Obituaries

Apr 6, 2021

Steven Melnyczuk, age 75, of Elyria, entered eternal life on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Symphony of Olmsted Falls Memory Care Community following a lengthy illness.

Born November 26, 1945 in Dillingen, Germany, Steve came to the United States in 1951.  He graduated from Elyria High School in 1964 where he played the trumpet and was a member of the...

Apr 4, 2021

Edwin E, Lopez, age 58, of Lorain, passed away at his home following a sudden illness on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

Born Feb. 17, 1963 in Lorain to the late Felix and Aida (nee Rodriguez) Lopez, he lived in Lorain his entire life.  Edwin attended Lorain High School.

Edwin had a passion for fixing things and was a “Jack” of...

Mar 20, 2021

Shirley R. Busser (nee Miller) age 88, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community following a lengthy illness.

Born October 15, 1932 in St. Benedict, PA, she moved to Lorain in 1958.

Shirley worked as a travel agent at AAA for 18 years, retiring in 1997.  Her husband Jerry owned and operated Kirby...

Mar 17, 2021

Kenneth R. “Ken Ken” Garrettson, age 74, of Lorain, passed away at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain on Wednesday, March 17, 2021 following a lengthy illness.

Born December 21, 1946 in Sutton, West Virginia, he moved to Lorain with his parents, Forrest D. and Edith (nee Knight) Garrettson in 1949.

Kenneth served his country during the Vietnam War in...

Mar 8, 2021

Miguel Gonzalez Jr., age 44, of Land O’Lakes Florida, passed away unexpectedly on March 8, 2021 in Indian Rocks Beach, Florida.

Born August 3, 1976 to Miguel and Brenda (nee Hoskins) Gonzalez in Elyria, Ohio, he spent many years in the Lorain area.  After high school, he attended Cumberland University where he obtained a bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice and...

Mar 4, 2021

Shirley Gerbracht, age 85, formerly of Gates Mills, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 4th at The Woods on French Creek in Avon, Ohio.

She was born June 24, 1935 to Walter and Minnie Lee (Nowell) Dillon in South Bend, Indiana. Growing up she enjoyed gymnastics, dance, theater and voice, as well as the companionship of her beloved dog, Skipper....

Feb 22, 2021

In memory of Rose Mary Carrero — beloved mother of six children and dear friend of countless others — who passed away February 22, 2021 in Lorain, Ohio.

Rose was born in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico on August 22, 1935.  In 1947, at the age of 12, Rose, her sister and her mother moved to Lorain, Ohio and lived there 74...

Feb 16, 2021

James A. Hill, Jr., age 60, of Lorain, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio.

Born May 12, 1960 in Elyria, Ohio to James and Betty Hill, James spent his entire life in the Lorain area.  He attended Lorain High School and later graduated from Admiral...

Feb 15, 2021

Walter “Walt” Bruno Mazgaj, age 96, of Avon Lake, Ohio passed away in the early hours of Monday February 15, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon, Ohio.

Born on June 4, 1924 in Lorain, Ohio to Paul and Frances (nee Warchol), he attended St. Stanislaus School and was a graduate of Lorain High School 1943B. Upon graduation he immediately...

Feb 14, 2021

Josefa “Jenny” Sherbert passed away in peace on Sunday, February 14, 2021 surrounded by her family at the age of 77.  Born June 12, 1943 in Vieques, Puerto Rico to the late Toma Rivera and Ednvijes Matta, she has lived in Lorain for the past 47 years. 

Loving wife of 56 years, Joseph A. Sherbert Jr.; loving mother of Peggy...

Feb 11, 2021

Jan 30, 2021

Rose Cordova, age 63, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2021 at Mercy Hospital, Lorain, following short illness.

Born December 21, 1957 in Lorain to the late Tony and Alexandra (nee Mojica) Cordova, she lived in Lorain her entire life.  Rose enjoyed cooking and watching scary movies.

Surviving are her children, Ivan Cordova and Anna Fonseca both of Lorain;...

Jan 29, 2021

Roberto “Bedo” Agosto, age 56, of Lorain, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Lake Pointe Health Center, Lorain, following a six-month illness.

Born July 4, 1964 in Lorain, he lived in Lorain his entire life and graduated from Admiral King High School in 1983.

Bedo worked in the produce department at Fligner’s Market in Lorain for a year.  He...

Jan 29, 2021

Helen L. Harst (nee Workman), age 78, of Lorain, passed away Friday, January 29, 2021 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain, following a short illness.

Born August 5, 1942 in Kitchen, West Virginia, she was the daughter of the late Sylva and Addie (nee Wallen) Workman.  Helen graduated from Chapmanville High School in 1960 and moved to Cleveland in 1962. ...

Jan 28, 2021

Michael (Tara) Tarasavage, age 57, of Elyria, passed away from natural causes on Sunday, January 28, 2021. 

Born August 15, 1963 in Elyria, Michael was a life-long resident of Elyria, graduating in 1981 from Elyria High School/JVS in Tool and Die. 

Michael leaves behind his sister, Judy (Peter) Hritsko of Vermilion; brother, John E. (Cynthia) Tara of Elyria; nephew, Patrick...

Jan 26, 2021

Jeffrey Medina, age 62, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Lake Pointe Health Center, Lorain, following a seven year battle with Alzheimer’s.

Born November 10, 1958 in Lorain, he has lived in Lorain his entire life.  Jeff graduated from Southview High School in 1978 and worked construction in the Lorain area.

He was a member of Sacred...

Jan 26, 2021

Kenneth C. Liebfried, age 86, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community in Lorain following a lengthy illness.

He was born December 20, 1934 in Lorain, to the late Charles and Flossie (nee Davis) Liebfried.  Kenneth graduated from Lorain High School in 1953 and went on to attend Mount Union College before receiving a...

Jan 24, 2021

Modesto A. Lopez Jr, age 46, of Oberlin, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain.

Born December 18, 1974 to Modesto and Carmen (nee Rivera) Lopez in Fairview Park, Modesto spent most of his life in the Lorain area. He attended Admiral King High School and later worked as an installer in construction.

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Jan 24, 2021

Gregory K. Dineff, age 66, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain due to complications from COVID.

Greg was born on March 6, 1954 in Lorain to the late Steve “Bots” and Mary “Toots” Dineff and remained a life-long resident of Lorain.  After graduating from Admiral King High School in 1972, Greg proudly...

Jan 19, 2021

John Figueroa, age 53, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Mercy Health, Lorain, following a sudden illness.

Born May 17, 1967 in Lorain, he lived in Lorain his entire life.  John graduated from Admiral King High School in 1985.

John worked as a supervisor for Charter Steel in Cleveland for over 20 years.  Prior to that, he...