Obituaries
Joseph Yavornitzky
Jan 16, 2025
Joseph Yavornitzky, age 91, of Lorain, died Thursday, January 16, 2025, at Avon Oaks Caring Community following a lengthy illness.
Joseph, one of nine children of Harry and Mary (nee Kuchma) Yavornitzky, was born on March 18, 1933, in Lorain. He was a lifelong city resident, graduating from Lorain High School in 1951. Following high school, Joseph took on the role...
Patricia A. Zsebik
Jan 8, 2025
Patricia A. Zsebik (nee Mezlak), age 88, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, January 8, 2025, at Northridge Health Center in North Ridgeville following a lengthy illness.
Patricia was born on October 2, 1936, in Lorain, where she lived for 84 years before moving to Avon.
She attended Lorain High School and later worked at the Morning Journal in the circulation department for...
Mary Lou Mesler
Jan 6, 2025
Mary Lou Mesler (nee Molnar), age 93, of Elyria, died Monday, January 6, 2025, at her residence while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice following a lengthy illness.
Born July 11, 1931, in Elyria, she lived in South Lorain until moving to Elyria in 2000.
Mary Lou was a homemaker who enjoyed going to dinner, cooking, and trips to Cedar Point.
She...
Bonnie J. Bires
Jan 4, 2025
Bonnie Jean Bires (nee Oden), age 91 of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain.
Born March 10, 1933, to Arthur and Marcella (nee Wunenburger) Oden in Toledo, Ohio, Bonnie lived in Ohio her entire life.
She enjoyed collecting mice, swimming, gardening as well as taking care of her animals. Her biggest joy...
Louise Nelson
Jan 2, 2025
Cecelia Louise Nelson, age 90, of Lorain, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025, at Wesleyan Village in Elyria.
Born December 15, 1934, to Oscar and Golabell (nee Cheatham) Frost in Greenville, Alabama, Louise moved to Ohio when she was 16 years old. For over 21 years she served as a nurses assistant for Good Samaritan...
Phyllis J. Fugate
Dec 22, 2024
Phyllis J. Fugate, born on January 22, 1945, in Charleston, West Virginia, passed away at the age of 79, on Sunday, December 22, 2024. She was welcomed into the Gates of Heaven, reuniting with her parents, Orval Theodore and Edith Ruth Wilson.
Born January 22, 1945, in Charleston, West Virginia, she graduated from Stonewall Jackson High School in 1961.
Phyllis married the...
Aaron Bailey
Dec 13, 2024
Aaron Bailey, born on November 3, 1968, in Amherst, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 13, 2024, in his hometown.
He enjoyed anything that had to do with the outdoors. Above all, he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.
Surviving are his daughters, Terra and Samantha Bailey, who were the pride and joy of his life. Aaron's legacy continues through...
Robert "Bob" Goldstein
Dec 5, 2024
Bob, age 73, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Thursday, December 5, 2024. He was born and raised in New York City and lived there throughout his career.
After his marriage to Susie (nee Mager) and the arrival of his daughter, Rachel, they made their home in Westport, Connecticut for over 20 years. They moved to Ohio in late...
Jeannette Colon
Dec 3, 2024
Jeannette Colon, born on May 27, 1964, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, passed away peacefully on December 3 2024, at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center in Elyria, Ohio. She was a devoted homemaker who dedicated her life to her and loved ones, embodying the true essence of nurturing and love.
Jeannette's role as a proud wife, mother, and grandmother defined her life,...
Charles E. Hamilton
Dec 3, 2024
Charles E. Hamilton, age 89, of Lorain, died Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at his residence following a short illness.
He was born to the late German and Sarah Hamilton on September 28, 1935, in Teaberry, Kentucky.
Charles's journey to Lorain began in 1958, when he joined the Lorain Ford Assembly Plant. His dedication and hard work led to a transfer to the...
