Obituaries
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...
Richard Smith
Oct 15, 2024
Richard Joseph "Rick" Smith, aged 67, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on October 15th, 2024, in Amherst, Ohio. Born on March 19, 1957, in Lorain, Ohio, Rick was a lifelong resident and an ardent supporter of his community in Sheffield Lake, Ohio.
Rick was known for his love of the outdoors, often found walking trails or visiting Cedar Point. He was...
Luis Juan Molina
Oct 10, 2024
Luis Juan Molina, 74, of Corozal, Puerto Rico, passed away on October 10, 2024. He was the beloved son of Luis Molina Rojas and Monserrate Diaz Pacheco.
Luis is survived by his six children: Iris, Mayra, Luis, Denise, Jose, and Tony, as well as his long-time partner and friend, Lourdes.
A devoted father, son, brother, grandfather, and friend, Luis had a distinguished...
Mark Bodi
Oct 8, 2024
Mark A. Bodi, age 51, of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, October 8, 2024, at his residence following a sudden illness.
Born March 8, 1973, in Lorain, Mark graduated from Lorain High School in 1992 and served in the United States Marine Corps. He then worked for the Lorain City School District for 20 years and was currently the maintenance supervisor at...
Andrew Mooney
Oct 7, 2024
Andrew E. Mooney, age 99, of Lorain, passed away Monday, October 7, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic following a short illness.
Born May 25, 1925, in Ceres, PA, he lived in Buffalo, New York before moving to Lorain in 1957.
He worked for Ford Motor Company while living in Buffalo and retired in1987 from the Lorain Ford Assembly plant as an inspector....
Jack Steffen
Oct 2, 2024
Jack Steffen, born on March 3, 1951, in Covington, Kentucky, passed away peacefully at his residence in Lorain, Ohio, on October 2, 2024, at the age of 73. A devoted husband, father, brother, and friend, Jack leaves behind a heartfelt legacy of love and dedication.
Jack dedicated 44 years of his life to working for US Steel, a career that exemplified...
Cyrus Hamidah
Sep 23, 2024
Cyrus Miguel Hamidah, our precious baby boy, entered his eternal slumber suddenly and unexpectedly on September 23rd, 2024.
While we feel indescribable pain and sadness, we take comfort in knowing that he's being held in the arms of his Great-Grandma Sandy while we wait to be reunited.
Cyrus is survived and forever loved by his Mother (Mikaela), Uncle (Omar), Nana (Ruthie), Grandpa...
Natividad Cuevas
Sep 23, 2024
Natividad Guidicellie Martinez-Cuevas-Acevedo, lovingly known as Nati or Doña Nati, passed away peacefully at Mercy Health in Lorain on September 23, 2024, at the age of 96. Born and raised in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Nati moved to Lorain in the 1950s, embarking on a journey rich in faith, love, and resilience.
A devoted wife for 61 years to her beloved...
Alfredo Montero
Sep 14, 2024
Alfredo "Freddy" Montero 72, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 14,2024 in his home.
Freddy was born on. September 13, 1952 in Ponce, Puerto Rico. He was a loving Father,husband, and a caring brother.
He was known for his kind heart and friendly smile. Freddy love going fishing and spending time with his family. He also loved playing his guitar and singing...
Shelley R. Russo
Sep 14, 2024
Shelley R. Russo, age 66, of Norwalk and formerly of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on September 14, 2024, at her residence, following a lengthy illness.
She was born October 26, 1957, in Lorain, living there until she moved to Vermilion in 1983. She attended Southview High School and received her GED in 1984, then went on to Lorain Business College, receiving...
Maria A. Vega
Sep 6, 2024
Maria A. Vega (nee Lopez), age 79 of Lorain, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, September 6, 2024, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio.
Born July 17, 1945, in Lares, Puerto Rico to Felix Lopez and Maria Gloria Acevedo, Maria moved with her husband to Lorain in the 1970s. She was known for her honesty and tough...
Victor Santiago
Aug 18, 2024
Victor Diaz Santiago, age 91, of Lorain, peacefully passed on August 18, 2024, in Elyria, Ohio, surrounded by my family after a battle with COVID-19. Victor was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, on August 9, 1933. Victor is survived by his loving and beautiful wife, Antonia Gonzalez Berrios, and their 8 children, Irma Cruz, Victor Diaz Jr, Alberto Diaz, Sonia Diaz,...
