Obituaries

Richard J. Vrabel

Richard J. Vrabel

Mar 12, 2024

Richard J. Vrabel “Rick” “Big Rick,” age 76, of Sheffield Lake, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence while under the care of hospice following a short illness.

Born August 21, 1947, in Lorain, Rick was a long-time resident of Sheffield Lake.

After graduating in 1965 from Admiral King High School, he served three years in the US Navy.

Rick worked in...

Milton Velázquez Sr.

Milton Velázquez Sr.

Mar 12, 2024

Milton Velázquez Sr., age 77, of Lorain, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home while under the care of hospice.

Born July 4, 1946, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he moved to Lorain in 1968.  Milton retired from Ford Motor Company in 1998, working in the paint and body department for 30 years.

He was a member of Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal...

Raul Agosto

Raul Agosto

Mar 12, 2024

Raul Agosto Sr., age 87 of Lorain, fought a lengthy illness for many years until he passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain.

Born October 3, 1936, to Berto and Celestina Davila Agosto in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, Raul moved to Lorain in 1957.  He worked for Ford Motor Company in Lorain for 30...

Timothy C. Casper

Timothy C. Casper

Mar 5, 2024

Timothy C. Casper, age 67 of Elyria, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.

 

Born July 26, 1956, to Alvin and Dorothy (nee Mueller) Casper in Fairview Park, Ohio, Tim lived in Ohio his entire life.  He graduated from Midview High School and went on to work in...

William Maldonado

William Maldonado

Mar 1, 2024

William Maldonado, age 76 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice.

 

Born April 28, 1947, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Domingo and Eugenia Maldonado, William moved to Lorain at an early age.  He graduated from Admiral King High School and was a supervising lab technician for the...

Gregoria Mendoza Ocasio

Gregoria Mendoza Ocasio

Feb 25, 2024

Gregoria A. Mendoza-Ocasio, 90, of Lorain, died February 25, 2024, at her residence following a short illness.

Born January 10, 1934, in Puerto Rico, she came to Lorain in 1954. Gregoria worked as an assembler at Ford Motor Co. for over nine years. She also worked for the Lorain Board of Education as a custodian and the former Lorain Community Hospital...

Carl F. Giese

Carl F. Giese

Feb 14, 2024

Carl F. Giese, age 89 of Schererville, IN, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 14, 2024 at his residence.

 

Born February 8, 1935, to Carl M. and Caroline (nee Kudlo) Giese in Lorain, Carl spent much of his life in Ohio.  He graduated from Lorain High School in 1953 and later joined the Navy.  For 27 years, Carl worked for General...

Anita Clark

Anita Clark

Feb 11, 2024

Anita Clark, age 84 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2024 at New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness.

 

Born July 15, 1939, to Norman and Lena (nee Columbo) McManigle in Blasdell, New York, Anita graduated from Lake Shore Central High School in 1957.  She later received her Associate degree in Nursing from Lorain County Community College.  For 45...

Anita Rodriguez

Anita Rodriguez

Feb 10, 2024

Anita Rodriguez, age 91, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on February 10, 2024, at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin, Ohio.

 

Born May 15, 1932, in Lorain, Ohio to Leandro and Julia (nee Ortiz) Rodriguez, Anita lived in Lorain her entire life.  She worked in nutritional services at St. Joseph Hospital for 40 years before her retirement in 1995.  Anita was also...

Paula Mae Baymiller

Paula Mae Baymiller

Feb 8, 2024

Truly a Renaissance Woman

 

In the early morning hours of Thursday, February 8, our beloved Paula fell asleep in the Lord. A devoted wife, mother, and grandmother, Paula fell victim to the ravages of Alzheimer’s.

 

Born in Brooklyn, N.Y., in 1953, she graduated from Oberlin College with a studio art and physical education degree. Much of her career was spent working at...

Henry Allen Bentley

Henry Allen Bentley

Feb 6, 2024

Henry Allen “Big Al” Bentley, age 67 of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 6, 2024, at New Life Hospice following his battle with cancer.

