Obituaries

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;...

Dorothy Jean Fields

Dorothy Jean Fields, longtime resident of Elyria, passed away after a long illness on February 21, 2022, at the age of 78.

Dorothy was a devout, committed Jehovah's Witness, very active in her faith and the community. She loved jewelry, knitting and her family. She was a devoted...

Douglas A. Barker

Douglas A. Barker, 80 of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, December 29, 2022. He was the hardest working man ever, never missing a day of work in his career. He loved doing many things in life, particularly golfing, fishing, gardening, listening to music, playing poker, shooting pool, doing crossword and Sudoku puzzles, and playing scratch...

Douglas Haynes

Douglas G “Jerry” Haynes, 71 years of age, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, February 8th, 2021 after a brief illness.

Jerry is survived by his former wife , Kathleen Haynes (Mayer); his children, Terry Douglas Haynes, Andrea Renee (Andrew) Burkey, and Ashley Nicole (William) Campbell; grandchildren, Caeleb Oliver, Liberty Oliver, Scarlett Oliver,...

Eileen M. Gerber

Eileen M. Gerber, born August 19, 1929 to John and Bertha (Bayus) Kosash in Lorain, OH. In 1950, she married Richard A. Gerber and that union produced five children, 10 grandchildren, and 20 great grandchildren. Eileen’s lifelong passion was being a florist.

Eileen is survived by two daughters, Janet...

Elizabeth Thompson

Elizabeth Jeanette Thompson, aged 52, had passed on February 8th, 2021 at approximately 9:30AM due to congestive heart failure caused from her ongoing fight with diabetes. Daughter, mother, and sister to her family, always compassionate and loving in her life. Most of Elizabeth’s life she was a loving housewife. Leaving her partner, Robert Nester, and five children;...

Elmer J. Nixon

Elmer J. Nixon, 57 of Lorain, passed away on September 3, 2021 from complications of Covid-19. He was a US Army Veteran having served in the 101 st Airborne. Elmer’s pride and joy were his two motorcycles that he built – Frankie’s knuckle and his custom Military devoted Road King.

Emogene Copley

Emogene Copley, 94, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday February 21 st at Life Care Center of Elyria, surrounded by her family. She was born November 13, 1928 in Printer, West Virginia to Sewell and Ruby Watts. She graduated from Sherman High School. She married Cecil Copley on November 13 th , 1948 and were married for...

Enrique Rosa Fonseca

Enrique Rosa Fonseca, 88, passed away at Lorain Mercy Hospital from Cardiac Arrest on Monday, February 27, 2023. He was born October 10, 1935 in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, and was one of four children to parents, Isabel Rosa and Catalina Fonseca (both deceased). He moved to Lorain, Ohio when he was 23 years old....

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...

Ernest J. Phillips 

Ernest J. Phillips passed into peace May 21, 2022 surrounded by his loving family. He loved camping, gardening, working in the garage and spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren.

He served honorably in the Army, worked as a truck driver, ran Lowe’s Auto wrecking...

Eva Gray Todd

Eva Gray Todd, 100, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 in Kalamazoo, MI. Eva was born February 26, 1920 in Dixon Mills, Alabama to the late Tommie and Lizzie Bouler. Eva was a devoted wife of the late Nathaniel Todd for 64 years. She was a member of the Fairfield Baptist Church of Lorain,...

Everett Morris

Everett Morris passed into peace July 25, 2022 at the age of 76, surrounded by his family. Everett is the beloved fiance of 9 years of Janet Herron; the dear father of Christine Courtney (Larry); brother of Shirley Morris (John Lucas); step-father of Michelle Stanley and Jeffrey Jones; loving grandfather of 8; and great-grandfather of 12. ...

Frances Hendershot

Frances Hendershot (nee Yusko), age 77, from Elyria, Ohio, passed into peace on April 22, 2022, at home with her loving family by her side. Beloved wife, mother, grand-mother and great- grandmother she will be missed deeply by her loving family and all who knew her. Frances will be remembered for her kindness, wonderful sense of humor...

Gail Ann Spears

Gail Ann Spears (nee Akers), age 74, of Lorain went to be with the Lord on January 20, 2022, following a lengthy illness.

Gail was born January 13, 1948 in Montgomery, West Virginia. She moved to Lorain in 1976 with her 4 beloved children and husband, where she...

Gary Dalton

Gary Dalton, age 64, passed away on July 27, 2022 after a year illness with cancer. Gary was born October 25, 1957 in Wuerzburg, Germany. He was raised in Vermilion, residing in Elyria the past 30 years. Gary inherited his Dad’s skill and talent in carpentry and remodeling, along with the love of fishing....

Geno McKinney

Geno McKinney, age 60 of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, February 27, 2021. He was a man who was very passionate about his job, enjoyed fishing, and loved watching DVDs and documentaries. He was the 2018 recipient of the SourceAmerica President’s Award. https://youtu.be/ND2iMYwU84k He was also very proud of his 2002 Windstar Van.

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George J. Facsko

George J. Facsko, 81 of Sheffield, passed away on Friday, December 24, 2021. He was a Vietnam veteran having served in the US Navy Seabees. George was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and was a Tool and Die Maker. He also was a member of the Church on the North Coast.

George Mavros 

George Mavros, 85 of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021.

George was a life-long resident of Lorain and was a retired Staff Sergeant for the US Army. He and his wife Bonnie were long-time members of the Lakeview Baptist Church in...

Gerald R.  Hasick

Gerald R. Hasick, 66 of Avon, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021. He enjoyed boating, fishing, golfing, snow skiing, playing  board games, and spending time with his family and friends.  He was also good at fixing things – “jerry-rigging” them.

Jerry is survived by his loving wife of...