Obituaries
Michael Smith
Jun 23, 2024
Michael Smith, age 52 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his residence.
Born January 30, 1972, in Amherst, Ohio to Densel Smith and Songa (nee Loyd) Zakowski, Michael lived in the Lorain area his entire life.
He enjoyed playing darts, going to the racetrack and working on race cars. He especially enjoyed hanging out with family and...
Rodolfo Solis
Jun 9, 2024
Rodolfo V. Solis passed away at his home on his birthday in Lorain, Ohio on June 9th, 2024, from a lengthy history of heart issues.
He was born to Benito Solis and Delores V Vega Solis on June 9th, 1949. He worked in the automotive repair industry for most of his life.
Known as Rudy to those who loved and knew him...
David M. Unger
May 30, 2024
David M. Unger, age 61, of Lorain, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born September 29, 1962, in Amherst, David lived in Lorain County his entire life. He attended Lorain High School and was a long-time car enthusiast, especially passionate about Volkswagens.
David worked in the shipping and receiving department of Nelson Stud Welding in...
Vernon Strauss
May 29, 2024
Vernon F Strauss Jr passed away on Wednesday May 29th 2024. He was born on October 16th 1949 in Willard, Ohio. He lived in Vermilion for the past 47 years.
Vernon Strauss was known as many things, a son, a brother, an uncle, a husband, a father, a father in law and a grandpa. He was an educator for nearly 40...
William Diaz Jr.
May 23, 2024
William Diaz Jr., age 73 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on May 23, 2024.
Born February 17, 1951, to William and Carmen (nee Fonseca) Diaz Sr., in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, William moved to Lorain in the 1950s. He joined the Marines in 1969 during the Vietnam War where he bravely served in combat in the 1st Marine Division earning the...
Edward Carrion
May 23, 2024
Edward Carrion, age 53, of Lorain, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at University Hospital in Parma following a lengthy illness.
Born September 12, 1970, in Lorain, he was a lifelong resident of Lorain. Edward attended Southview High School and Lorain County Community College. He also served in the Marine Corps.
He was an active member and musician at Mision Cristiana El Faro...
Robert Welter
May 23, 2024
Robert D. Welter, 73, of Lorain, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic in Avon following a year-long illness.
Born June 4, 1950, in Lorain, Robert was a man of many talents. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1968 and Akron University in 1975. His journey led him to Brooklyn, New York, where he wholeheartedly pursued his passion for...
Sandra Yavornitzky
May 21, 2024
Sandra Mae Yavornitzky (nee Vronick), entered into eternal rest on 21 May 2024 at the age of 89. She was born 31 July 1934 in Lorain, OH.
Sandra graduated from Lorain High School in 1954 and was a homemaker. She had briefly worked at Harts Jewelry store in Lorain after high school and was a Girl Scout troop leader for...
John Rodriguez
May 16, 2024
John Rodriguez, age 74 of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2024, at University Hospital in Cleveland.
He was born May 22, 1949, in San Diego, California and was drafted during Vietnam in the Army where he served for two tours. Following his service in the Army, John worked for the social security office for over 20 years and...
Zaida Trinidad
May 4, 2024
Zaida Trinidad (nee Villanueva), age 66 of Lorain, passed away peacefully in the afternoon of Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Born February 22, 1958, to Juan and Irma (nee Agosto) Villanueva in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, Zaida moved to Lorain in 1985.
She enjoyed gardening, going to garage sales, sewing, and playing Sudoku and dominos.
Surviving...
Elizabeth S. Thompson
Apr 29, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Thompson was called home to heaven on Monday, April 29, 2024, with her husband by her side, holding her hand.
She was born June 26th, 1949, on Burnt Islands, Port Anne, Newfoundland, Canada to Maude (nee Dier) and Stanley Dicks. Though she moved to Ohio when she was eighteen, she proudly maintained her Canadian citizenship and visited her home...
Timothy J. Stecz
Apr 25, 2024
Timothy J. “Tim” Stecz, age 64, passed away at his residence in Elyria on Thursday, April 25, 2024, after a brief illness.
Born March 30, 1960, in Elyria, he was a Lorain County resident his entire life. He graduated from Elyria West High School and made a career driving a truck.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church...
Lisa Ault
Apr 20, 2024
Lisa Ault (nee Venturella), age 47 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her residence.She was born on August 11, 1976 to Steven Flint and Debra Venturella in Elyria.Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dovin Funeral & Cremation Specialists, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain.
Richard Molina
Apr 16, 2024
Richard Molina, a beloved brother, uncle, and dear friend, died at the age of 68 on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a lengthy illness.
Born on June 16, 1955, in Amherst, Richard was a lifelong resident of Lorain. He graduated from Southview High School in 1974 and was a past member of the House...
Anna Monk
Apr 15, 2024
Anna Marie (Honaker) Monk, affectionately known as Annie passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 at the age of 68. She was born on September 21, 1955 in Norwalk, Ohio.
Annie was a Mom, grandmother and sister. Although we greatly mourn her passing, we know that she is now rejoicing in her heavenly home with Jesus and those who have gone...
Boomer Riley
Apr 12, 2024
Boomer Riley, age 60, of Lorain, passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Born September 29, 1963, in Cleveland, he was raised in Sheffield Lake, later moving to Lorain.
On March 27 of this year, he and his wife, Shelly (nee Smithberger), who meant the world to him, celebrated their 42nd anniversary.
Boomer was so proud to be a...
Diane Fortin
Apr 10, 2024
Diane E. Fortin (nee Francis), age 84, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at University Hospital St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio.
Born November 23, 1939, in Elyria, Ohio to Raymond A. and Margarete C. (nee Farrand) Francis, Diane lived in the Lorain County area her entire life. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1958...
Patricia A. Avalos
Apr 4, 2024
Patricia Ann “Pat” Avalos (nee Gray), age 87 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio.
Born January 30, 1937, in Washington, Pennsylvania, to John and Mary (nee Work) Gray, Patricia moved to Lorain in 1951, where she graduated from Lorain High School in 1954. For 14 years she worked as a sales...
Joseph A. Sherbert
Mar 21, 2024
Joseph A. Sherbert Jr., age 78 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his residence while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice.
He was born September 19, 1945, in Southbridge, Massachusetts to Joseph and Doris (nee Bonneau) Sherbert Sr. In 1964 he enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps where he served two tours, serving in the...
Richard J. Vrabel
Mar 12, 2024
Richard J. Vrabel “Rick” “Big Rick,” age 76, of Sheffield Lake, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence while under the care of hospice following a short illness.
Born August 21, 1947, in Lorain, Rick was a long-time resident of Sheffield Lake.
After graduating in 1965 from Admiral King High School, he served three years in the US Navy.
Rick worked in...
