Obituaries
Allen J. Boris
Aug 25, 2024
Allen J. Boris, 82 of Elyria, passed away on Sunday, August 25, 2024. He was a US Navy veteran who worked for 35 years at Invacare where he had created and obtained several patents. Allen was a huge University of Michigan fan and loved watching sports and traveling. He also was a member of the Elyria Moose Lodge and enjoyed...
Roy Saunders
Aug 25, 2024
Roy Saunders went home peacefully into the Lord’s presence on August, 25th, 2024 at the age of 76. He was raised in Galveston, Kentucky before moving to Lorain, Ohio, where he settled and raised his family. Roy said “The key to life is being honest”. Besides being honest, he was kind, gentle, wise, and caring. He treasured his wife, Patti,...
Jan A Jordan
Aug 20, 2024
Jan Jordan, 65, of Westlake passed away on August 20, 2024 after battling metastatic breast cancer in the liver.
Jan was born October 9, 1958 to Treva and James Jordan in Cleveland, Ohio. Jan graduated from Garfield Heights High School in 1976, went on to Tri-C College and worked for over 30 years as a Legal Secretary.
Jan is described by everyone...
William L Wilkerson
Jul 29, 2024
William L. Wilkerson “Bill”, 72 of Lorain passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024. He loved old cars, coins, and sitting on his porch watching the cars go by. Bill’s greatest love however was his family and spending time with his grandchildren.
Bill is survived by his loving wife of almost 22 years, April Wilkerson (nee Mellinger); his son, Dennis Wilkerson;...
Donna J St. Aubin
Jul 21, 2024
Donna J. St. Aubin (nee Borer), 70 of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024 following a lengthy illness. She was retired from Emerson, and used to enjoy dancing when she was younger. Donna was a very strong woman whose greatest passion was taking care of her home and family. She will be greatly missed by them.
Donna is survived...
Victoria V. Dandrea
Jul 20, 2024
Victoria Dandrea, 98 of Elyria passed away at her home on Saturday, July 20, 2024. She was retired from Ridgid Tool. Victoria loved cooking for her family and spending time with them.
Victoria is survived by her loving children, Judy Herbert (Jim) of Virginia, Toni Laffin (Pat) of Avon Lake, Cindy Bias (Pete Spooner) of Berlin Hts., and Brad Dandrea of...
Joseph J Katkic
Jul 11, 2024
Joe Katkic passed peacefully on Thursday July 11, 2024. Joe lived his life with loyalty, honor, charity and devotion. He was born in Lorain, Ohio, to parents Stephen and Mary (Sudetic) Katkic. He was a lifelong resident of Lorain and a graduate of Lorain High School. Joe suffered a childhood bout with polio, but his resilience and determination allowed Joe...
Joe Corn
Jun 21, 2024
Joe C. Corn, Sr., 80, a resident of Elyria for the past 59 years passed away June 21, 2024 following a brief illness. He was born December 25, 1943 in Belvidere, Tennessee.Joe was a United States Army veteran, serving two years during the Vietnam Era and was honorably discharged and moved to Elyria. He attended Lorain County Community College and...
Rosanna Roark
Jun 16, 2024
Rosanna (Chaney) Roark, 72 of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024. She was born in Lorain, Ohio, where she lived her whole life. In 1969, Rosanna married Charles Roark. They were married 25 years until his passing in 1994.
Rosanna has had many jobs over the years, like Tupperware sales, and Rebmans Bowling. She retired from LCADA. She loved...
Randy Stevenson
Jun 11, 2024
Randy Stevenson, 71 of Elyria, passed away on Tuesday, June 11, 2024 at University Hospital in Elyria. He was an extremely devoted husband to his beloved wife, Peggy (nee Gallagher). Randy enjoyed watching sitcoms and discussing politics. He will be greatly missed by those who loved him.
Randy is survived by his loving wife of 39 years, Peggy; 5 children between...
