Obituaries

Jun 9, 2020

Isabel Baez Ramos was born October 24, 1923 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.  She went to meet her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the age of 96.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Nicanor “Nick” Ramos in 1989; and her grandchildren, Benjamen Diaz and Ruben Diaz. 

Isabel was the daughter of...

May 30, 2020

May 29, 2020

Fred A. Wressell Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Admiral's Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Huron, Ohio following a lengthy illness.

Born December 9, 1934 to Harold Wressell Sr. and Doris Heys Howard in Lorain, Fred lived in Ohio his entire life.  He attended Clearview High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army from...

May 29, 2020

Linda K. Ellison (nee Patterson), age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 29, 2020, after a short battle with non-hodgkin's lymphoma.

She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on September 15, 1956, moving to Lorain in 1958 where she made her home.

Linda began her working career at the age of 16 and worked several jobs over...

May 28, 2020

Sherry Day, 57, of Elyria passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community after battling a lengthy illness.

She was born March 3, 1963 in Elyria, Ohio. She enjoyed spending time with her family and crafting with her friends. She also loved going to church and rejoicing with the Lord. She adored her daughter, son, and grandchildren.

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May 6, 2020

Robert F. “Bob” Wilt of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Fairview Hospital following a brief illness and complications due to Covid-19.  He was 93.

Born February 18, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he lived in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania before moving to Lorain in 1950, and Elyria in 1990. Bob served in the US Navy during World War...

May 6, 2020

Iris "Mama” Gonzalez (nee Figueroa) age 75, of South Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her residence while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice following a lengthy illness.

Born September 12, 1944 in Camuy, Puerto Rico, she lived in New Jersey before moving to Lorain over 50 years ago.

Iris was a homemaker who loved cooking,...

Apr 28, 2020

Hazel Irene Britton, age 91, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.

Born April 19, 1929 in Fairview, West Virginia, she moved to Cleveland in 1983 to live with her brother.  In 1990 she moved to Lorain.

Surviving is her son, Roger Lee (Paula) Stout Sr. of Lorain;12 grandchildren,...

Apr 22, 2020

Cheryl A. Harbert Stewart, 62, of Grafton, mother of three and loving grandmother of five beautiful grandchildren passed away April 22, 2020. Cheryl was born August 1st 1957 in Elyria. 

Cheryl is survived by her son, Brian Rigo (Holly), daughter, Larissa Markus (Michael), son, Anthony Rigo (Kaylee), step-son Jason. As well as her beloved grandchildren, Alyssa, Jackson, Ariel, Lucy and...

Apr 21, 2020

Joseph M. Katkic, Jr., age 79, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 at O'Neill Healthcare in Bay Village, Ohio following a battle with multiple illnesses

Born in Lorain on June 6, 1940 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Koler) Katkic Sr., Joseph lived in South Lorain his entire life.  After high school graduation he enlisted in...

Apr 19, 2020

Nancy C. Hobbs (nee Mullins), age 76, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.

She was born on July 27, 1943 in Trammel, West Virginia to the late Bill and Mary (nee Coleman) Mullins.  At age of 12, she came to Lorain with her family where she has lived since. 

Nancy worked...

Apr 17, 2020

Nancy A. Hall (nee White), age 69, of Lorain, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at her residence while under the care of Crossroads Hospice following a lengthy illness.

Born April 11, 1951 in Lodi, Ohio, she lived in Amherst before moving to Lorain in 1968.

Nancy was homemaker who enjoyed making cakes, crafting and shopping.  She especially loved spending...

Apr 16, 2020

Helen F. Bobrowski (nee Stransky), age 100, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at The Woods at French Creek in Avon.

Born February 21, 1920 in Lorain, she lived in Lorain her entire life.  During World War II, Helen worked at Western Automatic and Thew Shovel.   For many years, Helen and her husband owned and operated the Subway...

Apr 10, 2020

Chary Lynn Turner (nee Ossman), age 61, passed away unexpectedly April 10, 2020 at UT Medical Tyler Campus in Tyler, Texas.

Born September 12, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio, Chary lived in the Elyria area most of her life.  She graduated from Elyria West High School and later moved to Texas with her husband in 2010.

She loved being with her...

Apr 5, 2020

Tammy L. Burkhammer (nee Super) age 51, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, April 6, 2020 at Life Care Center of Westlake following a lengthy illness.

Born June 25, 1968 in Bitburg, Germany, she moved to Amherst in 1970.  She graduated from Marion L. Steele High School in 1986 and moved to Elyria in 1995 where she has lived since.

Tammy...

Mar 31, 2020

Joseph E. Wilkins, age 94, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Avon Oaks Caring Community.

Joe was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Sophie (nee Grembowiec) Wilczynski; his brothers, Stanley and Edward; and his sister, Lottie Crause; and daughter-in-law Janet Sniezek.

He is survived by his children, David Wilkins of San Francisco, CA.,...

Mar 27, 2020

Jose R. Colon, age 73 of Lorain, passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.

Born May 8, 1946 in Caguas, Puerto Rico, he lived in New York before coming to Lorain in 1990.  Jose worked 13 years as a tradesman at York International in Elyria until 2003.  Prior to this, he...

Mar 22, 2020

James R. “Jim” Stanchak, age 64, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on March 22, 2020 at his residence following a short illness.

Born August 19, 1955 to Dimitri and Roberta (nee Zech) Stanchak, Jim lived in Lorain his entire life.  He attended Clearview High School, graduating in 1974.  Jim was a proud steelworker at USS Steel in Lorain for 42...

Mar 21, 2020

William J. “Bill” Pozega, age 72, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, March 21, 2020 at his home following a sudden illness.

Born December 17, 1947 in Lorain, he lived in Lorain his entire life.  He graduated from Lorain High school in 1966 and then served in the US Navy during the Vietnam War.  He received the National Defense Medal, Navy...

Mar 17, 2020