Obituaries

Jennifer E. Kovach

Jennifer E. Kovach, 56 of Elyria, passed away suddenly on January 2, 2021 at her home. She was a person who loved fishing and cleaning fish. She enjoyed camping and being outdoors. Jennifer also loved spending time with friends and going to the casinos, and she loved her dog, Patches.

Jennifer is...

Harriet Herrle

Harriet Herrle, 82 of Sheffield Village, ran into the arms of Jesus on Wednesday, March 31, 2021. She was a woman who simply loved her family and serving the Lord.

Harriet is survived by her beloved husband of 44 years, Wayne; children, James Johnston, Debra Tylka (George),...

Ramona Jean Eckenrode

Ramona Jean Eckenrode, Age 67, departed her loving family on April 29 th , 2022, due to a long-term battle with cancer.

Ramona was born in Dallas, Texas on June 27 th , 1955 to James C. Kuhn, and raised by Richard White...

Emogene Copley

Emogene Copley, 94, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday February 21 st at Life Care Center of Elyria, surrounded by her family. She was born November 13, 1928 in Printer, West Virginia to Sewell and Ruby Watts. She graduated from Sherman High School. She married Cecil Copley on November 13 th , 1948 and were married for...

Martha S. Canterbury

Martha S. Canterbury (Williams) “MarDad Laflare” born June 29th, 1967 in Cleveland, Ohio to Betty L. Conaway and Rush E. Williams. Martha has passed away in her home in Lorain unexpectedly on November 24th, 2021.

Martha was a life time resident of northeast Ohio, who graduated from Brookside High...

Roberto Cruzado

Roberto (Bobby) Cruzado passed away on January 22, 2021 at the age of 73 after an extended illness. Bobby was born in Santurce, Puerto Rico, but was raised and lived his life in Lorain, Ohio. Bobby graduated from Admiral King High School in 1966. While in high school Robert was on the varsity wrestling team and was...

Traci Jean Swiger

Traci Jean Swiger, 51, of Lorain lost her battle with COVID early Friday morning, December 3, 2021. A graduate of Southview High School, she was known to do whatever she could to help others or even just be there when others needed to talk. Her loving nature touched countless lives and though she left us...

James Lee Ritenour

James Lee Ritenour, longtime resident of Elyria, OH and Somerset, PA passed away unexpectedly Monday, February 7th, 2022 at the age of 58. He loved hunting, fishing and the outdoors. He is a graduate of Elyria High School and retired from Laborers Local 419, leaving behind many, many friends.

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Carole Jean Smith Rufo

Carole Jean Smith Rufo, lifelong resident of Elyria, passed away peacefully at the age of 79.

Carole is proceeded in death by her beloved parents, Anthony and Alice Tobicash; her brother, Anthony Tobicash; and sister, Sally Sans. She is survived by her beloved and loving...

Dianne Rae Ally

Dianne Rae Ally (nee Carroll), age 77, passed into peace April 30, 2022 in the arms of her loving family.

Dianne enjoyed her time at Higbees, with Girl Scouts, her stitching group and adored spending time with her beloved grandchildren. Dianne is survived by her loving husband, Tom;...

John R. Larson

JOHN RYGG LARSON, 85 of Bay Village, passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. He was born on July 20, 1935 in Brooklyn, NY to Ernst and Signe Larson, who had immigrated to America. He went to high school in Brooklyn and got an Associates Degree from Allfred Community College. John faithfully served...

Pauline Goodwin Wiley

Pauline Goodwin Wiley, 51 of Lorain, passed away on Friday, July 16, 2021. She was a loving, friendly and great person who loved playing Bingo. Pauline also loved her dogs. She was friends with everyone and will be greatly missed.

Pauline is survived...

Melina I. Martinez-Walker

Melina I. Martinez-Walker, 18 of Amherst, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, October 16, 2021. She was a 2021 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School.  She went on to pursue her passion studying Pre-Med at Lorain County Community College on a full scholarship.  Her dream was to become a Pediatric Neurologist to help children...

John A. Morse 

John A. Morse, 74 of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, December 14, 2021. He enjoyed gardening, trains, watching old TV shows, bird-watching, and watching life in general outside his window. John loved his cat, Gypsy and above all, spending time with his family.

John is survived by his beloved wife June;...

Steven Edward "Red" Goetz

Steven Edward "Red" Goetz,  age 61, passed away Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at UH Elyria Medical Center. He was born June 17, 1960 in Amherst, the son of John and Ruby Goetz. Red was a member of AMVETS, VFW of Oberlin, and the Eagles. He enjoyed riding his motorcycle in his spare...

Ruth Oldfield

Ruth Oldfield, age 66, passed away Sunday, March 21, 2022.

Ruth enjoyed crafts of all kinds and loved to crochet. She will be dearly missed by her family, many dear friends and bingo won't be the same without her.

Ruth is survived by her loving partner, Robert Roland,;her beloved sisters,...

Juanita Weaver-Duff

Juanita Weaver-Duff, also known as NeeNee, Smack, Lele, Juanitits, Mother T.... Made her way Home to be with her Lord, peacefully surrounded by her family and friends, on August 14th, 2022. She was Born June 23rd, 1964, full of both hell fire and holy water. She was a force to be reckoned with or avoided, depending...

Eric Woodrum

Eric passed peacefully at home August 29, 2022, at the age of 47.

Eric was an avid Cleveland Browns fan, he had a love for fashion and collecting coins. He enjoyed Christmas immensely, going wild with decorations every single year.  Those who truly knew him know he was a solid...

Tammie Thacker

Tammie Thacker, 57 of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly on February 4, 2021 at her home. She was someone who just loved life and spending time with her grandchildren. Tammie also loved crocheting, playing Bingo and games on her tablet, and traveling around the country with Houston.



Tammie is survived by her...

Philip K. Gilbert

Philip K. Gilbert, 80 of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, December 1, 2021. He worked at Aquamarine Golf Course for 55 years finishing as a maintenance superintendent. Philip was a Past President of the Elyria Eagles #431. He graduated from Midview high School in 1960 and was a hard worker all of his...