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Jennifer Marie Davis

Jennifer Marie Davis

Jan 17, 2025

Jennifer Marie Davis (nee Harris), age 47, unexpectedly departed this world early Friday morning, January 17, 2025, after a sudden illness. She was born on April 1, 1977, at St. Joseph's Hospital and was raised in Lorain. Jennifer was a shining and familiar face to many, touching lives, and caring deeply for others. Her legacy is the...

Judith "Judy" Joy (Nee Bernard) Stine

Judith "Judy" Joy (Nee Bernard) Stine

Jan 17, 2025

Judith "Judy" Joy Stine, age 82, resident of Elyria, passed away on Friday, January 17, 2025 at Autumn Aegis.

Judith was born on October 7, 1942 in Cleveland, Ohio to Wendell Davis Bernard and Blanche Caroline Annuerbach.

Judy belonged to the Order of the Eastern Stars Chapter 408, where she was formerly Past...

Elizabeth “Betty” Katherine (Broadfoot) Szucs

Elizabeth “Betty” Katherine (Broadfoot) Szucs

Jan 15, 2025

Elizabeth "Betty" Katherine Szucs (née Broadfoot) left us on January 15, 2025, undoubtedly bound for heaven with a crochet hook in one hand and a list of people to take care of in the other. Born on July 18, 1942, in Lorain, Ohio, to Marybelle and James Broadfoot, Betty was the eldest sibling to Jim, Barbara (Draheim),...

Nereida Soto

Nereida Soto

Jan 13, 2025

Nereida Soto, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on January 13, 2025, at the age of 75. She was born on April 10, 1949, to the late Bernardo Ramos and the late Genoveva Maldonado in Utuado, Puerto Rico.

Nereida married Edwin Soto in 1971, and together they raised five children: Myrta Soto, Edwin M Soto (married...

Penny Louise Pedraza

Penny Louise Pedraza

Jan 3, 2025

Penny Louise Pedraza, age 44 and a resident of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Friday, January 3, 2025.

Penny was born in Lorain, March 2, 1980 to Richard "Rich" and Patsy (nee Newbraugh) Pedraza.  She was a 1998 graduate of Clearview High School.  Penny loved spending time with her family and friends...

Sharon Rhea (Nee Salisbury)  Chapman

Sharon Rhea (Nee Salisbury) Chapman

Jan 2, 2025

Sharon Rhea Chapman (nee Salisbury), 73, of Elyria, Ohio passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 2,2025 at home surrounded by her loving family.

Sharon was born in Nashville, Tennessee to Gatha and Howard Ray Salisbury, August 30, 1951. Her family eventually settled in Elyria and Grafton, where she attended Midview High School, class of 1969. It was...

Rosendo "Junior" Otero

Rosendo "Junior" Otero

Dec 26, 2024

Rosendo "Junior" Otero, of Lorain, Ohio, formerly of Puerto Rico, entered into the presence of the Lord on December 26, 2024, at the age of 70. Born on January 27, 1954, Junior lived a life rooted in faith, love, and service to his family and community.

He is lovingly remembered by his devoted wife, Nelly...

Dale Edward Beckler

Dale Edward Beckler

Dec 22, 2024

Dale Edward Beckler, 72, and a resident of Vermilion, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family, on Sunday, December 22, 2024.

Recently diagnosed with an aggressive form of cancer, he faced his illness with remarkable courage and grace. In his final weeks, Dale cherished meaningful moments with his children, grandchildren, nieces, and nephews, proudly celebrating their...

Karen Sue (Kordeleski) Simmons

Karen Sue (Kordeleski) Simmons

Dec 14, 2024

Karen Sue Simmons (nee Kordeleski) of Amherst, a devoted mother, and beloved grandmother, peacefully passed away at home on December 14, 2024. Born on October 3,1948, in Lorain, Ohio, she was the daughter of Benjamin & Mary (nee Simo) Kordeleski.

Karen was known for her sense of humor and her quick wit. She enjoyed telling...

Tina Marie Argenti

Tina Marie Argenti

Dec 13, 2024

Tina Marie Argenti, age 58, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 13, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.

Tina was a vibrant soul known for her passion for Suduko, puzzles, and baking. Her creative spirit shone through her sewing projects and her love for collecting new recipes. Family was at the heart of...

