Obituaries
Henry Allen Bentley
Feb 6, 2024
Henry Allen “Big Al” Bentley, age 67 of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at New Life Hospice following his battle with cancer.
Born April 29, 1956, in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky to James W. and Ethel Loretta (nee Breeding) Bentley, Henry moved to Amherst in 1974. He attended J.J Kelly High School and obtained his GED from Lorain County...
Helen R. Hyer
Feb 6, 2024
Helen R. Hyer (nee Gleba), age 53 of Elyria, died Tuesday, Feb. 06, 2024, at UH Elyria Medical Center following a short illness.
Born Dec. 25, 1970, in Lakewood, she lived in Cleveland before moving to Elyria 18 years ago.
Helen loved riding her Harley, spending time in the pool and hot tub, cookouts and social gatherings, playing games on her tablet,...
Tina Ellis
Feb 3, 2024
Tina L. Ellis, age 67 of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 3, 2024, at her residence while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Born October 29, 1956, in Huntington, West Virginia to Cline and Onetta (nee Burton) Ellis, Tina moved to the Lorain area in 1966. She worked at Goodwill Industries for 30...
Rose (Rosa) Teresa Gonzalez
Feb 2, 2024
We are sad to announce the passing of Rose (Rosa) Teresa Gonzalez, “Terri”, of Lorain, Ohio. Terri passed away at the age of 80 on February 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.
Terri was born to Nemesio Ramos Velez and Modesta Lopez de Velez on August 24, 1943, in Lares, Puerto Rico. She arrived in the United States in 1948...
Joseph Herron Sr.
Jan 23, 2024
Joseph D. Herron Sr., age 57, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at MetroHealth Medical Center following a lengthy illness.
He was born on April 2, 1966 in Amherst, Ohio to Pat W. Herron and Elva K. (nee Hill) Richey.
Joseph was an avid Cleveland sports fan. He also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping and especially...
Dean A. della Volpe
Jan 17, 2024
Dean Angelo della Volpe, aka “Dino,” preceded in death by parents Nick and Norma (nee Ciraci). Husband forever of Joyce (nee Pasky). Father of Nick (deceased), best golf buddy Tom, and Kelly (Chris), and grandpa of Daniel and Wyatt.Brother of Julie (Larry), and Christy. Cousin and uncle to many, and humble servant of Jacqui the Dog (deceased). Dino’s...
Timothy Flynn
Jan 7, 2024
Timothy Flynn, age 59 of Lorain, passed away on January 7, 2024 at New Life Hospice in Lorain.
He enjoyed cars and NASCAR and was known for being a great mechanic.
Surviving is his daughter, Kristen Broeckel; grandson, Kaleb Broeckel; nephews, James (Briana) Knox, Matt (Steve) Born, Joe Knox and Jeff Knox; great-niece, Alexis Knox and great nephew Issac Knox as well...
Jenny Torres
Jan 3, 2024
Jenny Torres, age 54 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.
She was born on August 25, 1969 in Lorain, Ohio to Pedro and Carmen (nee Bermudez) Torres.
The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00...
Beatrice "Bea" Miller
Dec 30, 2023
Beatrice J. “Bea” Miller (nee Jackson), age 85, of Sheffield Village, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital following a short illness.
Born January 1, 1938, in Duck, West Virginia, she moved to Washington with her husband while he served in the US Army. After his discharge in 1958, they moved to Ohio, before settling...
Neftali "Tali" Melendez
Dec 29, 2023
Neftali “Tali” Melendez (nee Rivas), age 86, of Lorain, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Amherst Manor following a lengthy illness.
Born September 30, 1937, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, she has lived in Lorain since 1953.
Tali retired in 1993 from Angelica’s Health Care after 11 years there. Before this, she worked at Lorain Towel Supply. She enjoyed...
Angel A. Dozier
Dec 27, 2023
Angel Ann Dozier (nee Igoe), age 63 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, December 27, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain.
Born September 25, 1960 to Robert and Elizabeth (nee Carter) Igoe in Jasper, Tennessee, Angel moved to Lorain with her family at an early age. She lived in Lorain most of her life and graduated from...
Agnes "Aggie" Herda
Dec 24, 2023
Agnes Mary “Aggie” Herda (nee Gdovin), age 97, of Lorain, died Sunday, December 24, 2023, at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.
Born August 7, 1926, in Czechoslovakia, she came to America by ship to Ellis Island with her parents, Joseph and Anna (nee Janko) Gdovin, at age five. Aggie lived in New York City for three...
Timothy Pack
Dec 20, 2023
Timothy Pack, age 57 of Cincinnati, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 20, 2023 at his residence in Cincinnati, Ohio.
Born January 29, 1966 to George and Dorothy (nee Murray) Pack, Timothy spent much of his life in Lorain.
He loved cars and watching Hulk Hogan.
Timothy is survived by his brother, Brian Pack.
He was preceded in death by...
Marge Dziama
Dec 20, 2023
After a simply amazing and fulfilling life, 105-year-old Margaretta “Marge” Dziama quietly fell asleep in the Lord on Wednesday, December 20, 2023, after hard work, service to others, and love for friends and families. She often said that she had four families: the Dziama’s, church, hospital, and devoted friends!
Marge was born in Jermyn, Pennsylvania on February 27, 1918. Her...
Kenney Chutes
Dec 16, 2023
Kenney R. Chutes, age 86 of Sheffield Lake, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 16, 2023 at his residence while under the care of Crossroads Hospice.
He was born July 7, 1937 to Lloyd and Bessie (nee Graham) Chutes in Kimberly, Ohio. He worked for Ford for 32 years before retiring. Following his retirement, he was very active with St....
Leonard Catanese Sr.
Dec 15, 2023
Leonard Catanese Sr, 89, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on December 15, 2023, at his home.
He was born on October 7, 1934, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Frank Catanese and Leonarda Catanese (nee Montante). He attended St. Timothy Catholic School in Cleveland. Leonard worked his career as a printer in the Cleveland area at American Steel &...
Rose Rigo
Dec 13, 2023
Rose Marie Rigo (nee Palagyi), age 90, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 13, 2023 at Kingston of Vermilion following a lengthy illness.
Born July 26, 1933 to Steve and Rose (nee Toth) Palagyi in Lorain, Rose lived in the Lorain area her entire life. She attended Clearview High School and later worked for McGarvey’s as a kitchen...
Martha Strasko
Dec 12, 2023
Martha J. Strasko (nee Salaj), age 82, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday, December 12, 2023, at University Hospital St. John Medical Center in Westlake following a short illness.
Born March 7, 1941, in Elyria, she lived in Elyria her entire life. Martha graduated from Elyria High School in 1959 and worked as a secretary for Elyria City Schools for 31...
Edward S. Chimenti
Dec 8, 2023
Edward S. Chimenti, age 90, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on December 8, 2023 at Avon Place Skilled Nursing and Rehabilitation.
He was born on April 27, 1933 to Attilio “Harry” and Nettie (nee Stanchi) Chimenti in Glens Falls, New York. The family later moved to Lynbrook, New York where he grew up. In 1952 he enlisted in the Air...
John Bailey
Nov 25, 2023
John Bailey, age 76, of Avon Lake passed away peacefully at his residence on November 25, 2023 under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Born August 26, 1947 to John and Doris (nee Ball) Bailey in Buffalo, New York, John moved to Lorain at a young age. He graduated from Lorain High School. In 1968 he was drafted...