John Dwayne McIntosh
Nov 22, 2024
John Dwayne McIntosh, age 70, of Hamilton Township, Michigan, passed away Friday, November 22, 2024.
Born in Perry County, Kentucky, on September 21, 1954, he moved to Lorain in 1955 and graduated from Southview High School in 1973. After graduating high school, John moved to Ypsilanti, Michigan, to work at General Motors.
John enjoyed fishing, hunting, and family gathering.
Surviving are his sisters,...
Richard "Rich" Zajkowski
Nov 16, 2024
Richard "Rich" Zajkowski, age 84, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 16, 2024, at Ganzhorn Suites in Avon.
Born February 28, 1940, to Harry and Mary (nee Braleski) Zajkowski, Rich lived in Lorain his entire life. Rich was a 1958 graduate of Lorain High School. He worked for the former Lorain Products for many years until his retirement in...
Christopher "Chris" Smith
Nov 3, 2024
Christopher "Chris" Smith, age 34, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, November 3, 2024, at his residence following a sudden illness.
Born May 22, 1990, he lived in Lorain his entire life. Chris graduated from Clearview High School in 2008.
For over 16 years, Chris worked for McDonalds Corporation in maintenance at their various restaurants.
Chris's greatest joy in life was his...
Ramon Gonzalez
Nov 1, 2024
Ramon Gonzalez Otero, age 80, of Cleveland, passed away peacefully on Friday, November 1, 2024, at University Hospital St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio, following a lengthy illness.
Born November 18, 1943, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico to Jose Gonzalez and Jacinta Otero. For many years he worked as a laborer in the foundry of Arth Brass and Aluminum Castings...
Dolores Buga
Oct 27, 2024
We, the family of Dolores J. “Dollie” Buga, are deeply saddened to announce her passing, at age 81, on October 27, 2024, at 12:24 AM, in Cuyahoga County, Ohio, following a catastrophic fall and extended hospitalization.
She was born on May 27, 1943, in Lorain, Ohio, to John and Irene P. (nee Koleszar) Kacsandi, joined the Hungarian Reformed Church of Lorain,...
Chad C. Pruchnicki
Oct 25, 2024
Chad C. Pruchnicki, age 52, of Lorain, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital after a short illness.
Born on June 19, 1972, in Lorain, he grew up in Sheffield and Sheffield Lake. Chad graduated from Brookside High School in 1990 and lived in Lorain for the past 30 years.
He worked as a team leader at...
Thomas M. Deichler
Oct 24, 2024
Thomas M. Deichler, age 78, of Birmingham, died Thursday, October 24, 2024, while under the care of Stein Hospice of the Western Reserve following a lengthy illness.
Born November 1, 1945, in Monessen, PA, he moved to South Amherst as a child and remained a Lorain County resident. He was a 1964 graduate of South Amherst High School.
Thomas was a dedicated...
Donald Edmonson
Oct 22, 2024
Donald Wayne Edmonson, age 86 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at his residence.
Born June 5, 1938, to Donald and Ada Mae (nee O’Baker) Edmonson, Donald moved to Ohio in 1959. He worked for National Gypsum Company for 42 years before retiring in 2006.
Donald was an avid Cleveland Indians fan. Above all he was a dedicated...
Laura Lane
Oct 21, 2024
Laura Lane, age 69 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, October 21, 2024, at her residence.
Born September 11, 1955, in Akron, Ohio to William and Alice (Beckett) Lane. She received her law degree from the University of Pittsburgh. A specialist in her field of Unclaimed Property, Laura served as an attorney for several organizations and last worked for the...
Patricia A. Frye
Oct 17, 2024
Patricia A. Frye (nee Maloney), a beloved full-time mom and homemaker, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2024, at her residence in Bixby, Oklahoma at the age of 91.
Born on April 1, 1933, in Elyria, Ohio, she brought warmth, kindness, and joy to all who knew her.
Patricia life was dedicated to her family, her children with love and devotion. She...
