Peggy M. Hunker
May 15, 2026
Peggy M. Hunker, age 84 and a resident of Oberlin, passed away Friday, May 15, 2026, after a short illness.
She was born in Big Sandy, West Virginia, and resided in Oberlin for the past 55 years. Peggy was retired and previously was employed at the Village Market of Wellington as a meat wrapper.
Peggy is survived by her daughters, Ruth Johnson...
Diane Hartley
May 14, 2026
Caroline D. Hartley, lovingly known as Diane, Granny, and Aunt Dee, passed away surrounded by the love of her family. She was the cherished daughter of Cleo William and Lora Mae (née Raines) Phillips.
Diane is survived by her lifelong companion of 40 years, Phil Cruz; her daughters, Angel (Jose) Leos and Sunny Hartley; her stepsons, Shawn (Latika) Cruz and Brandon...
Christie J. Biggs
May 11, 2026
Christie J. Biggs, age 68, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, May 11, 2026.She leaves behind her loving husband, Ronald Biggs, and her cherished daughters, Turquoise and Jacara Biggs. Christie was a devoted grandmother to Nylah, Isabel, Greyson, Symple, Elias, and Elijah. She is also survived by her brothers, Kenny and O'Bryant O'Neal, and her sisters,...
Anthony "Tony" Gargasz
May 8, 2026
Anthony “Tony” Gargasz, age 70, and a resident of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on May 8, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Tony spent his career as an engineer developing industrial software systems for Ohio’s steel industry, driven by a genuine passion for computers and electronics that never left him. He held professional Microsoft and HAM radio certifications that spoke to his...
James "Jim" A. Taddeo
May 6, 2026
James "Jim" A. Taddeo, age 64, and a resident of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2026.
Jim was born in Lorain to the late Julius and Rosemary Taddeo (nee Spaetzel). He attended Avon Lake High School. Jim worked for Bonne Bell, Westlake, and PolyOne in Avon Lake.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his sister...
Jill Wickline
May 2, 2026
Jill Wickline (nee Naelitz), 62, of Lorain, went peacefully home to the Lord on Saturday, May 2, 2026.
She was born on July 16, 1963, in Lorain.
Jill was a 1981 graduate of Admiral King High School and was employed by First Federal Bank and Lorain Products. She was a lifelong Cleveland sports fan who loved cheering on the Cavaliers, Browns, and...
Stella A Burke
May 2, 2026
Stella Ann Burke (nee Zebraski), 74, beloved wife of Michael, dear mother of Jennifer Lee Graskey and the deceased Anthony Chester Graskey (2025), and sister of Chester Zebraski and Janis Jonhenry, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 2, 2026. Stella was preceded in death by her parents and husband, Jeffrey Graskey (1986). She was a 1969 graduate of Midpark High...
David Wayne "DJ" McPherson Jr.
Apr 28, 2026
David Wayne “DJ” McPherson Jr., 33, passed away on April 28, 2026, after a long battle with mental illness.Born on October 14, 1992, DJ was raised in Vermilion and later lived in Lorain and Sandusky. He was known for his humor, kind heart, and ability to make everyone around him laugh. DJ loved being an uncle to his nieces and...
Charlene "Kay" Neer
Apr 25, 2026
Charlene "Kay" Neer, age 77 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2026, at Autumn Aegis.
Charlene was born August 6, 1948, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Charles and Yvonne (nee Valade) Neer. Kay attended Murray Ridge Center and worked through their school in Oberlin for several years. When not working, she enjoyed word search puzzles...
Sibyl G. Bailey
Apr 21, 2026
Sibyl Bailey, age 59, resident of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, surrounded by her cherished family.
Sibyl took great delight in spending time with her grandchildren: Thea, Selina, Parker, Andrew, Logan, Julia, and Jacob. She loved creating lasting memories through camping trips and vacations with them. Her passions included bird watching and gardening, and she had...
Crystal Marie Selzer
Apr 14, 2026
Crystal Marie Selzer (nee Martin), age 43, and a resident of Wakeman, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, April. 14, 2026, at Fisher Titus Medical Center.
Crystal is survived by her son, Liam Bayless, her stepson, Gage Kimble, and her father, William Mueller. Crystal is also survived by her companion, Jim Palmer; her uncles Mark Minney, Michael (Karen) Minney, Travis (Reena) McGraw,...
Sandy Collins (Schroeder)
Apr 11, 2026
Sandy Collins (Schroeder) of Lorain, Ohio, passed away after a lengthy illness, leaving behind a legacy of love, resilience, and cherished memories with those who knew her best.
Born to Robert and Yvonne Collins, Sandy grew up surrounded by family and carried those close bonds throughout her life. She was the beloved sister of Brad Collins, Jackie Brooks, and Randy Collins,...
Shane Dahlke
Apr 9, 2026
We remember Shane Dahlke, whose kind heart touched the lives of everyone who knew him. Shane passed away peacefully on April 9, 2026, surrounded by family and friends, leaving behind cherished memories, family, and lifelong friendships.
Shane, born April 25th, 1970, in Lorain, Ohio, is a proud Southside resident. He is infamous for his Fourth of July Block parties along with...
Nancy E. Auble
Apr 7, 2026
Nancy E. Auble (née Skidmore), 75, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on December 1, 1950, in Steubenville, Ohio, to Maxine Dickason and Donnie Skidmore.
Nancy had a love for travel and especially enjoyed cruises, creating many cherished memories. She spent several years living in Georgia and Oregon along...
Jackie Partin Jr.
Apr 3, 2026
Took flight to be with the Lord, Jackie Partin Jr., age 55, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2026, after a valiant struggle with liver cancer. Born in Elyria and raised in Vermilion, Jackie embodied strength and resilience throughout his life.Jackie dedicated many years to his work, with notable stints at K&N Eatery and six years in...
Colleen Frommeyer
Mar 24, 2026
Colleen passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, at the age of 87.
Born on May 17, 1938, Colleen lived a life defined by her creativity and her immense love for others. Whether she was tending to her garden, crocheting, or filling her home with the aroma of something delicious from the oven. She was a gifted cook and baker whose...
Sarah Ellen Sills
Mar 21, 2026
Sarah Ellen (nee Rice) Sills, 69 years old, passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2026, in her home peacefully with family by her side. She was the wife of David R. Sills. They shared 16 years of marriage together.
Sarah was born in Ashtabula, Ohio. She was the daughter of George E. Rice, Jr and Isabelle "Jane" Konklin. She graduated from Geneva...
Janet Lynn Bossen
Mar 20, 2026
Janet Lynn Bossen (Bright), born December 3, 1981, in Cleveland, Ohio, passed away on March 20, 2026, surrounded by the love of her family.
Janet was a proud graduate of North Ridgeville High School, Class of 2000, and also attended the Lorain County Joint Vocational School, where she pursued her passion for cosmetology. She spent many years working as a hairstylist...
Maria Evalyn Garcia
Mar 17, 2026
Maria Evalyn Garcia, born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in Elyria, Ohio on March 17, 2026.
She was a devoted wife to her beloved husband, Diego, and a loving mother to her four children: Krystian, James, Wesley, and Angela. Her family was the center of her world, and she poured her heart into caring for and supporting those she...
Lowell “James” Meade Jr
Mar 17, 2026
Lowell (James) Meade Jr., of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2026, in his home at the age of 82.
James was a beloved husband, son, brother, father, uncle, grandfather, and great grandfather, who loved his family deeply. James truly knew that it was more blessed to give than to receive, his generosity knew no bounds. He was a...
