Obituaries

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...

Sep 11, 2025

Kirk Joseph Turek, 70, of Oberlin, passed away on Thursday, September 11, 2025.

Born on December 20, 1954, to the late Robert and Barbara (née Wellman) Turek, Kirk proudly served in the Navy. He had a passion for building model cars, collecting, and working on bike and small engine repairs. Above all, he cherished the...

Sep 10, 2025

Barbara Ann (nee Royster) Patterson, age 61, and a resident of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, September 10, 2025, at her residence.

Barb was born to the late Mildred (nee Roberts) and J.D. Royster.

Barb enjoyed spending her days playing with her dog Ripley, shopping, and crocheting large blankets as gifts.

Sep 9, 2025

Johnny William Hackney, age 57, and a resident of Cleveland passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by the love of his family and friends on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 after his battle with Stage IV Lung Cancer.

He was born on August 15th, 1968 to the late Ferrell and Betty Jean (nee Connolly) Hackney....

Aug 26, 2025

Georgia M. Vazquez, age 64, and a resident of Lorain, returned to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 26, 2025 after a long 10 year battle with Ovarian Cancer and other complications.

In addition to her parents Joyce and Carl Stanley she is preceded in deathber her first son Joshua.

Survived by...

Aug 26, 2025

James Dominick Rowland, affectionately known as "Jimbo" and also by his name Jaime Rematierra, was born on June 25, 1951, in Warren, Ohio, and departed this life on August 26, 2025.

A proud graduate of Warren G. Harding High School in 1969, Jimbo served his country in the United States Navy from 1969 to 1973,...

Aug 20, 2025

Anthony C. Graskey, age 46, and a Lorain resident, passed away August 20, 2025 at his home.

Preceded in death by his father Jeffrey Graskey (1989).

He is survived by his mother Stella (nee Zebraski) Burke and his stepfather Michael Burke, his sister Jennifer Graskey, and stepbrother Seth Burke of Washington.

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Aug 15, 2025

Wayne Andrew Bowen, 76, of Sullivan, Ohio passed away peacefully on August 15, 2025 embraced by the love of his family. Wayne was born in Duffield, Virginia on July 14, 1949. Wayne was preceded in death by his grandson Brian "Bub" Fannin, Jr., and his friend of many years, Loyd Mullins.

Wayne was a man...

Aug 13, 2025

Lorena Rosalina-Marie Delgado was born on March 4, 2009. She was the oldest of four children and an exceptional big sister. Lorena enjoyed listening to music and particularly loved "car karaoke." Most of all, she cherished spending time with her loved ones. Lorena worked at Journeys Kidz and often spoke about how much she loved her job...

Aug 12, 2025

Earl Raymond Mullins, 70, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2025, after a long struggle with heart failure and declining health. Born in Holden, West Virginia, on January 4, 1955, Earl was a proud 1973 graduate of Elyria High School. He built a dedicated career in construction, working for Prete Construction in Vermilion before...

Aug 10, 2025

Donna K. Wagner (née Swiger), age 84, passed away on Sunday, August 10, 2025, after a short illness surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on May 1, 1941, in Clarksburg, West Virginia, to the late Sherman Gail and Fairy Blanche (nee Elliott) Swiger. An avid gardener, puzzle enthusiast, and Solitaire player, Donna found...

Aug 9, 2025

Ralph Earl Frank Jr., 62, and a resident of Lorain, passed away Saturday, August 9, 202,5, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

Ralph was born February 17, 1963, in Lorain to Ralph E. Frank Sr. and Norma W. (nee Polweski) Frank.

He was a member of United Food & Commercial Workers Local 880 and...

Aug 6, 2025

Pedro Marrero, age 84 and a longtime Lorain resident, passed away surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, August 6, 2025 at University Hospitals, Cleveland.

Pedro was born May 5, 1941 in Jayuya, Puerto Rico to the late Jose Marrero and Adela Davila.  Pedro was the owner of Good Neighbor Thrift Store on Pearl Avenue,...

Aug 2, 2025

Earl B. Canterbury, son of Parma and Lloyd Canterbury, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 2, 2025.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Janet, his second wife, Marie, his son, Claude Sr., his parents, and his brothers Bill Canterbury and Roy Canterbury.

He is survived by his daughters, Janet Lanning,...