst, passed away Friday, January 23, 2026, following a sudden illness.

She was born September 9, 1967, in Amherst, Ohio to Nick and Linda (nee Cook) Lockhart and has been a resident of Amherst for the past 10 years after moving from Brilliant, Ohio in 2015.

Jan 18, 2026

Wesley Herbert De Witt Jr. died on January 18, 2026. Born July 21, 1944, to the late Wesley and Myrtle De Witt, he was 81. He was a veteran of the US Navy.

He is survived by his daughters Patricia Whitt, Barbara (Dave) Brown, and Susan "Christy" (Jay) Hasenflue, grandchildren Michael De Witt,...

Jan 17, 2026

Joyce Dean Brooks, 69, passed away peacefully in her bed on January 17, 2026, in Lorain, Ohio. She was born on July 23, 1956, in Delbarton, West Virginia. Joyce earned multiple Associate Degrees from Lorain County Community College where she made the Dean's List. Her commitment to learning reflected her deep curiosity and desire to grow throughout...

Jan 15, 2026

Paula K Renzhofer born in Lorain, on June 23, 1949 and passed away suddenly, January 15, 2026.

She proudly graduated from Lorain High School Class of 1967. She also graduated from St. Joseph's School of Nursing with her Nursing Degree. She worked in multiple nursing homes and Doctor's offices over the years. Her last post...

Jan 12, 2026

Jon Wesley De Witt died on Monday, January 12, 2026. Born September 8, 1972, he was 53.

He is survived by his son, Trevor De Witt; granddaughter, Rosie; father, Wesley De Witt Jr.; sisters, Patricia Whitt, Barbara (Dave) Brown, and Susan "Christy" (Jay) Hasenflue; several nieces and nephews; and great nieces and nephews.

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Jan 11, 2026

Margaret "Peggy" Stacy, age 61, and a resident of Norwalk, passed away at home Sunday, January 11, 2026 after a 3 year battle with Multiple Myeloma.

Peggy graduated from Edison High School in 1983. As a young girl she loved playing volleyball, riding horses, singing in the choir, and going camping with her family.

Jan 9, 2026

Peggy Jean Marty (nee Trewella), 78, of Amherst, entered hereternal rest on Friday, January 9, 2026, at MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio following a short illness. She was born on February 10, 1947, in Warren, Ohio.

Peggy worked in the healthcare field; where she started out working as an aide at Amherst Manor and graduated from ...

Jan 9, 2026

Donna Konowal (new Laschen), born on July 22, 1957, peacefully passed away of natural causes at her home on January 9, 2026.

She was preceded in death by her father, William Laschen; her brother, Bill Laschen; her mother, Lucille Laschen; and her beloved daughter, Tara Neal.

Donna is survived by her loving husband,...

Jan 2, 2026

William "Bill" Arthur Ody, age 67, passed away on January 2, 2026, from a brief illness. He was born in Lorain, Ohio on March 20, 1958. He was a beloved father who loved building and fixing bikes and spending time with his family especially on the holidays.

He served in the Lorain National Guard for...

Dec 30, 2025

Peggy A. Clunk (née Ingalls) ran out of gas one last time on December 30, 2025, at her home in Avon, Ohio, surrounded by loved ones. She was born on June 4, 1959 (or possibly 1958—she kept us guessing) in Cleveland, Ohio. She was preceded in death by her parents, George Howard Ingalls II and Mary Ingalls,...

Dec 23, 2025

Jacqueline Chapman Donahue Thompson, known affectionately as Jackie, passed away peacefully in her sleep on December 23, 2025, at the age of 54. After a lengthy and courageous battle with illness, she is now at rest. Jackie was deeply passionate about helping those in need and cherished every moment spent with her family. Her legacy of kindness...

Dec 18, 2025

Carmelo Rosa Fonseca Jr., age 68, of Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 18, 2025. He was born on July 21, 1957.

Carmelo was preceded in death by his beloved sisters, Carmen Laviena and Sonia Vega.

He is survived by his loving children, Brandon Keith of Lorain and Michael Rosa of Elyria, and...