Obituaries

Nov 16, 2025

Thomas A. Moyel Jr., age 78, slipped into eternal life on Sunday, November 16, 2025. Tom was born on October 15, 1947, and graduated from Elyria High School. He was an accomplished artist who loved nature and cartoon art. He recently moved back to Lorain, Ohio, after working and retiring from his job at an assisted-living facility...

Nov 13, 2025

Lois J. Townsend (nee Leverton), transitioned to Heaven on Thursday, November 13, 2025 at Amherst Manor memory care after a lengthy battle with dementia/Alzheimer's.  She was born on February 8, 1936 to Esther and Roy Leverton in Akron, Ohio.

She converted to Catholicism to marry Michael Zrelak.  Together they had four children who were raised...

Nov 12, 2025

The Queen of Sass, Strength, and Endless Love

Our beautiful, bold, and one-of-a-kind mother, Nicksa Pagan Ortiz, passed away on Wednesday, November 12, 2025.

Born on September 6, 1955, in Lorain, Nicksa was the definition of love and spunk. She was the proud mother of six children-five daughters and one son - each...

Nov 6, 2025

Savion Johnson, age 24 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6, 2025. Born on February 14, 2001, in Lorain, Savion was a light tragically taken from this world too soon. His bright smile lit up every room he entered, and his laughter was contagious to everyone around him.

Savion had a kind and...

Nov 4, 2025

JoAnne R. Killeen (nee Zawisza), 79 of North Ridgeville, OH, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on November 4, 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. Born on February 19th, 1946, in Cleveland, OH. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, and friend whose creativity and warmth touched everyone she...

Nov 1, 2025

Devon A. Fitch, born on May 9, 1995, passed away unexpectedly on November 1, 2025. His departure leaves a profound void in the lives of his family and friends.

Devon is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Jesse and Mary Sherrill; his brother, Michael Fitch; his paternal grandmother, Elizabeth Fitch DeMiere; and his cousin,...

Oct 29, 2025

Johnene "Johni" Lynn (nee Knapp) Wressell, age 56, formerly of Wellington, Ohio, and most recently of Avon Lake, Ohio, passed away on October 29, 2025.

Born on November 23, 1968, in Oberlin, Ohio, Johni was the daughter of Carol Knapp (nee Sorah) and the late Willard Knapp. She is survived by her mother, Carol; her...

Oct 29, 2025

Sharon Lynn Jones, lovingly known as "Mommom" by all her grandchildren, passed away peacefully in her home on Wednesday, October 29th, at the age of 74.

Sharon was born in Virginia and then moved to Elyria, Ohio, as a young girl, where she attended Elyria High School, started her family, and dedicated 28 years to...

Oct 27, 2025

Georgina "Gina" Faith Ody, age 67, passed away on Monday, October 27, 2025, from a long battle with cancer.

She was born in Lorain, Ohio, on September 26, 1958. She was a homemaker who was a beloved wife, mother, and grandmother who loved music, dancing, butterflies, planting flowers, and most importantly, spending time with her...

Oct 24, 2025

Debra Cunningham (nee Rosta), age 69, and a resident of Oberlin,Ohio, passed away on Friday, October 24, 2025.

She is survived by her loving children: April Daugherty of Lorain, Angie Strunk of Elyria, Joseph Turek of Elyria, and Ashley Turek of Elyria. Debra was a proud grandmother to twelve grandchildren and is also remembered by...

Oct 23, 2025

Michael Andrew "Andy" Anderson, age 60, of Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on October 23, 2025. Born in Shreveport, Louisiana, on July 10, 1965, Andy was a beloved husband, father, and brother known for his love of family and his unwavering devotion to the game of football.

A proud graduate of Southwood High School in Shreveport,...

Oct 19, 2025

Jacqueline Elaine (nee Nieter) Crawford, 47, affectionately known as Jackee, passed away on October 19, 2025, peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones. Jackee was Born August 6, 1978, at St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain, Ohio. She was the beloved daughter of Leigh Ann Nieter and Jackie Watson. Jackee was educated in the Lorain City School system,...

Oct 17, 2025

Homer D. Yommer, age 65 and a resident of Elyria, passed away at his home after a sudden illness on Friday, October 17, 2025.

Homer was born April 28, 1960 in Lorain to the late Homer D. and Shirley L. (nee Handlin) Yommer.

Homer attended Admiral King High School and spent a 37...

Oct 16, 2025

Dana R. Limbach, age 72, and a lifelong resident of Lorain, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday October 16, 2025.

Dana was born October 19, 1972 in Lorain to the late Richard Norman and Veronica Ellen (nee Kohart) Limbach. He attended Lorain High School. He proudly served as Past Governor of Lorain Moose...

Oct 14, 2025

Randy Allen Hoffman, born December 11, 1976 passed away peacefully October 14, 2025 at the age of 48.

Son of Roger Dale and Joyce Ann (nee Chasar) Hoffman. Randy was a heavy machine operator for SBM Industries. His greatest passions were God, his family and his motorcycle.

Randy is survived by his wife,...

Oct 14, 2025

Angel Luis Rivera Gonzalez, age 65 and a resident of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, October 14, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Angel was born October 18, 1959 in Patillas, Puerto Rico to the late Telesforo Rivera and Clara Gonzalez.

Survivors include his sisters: Maria Esther Gonzalez and Janice (Richland) Morales, his brothers:...

Oct 4, 2025

Thomas Fankhauser, age 74, and a resident of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025, for a better place.

Thomas was born July 24, 1951, to the late Lawrence Ernest and Edna Rose (nee Sexton) Fankhauser. Thomas retired from the Federal Building in Cleveland as a Security Officer.

He is survived by...

Sep 23, 2025

Carolyn Sue (nee Parsons) Strittmather, 62, of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away peacefully and entered into the loving arms of Jesus on September 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. Born on October 19, 1962, in West Virginia to Alma Parsons, Carolyn moved to Ohio at a young age. She grew up with a generous heart, a love...

Sep 17, 2025

Steven R. Hampton, 55, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away suddenly on the night of September 17th,  2025, after a lengthy recovery from an illness he suffered in November of 2023.

He was born on December 7th, 1969, in Warren, Ohio, to Linda Dean Shaw and Marvin Ray  Hampton. Steven is preceded in death by his...

Sep 16, 2025

Dean L. Hill, age 66 and a lifelong resident of Amherst, passed away surrounded by loving family on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 after a long illness.

Dean was born in Amherst, August 8, 1959 to Leonard A. and Frances H. (nee Patterson) Hill. He attended Marion L. Steele High School and was a member of...