Obituaries
Rafael Maldonado
Sep 1, 2023
Rafael Maldonado, a beloved member of the community, passed away on September 1, 2023, at the age of 84.
Born to a large family on November 17, 1938, in Vega Baja, Puerto Rico, to Daniel Maldonado and Primitiva Diaz, Rafael was one of twenty-four children. He lived in Puerto Rico for 16 years before moving to New York City...
Ramona Krokos
Aug 30, 2023
Ramona C. Krokos (nee Lopez), age 94, went to Heaven on August 30, 2023.
Ramona was born in Lorain and lived there for over 80 years. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1947. Over the years Ramona worked at the Lorain Telephone Company, in medical billing, and retail pharmacy.
Ramona was a warm, friendly, caring woman and shared her...
Robert Casimir Salkowitz II
Aug 29, 2023
Robert Casimir Salkowitz II, age 54, affectionately known as Rob or Moose, sadly on August 29th, 2023, he passed away at Avon Cleveland Clinic after an intense and courageous battle against pancreatic cancer with unwavering strength and courage.
Rob was born on May 6th, 1969 in Lorain, and remained a Lorain resident his entire life. Growing up, Rob graduated...
Sheryl Bailey
Aug 25, 2023
Sheryl “Sheri” Bailey, 71 of LaGrange, Ohio passed away of natural causes on August 25, 2023.
She was married to Paris (Pete) Bailey from 1975 until his death in 2010.
She was preceded by parents Dorothy and Charles Gilliam, and survived by 2 children, 2 grandchildren, 2 brothers and a loving stepsister. She was an exceptional RN for 29 years...
Columbus R. Tomblin
Aug 20, 2023
Columbus R. Tomblin, age 71, of Elyria, departed this life on Sunday, August 20, 2023, at his residence after a nine-month illness while under the care of Western Reserve Hospice.
Born September 7, 1951, in Logan, West Virginia, he has been an Elyria resident for the past 56 years.
Columbus worked at the Elyria Foundry for 31 years, retiring...
Kevin E. Murray
Aug 19, 2023
Kevin E. Murray, a Licensed Practical Nurse who dedicated his life to caring for others, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on Saturday, August 19, 2023, at the age of 61. Born on Saturday, May 26, 1962, in Dayton, Ohio, Kevin leaves behind a legacy of compassion and service that touched the lives of many.Kevin's journey in the field of...
Maria Toledo
Aug 18, 2023
Maria L. Toledo (nee Beltran), age 100 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Friday, surrounded by her beloved family.
Born March 12,1923 in Lares, Puerto Rico to Virgilio and Juanita Beltran (Molina). Maria moved to Lorain in 1954. She was employed as a dietary aide at Lorain Community Hospital (aka Mercy). She devoted her life as an active member...
Joseph Borbas
Aug 13, 2023
Joseph J. Borbas, 62, passed away on August 13, 2023, at his home.
Joseph was born on the October 29,1960 in Detroit, MI, to the late Joseph Borbas and Rose Marie Hurt.
Joseph is survived by his brother, Timothy (Ruby) Borbas, daughter Aubrie Borbas and his significant other Tina Combs and many Aunts and Uncles.
Private services were held. Dovin...
Irene G. Smith
Aug 12, 2023
Irene G. Smith, age 77, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 12, 2023 at O’Neill Health Care in North Ridgeville, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
She was born August 5, 1946 to Billie and Elizabeth Wolford in Phelps, Kentucky.
She enjoyed puzzle books and gardening. Above all she enjoyed spending time with her children and grandchildren and traveling...
Jorge Flores
Aug 10, 2023
Jorge Flores, 72, of Lorain, Ohio passed away on Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Jorge was born to Pedro and Guadalupe (nee Delgado) Flores, the second oldest of eleven children. He was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel and attended St. Francis Xavier Cabrini. He completed his associate degree at LCCC before meeting his wife Gloria Zavala. Jorge worked at Lake...
