Obituaries
Ljubomir "Louis" Kotefski
Sep 28, 2025
Ljubomir (Ljub, love–Mir, peace) “Louis” Kotefski, affectionately known as Lubé, passed away on the morning of September 27 at his nursing home, surrounded by love.
He was born on December 21, 1937, in the village of S Nacolec, Macedonia (formerly Yugoslavia), on his family’s apple farm. Because of the threat of forced conscription and postwar danger, Louis was born in a...
Catherine Birach
Oct 11, 2025
Catherine Birach (nee Hannan), age 88 of Amherst, passed away peacefully on October 11, 2025 at Mill Manor in Vermilion, Ohio.
Catherine was an outgoing person who went to church faithfully every Sunday and studied Scriptures on a daily basis. She belonged to the Saints Cyril and Methodius Orthodox Church in Lorain for the past forty-six years. For many years she...
Irene Long
Oct 6, 2025
Irene L. Long, age 92, of Lorain, passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025, at The Woods on French Creek following a lengthy illness.
Born on February 26, 1933, in Greensboro, PA, Irene lived in Rhode Island before relocating to Lorain in the 1950s. She worked on the assembly line at Ford Motor Company and eventually retired from there.
Irene maintained her...
Jane Vanderpool
Oct 3, 2025
Jane Ellen Vanderpool, age 82, of Amherst passed away peacefully on Oct. 3, 2025, at Mercy Hospital Lorain following a brief illness, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born on Jan. 21, 1943, in Lorain, Ohio. Jane graduated from Lorain High School in 1961A and earned her nursing degree from St. Joseph School of Practical Nursing. She worked 45...
Carolyn J. Raccio
Oct 3, 2025
Carolyn J. Raccio (nee Chedester), age 71, a lifelong resident of Lorain, passed away Friday, October 3, 2025, at Amherst Manor Retirement Community following a short illness.
Born July 10, 1954, in Lorain, she graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School in 1972.
Carolyn worked for various restaurants in the Lorain area, including New York Grill, Chris’s Restaurant, Kansas Kitchen, Knights of...
Elizabeth Jacinto
Oct 3, 2025
Elizabeth Jacinto (nee Reyes), aged 74, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2025 surrounded by her family at New Life Hospice in Lorain, following a lengthy illness.
Born on June 9, 1951, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, she spent her life as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and sister.
A member of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain, Elizabeth embraced her...
Amy Zimmerman-Fox
Sep 25, 2025
Amy Zimmerman-Fox (nee Diederich), age 59 of Oberlin, passed away peacefully on September 25, 2025 with her children by her side.
She resided in Oberlin for the past thirteen years after moving from North Carolina.
Amy loved woodworking, gardening and shopping with friends. She was a very proud new grandmother, looking forward to three beautiful grandchildren this year.
Left to cherish her memory...
Burreean Dowell
Sep 24, 2025
Burreean Laxtuss Dowell, age 38, passed away peacefully in his home in Lorain, Ohio, on September 23, 2025.
Born to Jane and William Dowell, Burreean was the youngest of three brothers, preceded in life by Daronne Dowell and Cliffton Dowell. He was a beloved father, a devoted son, a proud Marine, and a man of unwavering faith. Burreean served our country...
Rosemary Orozco
Sep 7, 2025
Rosemary Orozco, age 87 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on September 7, 2025 at New Life Hospice in Lorain.
She was born April 27, 1938 in Louisville, Kentucky to the late Herbert John and Mary Rita (Diehl) Augustine.
Surviving are her children, Raymond Andrew (Rachel) Orozco, Rita Marie Orozco, Ruth Ann (James) Fitzwater, Rose Mary Guta and Regina Louise (Steven)...
Jesus Rodriguez Jr.
Sep 6, 2025
Jesus Rodriguez Jr., born on December 9, 1959, in Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 6, 2025, in his beloved hometown. He was the cherished son of the late Jesus and Helen Rodriguez Sr., and brother to those who have also preceded him in death, including Maria, Carmen, Theresa, and Anthony "Tony."
