All Obituaries

Sharon K. Vance (nee Milam), age 59, of Cleveland, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland following lengthy illness. Born March 22, 1960 in Cleveland, she lived in Cleveland her entire life.  Sharon is survived by her long-time companion, Luke Horton of Cleveland; a son, Richard Vance of Cleveland; a daughter, Joyce (Robert) Huston of S. Amherst; 9 grandchildren; and a brother, Steve (Patti) Milam of Cleveland. Abiding by Sharon’s...

Juan Antonio Reyes, age 86, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, October 12, 2019 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home following a short illness. Born June 17, 1933 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he lived in Florida before moving to Lorain in 1960.  Juan worked for Lorain Works US Steel and enjoyed watching television, playing bingo and was an avid domino player. Surviving are his children, Daniel Reyes, Juanita Reyes, Katie Reyes and Tina Reyes; 3 grandchildren; and a sister, Carmen Reyes. He was...

Doris Feher (nee O’Bryon) age 82, of Lorain, passed away Friday, October 11, 2019 at Life Care Center in Westlake following a lengthy illness. Born January 10, 1937 in Terra Alta, West Virginia, she graduated from Terra Alta High School in 1954.  She has been a Lorain resident since 1956.  Doris was a member of Amherst Church of the Nazarene and enjoyed ceramics and bingo.  Surviving are her children, Nick Feher III of Elyria, Barbara (Doug) Thomas of Concord, North...

Ciprian Alvarado, age 64, of Ashtabula and formerly of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, October 2, 2019 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Westlake following a lengthy illness. He was born on January 14, 1955 in Lorain to Timoteo and Herminia “Minnie” (nee Avalos) Alvarado.  Ciprian received his GED and studied Computer-Aided Design at Lorain County Community College.  He was employed at Indio Graphics in Ashtabula as a CADD designer.  He enjoyed stamping,...

It is with great sadness that the family of Joseph R. Grunda announces his passing on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, at the age of 86. He was born on May 11, 1933, the son of Joseph G. Grunda and Katherine (nee Kuhn) Grunda. Married to Joyce (nee Hupp) Grunda for 68 memorable years, he was a loving husband and father of five children. Joseph “Joe” graduated from Lorain High School, class of 1950, and then continued his thirst for knowledge at Bowling Green State University and Fenn...

Fred Bennett, 84, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away, Monday, September 30, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice surrounded by family. Fred retired from the Lorain Ford Motor Company after 40 years of service in 2000. Fred is survived by his wife, Mary (nee Wnek) of 62 years; daughters, Sharon (Joe) Fetsic and Susan (Joseph) Phillips; son, Tom (Elizabeth) Bennett; sister, Virginia New; 10 grandchildren and 5 great-grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Cecil and Evelyn Bennett;...

Ja’Karion Ray Lamar Eisom, age 2 weeks, passed away on September 29, 2019 at Fairview Hospital in Fairview, Ohio.  Amarion Ray Noel Eisom, age 3 weeks, passed away on October 5, 2019 at Fairview Hospital in Fairview, Ohio They are survived by their parents, Ramon and Elizabeth Eisom; siblings, Emony’monae Rembert, Ovianna Rembert, Aden Young and Amarion Eisom; God brother, Ziaire Taylor; grandparents, Mary Haviland, Raymond Love, Darlena Hammons and Eric Eisom, as...

Isabel Baez (nee Mangual-Molina), age 86, of Lorain, passes away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Oak Hills Nursing Home, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Born March 3, 1933 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she lived in New York before moving to Lorain in 1998.  While living in New York, Isabel worked as a seamstress and then as a supervisor at the Salvation Army Shelter in Manhattan.  Isabel enjoyed gardening, and watching television shows. Surviving are her sons, Luis Angel Acosta...

Don F. Gdovin, 75, of Dover, Ohio and formerly of Kent passed away September 13, 2019 at Hennis Care Centre in Dover.   He was born to the late Joseph and Helen Gdovin.  Don was brother to Raymond Gdovin, Laura (Gdovin) Vozar and David Gdovin. During his lifetime, Don worked several years for the Standard Oil Company/British Petroleum.  With his love of food both eating and cooking, he later worked for Heinen's Grocery Store. Don was involved with the Knights of...

One of the Lord’s most faithful servants, Gloria Pritchett of Amherst Manor, went to join Him September 13 after 93 years of devotion. Gloria was born December 26, 1925 to Irene (nee King) and Earl Stanfield of Oberlin. After spending her childhood in Oberlin, Gloria moved to Lorain where she made her home. After graduating from Lorain High School in 1944, Gloria joined Tower Baptist Church and started a family with her former husband Edmond. While raising three boys, Randall...