Obituaries

Aug 22, 2024

Casandra "Cassie" Rae Calvert, aka Mama Cass and to many others, C-Baby, born February 7, 1990, was a lifelong resident of Lorain and passed away suddenly at the age of 34 on Thursday, August 22, 2024. Casandra was born and raised in Lorain where she attended Lorain City Schools.  Cassie loved dancing and fashion and being outside,...

Aug 17, 2024

Valerie L. Carver, who was born December 13, 1958, died on Saturday, August 17, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain. Valerie has seven children; Michelle Click (Ray), Kerry Samples Jr., Kester Samples III (Stacy), Debra Stephens, Erica Watson, Kelly McPherson (Shannon), Alanna Carver (Anna), 18 grandchildren, 9 great-grandchildren, siblings Randy Banbury (Linda), Darlene Enande (Vito), Tina...

Aug 17, 2024

Robert John Minning, age 75, (Bob) went home to Heaven on August 17th while surrounded by his closest family members. He was born December 23, 1948 in Lakewood, Ohio, to the late Robert and Barbara (nee Voyer) Minning.

Bob was a devoted and loyal husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Memories of Bob will always be...

Aug 16, 2024

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of our beloved Eloisa Valle. Eloisa was born to the late Tomas Valle and Santa Ramos on April 12, 1930 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico.  Eloisa passed away peacefully in her home at the age of 94 surrounded by many of her loved ones on Friday, August 16, 2024. ...

Aug 10, 2024

Cathleen L. Alston, age 66, and a resident of Lorain passed away peacefully on August 10, 2024, surrounded by her family.

Cathleen enjoyed spending time with her family especially going to the Bingo, and playing cards. In her free time, she loved watching sports, and soap operas, but nothing would fill her heart more with...

Aug 10, 2024

Charles Elswick, born in Cleveland to Goldie Estepp and James Estepp. Brother to Elizabeth Kimble and Johnny Kimble.

He grew up and graduated from North Ridgeville High School.

Married and lived with the last 18 wonderful years to Kim Elswick and step daughter Adrienne Stanfield (Theo Stanfield).

Loved his family, gardening,...

Aug 7, 2024

Joanne Carol Hovorka, of Elyria, who was born March 9, 1969, passed away peacefully at her home, Wednesday, August 7, 2024, with her two sons and best friend at her side. Joanne is survived by her mother, Jeanna Hovorka of Bellville; and sons, Daniel N. Oquendo and Timothy J. Hill II, both of Elyria; and four grandsons...

Jul 28, 2024

James "Boomer" Allen Emery, age 75 and a resident of Amherst, passed away Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Mercy Hospice after a one year illness. Boomer was born in Oberlin on September 3, 1948 to the late James W. and Mary V. (nee Slater) Emery.  He attended Firelands High School.  James served in the US Army during...

Jul 24, 2024

Sherri Bennett, age 53, passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 at Pinebrook Apartments of Lorain.  She was born January 30, 1971 to Donald F. and Sandra Bobek. Sherri was a cosmetologist for twenty years.  She was also a server throughout Lorain County for thirty years.  Sherri loved to cook and spend time with her son and daughter,...

Jul 23, 2024

Dana Lynn Lunn, aged 70 years old, passed away peacefully on July 23, 2024 surrounded by her family. She was born on November 23, 1953 in Lorain, Ohio to Oscar and Dallie Wilson. She proudly resided in the city of Lorain her entire life. She is survived by her companion of many years, James Faust and her...

Jul 17, 2024

Holly Somerville, 53, of Wellington, entered into eternal rest at the Elms Nursing Home, Wednesday, July 17, 2024, following a brief illness.

Holly has been a resident of Wellington for the past 27 years. She was employed by York International for 13 years until the plant closed. She then moved on to Dog Tracks Diner...

Jul 12, 2024

Dean Harvey, known as the warrior of his family, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, July 12, 2024 at the age of 59. Dean was born in Cleveland on August 31, 1964 to loving parents Howard and Lillian (nee Vargo) Harvey.  He was a graduate of Marion L. Steele High School, Amherst. Throughout his life,...

Jul 10, 2024

Christopher William Linden Jr. (Jim), aged 90, returned home to the loving arms of Jesus on July 10, 2024, in North Ridgeville, Ohio. Christopher was born on February 2, 1934, in Elyria, Ohio. He passed away peacefully in his home after a short battle with cancer.

Christopher had a career at Harshaw/Saint Gobain as an ...

Jul 9, 2024

Janet "Jan" Diane Carr, age 76, and a resident of Lorain went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July, 9,2024.

Janet was born March 10,1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Stephen and Mary Bourekas (nee Bush).

Jan was the face of Pat Catan's craft store in Lorain/Amherst/Elyria for 28 years. She was...

Jun 17, 2024

James R. Barker, passed away on June 17, 2024, at the age of 88 with family members by his side.

Originally from Zanesville, Ohio, he moved to Sheffield Lake, Ohio and worked at General Motors, Brookpark, where he retired after 30 years of service.

He enjoyed hunting, camping, attending his grandsons' sporting events...

Jun 17, 2024

John Michael Buderer, age 74, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 17, 2024. He was born on February 2, 1950, to the late John Irvin and Wilma Jean (nee Gall) Buderer  in Sandusky, Ohio.

John graduated from Western Reserve High School in 1968 and continued on to the Air Force from 1969 to...

Jun 17, 2024

Sandra B. Plato (nee Bunnell), born September 13, 1941 in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida to the late Boyce William and Helen Coburn, passed away Monday, June 17, 2024 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. Sandra moved with her family when she was an infant and was raised in Fostoria and Elyria.  She was a member of the Class...

Jun 17, 2024

Scott Allan Talarsky, 62, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away on June 18, 2024.

Scott was a charismatic charmer who never met a stranger in his life. He was known for his love of making sound effects and telling stories about the good times. A true joker at heart, he never stopped playing and remained a...

Jun 5, 2024

Jay "Jeremy James" Seitz, 52, of Fremont, passed away on June 5, 2024, in Lorain, Ohio. He is survived by his children Briana, Matthew, Ashley, and Zoie, as well as his brothers Eric, Lee, Bryant, and sister Rhonda. Jay was preceded in death by his mother, Emma, and father, Lee. Jay had a heart of gold and...

Jun 5, 2024

Richard R. Weidman, age 87, and a resident of Lorain, passed away at home on Wednesday, June 5, 2024.

Richard was a proud Air Force Veteran who served in 1955-1958. In his free time he enjoyed golfing, fishing, hunting and being with his family.

Survivors include his wife of 42 years Billie C....