All Obituaries

Edward A. Novak, age 74, passed away unexpectedly at Mercy Regional Medical Center on January 15, 2020. He was born June 16, 1945 in Lorain where he lived his entire life.  He attended Admiral King High School and later went on to work for TRW until his retirement in 2017.  He was also a parishioner at Ss. Cyril & Methodius Catholic Church before its closing. Edward enjoyed fishing, campfires and anything that had to do with the outdoors, but most of all he was a devoted...

Nicholas Bardosa, age 92, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2020 surrounded by his family in Woodbine, Maryland. He was born July 6, 1927 in Athens Greece to Demetrius and Petroula (nee Mitrou) Bardosa, immigrating to the United States with his wife, Katina and their two children when he was 39 years old.  Though he had no money and could not speak English, Nicholas maintained his positive attitude which enabled him to be successful.  He worked as a Laborer for Ford Motor...

Milan Kajganich passed away peacefully on January 7, 2020 at his home in Sheffield Village surrounded by his loving family.  He was 88 years old. He was born July 17, 1931 in Lorain, moving to Sheffield Village in 1956.  He was a graduate of Lorain High School, Ortner’s Commercial Flight School and attended Lorain County Community College. He worked as Assistant Superintendent at H.A. Stein, Inc. in Cleveland and Lorain, and then for USS/Kobe Steel in Lorain as a Shift...

Dwight “Sonny” Hood, age 85, of Lorain, passed away Monday, January 06, 2020 at his residence while under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Born January 11, 1934 in Martins Ferry, Ohio, he moved to Lorain in 1953.  Sonny worked for General Motors Brookpark Stamping Plant as a technician for over 27 years, retiring in 1989. Sonny attended Palm Avenue Baptist Church, Lorain, and was a member of the United Auto Workers Union.  He...

Marta Reyes (nee Cirilo) age 89, of Lorain, entered into eternal life on Saturday, January 4, 2020 following a short illness.    Marta was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on February 9, 1930.  She briefly lived in New York before settling in Lorain in 1953.   Marta was an extraordinary mother, aunt, and grandmother who loved greatly and was greatly loved.   Marta was employed at the Lorain City Schools as a cafeteria worker at Lowell Elementary School...

It is with great sadness that we announce that Ruth G. Lovell (nee Gills), age 80, of Amherst, passed away Friday, January 3, 2020 following a full and meaningful life. Ruth was born June 5, 1939 in Bluefield, West Virginia and made her home in Amherst for most of her life.  Ruth was loved by everyone that knew her and will be sadly missed by her long-time companion, Larry Watson; her children, Vickie Lovell, Mona (Wayne) Duvall and Joe and Rita Gills; grandchildren Garrett Lovell,...

Elsa I. Quinones, age 72 of Lorain, passed away while traveling in Missouri following a sudden illness. Born December 28, 1947 in Yauco, Puerto Rico, she moved to Lorain in 1997. Since 1998, Elsa had been working for Lorain Head Start as a child advocate. She loved spending time with her family and sharing stories.  Elsa took great pleasure in caring for her grandchildren and cooking for her family. Surviving are her children, Jose M. Bermudez, Brenda L. Bermudez and  Lucy...

Sharon L. Love (nee Schenker) age 71, of Lorain, passed away Monday, December 30, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Born January 4, 1948 in Lorain to the late Edward and Gloria (nee Griffith) Schenker.  Sharon graduated from Lorain High School in 1966 and lived in Lorain most of her life. Sharon loved spending time with her grandchildren, gardening, animals and watching stock car racing. Surviving is her companion, Ricky Nielson; sons, Kevin Love of...

Linda S. Steinberg (nee Anuskiewicz), age 63, passed away unexpectedly on December 29, 2019 at Palm Bay Hospital, Palm Bay, Flordia. She was born January 20, 1956 in Lorain where she lived for many years until moving to Florida later in life.  She worked for a Union, setting up various trade shows and conventions.  Linda was an avid Cleveland Browns fan who enjoyed reading, cooking, traveling and spending time with her family. Surviving are her children, Ryan Steinberg and...

Ann Kostyo (nee Fantin), age 89, passed away peacefully on December 28, 2019 at Avon Oaks Caring Community in Avon, Ohio. She was born May 29, 1930 in Lorain, Ohio where she lived her entire life.  She graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Lorain and went on to Lorain Business College.  After school she went on to work for National Pharmacy and Lorain City Schools. She was a devout Catholic, dedicated to her Parish and always attended Sunday Mass.  Her...