Obituaries
Josephine A. Bradford
Oct 25, 2020
Our precious mother, Josephine Anna Bradford, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 25, 2020 at the age of 93.
Anna, as she was known to her family and friends, was born May 25, 1927 in Avon Lake, Ohio to Gladys and Ernest Minch Sr. She loved art and studied painting at the Cleveland Institute of Art....
Marianne D. Pierro
Oct 24, 2020
Marianne D. Pierro, 84, of Lorain, Ohio left this life on Saturday, October 24, 2020.
She was born on May 11, 1936 in Steubenville, Ohio. Marianne was a devoted and active parishioner of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church for over sixty years.
Preceding Marianne in death was her mother, Lillian Jackson; grandfather, Ralph Miller; her brother, Jerome Jackson; her...
Robert "Tuffy" Howell
Oct 17, 2020
Robert "Tuffy" Howell, age 75, passed away on October 17, 2020 at Mount Carmel St. Ann's Hospital.
Robert was no stranger to hard work, as he ran his own successful business, Howell's Siding & Window Company, which his calloused hands bore witness to.
He was a man of profound faith in God, and would model this faith in his display...
Julian N. Gomez
Oct 13, 2020
In Loving memory of Julian N. Gomez Sr. 83, born August 12, 1937 to Martina Navarro and Raimundo Gomez in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico. Julian received his wings on Tuesday, October 13th, 2020 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain, OH while surrounded by his wife and other family members.
He is survived by his wife, Gloria Gomez, whom he loved and...
Alex P. Garcia
Oct 13, 2020
Alex P. Garcia, age 58, passed away unexpectedly on October 13, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, Ohio following a short illness.
Born August 8, 1962 to Leopoldo and Betty June (nee King) Garcia in Lorain, Ohio, Alex spent most of his life in Lorain. He attended Southview High School. Later he attended Lansing Community College and Michigan...
Miguel A. Rodriguez
Oct 12, 2020
Miguel A. Rodriguez, age 69, of Lorain, passed away Monday, October 12, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic - Hillcrest Hospital, following a lengthy illness.
Born October 24, 1950 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he moved to Lorain in 1955. Miguel graduated from Lorain High School in 1968 and attended Lorain County Community College.
In the late 1960s, Miguel served in the...
Rosa M. Marrero
Oct 9, 2020
Rosa M. Marrero (nee Oquendo), age 88, passed away peacefully on October 9, 2020 at Magnolia Creek Nursing and Rehabilitation in Covington, Tennessee.
She was born March 2, 1932 in Caguas, Puerto Rico to Jose and Juana (nee Ramos) Oquendo. She moved to the Lorain area in 1953. There she worked for the Ford Motor Company for 16 years until...
Terri L. Bryant
Oct 9, 2020
Terri L. Bryant, age 59, passed away unexpectedly on October 9, 2020 at her residence in Elyria, following a chronic illness she fought for many years.
Surviving is her husband, Jennings Bryant; daughter, Brande Wright; sons, Brandon Bires and Alex Bires; step-children, Preston Bires, Erica Bryant and Samantha Nealy; father, Lemuel Greene; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Tina Bashak and Dawn Jackson...
Charles "Chuckie" Beres
Sep 24, 2020
Charles “Chuckie†Beres, age 72, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, September 24 at his residence in Lorain, Ohio.
Born February 19, 1948 to Michael “Nick†Nicholas and Florence (nee Gusky) Beres in Lorain, Chuckie resided in Lorain his entire life. He graduated from Clearview High School in 1966. After high school, he began working for the Lorain Steel Mill where...
Alpha Murray
Sep 3, 2020
Alpha Murray, age 85, of Lorain, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on September 3, 2020 at her residence under the care of New Life Hospice.
Born February 22, 1935 to Dillard and Livinia Thomas in Disney, Kentucky, she moved to Lorain area in 1955 with her family.
She loved sewing, cooking, painting and tending to her garden with...
William D. Martincin
Sep 2, 2020
William D. “Bill” Martincin, age 62, of Amherst, passed away Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his residence while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve following a brief illness.
Born June 9, 1958 in Lorain, he grew up in Sheffield Village and graduated from Brookside High School in 1977. For the past 28 years, he has lived in...
Ana Velez
Aug 24, 2020
Ana Velez (nee Gomez) age 79, of Lorain, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.
Born October 7, 1940 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, she moved to Lorain in 1959. There she met Wilfredo Velez and the two were married in 1964. Ana was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel, Lorain.
A...
Rowena Luke
Aug 24, 2020
Rowena Miller Luke, age 85, of Lorain, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria following a lengthy illness.
She was born August 4, 1935 in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School in 1953 and Miami University in 1957 with a degree in education. Rowena was employed by the Cuyahoga County Department of Human Services, retiring...
Joe T Maynard
Aug 24, 2020
Joe T. Maynard, age 83, of Lorain, passed away Monday, August 24, 2020 at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital following a brief illness.
Born January 31, 1938 in Portsmouth Ohio, he has lived in Lorain for most of his life. After high school, Joe served four years in the US Army. Following the service, he worked over 30 years for Ford...
Sharon L. Lockhart
Aug 19, 2020
Sharon L. Lockhart (nee Aliff), age 70, passed away peacefully on August 19, 2020 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community in Lorain, Ohio.
Born February 27, 1950 to John and Sanie Aliff in Odd, West Virginia, Sharon moved to Lorain in the 1960s. In Lorain she served as a nurse at Harborside in Westlake, Ohio for 20 years. In 2005 she...
Sophie "Annie" Klanchar
Aug 17, 2020
Sophie “Annie” Klanchar (nee Vancs), age 91, of Amherst, passed away Monday, August 17, 2020 at Amherst Manor Retirement Community following a lengthy illness.
Born February 3, 1929 in Lorain, she lived in Lorain until moving to Amherst in 2007.
Annie worked as a clerk at Sun Novelty in Lorain for many years, retiring in 2003. She was a member...
Angel L. Sanchez
Aug 12, 2020
Angel L. Sanchez, age 45, passed away unexpectedly on August 12, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain.
Born March 25, 1975 to Angel Sanchez and Rosaly Nieves in Puerto Rico, Angel moved to the Lorain area in 1996.
He loved cars, spending time with family and enjoyed his coffee.
Surviving is his son, Christopher Negron; fiancé, Carolyn Prichard; grandfather,...
Ernest W. Berg
Aug 10, 2020
Ernest W. “Billy” Berg, age 65, of Lorain, passed away Monday, August 10, 2020 at Mercy Health - New Life Hospice, Lorain, following a long ongoing battle with bladder cancer.
Born Dec. 8, 1954 in Lorain, he lived in Lorain his entire life. He was a 1974 graduate of Clearview High School.
Billy worked as a cleaner for Lorain City...
Lawrence "Larry" Adams
Aug 6, 2020
Lawrence J. “Larry” Adams, age 99, of Lorain, passed away, Thursday, August 6, 2020 at Mercy Health, Lorain Hospital, following a brief illness.
Born May 3, 1921 in Lorain, he lived and went to school on Kelley’s Island. He also lived in Gary, Indiana before moving to Lorain. After graduating from Lorain High School in 1939, Larry served as a...
Alice T. Kasper
Aug 4, 2020
Alice Kasper (nee Wierzbowski) age 89, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at Life Care Center in Elyria following a short illness.
Born September 26, 1930 in Lorain, she lived in Lorain her entire life. Alice attended Lorain High School and Lorain County Community College where she studied medical terminology.
Alice worked as a medical assistant for Dr....
