Obituaries
Carl Potter
Jul 9, 2023
Carl Potter, age 62 of Cleveland, passed away on July 9, 2023 at his residence following a lengthy illness.
He was born April 24, 1961 to John and Frieda (nee Folbert) Potter in Lorain.
Surviving are his brothers, John Potter, Roger Potter, Fred Potter and Andy Potter as well as his sisters, Lillian Chapman and Margaret Halladay.
He was preceded...
Fred Lopez Jr.
Jun 30, 2023
Fred Lopez Jr. was born on December 28, 1958 and peacefully transitioned into eternal rest on June 30, 2023 at the age of 64.
He was blessed with natural athletic ability and played two varsity years in the late 1970s as a starting tackle for the Lorain High School football team. Fred went on to Findlay College to play in...
George Kilkenny
Jun 25, 2023
George E. Kilkenny, age 68, of Lorain, died Sunday, June 25, 2023, at his residence while under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness.
Born November 20, 1955, in Lorain, he was a life-long resident of the city.
He worked in maintenance at Overlake Mobile Home Park for the last 30 years, and also worked at...
Christine Bobrowski-Garza
Jun 19, 2023
Christine Joyce Bobrowski-Garza, age 51 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on June 19, 2023 at her residence.
Born June 7, 1972 to Walter “Bubbles” and Paulette (nee Schilling) Bobrowski in Lorain, Christine spent most of her life in Lorain, graduating from Lorain High School in 1990. She spent a few years in St. Petersburg, Florida and later in Virginia before...
Susan Vanwinkle
Jun 15, 2023
Susan R. Vanwinkle (nee Berg), age 71, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, June 15, 2023 at her residence.
She was born July 5, 1951 to Gilbert and Ada (nee Doneyho) Berg in Amherst, Ohio.
She enjoyed playing with her three cats, Buddy, Fancy and Ruby as well as playing games on her computer, reading books and watching movies. ...
Rev. Pablo Serrano
Jun 12, 2023
Rev. Pablo “Papi” Serrano, age 75 of Lorain, took his last breath on Monday, June 12, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife of 47 years, children, grandchildren and great grandchildren at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community in Lorain, Ohio following an illness of twelve and a half years. He will forever and always be missed by those he loved dearly.
Born...
Rosa Gonzalez
Jun 8, 2023
Rosa Gonzalez (nee Soto), age 81, of Lorain, died Thursday, June 8, 2023 in her homesurrounded by her family following a lengthy illness.Born August 29, 1941, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico, she lived in Florida before moving to Lorain inthe 1980’s.She was a member of Iglesia Pentecostal Cristo Misionera in Lorain and enjoyed cooking andsewing.Surviving is her son, Jose Gonzalez of...
Ray G. Reaser
Jun 5, 2023
Ray Gene Reaser, age 86, of Lorain, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at University Hospital in Cleveland following a brief illness.
Born October 11, 1936, in Arnoldsburg, West Virginia, he moved to Lorain in 1950.
Ray was a crane operator for Bredero Price Company for 46 years, retiring in 2001. Before this, he worked for Hill Hubbell.
He was a...
Ignacio F. Reyes Sr.
Jun 4, 2023
Ignacio F. “Nacho” Reyes, age 89, of Amherst, died Sunday, June 4, 2023, at his residence following a short illness.
Born on February 1, 1934, in Mexico City, Mexico, he came to Lorain in 1955 and received his citizenship in 1996.
Nacho owned and operated Rt. 58 Autobody and Collision Service in Amherst for 30 years, retiring in 2002. From...
Joann Machesky-Shaw
May 31, 2023
Joann Machesky-Shaw (nee Weglicki), 85, of Amherst, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Wesleyan Village in Elyria following a lengthy illness.
Born September 4, 1937, in Cleveland, she graduated from West Tech High School in 1955. In 1969, Joann moved to Westlake, then to Amherst in 2008.
She owned and operated Silver Fox Florist in Westlake for 30 years.
Joann...
Barbara A. "Barb" Galvan
May 24, 2023
Barbara A. “Barb” Galvan, age 63, of Lorain, died unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 24, 2023, while under the care of Sprenger Health Care Anchor Lodge in Lorain.
She was born Wednesday, March 9, 1960, in Lorain, where she lived her entire life.
She was a mother, grandmother, fiancé, and stepmother. But most importantly, she was the most amazing woman anyone...
Juan Cuevas
May 24, 2023
Juan Cuevas, age 87, of Lorain, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Fairview Hospital following a sudden illness.
Born June 16, 1935, in Morovis, Puerto Rico, he came to Lorain as a young man.
Juan worked at Lorain Works US Steel for close to 20 years. He was a member of the United Steel Workers Union 1104.
He loved visiting...
William J. Papp
May 22, 2023
William J. Papp, age 91, of Lorain, died Monday, May 22, 2023, at his home while under the care of his wife, daughters, family, and New Life Hospice.
Born August 30, 1931, in Elyria, he was a lifelong resident of Lorain. William graduated from St. Mary High School in Lorain and served in the US Navy aboard the U.S.S...
Donnie Brown
May 14, 2023
Donnie R. Brown, age 69 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 14, 2023 at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born, July 29, 1953 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to Ona Gae Brown and Francis Aries Cochran, Donnie moved to Lorain in 1959. He was a roofer for many years.
He enjoyed fishing, playing pool and above all...
Steven "Steve" Alves
May 13, 2023
Steven “Steve” R. Alves, age 66, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 13, 2023 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio following a brief illness.
Born July 26, 1956 in Fall River, MA to John and Clara (nee Simmons) Alves, Steven came to Lorain in the early1970s. He owned his own business, Steve’s Auto in Lorain where he was...
James Scott
May 7, 2023
James D. Scott, age 83 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 7, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain.
Born June 12, 1939 in Saint Clairsville, Ohio to Forrest and Margaret (nee Bigley) Scott, he moved to Lorain early in life. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1957. Shortly after graduating he joined the Merchant Marine,...
Cristobal Morales
Apr 29, 2023
Cristobal Morales, age 73, of Lorain, died Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born October 20, 1949, in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico, he came to Lorain in 1952.
Cristobal graduated from Admiral King High School in 1968, then served three years in the US Army as a Specialist 4.
After 35 years, Cristobal retired...
Cheryl Sexstella-Wright
Apr 29, 2023
Cheryl A. Sexstella-Wright, age 64, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 29, 2023 at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, Ohio.
Born September 3, 1958 to Theodore and Joan (nee Frazer) Sexstella in Lorain, Ohio, she spent her entire life in Lorain. She attended Admiral King and received her bachelor’s degree from Ashland University in education. She started her...
Cassie Lynea Combs
Apr 28, 2023
Cassie Lynea Combs, age 24, of Amherst, passed away unexpectedly on April 28, 2023 in Akron.
Born October 29, 1998 in Mayfield Heights, Ohio, she lived in Cleveland for many years, but she felt most at home in the Akron area.
She loved animals and rescued many strays that she found. Above all, Cassie was a leader who cared deeply...
Luis Serrano
Apr 22, 2023
Luis Serrano, age 77, of Lorain, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on Saturday, April 22, 2023, at his residence.
Born March 30, 1946 to Tribulcio Serrano and Eulogia Santana in Humacao, Puerto Rico, Luis spent most of his life in Lorain. He worked for United Property Management and City Center for 30 years.
He was very skilled at...
