Obituaries

Larry Allen Powell Sr.

Larry Allen Powell Sr.

Jan 1, 2025

Larry Allen Powell, Sr., 81 of Sheffield Lake passed away at his home on Wednesday, January 1, 2025. He retired from Ford Motor Company, where he worked for 42 years. Larry enjoyed the outdoors, especially camping, fishing, bird watching and feeding the squirrels. He loved to take care of his cars and walking with his friends, and when he was...

Richard O Schwarz

Richard O Schwarz

Dec 29, 2024

Richard O. Schwarz, "Rich," 82, of Elyria, went to Heaven on December 29, 2024. A loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather, Rich will be remembered for his kind heart and unwavering desire to help those around him.

Rich proudly served his country in the U.S. Army from 1961 to 1966, earning an honorable discharge. His gentle spirit extended to his...

Patricia L Basso

Patricia L Basso

Dec 20, 2024

Patricia L. Basso, 67, of Sheffield Lake passed away on December 20, 2024 from complications of a long illness. She had worked for over 20 years delivering the Lorain Journal. She loved arts and crafts, especially bead work. Pat had attended Brookside High School and always enjoyed talking about and reminiscing about the “good ole days”.  She loved taking care...

Pedro Crespo Sr.

Pedro Crespo Sr.

Dec 18, 2024

Pedro Crespo, Sr. “Pete”, age 76, of Lorain, passed away at his home on December 18, 2024. He worked for 30 years as an Industrial Electrician at US Steel and always loved tinkering with and inventing electrical gadgets. 

Pete is survived by his son Pedro Crespo, Jr.; granddaughter, Mariel; brothers, Gilbert, Jose Antonio, Wilfredo, and Nelson Crespo; “nephew”, Christopher Shreve; and...

Diane Marie Smith

Diane Marie Smith

Dec 17, 2024

Diane Marie Smith (née Piper), born on July 11, 1969, passed away peacefully on December 17, 2024.Diane is survived by her devoted husband of 34 years, Paul; her beloved children, Heather (Casey Hearn) and Andrew;  her cherished grandchildren, Gabriel, Gideon, Lucas, AnnaMari, and Evey; her sister Patricia Milks, and her half sister, Angel Simko. She also leaves behind numerous nieces...

Kyle D. Johnson Sr.

Kyle D. Johnson Sr.

Dec 16, 2024

Kyle Johnson, Sr. 32 of Lorain passed away unexpectedly on December 16, 2024. He was a jokester who loved to rap. Kyle loved and excelled at sports, especially football and basketball. He also played video games all the time. Kyle was crazy about his children and considered himself everybody’s daddy. He will be greatly missed.

Kyle is survived by his beloved...

Diane L Carter

Diane L Carter

Dec 11, 2024

Diane L Carter (nee Hill), 67 years young of Lorain, Ohio received her Heavenly Promotion December 11, 2024 after a short illness. She was the loving daughter of Earl Hill, Doris Knapp Hill Pruchinski and the bonus daughter of Albert S. Pruchinski. Diane was a loving friend, daughter, sister, mother and wife. Diane has been the faithful, loving, beautiful bride...

Phillip Owen Morton

Phillip Owen Morton

Nov 27, 2024

Phillip Morton, 62, of Lorain, Ohio died peacefully surrounded by his loved ones on Wednesday, November 27th. Known for his love for the Lord, Phillip was a lifelong believer who faithfully attended and served at GrowPoint Church of Amherst, Ohio for over 30 years.

An Ohio State Buckeye, Phil was incredibly smart which led to his lifelong career in chemistry. He...

Lawrence D Behringer Jr.

Lawrence D Behringer Jr.

Nov 23, 2024

Lawrence D. Behringer, Jr. , “Cook”, 87 of Sheffield Village passed away on Saturday November 23, 2024. He was the Warehouse Foreman at Doan Electric Co. in Cleveland for 45 years. He and his wife, Iona, also owned their own business for 25 years – “Cooks Patio and Lawn Décor” which they later changed the name to “Cooks Gift Shop”....

Jammie M Szabo

Jammie M Szabo

Nov 18, 2024

Jammie M. Szabo (nee Jenkins), 76 of Lorain, passed away on Monday, November 18, 2024. She is survived by her loving husband of 58 years, Robert Szabo, Sr.; children, Robert Szabo, Jr. (Samantha) and Denise Szabo-Ortiz (Ciprian); grandchildren, Kaleb (Lauren) Szabo, Travis Szabo, Nicholas (Jennifer) Ortiz, and Matthew (Sarah) Ortiz; and great grandchildren, Charlotte Szabo, Madison Uszak, and Evelyn Ortiz....

