Obituaries
Margaret Ann Stanley
Oct 29, 2009
Margaret Ann Stanley, 82, of Lorain, died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 25, 1927 in Stone, KY, she came to Lorain in 1948 where she has lived since. Margaret worked in the sales department of May Co. for many years. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church,...
Edward Herrera
Oct 22, 2009
Edward Herrera, age 70, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. He was born on November 9, 1938, in Lorain, and has lived in this area his entire life. He attended Clearview High School and served in the United States Army. Edward was employed at Ford...
Charles L. Spears
Oct 13, 2009
Charles L. Spears, age 80, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Hospice of Western Reserve -Hospice Care Center, Olmsted Falls, following a brief illness. He was born on September 27, 1929 in Rogersville, TN, moving to Lorain 49 years ago. Charles was employed at Lorain Shipyards for 20 years prior to working for Stevens Painton, where he...
Leo Stronsky
Oct 11, 2009
Leo J. Stronsky, 92, of Lorain, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice following a short illness. Born Feb. 5, 1917 in Lorain, he has lived in Lorain his entire life. Leo graduated from Lorain High School and worked for Lorain Works US Steel for 45 years, retiring as a supervisor...
Larry E. Durasin
Oct 7, 2009
Larry Earl Durasin, age 52, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Lorain and has lived here his entire life. He was a 1976 graduate of Southview High School. Larry has worked for various restaurants, healthcare services, carpet cleaning and installation companies. He was a avid sports fan, loved playing bingo,...
Jose Rivera
Oct 6, 2009
Jose Rivera, age 76, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at New Life Hospice Center, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 20, 1933 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, and moved to Lorain 16 years ago. Jose enjoyed cooking, especially pastellios, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son: Angel Rivera, of...
Carol A. Vrabel
Sep 25, 2009
Carol A. Vrabel, age 62, of Lorain, died on Friday, September 25, 2009 at her residence, following a sudden illness. She was born on August 21, 1947 in Lorain and has been a lifelong resident. She was a 1965 graduate of Admiral King High School. Carol was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Carol was employed for 23 years...
William "Bill" L. Weir
Sep 22, 2009
William "Bill" L. Weir, age 79, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Kingston of Vermilion, following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 4, 1930 in Berlin Heights, OH, moving to Lorain County in 1989. He attended Vermilion High School. Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he earned the National...
Paris Hunt
Sep 22, 2009
Paris Hunt, age 77, of Lorain, called home by the Lord, September 22, 2009 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born on January 16, 1932 in Kemper, Kentucky, moving to Lorain in 1952. Paris was employed as a receiver for USS Kobe for 45 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the United Steel Worker...
Ada Wlaszyn
Sep 7, 2009
Ada Wlaszyn, (nee Klymenko), completed her earthly journey when she peacefully passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009 in the presence of her family at her home in Lorain. Born on March 27, 1928 in Radechiw, Ukraine, Ada arrived at Ellis Island in 1951 and later became a naturalized US citizen. Following brief stays in Buffalo, NY and Lagrange, OH,...
Mildred "Millie" Silvasy
Sep 2, 2009
Mildred J. "Millie" Nemeth Silvasy, (nee Kirkpatrick), age 77, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 6, 1932 in Mansfield, Ohio, living in Lorain most of her life. Millie was a 1950 graduate of Mansfield High School. She was a self-employed Interior...
Janet M. Serfozo
Aug 30, 2009
Janet M. Serfozo, (nee Feldkamp), 76, of Lorain, died Sunday, August 30, 2009 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain following a short illness. Born Aug. 27, 1933 in Lorain, she was a life long resident here. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1952B. Janet's first job was at Emmons Pharmacy in Lorain. She then worked for...
Luis Ismael V. Maldonado
Aug 29, 2009
Luis Ismael V. Maldonado, 85, of Lorain, died Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Lake Point Health Center, Lorain, following a brief illness. Born Aug. 26, 1924 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he came to Lorain in 1950 where he has lived since. Ismael worked as a group leader in assembly at Lorain Works US Steel, retiring in 1986 after 38 years...
Anna Terebeckij
Aug 23, 2009
Anna Terebeckij, age 83, of Lorain, died on Sunday, August 23, 2009 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, following a brief illness. She was born May 19, 1926 in Batschiw, Ukraine. Anna was employed as the head cook at Harvest House in Woolworth's at the Elyria Mall for 16 years. She also had worked for Airport Tavern on Oberlin Avenue. Anna...
Bryant Ortiz
Aug 21, 2009
Bryant E. Ortiz, age 33, of Lorain, died suddenly on Monday, Sept. 21, 2009. Born November 9, 1975 in Manhattan, New York, he was a Lorain resident since 1978. He had attended Lorain High School. He enjoyed working as a landscaper. He was a member of Iglesia de Cristo Misionera and liked rapping, baseball and softball. He is survived by...
Leroy J. "Red" DeCarlo
Aug 17, 2009
Leroy J. "Red" DeCarlo, age 85, of Huron, formerly of Lorain, died on Monday, August 17, 2009 at Firelands Hospital, Sandusky, of natural causes. He was born on December 20, 1923 in North East, Pennsylvania, moving to Lorain as a young child where he has spent most of his life. He is a 1942B graduate of Lorain High School. Leroy...
Carl S. Grasa
Aug 16, 2009
Carl S. Grasa, age 78, of Lorain, died on Sunday, August 16, 2009 at Specialty Hospital of Lorain, Amherst. He was born on March 27, 1931 in Lorain and has been a lifelong resident here. Carl was a 1950 graduate of Lorain High School. He served during the Korean Conflict in the US Army as a sergeant, where he was...
Maria Padilla
Aug 15, 2009
Maria Padilla, age 54, of Sheffield Township, died on Saturday, August 15, 2009 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph Lorain, following an 8 year battle with cancer. She was born on April 20, 1955 in Santurce, Puerto Rico, moving here in 1991. Maria was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church, Lorain. Maria enjoyed volunteering at the Food...
Helen Y. Prosak
Aug 7, 2009
Helen Yvonne Prosak (nee Niczky), 82, passed away after a long illness on Friday, August 7, 2009 at Main Street Care Center, Avon Lake. She was born on December 14, 1926 and graduated from Lorain High School, class of 1945-A; she also attended Lorain County Community College. On September 9, 1950, she married the love of her life, Theodore L....
William B. Samples Sr
Aug 4, 2009
William "Bill" B. Samples, Sr., age 69, of Procious, W. VA, died peacefully at his son's home in Sheffield Township on Tuesday, August 4, 2009. He was born on April 25, 1940 in Procious, W. VA. He had moved to Lorain where he worked for 31 years at the Avon Lake Ford Plant. After retirement, he returned home to West...
