Obituaries
Gary F. Kuzak
Jul 19, 2013
Gary F. Kuzak, age 63, of Lorain, passed away suddenly on Friday, July 19, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain. He was born on October 26, 1949 in Lorain, where he lived his entire life. He attended Clearview High School and then served in the United States Army during the Vietnam War. Gary worked for his family business as...
Zi'Aire M.A. Nelson
Jul 11, 2013
Zi'Aire M.A. Nelson, 22 month old son of Jashae R. Nelson of Elyria and Mondrell Green of Elyria, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2013 at Southwest General Hospital, Middleburg Heights, unexpectedly. Zi'Aire was born on August 17, 2011 in Cleveland. Besides his parents, he is also survived by sisters, Ahnania Ross and Malaijah Nelson, both of Elyria, siblings, Jaiden Green...
Richard "Rick" Abrams
Jul 7, 2013
Rick Abrams, age 56, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain, after a lengthy illness. He was born on May 27, 1957, in Cleveland, living most of his life in Lorain. He also lived in Kentucky for awhile, before moving back to Lorain over a year ago. He...
William Morano
Jul 7, 2013
William "Bill" Morano, age 82, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, July 7, 2013, at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain. He was born on August 10, 1930 in Lorain, where he lived his entire life. He attended Lorain schools and then served in the United States Army from 1948 until 1950. Bill was employed by the City of Lorain,...
Wanda I. Torres
Jul 5, 2013
Wanda I. Torres, (nee Santiago), age 60 of Lorain, known to her many friends as "The Quilter", stepped through the door of eternity, into glory, and into the loving outstretched arms of her Lord and Savior on July 5, 2013, at 4:48PM following a lengthy illness. Wanda was a lifelong resident of Lorain and attended Admiral King and Southview High...
Alicia Soto
Jul 2, 2013
Alicia "Lela" Soto, age 57, of San Diego, CA, passed away after a lengthy illness, on Tuesday, July 2, 2013 at Jewish Hospital and St. Mary's Center, Louisville, KY. She was born on October 26, 1955, in New York, NY and had also lived in Lorain. She was a member of the Chula Vista Church of Christ, in California. Alicia...
Dorothy Karasevic
Jul 1, 2013
Aunt Dorothy, age 92, is what everyone knew her as, whether related to her or not. She and her beloved husband, Joe, of 59 years, never had any children of their own. All of their nieces, nephews, grand nieces, and grand nephews were her children. Aunt Dorothy baked every day, sharing her goodies with family and friends. She loved patronizing...
Irene Pruchnicki McCaskie
Jun 29, 2013
Irene Pruchnicki McCaskie, age 82, of Sheffield Lake, passed away on Saturday, June 29, 2013, at her home after a lengthy illness, while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve. She was born on November 26, 1930, in Lorain and has lived in Sheffield Lake for many years. She worked in Real Estate, Insurance sales, and telemarketing, which...
Olivia Jacinto
Jun 29, 2013
Olivia Jacinto, (nee Rodriquez), age 93, of Lorain, died on Saturday, June 29, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center, following a short illness. Olivia was born on September 28, 1919 in Bastrop, TX, moving to Lorain at the age of 22. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church. Olivia enjoyed flower gardening and watching the Cleveland Indians. She...
Gonzalo Rodriguez
Jun 25, 2013
Gonzalo Rodriguez, age 89, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, June 25, 2013 at West Bay Center Nursing Home, following a brief illness. He was born on April 14, 1924 in Lares, Puerto Rico, moving to Lorain in 1950, he also lived in Florida for 20 years before moving back to Lorain 10 years ago. He served in the United States...
Betty Lee Hill
Jun 23, 2013
Betty Lee "Becky" Hill (nee Saunders), 72, transitioned from this earthy life to be eternally with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sun., June 23, 2013 at Mercy Medical Hospital, following a lengthy illness, surrounded by her family and friends.Betty was born on Thurs., August 1, 1940 in Richmond, IN to the late Frank and Ida Saunders. She moved...
Velma Marie Bonar
Jun 23, 2013
Velma Marie Bonar (nee Weigl), age 91 of Houston, Texas, died peacefully on June 23, 2013 in Houston, Texas.Velma (also known as Mommie Bones) was born on September 4, 1921 in Lorain, moving to Sheffield Lake in 1953, Las Vegas in 1994 and then to Houston in 2008. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1939.She was employed at Bendix...
Walter James Taylor, Jr
Jun 16, 2013
Walter James Taylor, Jr. age 50, of Lorain, died on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home peacefully after an extended illness. He was born on February 20, 1963 in Lorain where he attended Lorain High School and completed his education in Kissimee, Florida. He also attended JVS and was a certified mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, wood crafts,...
William E. Dobis
Jun 5, 2013
William E. "Bill" Dobis, 68 of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his residence while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice following a short illness. A life long resident of Lorain, he was born March 15, 1945 to the late Joseph and Virginia (Nee Klukovich) Dobis. Bill graduated from Lorain Admiral King in 1963 and attended John...
Robert Victor Matchette
Jun 4, 2013
Robert "Bob" Victor Matchette, age 44, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at South Point Hospital, Warrensville Heights, after a lengthy illness. For 15 years, he lead a courageous battle with myotonic dystrophy. He was born on June 22, 1968 in Heidelburg, Germany, living in Lorain for most of his life. He was a 1986 graduate of...
Angel Soto
Jun 2, 2013
Angel "Neco" Manuel Soto died Sunday. Born Dec. 31, 1939 in Lares, Puerto Rico. Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth A. Soto (nee LaPicirella ), a brother, Juan Emilio Bauza of Lorain; a sister, Maria Milagros Bauza; his parents Maria Irenes (nee Gonzalez) and Juan Emilio Soto Bauza both of Lares, Puerto Rico. He is survived by his Aunt...
Cynthia Tomlin
Jun 2, 2013
Cynthia J. "Cindi" Tomlin (nee Cook), 59, of Lorain, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 18, 1953 in Akron, she has been a Lorain resident for the past 25 years. Cindi was a 1972 graduate of Akron East High School. She enjoyed gardening, music, her pets, and was an avid fan...
Charles D. Hall
Jun 2, 2013
Charles D. "Charlie" Hall, 50 of Lorain, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness. Born August 3, 1962 in Washington, PA, he came to Lorain in 1974. He was a 1981 graduate of Lorain High School. Charlie worked as a lineman for Ford Motor Company, Avon...
Helen Watkins
Jun 1, 2013
Helen Yvonne (nee Thompson) Watkins, age 76, went home to be with her husband, Don, on Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born on August 2, 1936, in Allegheny County, Pa. She was a dedicated military wife and traveled the world with her husband and children. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Don, of 54 years, her 2...
Eva Ann Jackson
Jun 1, 2013
Eva Ann Jackson, (nee Pappe) age 78, of Lorain, died on Saturday, June 01, 2013 at Keystone Point, Lagrange. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Lorain, where she has lived her entire life. Eva was a graduate of Admiral King High School. She was a member of Compassion Baptist Church, Lorain, where she was an usher at the...
