Obituaries
Tetiana L. Silecky
Jun 13, 2025
Tetiana Leonida Silecky, 90, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away peacefully on June 13, 2025. Tetiana was born on November 15, 1934, in L’viv, Ukraine, to Anna and Stefan Babiuk. Tetiana and her mother fled war-torn Ukraine to Germany during World War II and settled in the München Neu Freimann Displaced Persons Camp. In 1950, they immigrated to the United...
Robin Williams
Jun 12, 2025
Robin C. Williams (nee McDougal), age 67 of Lorain, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on June 12, 2025 at her residence while under the care of New Life Hospice.
Born August 8, 1957 to John and Barbara (nee Dodge) McDougal, Robin lived in Lorain for many years.
She enjoyed baking, listening to country music and playing cards. Above all she...
Rosanne Winbigler
Jun 12, 2025
Rosanne Winbigler (nee Simko), age 70 of Huron, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, at Crocker Pointe Health and Rehabilitation.
Brough into this world on April 1, 1955, to Kenneth and Mary (nee Vancs) Simko in Lakewood, Ohio Rosanne lived in Lorain until moving to Huron with her husband in 1981. For many years she worked at Vitamin World as...
Terry Lee Welser
Jun 8, 2025
Terry Lee Welser, age 62 of Amherst, passed away unexpectedly on June 8, 2025 at Metro Health Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Born August 11, 1962 to Lee and Wanda (nee Canter) Welser in Lorain, Terry lived in the Lorain County area his entire life. He had a passion for cars since the age of 12 which led him to work...
Louis Nunez
Jun 7, 2025
Louis Nunez, age 86, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025, surrounded by his family in the comfort of his home while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice.
Born on March 26, 1939, in Lorain to the late Florencio and Elena (née Razo) Nunez, he resided in Lorain until relocating to Vermilion in 1976.
He was a graduate of...
Iris M. Diaz
May 31, 2025
Iris M. Diaz, age 101 of Lorain passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 31, 2025, at her residence under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice.
Born December 21, 1923, Coamo, Puerto Rico to Antolin and Filomena (nee Cartagena) Lopez, Iris moved to Lorain in 1955. She was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain.
She enjoyed reading and crafts, including sewing...
Daniel "Danny" Velez
May 30, 2025
Daniel “Danny” Velez, age 57 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 30, 2025 at his residence at Meister Road Group Home following a lengthy illness.
Born October 8, 1967 to Juan and Dominica (nee Rivas) Velez in Lorain, Danny lived in Lorain his entire life. He worked at the Murray Ridge Workshop in Lorain.
Surviving are his parents, Dominica Velez...
Tenant Nabakowski
May 28, 2025
With the sudden passing of Tenant John Nabakowski on May 28, 2025, at the age of 76, our Country lost a true patriot and Vietnam war hero. His loving family and friends have lost a devoted husband, a favored son and brother, an honored Uncle and cousin, and a cherished friend.
Tenant was born and raised in Amherst, Ohio, graduating from...
Maria Jones
May 25, 2025
Maria “Mary” Jones (nee Gonzalez), age 93, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, May 25, 2025, at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin following a short illness.
Born May 5, 1932, in Lorain to Jesus and Teresa (nee Moreno) Gonzalez, she was a lifelong resident of the city.
Mary worked as a preschool teacher at Lorain Head Start for 19 years.
She was a member...
Rosemary Janner
May 18, 2025
Rosemary Janner (nee Bryden), age 78, of Lorain passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 18, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain.
Born November 13, 1946, in Lorain to Arthur and Leona (nee Gubeno) Bryden, Rosemary lived in Lorain most of her life. She graduated from Brookside High School and later worked as a dispatcher for the Lorain Police Department...
Deward Evans Stalnaker
May 15, 2025
Deward Evans Stalnaker, 86, of Lore City, passed away on Thursday, May 15, 2025, at his home.
Deward was born on January 2, 1939, in Clay, WV, a son to the late Deward and Pauline (Moore) Stalnaker.
Deward was a Machine and Computer Operator for thirty-nine and a half years at General Motors. He enjoyed farming, fishing, and hunting. Deward was a...
Christopher A. "Chris" Dembiec
May 9, 2025
Christopher A. “Chris” Dembiec, age 48, of Lorain, passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born February 10, 1977, in Lorain, Chris has lived there his whole life. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1995 and dedicated 29 years of his life as a meat cutter at Giant Eagle, a testament to...
James F. Grattan
May 1, 2025
James Francis Grattan, a longtime Vermilion, Ohio resident, died on May 1, 2025 after a long illness. Born in Pittsburgh, PA on May 30, 1946, he was raised in Sheffield Lake, OH. Jim, aka Moe, graduated from Brookside High School in 1965 where he was a well renowned Cardinal’s football player. After high school, he followed in his father’s footsteps...
Harry Galvan
Apr 16, 2025
Harry B. Galvan Jr., age 68, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, April 16, 2025.
Harry retired from the Ford Assembly Plant in Avon. He cherished every moment spent with his daughter, son-in-law, and grandchildren, finding joy in their company. Harry also found pleasure in watching Westerns and savoring a cold beer. His love for his family was...
Jeramie Los
Apr 13, 2025
Jeramie M. Los, age 44, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 13, 2025, after a long health battle.
He was a happy-go-lucky person as well as a go-getter. He was ambitious and was always striving to work hard to take care of his family and he was always ready and willing to help anyone in need. Jeramie attended Lorain City Schools...
Dario Rodriguez
Apr 8, 2025
Dario Rodriguez, age 97, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, April 8, 2025, at home surrounded by his family while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve.
Born December 11, 1927, in Coamo, Puerto Rico, he came to Lorain over 65 years ago.
Dario worked for the City of Lorain in the Water Department for 22 years, retiring in 1993. Prior...
Judy Makuch
Apr 7, 2025
Judith “Judy” Ann Makuch (nee Kesterke), age 79 of Vermilion, went home to be with the Lord at her daughter’s residence in Lorain on April 7, 2025, following a long battle with Alzheimer’s.
She was born on February 5, 1946, in Benton Harbor, Michigan to William and Martha (nee Marks) Kesterke. Judy worked for many years at the Ford Motor Company...
Lawrence Krupp
Apr 2, 2025
Lawrence W. “Larry” Krupp, age 82, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, April 02, 2025, at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital following a brief illness.
Born March 12, 1943, he lived in Lorain his entire life. Larry graduated from Lorain High School in 1961.
He worked as a supervisor at B.F. Goodrich for 42 years, retiring in 2002. Larry was a member of Nativity...
Mary Bazar
Mar 30, 2025
Mary Bazar (nee Woloszanski), age 95, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, March 30, 2025, at Wesleyan Village in Elyria.
Born August 29, 1929, in Lorain, she was a resident of Elyria since 1962.
From 1950 to 1962, Mary worked at Lake Terminal Restaurant. She enjoyed being a homemaker, sewing, and walking. While residing at Wesleyan Village, she found pleasure in helping other...
Eva Alvarez
Mar 25, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that our family shares the news of the passing of our beloved Eva Alvarez on Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Mercy Health - Lorain Hospital at the age of 89.
She leaves behind beautiful memories and a lasting legacy. Eva lived a full and beautiful life. She loved her family. Eva enjoyed cooking for those she...