Joyce H. (Nee  Peplinsky) Daniels

Joyce H. (Nee Peplinsky) Daniels

Dec 13, 2024

Joyce H. Daniels (nee Peplinski), 78, and a resident of Elyria, passed away at home surrounded by her loving family Friday, December 13, 2024.

Joyce was born February 26, 1946 in Detroit, Michigan to the late John and Loretta (nee Byers) Peplinski.

She is survived by her six children, Mary Shull (Mark) of...

Amy Marie (Eppley) Eppley-Leonard

Amy Marie (Eppley) Eppley-Leonard

Dec 12, 2024

Amy Eppley-Leonard, age 56, passed away Thursday, December 12, 2024. She is preceded in death by her husband Gary Leonard, her father, Frederick Charles Eppley, and her mother, Donna Mae Eppley (née Sanders). She is survived by her brother, Dwain Eppley; her sister, Nancy Shullick (née Eppley) her three stepsons; her eight step-grandchildren; her niece, Donna Newbloom...

Glen Gene Short

Glen Gene Short

Dec 11, 2024

Glen Gene Short, 67, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 11, 2024, at 4:45 pm. Glen was born on February 1, 1957, in Charleston, West Virginia. Glen was the beloved father of son Glen Gene Short Jr (daughter-in-law Dana Short), daughter Carrie Little, daughter Melissa Figueroa (son-in-law Reggie Figueroa), daughter Anna Slaughter (son-in-law Jeremy Slaughter) beloved grandfather...

Vicky Rae (Wade) Pompeo

Vicky Rae (Wade) Pompeo

Dec 8, 2024

With heavy hearts, the family of Vicky Rae (nee Wade) Pompeo announces her passing on Sunday, December 8, 2024 at the age of 72 years. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family. She was born February14, 1952, to her parents Ramon and Norma (nee Shockley) Wade.

She was preceded in death by her husband...

John W J Williams Iii

John W J Williams Iii

Dec 7, 2024

John William Joseph Williams III, 81, of Oberlin, passed away on Saturday, December 7, 2024, at UH of Elyria. Born to the late John and Margie (nee Bryant) Williams at St. Joseph Hospital in Lorain, John lived a life full of unique interests and cherished moments.

He had a passion for creating Halloween coffins, practicing...

Mark Allan Flanagan

Mark Allan Flanagan

Dec 1, 2024

Mark Allen Flanagan, age 58, and a resident of Sheffield Lake passed away peacefully on December 1, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Mark grew up in Sheffield Lake where he met lifelong friends and had cherished memories at his grandparents' homes along Lake Erie. He was a dedicated painter for much of his life before...

Joanne (Nee Haggerty) Jones

Joanne (Nee Haggerty) Jones

Nov 28, 2024

Joanne Jones, 84, a cherished matriarch, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024. Born on August 2, 1940, in Medford, Massachusetts, she was raised in a Catholic family and attended St. Peter's Catholic Church in Lorain.

Joanne dedicated many years to serving her community as a clerk at the Salvation Army Thrift Store and later...

Gary W. Johnson

Gary W. Johnson

Nov 28, 2024

Gary Wayne Johnson, age 70, passed away on November 28, 2024, in Elyria, Ohio. He was born on September 28, 1954.

Gary is survived by his son, David (Rebecca) Johnson of Oberlin; daughter Michelle (John) Wilson of Wakeman; grandchildren, Bruce Johnson, Jessica Johnson, Brandyne Johnson, Dwight Seymore, Arianna Seymore and eight great-grandchildren.

He...

Josephine R. (Campo) Swartz

Josephine R. (Campo) Swartz

Nov 25, 2024

Josie Swartz (nee Campo), of Lorain, was surrounded by her family as she went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 25, 2024.  She was born on January 12, 1936, in Lorain, and was a lifelong resident.  Josie graduated from Lorain High School with the Class of 1953B.

Josie was formerly employed by...

Wesley John Currie

Wesley John Currie

Nov 25, 2024

Wesley Currie, age 71, and a resident of Lorain(Sheffield), Ohio, passed away Monday, November 25, 2024 at The Avon Oaks Caring Community.

Wesley Currie was born July 22, 1953 to the late Gloria Thomas Currie in Baltimore, Maryland.

Prior to coming to Ohio, Wesley worked at Atlantic City as a Rolling Chair Pusher...

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