Obituaries

Jeffery Neal Reed III

Jeffery Neal Reed III died unexpectedly on May 10, 2022 at Mercy Hospital, Lorain. Jeffery was born April 27th 2000 to parents, LaKeisha Brown and Jeffery Reed II. He enjoyed spending time with his children, and his family and friends. He also enjoyed playing his video games. He was very close to his brothers,...

James "Jim" Montanaro

James “Jim” Montanaro, 62, passed away on October 13, 2021 at University Hospital in Elyria. Jim will be sadly missed by his wife and best friend of 32 years, Danielle, his brothers Sal and Tony Montanaro, his sister Mary Daberkow, and his step-daughters Renee Fish and Laura Vaught.

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Elmer J. Nixon

Elmer J. Nixon, 57 of Lorain, passed away on September 3, 2021 from complications of Covid-19. He was a US Army Veteran having served in the 101 st Airborne. Elmer’s pride and joy were his two motorcycles that he built – Frankie’s knuckle and his custom Military devoted Road King.

Scottie Ray "Scott" Parker

Scottie Ray “Scott” Parker, 48 of Elyria, OH passed away on May 1, 2021. He attended Elyria West High School before moving and graduating from Hunter Huss High School in Gastonia, NC. He was baptized at the Vermilion Church of Christ. Scott was proud to have served for a short time in...

Mary E. Resar

Mary E. Resar (Nee Coghlan) at the age of 88 finished her long journey home surrounded by the love of her children.

Her journey began April 27th 1932. She lived in Lorain County all of her life. Starting school at St. Agnes and completing her studies at Elyria High school in 1950, where she...

Mikki L. Adkins

Mikki L. Adkins, 58 of Grafton, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother, who also loved her dog “Sugar” and enjoyed working in her flower garden.



Mikki is survived by her loving husband Randy;...

Rosemary Standen

Our beloved Rosemary Standen (nee Bates), 75, of Lorain, OH was called home to be with our Lord on Friday, October 15, 2021 following a courageous battel with a long-term illness.

Born January 12, 1946 in Barbersville, West Virginia, Rosemary moved to Ohio with her family in grade school....

Mabel B. Hardman

Mabel B. Hardman, 91 of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord on September 23, 2021 at University Hospital Elyria after battling complications that arose from Covid-19. Her hobbies included bowling, golf, baking, and most of all, spending time with her family. Mabel retired as an Executive Secretary from Bailey Controls in...

John Henry Plas

John Henry Plas, age 68, passed from this world on June 1, 2022, in Elyria, Ohio after a courageous struggle against a long illness.

Born March 8, 1954 in Elyria, Ohio, the third child of Patricia (nee Kaminsky) and James Arthur Plas, he...

Paulette Scarberry-Moore

Paulette Scarberry-Moore, 77 of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, October 2, 2022 at Anchor Lodge. She was a lady who loved everyone and would do anything for them. When she was able, she enjoyed attending the Full Gospel Tabernacle.

Paulette is survived by her...

Allan D. Martens Sr.

Allan D. Martens Sr. passed away June 19, 2022. He was retired from the Navy, after 23 years of faithful service. He loved woodworking, fishing, and being a handyman and helping family with home repairs.

Allan is survived by Linda, his loving wife of 47 years; children, Eugene...

Tirena Layne

Tirena Layne, 48, died unexpectedly at her home September 27, 2021.

Tirena is survived by her sons, Scott Layne and Christopher Layne; mother, Teresa Frasure; father, Harold Bryant (Mary); brothers, Mark Bryant (Erica) and Jamey Bryant (Beth); and many nieces and nephews.

Funeral services will be held at Vine...

Norma A. Pafford

Norma A. Pafford (nee Baker), age 78. Born December 4, 1942, she was a lifelong resident of Lorain, OH. Norma passed away peacefully on July 2, 2021.

Norma is survived by her husband, Anthony Pafford; daughters, Leslie Battle (Gary), Kelly Glaze (Jeffrey), Toni...

Dale R. Herwig

Dale R. Herwig was welcomed into Heaven on December 20, 2021.

Dale was born on December 17, 1932 in Quemahoning, Pennsylvania. He resided on his family’s farm until 1946 when he moved to Elyria, Ohio.

Dale married the love of his life Cordilla...

Hilda Mary Conry

Hilda Mary Conry, age 96, passed away Thursday, October 14, 2021, at Parkway Memory Care Assisted living in Avon Lake, OH. She was born on April 12, 1925, in Shamokin, PA, the daughter of the late Lewis D and Mattie (Hornberger) Tobias. Hilda lived in Shamokin, PA from 1925 until 1948 when she moved to OH....

James Edward Gehm

James Edward Gehm, 53 of Elyria, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021. He was a huge Pittsburgh Steelers fan. He was a very talented hardscaper – he could make any yard look great. James was outgoing, handy, and a genuine good guy.

James is survived by his two...

William (Larry) Hollen

William (Larry) Hollen, 57, went to be with his Savior Jesus Christ at the New Life Hospice in Lorain on February 22, 2022, after a prolonged fight with cancer.

William graduated from Southview High School, and was a lifelong resident of Lorain and...

Daniel "Danny" C. Francisco

Daniel "Danny" Cole Francisco, 35, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, November 9, 2021. Danny enjoyed helping friends and being with his family. He was a dog lover and liked music, games, and good times. Danny was a lawncare specialist and also was a fan of the NBA, especially Kobe Bryant....

Geno McKinney

Geno McKinney, age 60 of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was a man who was very passionate about his job, enjoyed fishing, and loved watching DVDs and documentaries. He was the 2018 recipient of the SourceAmerica President’s Award. https://youtu.be/ND2iMYwU84k He was also very proud of his 2002 Windstar Van.

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Seth M. Lawhorn

Seth M. Lawhorn, 30, of Sheffield Village, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, April 15, 2021.

Seth was a man who loved helping others.  He also loved fishing and working on cars. His heart was his daughter, Avaree, and his dog, Midas.