Obituaries

Dec 17, 2025

Phillistine Greene "Phillis", 84, of Lorain, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 17th, 2025. She was born in Millard, Kentucky February 5th, 1941 to Tommy and Ola Hobbs. Phillis was kind, caring, and beloved by all who knew her. She was a wonderful mother, wife, friend, and role model. She was...

Dec 13, 2025

Linda Gonzalez (née Mateka) was born November 1, 1947, and passed away peacefully on December 13, 2025, at the age of 78.

Linda lived a life full of personality and independence in Lorain, Ohio. She worked at Schuster's Greenhouse for many years, where she developed a deep knowledge and love for plants, a passion she...

Dec 12, 2025

Deborah Rye, born July 31, 1952, passed away peacefully on December 12, 2025. Deborah was a loving mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She found joy in life's simple and beautiful moments—especially her love of water, her passion for horses, and most of all, time spent with her beloved granddaughter, who was the light of her...

Dec 11, 2025

Christopher Allen Leonard, affectionately known as Chris, passed away on December 11, 2025, in the home where he was born and raised—his beloved childhood home in Lorain, Ohio. Chris was a proud graduate of Admiral King High school: He was a lifelong resident of Lorain, a city that shaped him and one he never stopped giving back...

Dec 2, 2025

James H. Greene, affectionately known as Jim, was born on October 5, 1937, in Olive Hill, Kentucky. He was a good man, known for his great sense of humor and beloved by all who knew him.

Jim was a longtime barber in Bay Village, where he cherished the relationships he built with his clients over...

Nov 29, 2025

Andrew Robert VanBuren, age 37 and a resident of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, November 29, 2025.

Andrew graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 2006.  He then enlisted in the United States Marine Corps. in 2008, serving four years with a tour of duty in Afghanistan.  He was honorably discharged in July 2012.  Following...

Nov 18, 2025

Luis Mena, age 71, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 18, 2025. Born in Cuba, Luis immigrated to the United States at the age of 25, bringing with him a vibrant spirit and a deep appreciation for his cultural roots. He is survived by his daughter, Thalia Mena; his son, Luis Mena Jr.; two...

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...