Rita Bennett

Rita Bennett

Nov 14, 2024

Rita Bennett (nee Shuster), 95, passed away on November 14, 2024. She was greatly loved by all who knew her.

Rita was born on September 22, 1929 in Lorain, Ohio to Charles and Magdalene Shuster. She was a member of Nativity BVM until she became a founding member of St. Vincent DePaul’s church in Lorain. She was a parishioner there for...

Pamela J Adams

Pamela J Adams

Oct 19, 2024

Pamela Joyce Adams, Age 68, departed her loving family on October 19, 2024.

Pamela was born in Memphis, Tennessee on August 27, 1956 to James C. Kuhn, and raised by Richard White and Betty White.

Pamela was married to Robert Adams Jr. and mother to Robert Adams III. She raised her family with love and devotion in Lorain, Ohio.

Pamela was a baker...

Thomas Molich

Thomas Molich

Oct 8, 2024

Thomas Molich, 92 of Elyria, passed away on October 8, 2024. He was retired from US Steel and was a Korean War Army veteran. Following his retirement he owned his own Landscaping Business. He was an all-around handyman and used to race cars at the Lorain Speedway. Thomas loved to travel. He traveled throughout the United States and to most...

Roger D York

Roger D York

Oct 7, 2024

Roger D. York, 70 of Lorain was a devoted husband and father. He passed away unexpectedly on October 7, 2024 at his home. He had served for 7 years in the US Army with the 101st Airborne Division. Roger loved bass fishing, as well as watching the Cleveland Browns and Indians.

He is survived by his loving wife of 35 years,...

Daryl W. Moss

Daryl W. Moss

Oct 6, 2024

On October 6th, 2024, Daryl Wynn Moss took his final ride, Earth side.

Daryl enjoyed things in life such as his music album collection, especially ‘The Beatles’, spending time with good friends, and watching westerns. He was a long time member of the Brothers of the Third Wheel association where he enjoyed many years of riding and showing off his trike.

Daryl...

Janet L Fleming

Janet L Fleming

Oct 1, 2024

Janet L. Fleming (nee Mullins), 59 of Mt. Sterling, Ohio passed away on Tuesday October 1, 2024. She was a 1984 graduate of Avon Lake High School and lived in Avon Lake most of her life. She was a kind and goodhearted woman who loved cats!

Janet is survived by her loving husband of almost 38 years, Ronald C. Fleming, Jr.;...

John Edward Babb Sr.

John Edward Babb Sr.

Sep 11, 2024

John E. Babb Sr.,68, of Elyria passed away peacefully Wednesday, September 11, 2024 at O'Neill HealthCare- North Ridgeville, following a lengthy illness. John was born May 13, 1956 on Anne Arundel Army Base, Maryland.John is survived by his wife, Carol (Parsons) Babb, children, Dawn (Brian) Adkins, John Babb Jr, Lisa (John) White, Thomas (Mary) Parker, Diana Hamrick, Michael (Natasha) Parker,...

Brian J Cummings

Brian J Cummings

Sep 9, 2024

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Brian Cummings, who was born on July 28, 1962. He peacefully left this world on September 9, 2024,Brian was the beloved son of Richard Cummings and Faith Billicky(Cummings).

He will be greatly missed by his two children, Tommy Cummings (spouse Sage) and Brandon Cummings (spouse Emi), who served in the...

Marsha James

Marsha James

Aug 29, 2024

Marsha E. James (nee Nickoli), 81 of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024. She was an extremely generous and caring lady who will be greatly missed. Marsha was a big Cleveland Indians fan who loved to travel and laugh. Above all, she loved her family, her pets, and her home.

Marsha is survived by her children, Tracy Maloney (Pat)...

Barbara Farley

Barbara Farley

Aug 25, 2024

Barbara Farley (nee Williams) 83 of Sheffield Village, Ohio went to be with the Lord on August 25, 2024. Barbara grew up in Oak Hill, WV with four brothers and two sisters. She was the last of her siblings to leave this earthly home. Barbara married Neal Farley on April 10, 1960, in Wild, Wonderful West Virginia. Soon thereafter the...