Obituaries
Katherine A. Pozik
Jun 4, 2010
Katherine A. Pozik (nee Durasin), age 80, of Lorain, died on Friday, June 4, 2010 at Community Health Partners, Lorain. She was born on February 22, 1930 in Blairsville, PA moving to this area in 1955. She was a member of Mary Mother of God Parish. Katherine loved being with her grandchildren and spoiling anyone who would let her. She...
Christopher Marcano
Jun 3, 2010
Christopher Jacob Zi'Aire Marcano, infant son of Darlene Phelps (nee Price) and Hugo Marcano of Lorain passed away Thursday, June 3, 2010. Christopher was born May 4, 2010. Besides his parents, he is also survived by his step-father, Rodney Palos of Lorain; sisters, Shelby Price, Cheyenne Phelps, An'Jalissa Palos, and Jay'Ciane Palos; and several aunts and uncles. He was preceded...
Austin R. Wooten
Jun 2, 2010
Austin R. Wooten, age 55, of Lorain, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, June 2, 2010 at Community Health Partners, Lorain. Born January 16, 1955 in Lorain, he lived here his entire life. He was a 1973 graduate of Clearview High School, and worked as an assembler at the Lorain Ford Assembly Plant. He was a member of the former Amherst Freewill...
Sandra Salata
May 27, 2010
Sandra D. Salata, 68, of Elyria, died Thursday, May 27, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness. Born November 7, 1941 in Lorain, she has moved to Wellington in 1988. Sandra has resided in Elyria for the past several years. She had worked at Goodwill Industries, Lorain, Sutters Sandwich Shop, Lorain, and she worked as an assembler...
Robert Milford Adkins
May 24, 2010
Robert Milford Adkins, age 88, of Elyria, died on Monday, May 24, 2010 at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, following a lengthy illness. He was born on February 22, 1924 in Stiltner, West Virginia, moving to this area in 1958. He served in the Air Force during World War II where he earned the Good Conduct Medal, European African Middle...
Desiree Nicole Ward
May 24, 2010
Desiree Nicole Wade, age 8 months, of Lorain, went to be with the Lord on Monday, May 24, 2010 unexpectedly. She was born on September 10, 2009 in Lorain. She is survived by her mother, Ciara Nicole Wade, of Lorain, father, Christopher Ward, of Cleveland, brother, Chris Jr and sister, Mariah, maternal grandparents, Pamela Lovett, of Lorain, Henry A. Wade,...
Georgia Adkins
May 23, 2010
Georgia Adkins (nee Sweeney), age 89, of Lorain, died on May 23, 2010 at her home, following a lengthy illness. She was born on February 28, 1921 in Dungan, Virginia, living in this area since 1954. When Georgia was younger she enjoyed gardening and reading. She is survived by her two sons, James (Cleo) Adkins, of Cape Coral, FL and...
Barbara Louise Acs
May 23, 2010
Barbara Louise Acs, age 56, of Lorain, died on Sunday, May 23, 2010 at Fairview Hospital, following a brief illness. She was born on June 5, 1953 in Lorain, where she has been a lifelong resident. She was a 1971 graduate of Admiral King High School and also received her associate's degree from Lorain Community College. Barbara was employed at...
Richard R. Menke
May 18, 2010
Richard R. Menke, age 85, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, May 18, 2010 at Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain following a sudden illness. He was born on March 2, 1925 in Detroit, MI, moving to Lorain in 1986. Richard attended Wilbur Wright High School. He was a member of Zion Lutheran Church, Lorain. He enjoyed watching classic movies, making candles...
Edwin Anton Olsen
May 17, 2010
Edwin Anton Olsen, 75, of New Philadelphia, Ohio, died Monday, May 17, 2010 at Union Hospital in Dover, Ohio following a lengthy illness. He was born Feb. 19, 1935 in Elyria, living in Lorain until moving to New Philadelphia in 1985. He served in the US Army as a military policeman in the 1950's. Following the service, Edwin worked for...
Olga Levak
May 16, 2010
Olga Levak, (nee Mihalsky), 90, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2010 after a lengthy illness. A lifelong resident of the area, Olga was a member of Ss Peter and Paul Orthodox Church in Lorain and graduated with the 1936B class of Lorain High School. After graduation, she worked as a bookkeeper and secretary at Ohio Furniture and M.J. Dorsin...
Anne M. Fundak Arnold
May 14, 2010
Anne M. Fundak Arnold, (nee Shagovac), age 91, of Lorain, died on Friday, May 14, 2010 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, Lorain, following a brief illness. She was born on May 4, 1919 in Pittsburgh, PA, living most of her life in Lorain until moving to Amherst 1 ½ years ago. She was employed at Lorain Products, where she was...
Delmo G. "Del" Hunt
May 5, 2010
Delmo G. "Dale", "D. G." Hunt, age 68, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, May 5, 2010 at his residence, while under the care of New Life Hospice, following courageous bout with cancer. He was born on May 14, 1941 in Elkorn City, Kentucky, moving to Lorain in 1963. Dale was employed as a body repairman for 35 years at the...
Martha "Marie" Harper
May 3, 2010
Martha "Marie" Harper (nee Kerns), age 83, of South Amherst, passed away on Monday, May 3, 2010 at Amherst Manor. She was born on December 7, 1926 in Spencer, West Virginia, moving to South Amherst in 1962. She was a very active member of the West Ridge Enterprise Baptist Church. She enjoyed anything that involved her church. Martha is survived...
Hiriam Patterson
May 2, 2010
Hiriam Patterson, 82 of Lorain, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at his residence, while under the care of New Life Hospice and surrounded by his loving family. Hiriam was born in Lacon, Alabama on July 1, 1927 to the late Hiriam and Leathie (nee Engle) Patterson. He married his late wife Flora Vineda...
Marian M. "Sally" Davidson
May 2, 2010
Marian M. "Sally" Davidson (nee Smerk), age 84, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2010, at Hearthstone, while under the care of New Life Hospice. She was born on October 18, 1925 in Portage, PA. She moved to Cleveland in 1947, before finally moving to Lorain in 1954, where she has lived since. Marian was employed at Hills...
Margaret A. Staszak
Apr 30, 2010
Margaret A. Staszak, (nee Gradish) age 91, of Lorain, died on Friday, April 30, 2010 at Mill Manor Nursing Home, Vermilion, following a brief illness. She was born on November 29, 1918 in Calumet, PA. Margaret was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church. She was also a member of St. Ann's Lodge. She is survived by her son,...
Antonio Delgado
Apr 25, 2010
Antonio Delgado, age 79, of Lorain, died suddenly on Sunday, April 25, 2010 at his residence. Born March 16, 1931 in Lorain, he was a life long resident of the city. Antonio worked as a straddle truck driver for Lorain Works US Steel for 31 years, retiring in 1987. He was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church,...
Bernice Siwierka
Apr 24, 2010
Bernice L. Siwierka (nee Crandall), 83 of Amherst, died suddenly on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at University Hospital in Cleveland. Born Dec. 11, 1926 in Cleveland, she has lived in the Lorain area for the past 30 years. Bernice was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amherst. Bernice enjoyed gardening and crocheting, and was a caring and kind person...
Carolyn M. Richmond
Apr 24, 2010
Carolyn M. Richmond, (nee Stewart), 79, of Lorain, died on Saturday, April 24, 2010 at Community Health Partners Hospital, Lorain following a short illness. She was born on December 23, 1930 in Bellaire, Ohio. She was a 1949 graduate of Bedford High School. Carolyn lived in Florida and Vermilion before moving to Lorain 21 years ago. She owned and managed...
