Obituaries
David Chozinske
Sep 3, 2025
David Chozinske, 68 of Sheffield Village passed away on Wednesday, September 3, 2025 in Hospice Care at Normandy Nursing Home. He was born on March 4, 1957, in Lorain, Ohio to the late John and Jean Chozinske. He graduated from Brookside High School in 1976. David returned to help coach the football team years later. He loved listening to Elvis...
Harold M Gage Jr.
Aug 30, 2025
Harold M. Gage, Jr., 68 of Vermilion went home to be with God on Saturday, August 30, 2025. He was a 1975 graduate of Elyria West High School, and went on to work for the Lorain Post Office from where he retired after 39 years. He loved his ’57 Chevy and other classic cars, fishing, and eating. He was addicted...
Iona M Behringer
Aug 27, 2025
Iona M. Behringer, 91 of Sheffield Village went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, August 27, 2025. She grew up in Cool Ridge, WV and moved to Northeast Ohio when she was 18. Iona worked on an assembly line at American Greetings for several years; ran a concrete statue business for many years, and later in life took...
Anthony Joseph Fischbach
Aug 19, 2025
July 12, 1986 – August 19, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Anthony Fischbach, who left us too soon at the age of 39. Anthony was the cherished son of the late Jennifer Lynn Holden (Michael) and loving brother to Vincent (Jayde), and Alyssa Roethle (Lucas). He was the beloved grandson of Karol Fischbach (née Noble) and the...
Betty J White
Jul 26, 2025
Betty Jewel White
August 18, 1933 – July 26, 2025
Born in Louisville Mississippi
A woman of deep faith and unwavering strength, Betty and her late husband, Richard White, founded New Haven Baptist Church together, where she served faithfully for many years. Her love for God and commitment to her community were cornerstones of her life.
Betty ran a booth at Jamie’s Flea Market,...
Linda L Dull
Jul 16, 2025
Linda Louise Dull was born into eternal life with her Beloved Savior on July 16, 2025. Linda was born August 1, 1949, in Fremont, Ohio to Richard and Dorothy (Gardner) Sutter.
She graduated from Clyde High School in the class of 1967. She was a member of the Calvary Baptist Church, Elyria, Ohio and a member of the Red Hat Ladies...
Jennifer Lynn Holden
Jul 13, 2025
February 3, 1966 – July 13, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Jennifer Lynn Holden (née Fischbach), who departed this life at the age of 59. Jennifer was the beloved wife of Michael Holden, and the cherished daughter of Karol Fischbach (née Noble) and the late Edward Fischbach.
A devoted mother, Jennifer is survived by her children, Anthony, Vincent...
Eva Mae Hall
Jul 7, 2025
Eva Mae Hall, of Elyria passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 three days after celebrating her 88th birthday on July 4. She was born in Weeksbury, Kentucky to Elmer and Edna Hall. Eva retired from the Elyria City Schools after 32 years of teaching. She loved reading, bowling, watching the Cleveland Indians, going to the casino, and especially traveling....
Raymond Royster
Jun 26, 2025
Raymond S. Royster, 61of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, June 26, 2025. He was a great family man who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and the great outdoors. He loved spending time with his family and his friends at the Club. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
Raymond is survived by his loving family – his children, Jessica Warner...
Steve A Balog
Jun 22, 2025
Steve A. Balog, 91 of Avon, passed away on Sunday, June 22, 2025. He was born in Brownsville, Pennsylvania to George and Anna Balog. Steve was an Air Force veteran, having served during the Korean Conflict. He loved watching birds, fishing, and playing lottery tickets. Above all, he was a family man who loved his family and will be greatly...
Helen F Gongloff
Jun 21, 2025
Helen F. Gongloff, age 80, passed away Saturday, June 21.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, June 26 at Wyers-Bollinger Funeral Chapel, 2900 N. Ridge Road, Sheffield Twp, from 4:30 - 6:30 pm.
Douglas E Smith
Jun 20, 2025
Douglas E. Smith, 72 of Elyria passed away on Friday, June 20, 2025. He worked for many years as a Mechanic for Thomas Radiator. Doug was a regular “Mr. Fix-it”. If he couldn’t fix it, then it truly was broken. He enjoyed cooking, especially barbecues, and was an all around good guy, often going out of his way to help...
Carmen Flecha
Jun 18, 2025
Carmen Flecha went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on June 18, 2025, at age 84.
Maria Del Carmen, lovingly known as Carmen, was born to Flór Lopez Berriós and Manuela Lopez Laó on December 22, 1940 in Pasto Viejo (Humacao), Puerto Rico. Carmen met her husband, Hector M. Flecha, in Junquito, Puerto Rico. They married on...
Ruth F Nelson
Jun 5, 2025
Ruth F. Nelson (nee. Daniels) age 90 of Sheffield Village, Ohio, departed her life here on earth in the early morning hours of Thursday, June 5th, 2025.
Preceding Ruth in death is her loving and faithful husband of 65 years, Robert Nelson. Her parents, the late Ross and Stella (nee. Grimm) Daniels; her eight brothers, Orrville, Raymond, Arnold, Rythe, Richard, Roscoe;...
Bonnie Jean Mavros
May 19, 2025
Bonnie Mavros, 83 of Lorain, passed away on Monday, May 19, 2025. She was a life-long resident of Lorain who loved taking care of her family. She and her late husband George were long-time members of the Lakeview Baptist Church in Vermilion.
Bonnie is survived by her children, Robert Mavros, John Mavros (Erika), Tim Mavros, and Debbie Mavros; along with four...
Donna L McKillip
May 12, 2025
Donna L. McKillip (nee Cummings), 90 passed away on Monday, May 12, 2025. She had worked in sales for Ted Jacobs, then was the first female non-family member to work for Louis Cohn’s, and finished her working life as the office manager and decorator for Lake Erie Upholstery. She really enjoyed interior decorating. Donna also loved gardening, golf, doing crafts,...
Roberta M Gelle
May 3, 2025
Roberta Mae Gelle of Elyria, passed away at UH Elyria surrounded by her loving family, Saturday, May 3, 2025 after a lengthy illness. She was born May 25, 1943 in Detroit, Michigan. Moved to Elyria as a child. She attended EC. Worked at Kroger's in Elyria for 16 years. She was an accomplished seamstress and did custom embroidery. For most...
Elsie P Newman
Apr 28, 2025
Amherst Township - Elsie Pauline Newman (Cantu), 89, of Amherst Twp., went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 28, 2025 at UH Elyria Medical Center surrounded by family, following a short illness.
Elsie was born on April 21, 1936 in Kimball, West Virginia and grew up in Welch, West Virginia. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1954,...
Alex B Moran
Apr 27, 2025
Alex B. Moran 85 passed peacefully into eternal rest Sunday, April 27, 2025 with his loving family by his side. Alex was a lifelong resident of Elyria, OH and a U.S Army Veteran. He retired from Ridge Tool in 2002. He enjoyed golfing, watching the Guardians and attending the Keystone girls' softball games.
He is survived by his loving wife of...
Betty L Hartman
Apr 18, 2025
Betty Hartman (nee Anderson), 86 of Lorain passed away at her home on Friday, April 18, 2025. She was a fun-loving lady with a great sense of humor and always the life of the party. Betty raised 12 children and enjoyed everything about the family. She also liked watching her soaps, Gunsmoke, and other westerns, along with playing cards, pitching...
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