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David John Kardos

David John Kardos

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...

Oscar Rios Roman

Oscar Rios Roman

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...

Samantha Victoria Kline

Samantha Victoria Kline

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...

Gregory B Stevens

Gregory B Stevens

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...

Patricia Mae (Nee Gaughan) Hough

Patricia Mae (Nee Gaughan) Hough

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...

Rodney Wayne Young Jr.

Rodney Wayne Young Jr.

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...

Pamela Jean (Nee Swaim) Mccartney

Pamela Jean (Nee Swaim) Mccartney

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...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Jean Ferguson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Jean Ferguson

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...

Maggie Leona (Nee Majesky) Gregory

Maggie Leona (Nee Majesky) Gregory

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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Richard Paul Urban

Richard Paul Urban

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...

Leroy Charles Biltz

Leroy Charles Biltz

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...

Dana Ann (Nee Hobbs) Carter

Dana Ann (Nee Hobbs) Carter

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...

William " Davie" David Harper

William " Davie" David Harper

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...

Ana Milagros (Nee Lopez) Garcia

Ana Milagros (Nee Lopez) Garcia

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...

Randy Lee Carroll

Randy Lee Carroll

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...

Dorothy L (Nee Bacho) Verbickey

Dorothy L (Nee Bacho) Verbickey

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...

Shirley J (Nee Plested) Zatroch

Shirley J (Nee Plested) Zatroch

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...

Charles Clifford Gibson Jr.

Charles Clifford Gibson Jr.

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...

Clinton "Clint" Leo Pitzer

Clinton "Clint" Leo Pitzer

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...

Alberto Aponte

Alberto Aponte

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...

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