 

Born April 29, 1956, in Fleming-Neon, Kentucky to James W. and Ethel Loretta (nee Breeding) Bentley, Henry moved to Amherst in 1974.  He attended J.J Kelly High School and obtained his GED from Lorain County...

Helen R. Hyer

Helen R. Hyer

Feb 6, 2024

 Helen R. Hyer (nee Gleba), age 53 of Elyria, died Tuesday, Feb. 06, 2024, at UH Elyria Medical Center following a short illness.

Born Dec. 25, 1970, in Lakewood, she lived in Cleveland before moving to Elyria 18 years ago.

Helen loved riding her Harley, spending time in the pool and hot tub, cookouts and social gatherings, playing games on her tablet,...

Tina Ellis

Tina Ellis

Feb 3, 2024

 Tina L. Ellis, age 67 of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on February 3, 2024, at her residence while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve.

 

Born October 29, 1956, in Huntington, West Virginia to Cline and Onetta (nee Burton) Ellis, Tina moved to the Lorain area in 1966.  She worked at Goodwill Industries for 30...

Rose (Rosa) Teresa Gonzalez

Rose (Rosa) Teresa Gonzalez

Feb 2, 2024

We are sad to announce the passing of Rose (Rosa) Teresa Gonzalez, “Terri”, of Lorain, Ohio. Terri passed away at the age of 80 on February 2, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones.

Terri was born to Nemesio Ramos Velez and Modesta Lopez de Velez on August 24, 1943, in Lares, Puerto Rico. She arrived in the United States in 1948...

Joseph Herron Sr.

Joseph Herron Sr.

Jan 23, 2024

Joseph D. Herron Sr., age 57, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at MetroHealth Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

He was born on April 2, 1966 in Amherst, Ohio to Pat W. Herron and Elva K. (nee Hill) Richey.

Joseph was an avid Cleveland sports fan.  He also enjoyed being outdoors, hunting, fishing and camping and especially...

Dean A. della Volpe

Dean A. della Volpe

Jan 17, 2024

Dean Angelo della Volpe, aka “Dino,” preceded in death by parents Nick and Norma (nee Ciraci).   Husband forever of Joyce (nee Pasky).   Father of Nick (deceased), best golf buddy Tom, and Kelly (Chris), and grandpa of Daniel and Wyatt.Brother of Julie (Larry), and Christy.  Cousin and uncle to many, and humble servant of Jacqui the Dog (deceased).  Dino’s...

Timothy Flynn

Timothy Flynn

Jan 7, 2024

Timothy Flynn, age 59 of Lorain, passed away on January 7, 2024 at New Life Hospice in Lorain.

 

He enjoyed cars and NASCAR and was known for being a great mechanic.

 

Surviving is his daughter, Kristen Broeckel; grandson, Kaleb Broeckel; nephews, James (Briana) Knox, Matt (Steve) Born, Joe Knox and Jeff Knox; great-niece, Alexis Knox and great nephew Issac Knox as well...

Jenny Torres

Jenny Torres

Jan 3, 2024

Jenny Torres,  age 54 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, January 3, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland, Ohio.

She was born on August 25, 1969 in Lorain, Ohio to Pedro and Carmen (nee Bermudez) Torres.

The family will receive friends on Wednesday, January 10, 2024 from 3:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00...

Beatrice "Bea" Miller

Beatrice "Bea" Miller

Dec 30, 2023

Beatrice J. “Bea” Miller (nee Jackson), age 85, of Sheffield Village, passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at the Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital following a short illness.

Born January 1, 1938, in Duck, West Virginia, she moved to Washington with her husband while he served in the US Army.  After his discharge in 1958, they moved to Ohio, before settling...

Neftali "Tali" Melendez

Neftali "Tali" Melendez

Dec 29, 2023

 

Neftali “Tali” Melendez (nee Rivas), age 86, of Lorain, passed away Friday, December 29, 2023, at Amherst Manor following a lengthy illness.

Born September 30, 1937, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, she has lived in Lorain since 1953.

Tali retired in 1993 from Angelica’s Health Care after 11 years there.  Before this, she worked at Lorain Towel Supply.  She enjoyed...

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