Peter M. Cummings
Jun 10, 2024
Peter M. Cummings, 63 of Elyria, passed away on Monday, June 10, 2024 following surgery at University Hospital in Cleveland. He had retired just over a year ago after working 38 years for Elyria Manufacturing. Pete loved the Cleveland Browns and golfing. He was a very good self-taught guitarist and enjoyed music. His favorite activity was spending time with his...
Kathy Lee Torres
Jun 9, 2024
Kathy Lee Torres, 71 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at her home. She enjoyed drawing, crocheting, and video games. She was a huge fan of Elvis and other music. Above all of these things, she loved her church – Christian Life Church in Lorain. Kathy’s greatest love was being a mom, grandmother, and great grandmother. She will be greatly missed...
Marilyn "Maria" Milagros Vellon
May 26, 2024
Marilyn Milagros Vellon, affectionately known as Maria or Grandma Lady, passed away peacefully on May 26, 2024, at the age of 67. She was born on June 6, 1956, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, and most recently resided in Lorain, OH.Marilyn had a zest for life and was passionate about her favorite hobbies. She had a talent for crocheting and was...
Debra R Mendosa
May 25, 2024
Debra R. Mendosa (nee Keaton), 67 of Lorain passed away on Saturday, May 25, 2024. She was born in Huntington, WV, and worked for University Hospitals in the Communications Department.
Debra is survived by her loving husband, Perry; beloved children, Chase Keaton and Sarah Santana; dear grandchildren, Adriana, Christopher, Wesley, Kylin, and Carter; and siblings, Donald Lee Tackett (Emily), Judith Fay...
James C Minor Sr.
May 24, 2024
James Clinton Minor 95, of Lorain passed away May 24, 2024. James was Veteran of the US Army and a Lake Terminal Railroad Retiree. He was extremely devoted to his family, grandchildren, great-grandchildren and wife, Phyllis (nee Kalo) of 72.5 years who preceded him in death, as well as his parents, Harry and Hazel Minor of Pennsylvania.
James and Phyllis loved...
Hilda Lou Newman
May 24, 2024
Hilda L. Newman, born on November 29, 1943, passed away peacefully on May 24, 2024, in her home surrounded by loved ones after a courageous battle with cancer. Hilda was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles R. Newman; her mother, Rebecca Evelyn (nee Smith) St. Clair; her father, Roy Leonard St. Clair; her sisters, Margaret (nee Weaks) Anderson...
Beulah Jean Pence
May 12, 2024
Jean Pence (nee Pringle) 87 of Elyria, passed away on Sunday, May 12, 2024. She and her husband Harry owned and operated a furniture and appliance store in the 1970’s, and then in the early 1980’s they opened A-1 Appliances and ran that store until 2007 when Jean retired. She was completely devoted to her husband and the business until...
Audrey A Balzer
May 9, 2024
Audrey A. Balzer (nee. Anson), died peacefully on May 9th, 2024. Born in Pittsburg, Pennsylvania, she came to Lorain in 1946. After graduating from Clearview High school in 1958, she waitressed at McGarvey’s Party House, Avon Oaks Country Club, and Cary’s Villa. She was also an instructor at Continental Health Spa in Lorain. She retired from Nelson Stud Welding in...
John Percy Riggs Jr.
May 4, 2024
John P. Riggs, Jr., 86 of Sheffield Lake passed away on Saturday May 4, 2024 at his home with his family by his side. He retired from General Motors after 30 years of work. John was originally from Swansboro, North Carolina, but lived most of his life in this area. He had served in the Coast Guard. John enjoyed woodworking,...
Shane A Goetz
May 3, 2024
Shane A. Goetz, 64 of Elyria passed away on Friday, May 3, 2024. He was an over the road truck driver for 40 years. Shane loved his many beautiful horses and also fishing.
Shane is survived by his siblings, Donald Goetz, Richard Goetz, and others; niece, Nikki of Texas; best friends, Donna McConaughey and Aaron Heidrich; and long-time friend, Renee. He...
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