Obituaries

Apr 22, 2025

Charles Gibson Jr., age 70, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, April 22, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife, Betty, and his children: Brian, Kurt, Caleb, Charlie, and the late Jason and Virginia. He also leaves behind stepchildren Amber, Katie, Dawn, and James, along with 40 grandchildren and 15 great-grandchildren.

A...

Apr 21, 2025

Clinton "Clint" Leo Pitzer, age 86, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at home in Elyria, Ohio.

Clint was born in Captina, West Virginia on June 8, 1938 to the late John Pitzer and Alice Swaggart (nee Sycoc).

Clint was a retiree of the Ford Motor Company plant in Lorain. He was...

Apr 20, 2025

Alberto Aponte, age 76 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away Sunday, April 20, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus after a brief illness.

Alberto was born September 29, 1948 in Cayey, Puerto Rico and moved with his family as an infant to Lorain where he remained.  He was a 1966 graduate of Admiral...

Apr 18, 2025

Joseph Daniel Kimble was born on Easter Sunday, April 3, 1988, in Elyria, Ohio, weighing just 1 pound 14 ounces, demonstrating his remarkable spirit from the very beginning. He left this world on Friday, April 18, 2025.

Joseph was educated in the Elyria School District and furthered his studies in CNC Machining at Lorain County...

Apr 17, 2025

Terrie Lee Carter (nee Stover) age 65, and a resident of Elyria passed away peacefully at home Thursday, April 16, 2025. Born on February 8, 1960, to the late Harold and Dolores Jean Stover (nee Macarato).

She attended Southview High School, Terrie was known for her vibrant spirit and love of life. She had a...

Apr 15, 2025

Patrick D. "Papa Danny" Smith, a lifelong resident of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, April 15, 2025, following a prolonged illness.

Born on August 11, 1958, to the late John Humel and Darlene Priest (née Smith), Papa Danny had a passion for riding his Harley, attending Rockin' on the River, and working on cars and...

Apr 13, 2025

Sandra L. Williams (nee Adolph), age 79 and a longtime resident of Elyria, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital on Sunday, April 13, 2025 after a short illness.

Sandra was born on August 15, 1945, in Cleveland to the late Franklin and Dorothy (nee Freeman) Adolph.  She was a 1963 graduate of Elyria High...

Apr 9, 2025

Vincent Blythe passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Wednesday, April 9, 2025.

Vincent was married to Diane Blythe (nee Herter) for 18 years and shared two beautiful daughters, Keturah Warren (nee Blythe) and Serah Hornis (nee Blythe). He was blessed with two grandchildren, Malachi (Maigan) Henderson and Marius Blythe, and a great-grandson, D'Angelo Henderson....

Apr 5, 2025

Raul Del Valle Ortiz, age 71, went to be with the Lord on the morning of April 5, 2025.

Family will receive friends Thursday, April 10, 2025, from 11 AM until time of Funeral Services at 1 PM, at the Andras Crematory & Funeral Home, 3900 Broadway Ave., Lorain, 44052.  Burial to follow at Ridge...

Apr 4, 2025

Donald S. Toth, Sr., of Amherst, born on July 23, 1955, passed away peacefully at Mercy Health in Lorain on April 4, 2025, at the age of 69. Donald dedicated 15 years of his career to US Steel in Lorain and later served as a Project Manager for RLR Construction in Amherst for another 15 years. His...

Apr 3, 2025

Luetta "Lue" Marie Mueller (nee Minney), 58, resident of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, April 3, 2025, following a brief illness. Lue is survived by her devoted husband of 40 years, William "Bill" Mueller; her daughter, Crystal Martin; and stepson, Jon Mueller. She will be lovingly remembered by her grandsons, Liam Bayless, Jon Mueller, and Gage Kimble,...

Mar 30, 2025

William Douglas Scalf, 81, was welcomed into Heaven on March 30, 2025.

He is survived by the love of his life, wife of 65 years and best friend Linda, three children Anthony, Douglas, and Tiffany, eight grandchildren, and three great-grandchildren.

Bill lived a life defined by courage, strength, independence, and love for his...

Mar 29, 2025

Linda K. Coughlin, 69, born to Frank and Maxine (Grant) Martin on September 5, 1955, peacefully went home to the Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2025. Linda had a profound love for reading her Bible and enjoyed playing games like Yahtzee and Rummy. Above all, her greatest joy came from spending time with her children and grandchildren....

Mar 24, 2025

Carol Ray Kothe (nee Frost), age 55, a cherished resident of Elyria, Ohio, tragically passed away unexpectedly in January 2025, leaving behind a profound sense of loss among family and friends.

Born to Dale Ray Sr. and Yvonne Marlene Frost (nee Moore), Carol's spirit was shaped by her love for the great outdoors. She found...

Mar 23, 2025

James G. Bible, a devoted husband, loving father and cherished friend passed away March 23, 2025 from complications of multiple myeloma. He is survived by his wife, Kim, of 22 years,  and children; Alexander, Jillian, Gabriel, Caitlin, and Samantha. He is also survived by his oldest daughter Bernidette (Ken), grandchildren Hunter, Roland, Oliver and parents, Ellen (Joseph)...

Mar 19, 2025

Steven Phillip Holley, 53, of Sheffield Lake passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at his residence surrounded by family. He was born in Lorain County, Ohio on July 10, 1971 and was a lifelong resident. He was an avid wrestling fan and enjoyed bowling and participating in Special Olympics. He gave joy to all that...

Mar 18, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Nanette Marie Truffin (nee Chapin), beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. Nanette fought a courageous battle with cancer, ultimately succumbing to the disease that she faced with unwavering strength and grace.

Born on June 18, 1961 to Jack and Dorothy Chapin (nee Haugh), Nanette met...

Mar 16, 2025

Steven L. Zatroch passed away on March 16, 2025.  Born in Lorain in 1934, he was a resident of Lorain, Ohio and Cocoa Beach, Florida.  Steve graduated from Lorain High in 1952, attended Fenn College, Lorain County Community College and the Ohio State University.  Retired as Captain from the United States Air Force Reserve after 26 years...

Mar 13, 2025

Robert W. Ballou, age 64, and a resident of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025 leaving behind a legacy of passion and dedication. A talented Harley Technician, Robert honed his skills at several dealerships throughout his career and proudly ran his own shop RWB Cycles, for a number of years.

He is survived...

Mar 12, 2025

Peter John Bitz, age 81 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away at Anchor Lodge on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, after a long illness.

Peter was born on April 10, 1943, in Utica, New York, to the late Leo and Rosemary (nee Viselli) Bitz.   In 1964, he enlisted in the United States Coast Guard...