All Obituaries

Davi Y. Bennett, age 52, of Lorain, passed away Friday, July 03, 2020 at residence following a sudden illness. Born March 9, 1968 in Lorain, she lived in Toledo for 20 years before returning to Lorain in 2013.  She attended Lorain High School and later received her GED. Davi worked for over 20 years as a day care provider.  She enjoyed crocheting, coloring, watching crime shows and especially her grandchildren. Surviving is her son, Patrick Terbrak of Toledo; a daughter with...

Katlin A. Daniels, age 18, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2020 in Lorain, Ohio. Born October 30, 2001 to Ronald Daniels and Samantha Dembek in Lorain, Ohio, Katlin spent her entire life in the Lorain area.  She attended Clearview High School in Lorain and just recently graduated from Life Skills High School in Elyria.  Following High School, Katlin desired to go into nursing. She loved all music and being surrounded by her friends and family. Surviving are her parents,...

After a long illness, it is with great sadness that the Beres family announce the death of Dr. Richard J. Beres on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Richard was born on July 18, 1941 of Hungarian immigrants in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in the Birmingham neighborhood on the east side of Toledo. He was proud of his Hungarian heritage and worked tirelessly in his church, St. Stephens Parish, and the Birmingham Neighborhood Association. He loved learning and received all three of his advanced degrees...

Isabel Baez Ramos was born October 24, 1923 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.  She went to meet her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the age of 96.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Nicanor “Nick” Ramos in 1989; and her grandchildren, Benjamen Diaz and Ruben Diaz.  Isabel was the daughter of Catalino Delgado and Maria Baez. Surviving are her children, Angel Luis (Christa) Delgado, Mary Diaz, Dolores Hamilton, Joe (Elizabeth)...

Francisco Smith Jr., age 18, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, Ohio. Born December 20, 2001 to Damarie Carrasquillo in Lorain, Ohio, Francisco spent his entire life in Lorain.  He attended Black River Career Prep High School in Elyria and would have graduated this year.  He planned to enlist in the U.S. Army after High School. Francisco was also a member of Boy Scouts Troop 307 and Lorain Youth Baseball. He loved...

Linda K. Ellison (nee Patterson), age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 29, 2020, after a short battle with non-hodgkin's lymphoma. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on September 15, 1956, moving to Lorain in 1958 where she made her home. Linda began her working career at the age of 16 and worked several jobs over the years until she gave up her livelihood to fulfill a promise she made to her mother that she would take care of her father after she passed...

Fred A. Wressell Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Admiral's Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Huron, Ohio following a lengthy illness. Born December 9, 1934 to Harold Wressell Sr. and Doris Heys Howard in Lorain, Fred lived in Ohio his entire life.  He attended Clearview High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957.  Later he worked as a maintenance machinist at Nelson Stud Welding. He loved fishing and watching his children and...

Sherry Day, 57, of Elyria passed away Thursday, May 28, 2020 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community after battling a lengthy illness. She was born March 3, 1963 in Elyria, Ohio. She enjoyed spending time with her family and crafting with her friends. She also loved going to church and rejoicing with the Lord. She adored her daughter, son, and grandchildren. Miss Day is survived by her daughter Sunshine (Dan) Cahl of Elyria; son, Jeremy (Jeanne) Hummrich of Elyria; brothers, Eddie and James...

Robert F. “Bob” Wilt of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Fairview Hospital following a brief illness and complications due to Covid-19.  He was 93. Born February 18, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he lived in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania before moving to Lorain in 1950, and Elyria in 1990. Bob served in the US Navy during World War II. Following the war, he married Ruth Houk on January 1, 1949 and worked at Lorain Works US Steel as a toolmaker.  In...

Iris "Mama” Gonzalez (nee Figueroa) age 75, of South Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her residence while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice following a lengthy illness. Born September 12, 1944 in Camuy, Puerto Rico, she lived in New Jersey before moving to Lorain over 50 years ago. Iris was a homemaker who loved cooking, gardening, spending time with her family and helping others. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain, where she...