Obituaries
Kurt "Mario" Haas
Nov 5, 2023
Kurt Haas, also known as Chaplain Mario, passed away peacefully in his sleep on November 5, 2023, at the age of 80, after over 50 years of prison ministry and linking troubled youth and adults with life-changing programs
Kurt was born on September 15, 1943, to the late Paul Georg Haas and the late Ida Hofmann Mueller, spending his formative...
Douglas E. Slone
Oct 28, 2023
Douglas E. Slone, 76 of New Port Richey, FL passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023 at his home. He grew up in Elyria and lived here for over 30 years. Doug was a teacher in the Elyria School District for three years and had his own real estate business. He has been a member of the First Baptist Church...
Harry H. Stottlemire Jr.
Oct 17, 2023
Harry H. Stottlemire Jr., “Squeak”, 66 of Sheffield Village passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, October 17, 2023. He was a retired Pressman with Envelope Mart. Squeak also loved yard work and had his own landscaping business – H & J Landscaping. Harry was an avid chess player; enjoyed playing his guitars; and was a big jokester. His...
Thelma Ann Workman
Oct 14, 2023
Annie (Thelma) Workman, born January 13th, 1946, and a former resident of Lorain, Ohio, went to be with our Lord; and with her sweetheart of 54 years, Russell L. Workman Sr. on October 14th, 2023.
Annie was known to many as “Maw” because that was just who she was. To know her was to love her. Her laugh was...
Nancy Lou Ody
Oct 13, 2023
Nancy Lou Ody (nee: Clifford) went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 13th, 2023, after a short illness. She was born in Toledo, Ohio on March 14th, 1931, but moved to Elyria, Ohio and was a lifelong resident. She was and avid fan of the Cleveland Browns, Indians, and Ohio State Buckeyes.
Nancy was known as a gifted...
Michael Kowalczyk
Oct 10, 2023
Michael Kowalczyk, 69 years old, died of natural causes on October 6, 2023. He was born on November 6, 1953 in Lorain, Ohio.
Michael was a very active member of St. George Orthodox Church, serving as Financial Secretary, Reader and Server. He also was an avid bicyclist and marathon runner and collected cars.
Michael was preceded in death...
Linda L. Cummins
Oct 2, 2023
Linda L. Cummins, 80 of Amherst, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, October 2, 2023 with her family by her side. She was a strong, independent woman who enjoyed her plant gardens and was an avid crocheter. Above all else, she loved being with her children, grandchildren, and grand-pups.
Linda is survived by her loving children, Kim Baumhardt...
Tracie Umbel
Sep 29, 2023
On September 29, 2023, Tracie Louise Umbel was surrounded by close friends and family when she passed; all while throwing an extraordinary and memorable 3-day tea party at her home. She was born March 15th, 1963 to James and Verónica Umbel (nee Lyons) in Amherst, where she remained a lifetime resident.
Tracie graduated from Amherst Steele in 1981, and was...
Richard L. Gibson
Sep 23, 2023
Richard Lee Gibson, 52 of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, September 23, 2023. He lived the majority of his life in Columbus, Ohio, but after marrying his wife Dixie, they moved to Lorain where they lived for the past 18 months. Richard loved bowling, fishing, tennis, having date nights and going to the lake and flea markets. He collected snow...
Nancy J. Jackson
Sep 13, 2023
Nancy J. Jackson (nee Soboslay), 82 of Sheffield Lake, passed away at her home on September 13, 2023. She was simply the best cook around. She loved to collect cookbooks and baked the most incredible things! Besides baking, Nancy just loved spending time with her family, especially camping with her grandchildren.
Nancy is survived by her sons, Dennis Jackson and...
George August Sharlow II
Aug 16, 2023
George A. Sharlow, II passed away on Wednesday, August 16, 2023. He was an elder tribal member of the Mille Lacs Band of Ojibwe. George loved all things nature, and thoroughly enjoyed family cookouts and spending time with his children and grandchildren. He was a true craftsman and could do anything with wood and electronics, as well as mechanical and...
Norval L. Stout
Aug 15, 2023
Norval L. Stout, 86, passed away Tuesday, August 15, 2023 at The Woods of French Creek Nursing Home in Avon, Ohio. He was born on February 27, 1937 in Fink Creek, West Virginia to Jesse R. Stout and Mary Woodson Stout. He graduated from Weston High School in 1956, and served in the Army from 1956 to 1958. He went...
Judy M Adcock
Aug 5, 2023
Judy M. Adcock (nee Marcum), 74 of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 5, 2023 following a lengthy illness. She was a good wife, mother, and grandmother, and an all around wonderful person.
Judy is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas; sons, Robert Adcock of NM, Timothy Adcock of Elyria, and Jacob Adcock (Jamie) of NC; grandchildren,...
Gloria M. Porostosky
Aug 1, 2023
Gloria M. Porostosky, 92, of Lorain gained her angel wings on August 1, 2023. She was born on April 6, 1931 in Lorain, Ohio where she lived her entire life.
Gloria worked in the Accounting Department at Ford Motor Company for 32 years. She had a tender heart for all animals, especially her many dogs over the years. She enjoyed...
T. Lillian Kemp
Aug 1, 2023
T. Lillian Kemp passed away Tuesday, August 1st, peacefully, after a brief illness. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Kemp, of 38 years.
Lillian is survived by her twin daughters, Joan (Friedhelm) Binder and Joyce (Bryan) Harrison; grandchildren; Adam and Matthew Binder, Jennifer (Frank) Pakish, and Chad (Kelly) Huhra; great grandchildren, Gage Binder, Rebecca (Brennan) Hale, Jeff...
Susan M. Wolford
Jul 27, 2023
Susan M. Wolford (nee Reming) passed away on Thursday, July 27 following a brief illness just two months after her husband Paul passed away. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed.
Susan is survived by her children, Grant (Shelley) and Guy (Jennifer); grandchildren, Rebecca, Ryan, Emilee, and Robert; and great grandson, Salem. She was preceded...
Paul Flores
Jul 23, 2023
Paul Flores Jr left this life on Sunday, July 23rd, surrounded by his family. Paul was preceded in death by his father ,Pablo Flores-Carrion, his sister, Mary Flores and his mother-in-law, Faye (Simons) Sutherland.
Paul is survived by his wife, Barbara J (Sutherland) Flores; his daughters, Fayanna and Caitlin Flores; his mother, Anna (Sepulveda) Cruz; his sister, Joan Grace (Flores) Carlson; his...
Nancy Kay Gonzalez
Jul 20, 2023
Nancy Kay Gonzalez (nee Bain) 74, passed away on Thursday, July 20, 2023 at Main Street Care Center, a caring skilled nursing facility in Avon Lake, after a lengthy illness. Nancy was born on February 25, 1949 in Morganton West Virginia to Raymond and Ruby Bain. She was the middle of three loving sisters. Nancy loved the Arts, and applied...
Nina Phyllis Knechtges
Jul 15, 2023
Nina P. Knechtges (née Spicuzza), one month short of 93, of Elyria, passed away July 15, 2023 after a brief illness, at the home of her daughter in Virginia. She was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Elyria. She enjoyed her bridge club, golf, tennis, bowling and walking, and was an avid Browns and...
Dollie Mae Marcum
Jul 11, 2023
Dollie Mae Marcum passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2023 at Amherst Manor in Amherst, Ohio. She was born in Logan, West Virginia to Mary Crimer on August 6, 1947.
Dollie was a homemaker who dedicated her entire life to her children, whom she loved more than any one could ever possibly imagine.
Dollie is survived by her son, Jeffrey...
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