Throughout his life, Jesus worked diligently at Riddell...
Robert "Bob" Hill
Sep 5, 2025
Bob Hill, age 79, of Lorain, Ohio, was called home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5th, 2025.
He was born on May 29th, 1946, to Earl and Doris Hill. He was a lifelong resident of Lorain.
Bob will be fondly remembered for his love of dogs, playing the Pick 3 and Pick 4 lottery, his stubborn spirit, his sense...
Michael Fox
Aug 29, 2025
Michael Fox, a devoted family man and respected National Airspace Operations Manager for the Federal Aviation Administration, passed away on August 29, 2025, at the age of 61, in Oberlin, Ohio. Born on July 23, 1964, in Cleveland, Ohio, he made significant contributions to air safety and navigation throughout his esteemed career.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States...
Frank Kidd
Aug 22, 2025
Frank Henry Kidd, age 83, of Lorain, died Friday August 22, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Lorain.
Born June 29, 1942, in Clifton Forge, VA, he lived in Washington, D.C. before moving to Lorain in 1952.
Frank worked in the dietary department of the former St. Joseph Hospital for 20 years, retiring in 1990. He previously worked for the Hoop Drive-in Restaurant,...
Felipe "El Pacha" Madera-Rivera
Aug 21, 2025
The iconic Spanish radio show host and DJ, El Pacha, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, August 21, 2025, at the age of 75, leaving a void in our hearts and in the world of Latino music.
Felipe Madera-Rivera was born on July 5, 1950, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, and moved to Lorain in his youth.
Pacha’s radio career was a testament to...
Juan Vargas Cotto
Aug 19, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the sudden passing of Juan Vargas Cotto, whose life was marked by hard work, dedication, and a gift for craftsmanship, on Tuesday, August 19, 2025.
Juan had a passion for working on cars, and his trade skills and craftsmanship were like no other. He took pride in every detail, whether fixing cars or...
Michael Taulbee
Aug 8, 2025
Michael J. Taulbee, age 73, of Lorain, passed away Friday, August 08, 2025, at University Hospital in Cleveland following a short illness.
Born December 19, 1951, in Portsmouth, Ohio, he has been a Lorain resident for the past 41 years.
Michael started his career at the Ford Motor Company in Lorain and later transferred to Ford’s Avon plant, retiring in 2008 with...
Vincent J. Pabon
Aug 7, 2025
Vincent J. Pabon, a bright spirit taken too soon, was born on June 25, 2009, in Lorain, Ohio. His journey through life, though brief, left an indelible mark on all who had the privilege of knowing him. Tragically passing away on August 7, 2025, in Elyria, Ohio, Vincent's life was a testament to the joy he brought into the world.
Vincent...
Shirley Staveskie
Aug 7, 2025
Shirley Staveskie (nee Coley), age 63, passed away on August 7, 2025 at New Life Hospice in Lorain. She was born on February 9, 1962, in Lorain, Ohio, where she spent her life nurturing her family and friendships with her kind spirit.
Shirley was not only known for her unwavering love for her family but also for her deep faith and...
Dolores Zajkowski
Aug 5, 2025
Dolores J. Zajkowski (née Mroski), age 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 5, 2025, at Ganzhorn Suites in Avon, following a courageous ten-year battle with Alzheimer’s disease.
Born on March 4, 1939, in Lorain to Stanley and Stella (née Pliszka) Mroski, Dolores was a lifelong resident of the city and a proud 1957 graduate of Lorain High School.
Deeply...
Tashanda Collins
Aug 3, 2025
Tashanda Collins, born on August 18, 1975, in Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her hometown on August 3, 2025. Throughout her life, Tashanda exemplified the true meaning of love and dedication, particularly as a devoted mother to her special needs son, Rashawyn Thompson. Her unwavering commitment to his well-being and happiness was a testament to her nurturing spirit, and...
