Obituaries

Jun 25, 2025

Pamela Jean McCartney (nee Swaim), of Lorain, Ohio, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord in the early morning hours of June 25, 2025. Born on January 28, 1947, in Lorain, she lived a life marked by warmth, devotion, and a quiet strength that touched all who knew her.

Pam was the beloved partner...

Jun 16, 2025

Jacqueline "Jackie" Ferguson, age 65, lifelong resident of Lorain, bravely battled cancer three times and after her third battle took her from Earth on June 16, 2025.

Born on November 12, 1959, to Robert and Marilyn Ferguson, Jackie grew up in Lorain and proudly graduated from Admiral King High School. She pursued her passion for beauty by...

May 24, 2025

Maggie L. Gregory, age 64 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away Saturday, May 24, 2025 at her home after a sudden illness.

Maggie was born in Lorain, April 22, 1961 to the late Thomas and Beryl (nee Moody) Majesky. She was a graduate of Lorain High School and travel agent school.

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May 18, 2025

Richard Urban passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center with his cousin Kathy and dear friend Nancy at his side.  When Richard was born in 1960, the doctors gave his mother Grace and his father Chet a dire prognosis.  Richard went on to defy the odds, and he led a full and...

May 16, 2025

Leroy Charles Biltz, age 85, passed away peacefully on May 16, 2025, in Avon, Ohio, the city where he was born and spent his life. Born on May 11, 1940, in Avon, Leroy's life was deeply rooted in the community he loved and served for decades. Leroy dedicated over 30 years of his career to the Lorain...

May 11, 2025

Dana Ann Carter (nee Hobbs), age 61 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away Sunday, May 11, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center after a long illness.

Dana was born February 9, 1964 in Amherst to John B. Hobbs Jr. and Judith A. (nee Roberts) Hobbs.  For many years Dana worked as an STNA...

May 10, 2025

William  "Dave" David Harper, age 69, and a life resident of Lorain, passed away Saturday, May 10, 2025 after a lingering illness.

He was born October 21, 1955 in Lorain to the late William Irvin & Alvena Bertie Harper (nee Casey).

Throughout his life he was a truck driver, welder and ran a...

Apr 29, 2025

Ana Milagros Garcia (nee Lopez), age 75 and a long time resident of Lorain, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 29, 2025 surrounded by her loving family.

Ana was born May 5, 1949 in Humacao, Puerto Rico to the late Ansuncion Lopez and Inez Gutierrez.  Ana moved to Lorain from Puerto Rico in...

Apr 26, 2025

Randy Lee Carroll, age 66 and a resident of Vermilion, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice of Lorain.

Randy was born May 31, 1958 in West Virginia to the late Howard Carroll and Virginia (nee Cummings) Sexton.  He was a 1977 graduate of Vermilion High School.  Randy was retired from...

Apr 26, 2025

Dorothy L. Verbickey (nee Bacho), 73, and a resident of Sheffield Lake, passed away Saturday, April 26, 2025 at her residence.

Dorothy was born March 14, 1952 In Lakewood to the late George and Louise (nee Golumb) Bacho.  She was a 1970 graduate of Lakewood High School.  Throughout her life, Dorothy was a homemaker who...

Apr 24, 2025

Shirley J. Zatroch (nee Plested) passed away on April 24, 2025.  Born in Waukegan, Illinois in 1935, she was a resident of Lorain, Ohio and Cocoa Beach, Florida.  Shirley graduated from Vermilion High School in 1953, married Steven Zatroch in 1955 and raised their family in Lorain.  In the 1950's and the 1970's, Shirley worked at The...

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...