Obituaries

Aug 2, 2025

Steven Jock Pilarsh, age 56, died unexpectedly at home on August 2, 2025, in Lorain, Ohio.

Born on May, 22, 1969 in Lorain, Ohio, Steve was the son of Leonard "Jock" Pilarsh and Judy ( née Tackett) Pilarsh.  He grew up in Lorain, Ohio, graduating from Grace Baptist Christian School in 1986.  He married Missy...

Jul 30, 2025

Darrel E. Calhoun, age 86 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Wednesday, July 30, 2025.

Darrel was born April 26, 1939, in Bedford, Pennsylvania, to the late Coy and Rebecca Calhoun.  He proudly served in the United States Army from 1957-1959.  Darrel was employed...

Jul 29, 2025

With great sadness, the family of Ramon Gonzales announces his passing on July 29, 2025, at the age of 86 at New Life Hospice in Lorain, Ohio.  Ramon is survived by his brother Arturo Gonzales (Mary Lee) of Oak Hill, WV, children Anthony R. Parker, Theresa E. Maesky (John Maesky), Yvonne C. Paytosh, Christine R. Lane (Rick...

Jul 29, 2025

Dennis "Denny" W. Koepke, age 56 and a resident of Sheffield Lake, passed away Tuesday, July 29, 2025.

Denny was born February 18, 1969, in Elyria to Ronald and Mary Ellen Koepke.  He was a 1988 graduate of Brookside High School, where he played basketball and football.  Following high school, he enlisted in...

Jul 25, 2025

Deborah "Debbie" Hobbs, 73, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away early in the morning of July 25, 2025. She was a woman whose warmth, generosity, and joy touched the lives of all who knew her, as she passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones. Debbie was the youngest child, born on March 8, 1952, in Lorain, Ohio, to...

Jul 20, 2025

Thomas "Tom" Shaw, 72, of Brownhelm Township, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20th, at the Ames Family Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family. He will be profoundly missed.

Born and raised in Sheffield Lake, Tom was the third of six children to Anne and Mickey Shaw. He graduated from Brookside High School in...

Jul 19, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we share the sudden and unexpected passing of Jimmie Davis, age 32, .Jimmie was a loving husband, son, brother, stepfather, pawpaw, uncle and friend whose kind spirit and big heart touched everyone who knew him. Jimmie is survived by his devoted wife, Debra Davis,his beloved mother, Loyce Davis, and his cherished...

Jul 18, 2025

Don J. Mosher, age 86, a resident of Lorain and formerly a longtime resident of Elyria, passed away at his home surrounded by his loving family on Friday, July 18, 2025.

Don was born July 2, 1939 in Bryan to the late John and Edith (nee Walden) Mosher.  He was a systems analyst manager for...

Jul 17, 2025

Lawrence Francis Ruzicka, 76, passed away suddenly on Thursday, July 17, 2025, at his home.

He was born on November 13, 1948, in Cleveland to the late Lawrence Frederick and Dolores Elizabeth (nee Costello) Ruzicka.

Larrey had a career in sales/marketing, which he enjoyed.  He cared for the people he worked with very...

Jul 9, 2025

It is with heavy hearts and profound sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, Caroline Sue Simpson. She peacefully left us on July 9, 2025 at the age of 74, surrounded by those who loved her.

Caroline was born on November 21, 1950, and was preceded in death...

Jul 7, 2025

David Patrick Grant died unexpectedly at his home on Monday, July 7, 2025 at the age of 61 years.

He was born September 5, 1963 in Lakewood and was a 1981 graduate of North Olmsted High School.  David is survived by his daughter Betsy Thayer, sisters Darlene Hoffman (Patrick deceased) and Peggy Bottello (Romino deceased),...

Jul 7, 2025

Matthew "Matt" Joseph Burt, 47, of Sheffield Village, passed away July 7, 2025 in Elyria. He was born May 1, 1978 in Lorain, to Terry and Patricia (née Giese) Burt. Matt graduated from Brookside High School, class of 1996. After high school, Matt began his career at Star Metal Products in Westlake,  where he was a machinist...

Jul 2, 2025

Lynda M. Yanks, age 76, and a resident of Sheffield Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Rome, New York, to Joseph and Rose (nee Rizzuto) Domagal, Lynda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.

She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert...

Jul 2, 2025

Sharren Helene Malie, a woman whose loyalty, love, and giving spirit touched all who knew her, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025, in North Ridgeville, OH, at the age of 78.

Born on November 27, 1946, to the late James and Pauline (nee Spitler) Mullaney, Sharren dedicated her early career to nurturing young minds...

Jun 30, 2025

David John Kardos, 54, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. A talented athlete, David excelled in Track & Field during his high school years. He had a passion for the outdoors, enjoying activities such as camping, fishing, and hunting, as well as building model cars. David also cherished...

Jun 28, 2025

Oscar Rios Roman, age 62, and a resident of Lorain, entered into enternal rest unexpectedly on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at home.

He was born on March 17, 1963 in Lorain to the late Braulio Rios-Feliciano and Victoria Rios-Arce. Oscar grow up on the E. 33rd Street of Lorain with his seven siblings, four sisters and three...

Jun 28, 2025

Samantha V. Kline, 58, of Westlake, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, June 28, 2025, after a courageous battle. Samantha was born to the late Sam and Jimmie (nee Pappas) Passalacqua in Cleveland. She dedicated many years to her career as a bank teller before her health declined. Samantha cherished the time spent with her husband, working...

Jun 27, 2025

Gregory B. Stevens, 64, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, June 27, 2025. A simple man with a passion for life, Gregory enjoyed cooking, fishing, and watching wrestling. Above all, he treasured the time spent with his loving family. He is preceded in death by his parents, Willard and Sarah (nee Salisbury) Stevens, his brother...

Jun 27, 2025

Patricia Hough, 65, of Vermilion, unexpectedly passed away on Friday, June 27, 2025.

She is survived by her loving daughter Patricia Anderson and son Ryan (Brandi) Hough, her cherished grandchildren Ari, Mike, Bre, Liv, Abbie and Abel. Her beloved brothers, Mark (Kathy) Gaughan, Keith (Linda) Gaughan, and Matthew (Cindy) Gaughan, along with her sister, Paula...

Jun 27, 2025

Rodney Wayne Young Jr., 57, of Avon Lake, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on June 27, 2025. He was born in Elyria, Ohio, to the late Rodney and Jean Rose (nee Webber) Young. Known for his quiet and reserved nature, Rodney excelled as an electrician, demonstrating both skill and dedication in his work. He is survived by his...