Obituaries

Gloria M. Porostosky

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

Stanley A. Resar

Stanley A. Resar

Jul 9, 2023

On Sunday morning, July 9, 2023, St. Peter had a new arrival at the pearly gates to Heaven.  He was startled and yelled “What do we have here?” and God responded, “Let him in, it’s only Stan.”

Stan was different, unique, and maybe a rebel without a cause. Never a leader, and definitely not a follower. He marched to his...

Doris M Duckworth

Doris M Duckworth

Jul 6, 2023

 

Doris M. Duckworth, 81 of Lorain, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 6, 2023 just 6 days prior to her 82nd birthday. She loved playing games, working on puzzles, and was an animal lover – especially when it came to her dogs.

Doris is survived by her sons, Walter G. Duckworth of Sheffield Twp. and Darryl J....

Petronilla Thomas-Nazario

Petronilla Thomas-Nazario

Jul 5, 2023

Petronilla Thomas-Nazario, 74 of Lorain passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023. She played piano and was the church musician for many years, as well as being a gospel group leader for the Northern Gospel Lights. Petronilla loved her family and baking.  She was the caretaker for her older sister in Alabama for many years after retiring from Lake Pointe,...

David G Lane

David G Lane

Jun 28, 2023

David Lane, 64 of Elyria, passed away on June 28, 2023. He was a jokester and prankster who loved making people laugh.  Dave was also fanatical about his cars, and he loved watching WWE and other professional wrestling. Probably his biggest quirk was making sure that his hair was perfect, no matter how much Aquanet that took! He will truly be...

AnnaMae A. Tinnel

AnnaMae A. Tinnel

Jun 25, 2023

AnnaMae Amanda Tinnel, 105, of Sheffield, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 25, 2023. She was born on April 25, 1918 to Amos and Mary Hamrick in Erbacon, WV. She loved gardening and was given the nickname “Mother Nature” because of her skill and love for gardening. AnnaMae was loved dearly by her family, friends, and neighbors...

Christopher A. Bailey

Christopher A. Bailey

Jun 22, 2023

Christopher A. Bailey, 61 of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023. He was a US Navy veteran, having served on the USS Virginia. Chris was a mechanic and a “Jack of all trades; Master of none” who enjoyed fishing, hunting, and having a good time.  He really loved being with his family, especially his grandkids. Chris was looked...

Ronald L Brezinski

Ronald L Brezinski

Jun 10, 2023

Ronald Lee Brezinski, 76, born in Kewaunee, WI December 17th , 1946, passed away on Saturday, June 10th, 2023 in Amherst, Ohio.

Ronald was born in Kewaunee, WI and moved to Denmark, WI in 1955 with his parents, John and Claire Brezinski, and brothers, Allan, Marty, and David. Ron graduated from Denmark High School in 1965. After graduation he...

Paul Lehr Cochran Jr.

Paul Lehr Cochran Jr.

May 27, 2023

 

With deep sadness, our family regrets to announce that Paul Lehr Cochran, Jr., 38, of Elyria, lost his battle with Bipolar Disorder sometime during Memorial Day weekend, 2023. Paul was born March 1, 1985 in Westlake, Ohio, but spent most of his life in Morrow County, moving to Elyria in 2006.

Paul’s favorite pastime was playing games with friends...

Paul Robert Wolford

Paul Robert Wolford

May 23, 2023

Paul Robert Wolford age 80, of Elyria, passed away on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. He was born on October 4, 1942 in Macksburg, Ohio to Henry and Carrie Wolford (nee Schlarb).    Paul served in the United States Army and was a proud veteran.  He retired from Ford Motor Company in their Security Division as a Lieutenant, a job he...

Hannah Marie Torres

Hannah Marie Torres

May 19, 2023

Hannah Marie Torres, age 23, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, May 19, 2023. She was born on July 28, 1999 in Toledo, Ohio to Errol and Stephanie Torres (nee Dohms). Hannah was a graduate of Brookside High School and received her undergraduate degree from Cleveland State University.    Hannah was truly a creative person who wore various, vivid hair colors....

Robert Hancock

Robert Hancock

May 17, 2023

 

Rev. Robert E. Hancock, 92 of Lorain, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 17, 2023. He was born in Belle, West Virginia to James and Laura Hancock. Robert was a corporal in the US Marine Corps having served during the Korean Conflict. He retired from US Steel as an electronic technician after 30 years. Robert was a Baptist...

Geraldine Blazina

Geraldine Blazina

May 16, 2023

Geraldine Blazina, 95 of Sheffield Lake, joined her angel on Tuesday, May 16, 2023. She was born on February 27, 1928 in Grundy, VA to Alden and Allie Hess. Geraldine lived most of her life in Lorain.  She was a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints. She was a wonderful wife, mother, gramma and great gramma....

Virginia R Goetz

Virginia R Goetz

May 7, 2023

Virginia Ruth Goetz, age 77, of Elyria, Ohio passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at home surrounded by family. She was born on May 14,1945 in Oberlin, Ohio to Joseph and Irene Tkach, (née Zelenka). She loved spending time with her family.  She enjoyed cooking and baking, and loved her garden of plants and flowers, helping them grow with love. Virginia also liked arts and crafts, along with doing...