Obituaries

Jul 27, 2020

Marco J. Cittadini, age 83, passed away on July 27, 2020 at his home following a lengthy illness.

Born January 15, 1937 to Mario and Angeline Cittadini in Youngstown, Ohio, he attended The Rayen High School and later enlisted in the U.S. Army.  He served in the 82nd Airborne in Germany until the end of his service in 1957.  Marco...

Jul 25, 2020

Delsie Viers (nee Mihajlovich), age 85, of Lorain, passed away July 25, 2020 at her residence while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve.

Born September 15, 1934 in Lorain, she was a life-long resident of the city.  Delsie worked as a nurse’s aide at the former St. Joseph Hospital for 6 years.  Prior to this, she worked...

Jul 24, 2020

Richard F. Hrinda, age 88, of Lorain passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, Ohio.

Born October 6, 1931 to John and Mary Hrinda in Lorain, Ohio, Richard spent his entire life in the Lorain area.  He graduated from Lorain High School in 1949.  Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he...

Jul 8, 2020

Maria Burgos (nee Rodriguez), age 85, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 at her residence in Lorain, Ohio following a short illness.

Born February 14, 1935 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Juan and Barbara (nee Cruz) Rodriguez, Maria moved to the Lorain area in 1965 with her family.  She married Jose Burgos the following year in 1966.  Later she...

Jul 5, 2020

Elba Velazquez, age 75 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at her home following a lengthy illness.

Born June 3, 1945 to Florentino and Anastasia (nee Marquez) Rivera in Ponce, Puerto Rico, Elba moved to Lorain in 1967.  There she worked for 20 years in the cafeteria of Admiral King High School until her retirement in...

Jul 3, 2020

Davi Y. Bennett, age 52, of Lorain, passed away Friday, July 03, 2020 at residence following a sudden illness.

Born March 9, 1968 in Lorain, she lived in Toledo for 20 years before returning to Lorain in 2013.  She attended Lorain High School and later received her GED.

Davi worked for over 20 years as a day care provider.  She...

Jul 1, 2020

John Perry, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio.

Born November 8, 1935 to Rush and Gladys (nee Stephens) Perry in Amherstdale, West Virginia, John moved to the Lorain area in 1953.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May of 1955, serving 4 years.  Later he was a member of the...

Jul 1, 2020

Jun 13, 2020

Katlin A. Daniels, age 18, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2020 in Lorain, Ohio.

Born October 30, 2001 to Ronald Daniels and Samantha Dembek in Lorain, Ohio, Katlin spent her entire life in the Lorain area.  She attended Clearview High School in Lorain and just recently graduated from Life Skills High School in Elyria.  Following High School, Katlin desired...

Jun 11, 2020

After a long illness, it is with great sadness that the Beres family announce the death of Dr. Richard J. Beres on Thursday, June 11, 2020.

Richard was born on July 18, 1941 of Hungarian immigrants in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in the Birmingham neighborhood on the east side of Toledo. He was proud of his Hungarian heritage and...

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...