Ilona Csizmadia
Aug 8, 2023
Ilona Csizmadia (nee Balogh) of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023, at O'Neill Healthcare in Bay Village, Ohio following a brief illness.
Born June 6, 1935, to Lajos and Julianna (nee Deszo) Balogh in Mátyásdomb, Hungary she immigrated to the United States in 1956 during the Hungarian Revolution, settling in Morgantown before moving to Lorain in 1960. ...
Roberta A. Stanchak
Aug 1, 2023
Roberta A. Stanchak (nee Zech), age 88, of Sheffield Township, passed away Tuesday, August 01, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family while under the care of Crossroads Hospice.
Born August 19, 1934, in Amherst, to the late Walter and Alma (nee Reising) Zech.
Roberta graduated from St. Mary High School, Lorain, and was a member of St. John...
James Mosley Jr.
Jul 30, 2023
James E. Mosley Jr., age 46 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on July 30, 2023 at University Manor in Cleveland, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
He was born November 26, 1976 to James E. Mosley Sr. and Donna Barker in Cleveland, Ohio.
James enjoyed fishing, camping, drinking and having a good time.
Surviving are his children, Valerie Mosley, Stephanie Burnworth...
Marcellino X. Flores
Jul 28, 2023
Marcellino X. Flores, age 2, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Lorain, Ohio.
He was born September 19, 2020 in Cleveland, Ohio.
Marcellino loved his basketball, toy cars, watching movies and play-fighting with everyone. He enjoyed going to the park as well as playing with his friends at the daycare. Above all, Marcellino loved his family, giving...
Roy Owens
Jul 28, 2023
Roy D. Owens, age 59, of Oberlin, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2023 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
Born April 30, 1964 in Oberlin to Robert and Bessie (nee Hall) Owens, Roy lived in Oberlin his entire life. He graduated from Oberlin High School.
He loved playing pool, football (especially the Cowboys). Above...
Bienvenido Perez Soto
Jul 24, 2023
Bienvenido Perez Soto, age 86 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Monday, July 24, 2023 surrounded by his family at his residence, following a lengthy illness.
Born June 20, 1937, in Lares, Puerto Rico to Zenon Perez Velez and Elvira Soto Cardona, Bienvenido came to Lorain in 1958. He worked for Ford Motor Company in Lorain for 33 years until...
Tammy Csillag
Jul 16, 2023
Tammy Ann Csillag, age 50, departed her life on Sunday, July 16, 2023, at ResCare in Sheffield Lake.
Tammy was born to the union of David Csillag and Nancy Zapel on March 18, 1973, at Portsmouth Navel Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. She entered the Catholic Faith with the sacrament of baptism on July 29, 1973. Tammy moved to Ohio at...
Lillian Ann Davidson
Jul 13, 2023
Lillian A. Davidson (nee Kusner), age 85 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2023 at Holy Family Home Health Care & Hospice in Parma, Ohio.
Born October 17, 1938 to John and Susan (nee Cirbus) Kusner in Lorain, Lillian graduated from Lorain High School with the class of 1957-A.
She loved animals, traveling and reading.
Surviving is her...
Natividad Rodriguez
Jul 12, 2023
Natividad “Nati” Munoz Rodriguez, 90, passed peacefully on Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at her home in Lorain, Ohio.
Nati was born in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico on Christmas Day, 1932 to her loving parents, Gervasio "Julio" and Aurelia (nee Torres) Munoz. She graduated from Caguas Senior High School and Cuyahoga Community College (Summa Cum Laude) as a Licensed Chemical Dependency...
Terrence Thomas
Jul 12, 2023
Terrence Joseph Thomas, age 65, of Lorain, died Wednesday, July 12, 2023, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born March 4, 1958, he lived in Lorain his entire life.
He retired from Ford Motor Company in Avon after 29 years there. He was a member of the United Autoworkers Union Local 2000.
He enjoyed listening to music, especially the...
