Obituaries

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...

Kenneth Williams Sr.

Kenneth Williams, Sr., 67 of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, December 15, 2021. He was a recreational softball coach for many years and coordinated benefits and fundraisers for those in need. Ken was retired from Nelson Stud Welding. He enjoyed spending time with his family and he especially loved shooting pool with his...

Gordon L. Sawyers Sr.

Gordon Lloyd Sawyers Sr., 76, of Elyria went home to the Lord on Saturday, March 26, 2022. Born October 24, 1945 to Orville and Molly Frances Pugh Sawyers of Backus Mountain, West Virginia, Gordon moved to Ohio in 1964 to join family and worked at Ridgid Tool Company as a job setter...

Rena Mina Marie Barnett

Rena Mina Marie Barnett left her earthly home to be with her Lord, Jesus Christ on Friday, August 19, 2022 at home in Elyria, Ohio. Rena was born in Kingwood, WV, March 10, 1934, the daughter of the late Robie H. and Hattie M. (Randall) Barnett, who preceded her in death.

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Derwood P. Lilly

Derwood P. Lilly, 54 of Lorain, passed away suddenly at his home on Monday, March 22, 2021. He was an avid Ohio State Buckeyes fan and enjoyed watching movies. He loved his family, especially his two sons of whom he was very proud.

Derwood is survived by his sons, Nathaniel and Phillip...

Beverly A. Ives

Beverly A. Ives (nee Stenger), 84, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on Sunday, March 21, 2021. She was a retired Nursing Assistant who dearly loved her grandchildren.

Beverly is survived by her children, Roy Luevano, Robert Ives, and Juliet (Tim) Turnwald; daughter-in-law...

John Thomas Clark

John Thomas Clark, age 74, passed away Friday, July 16, 2021, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, OH. He was born March 7, 1947, in Masontown, PA, the son of the late Harry and Ruth (Moore) Clark. John served in Vietnam from 1965-1969 with the U.S. Army. He was a landscaper for...

Magda M. Flores

Magda M. Flores, 42 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly following a short bout with Covid-19. She was a kind person who liked to read, cook different foods, work puzzles, and complete adult coloring projects. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

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