Obituaries

Marlene L. White

Marlene L White, life-long Lorain resident, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2022 at the age of 88.

Marlene was a deeply devoted wife and mother who filled her home with much love toward her family and friends.  She was a gifted homemaker known for her...

Sylvia G. Reinhardt

On Wednesday, August 31st, 2022, Sylvia Gayle Reinhardt, a beloved mother, grandmother, aunt, sister, and friend, went home to Jesus with her two oldest son's by her bedside. She was 61.

Sylvia was widowed by John A. Reinhardt. She spent most of her...

Louis "Lou" James Gehm

Louis “Lou” James Gehm, 30, of Elyria, OH passed away unexpectedly on Friday, November 5, 2021 from COVID.

If you have ever met Lou, he was a beautiful soul. He was someone that we would all inspire to be. He will be forever remembered as a role model...

Gertrude Irene Quesenberry 

Gertrude Irene Quesenberry (nee Keckler) was born on May 19, 1936 and went to be with the Lord on May 3, 2021. She was a beloved and cherished wife, mother, grandmother, sister, friend, prayer warrior, teacher, and child of God. She was a member of Praise and Worship Church.

James Minick

James Minick, age 91, of Valley City, Ohio passed away on Friday, January 8, 2021 after a long battle with cancer. He was born in Derry, Pennsylvania and resided in Valley City for 52 years.

James graduated from Derry Township High School in Derry, PA. He served with the U.S. Air Force during...

Ralph H. Grattan

The Lord God called Ralph H. Grattan, III home on January 11. 2022, after a long journey. He resided in Lorain the last few years. Ralph was born on August 20, 1943 in Fort Monroe, VA to Esther (Tabor) and Ralph J., II.

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Barbara A. Smigel

Barbara A. Smigel (nee Kontra), 66 of Parma, passed away on November 20, 2021. She had worked for many years in the Accounts Payable department at Our Lady of the Wayside. Barb had a smile that would light up a room. She loved taking care of others and was known for her funny, quick wit,...

James "Doc" Gurchik

James “Doc’ Gurchik escaped the physical and traumatic travails of his earthly existence, Thursday May 5 th , 2022 in the presence of his siblings, Linda, Richard, Gerald and wife Nancy, and with the blessing of Father Charley and the rights of the church.  James was embraced by his creator and his parents, Louis and...

Scott William Myers

Scott William Myers, 52, passed away Saturday, November 12, 2022. He was born September 10, 1970, in Elyria, to Stephen and Sandra Myers. Scott was a dedicated nurse of 27 years. He was a loving husband, father and son. Scott was a lover of all sports and an avid gardener. He will be missed by...

Andrew Urig

Andrew Urig, age 41, passed away unexpectedly in Sheffield Village. He will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Andrew played basketball at St Thomas, greatly enjoyed the Sheffield-Sheffield Lake Soccer and Basketball Leagues, and loved fishing and camping, especially at Wa-Hoo campground.

Andrew is survived by his...

Joan Catherine Johnson

Joan Catherine Johnson, age 87, passed away January 8th at the home of her sister and brother-in-law after a decline in health due to dementia. She was born on April 26, 1933 in Cleveland to Joseph and Anna Ragg (Raginskas) (deceased). Joan had a long career in banking, serving as a teller until her retirement. She...

Johnanna Cruz

Johnanna Cruz “Joann” (nee Salisbury) age 66 of Elyria, passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 following a lengthy illness. She was born on April 25, 1956 in Pikeville, KY to Walter and Mary Salisbury. She was retired from US Steel. Joann loved spending time with her family and friends. She would enjoy her coffee while...

Lydia Rodriguez

Lydia Rodriguez, aka Lydia Collazo, 91 of Lorain, passed away on Friday, July 30, 2021. She was a lady who loved being with people. In her younger days, she would cook for family and friends that she hosted at her home every weekend. She also cooked and was very active at Sacred Heart Church in Lorain....

Deborah Jean Dunlap

Sunrise: July 17, 1954              Sunset: August 26, 2021

Deborah Jean Dunlap, 67 of Lorain passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 26, 2021 at her home. She was born July 17, 1954 in Lorain, Ohio and has lived in...

Jason D. Harris

Jason D. Harris, 46, Passed away unexpectedly on January 19, 2023.   Born in Elyria, he was a resident of Elyria Ohio all his life and attended Elyria West High School.  He enjoyed sitting in his chair, watching football, and was an avid Steelers fan. He enjoyed being outside, fishing and hanging out with his friends.

Victor Rodriguez

Victor Rodriguez, 58 of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born on October 23, 1963 in Lorain, OH. He loved music, training dogs and especially the family get-togethers.

Victor is survived by his siblings, Henry Rodriguez, Jose Raymond Rodriguez, Richard...

Mary L. Bill

Mary L Bill (nee Gallagher), 64 of Sheffield Twp., passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021, after a courageous battle with cancer. She enjoyed reading and fishing and was retired from the Lorain Public Library.

Mary is survived by her loving husband Gary;...

Michael J. Kisha

Michael J. Kisha, age 74 of Amherst, passed away on Saturday, November 27, 2021. He was retired from Ohio Edison after working there for 40 years. Mike loved baseball and had received numerous scholarships for baseball at Cleveland State University. He also loved animals, especially dogs, and dearly loved his family and ancestry....

Mary T. Taylor

Mary T Taylor (nee Kenney), age 67, joined the Lord unexpectedly on August 9, 2022. Mary was born in Darby, PA on April 25, 1955. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1973, and worked many years at Hill's Dept Store before earning her Licensed Practical Nursing degree in 1993. Mary loved providing her skills...

Marion Elaine Pick

Pick, Marion Elaine (nee Gundlach) age 89, gently passed into peace January 8, 2022.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 63 years, Willard Pick Sr., her parents Edward and Mildred Gundlach and her beloved sisters Kay and Carol.

She...