Obituaries

Sep 29, 2019

Ja’Karion Ray Lamar Eisom, age 2 weeks, passed away on September 29, 2019 at Fairview Hospital in Fairview, Ohio.  Amarion Ray Noel Eisom, age 3 weeks, passed away on October 5, 2019 at Fairview Hospital in Fairview, Ohio

They are survived by their parents, Ramon and Elizabeth Eisom; siblings, Emony’monae Rembert, Ovianna Rembert, Aden Young and Amarion Eisom; God brother, Ziaire Taylor;...

Sep 18, 2019

Isabel Baez (nee Mangual-Molina), age 86, of Lorain, passes away Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at Oak Hills Nursing Home, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.

Born March 3, 1933 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, she lived in New York before moving to Lorain in 1998.  While living in New York, Isabel worked as a seamstress and then as a supervisor at the...

Sep 13, 2019

Don F. Gdovin, 75, of Dover, Ohio and formerly of Kent passed away September 13, 2019 at Hennis Care Centre in Dover.  

He was born to the late Joseph and Helen Gdovin.  Don was brother to Raymond Gdovin, Laura (Gdovin) Vozar and David Gdovin.

During his lifetime, Don worked several years for the Standard Oil Company/British Petroleum.  With his love...

Sep 13, 2019

One of the Lord’s most faithful servants, Gloria Pritchett of Amherst Manor, went to join Him September 13 after 93 years of devotion. Gloria was born December 26, 1925 to Irene (nee King) and Earl Stanfield of Oberlin.

After spending her childhood in Oberlin, Gloria moved to Lorain where she made her home. After graduating from Lorain High School in...

Sep 13, 2019

Sophia Rozmarynowycz (nee Nakoneczna), age 84, passed away peacefully on September 13, 2019 at her residence in Oberlin, Ohio.

Born June 2, 1935 to Ivan and Maria (nee Klym) Nakoneczny in Poland, she moved to the Cleveland area in the 1960s.  She later moved to Oberlin where she married Joseph Rozmarynowycz in 1971.  She was an active member in St....

Sep 11, 2019

Antonio Velez, age 93, passed away peacefully on September 11, 2019 at Avon Oaks in Avon, Ohio.

Born September 1, 1926 to Sixto and Maria (nee Martinez) Velez in Lares, Puerto Rico, he moved to Lorain in 1952.  There he worked for Ford as a laborer in the Foundry until his retirement in 1980.  He also attended Sacred Heart Chapel...

Sep 7, 2019

Margarita Berdiel (nee Lopez) age 84 of Lorain, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Normandy Care Center in Rocky River following a lengthy illness.

Born July 1, 1935 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, she came to Lorain in 1954.  Margarita was a homemaker and enjoyed knitting and gardening and was a tremendous cook.  She was a member of Iglesia Bethel...

Sep 4, 2019

John C. North, age 30, passed away unexpectedly on September 4, 2019 in Lorain, Ohio.

He was born September 29, 1988 to Nicole North and Juan Hernandez in Elyria, Ohio.  He worked as a landscaper and painter.

John is remembered for his cheerful, infectious laugh, smile and gentle soul.  He enjoyed sports, music and fishing.

Surviving is his daughter, Johnalynn...

Aug 30, 2019

William D. Ransom, age 24, passed away suddenly on August 30, 2019 in Milan, Ohio following injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.

He was born November 28, 1994 to Charles and Norma (nee Legg) Ransom in Cleveland, Ohio.  He attended Southview High School in Lorain where he later went on to be a machinist for American Excelsior Company.

William enjoyed...

Aug 26, 2019

David L. Partin Sr., age 56, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on August 26, 2019 in Lorain, Ohio.

Born February 26, 1963 in Oberlin, Ohio, he spent his entire life in the Lorain county area.  He attended Elyria High School and went on to be a painter for his close friend, Ray Crawford of Crawford Painting for 30 years.

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Aug 18, 2019

Eleanor L. Diso (nee Kryc), age 97, passed away peacefully on August 18, 2019 at Kingston Residence of Vermilion in Vermilion, Ohio.

Born May 30, 1922 to Frank and Stephanie (nee Tutas) Kryc, Eleanor was a lifelong resident of Lorain.  She graduated from Lorain High School in 1940, Class B, where she would later serve on many of the 1940...

Aug 14, 2019

Mabel Ilean Seda (nee Wilson) age 84, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, August 14, 2019 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home, Lorain following a lengthy illness.

Born December 1, 1934 in Wheeling, West Virginia, she has lived in Lorain since 1962.  Mabel was a member of Sacred Heart Chapel and enjoyed playing board games and spending time with her family.

Surviving...

Aug 14, 2019

Doris Elaine Carson (nee Trnian), age 85, passed away peacefully, surrounded by family at her daughter’s home in Hanover, PA on August 14, 2019 after a short illness. She was born May 10, 1934 in Lorain where she was a resident before moving to Pennsylvania in 2017.

Doris was a 1952 graduate of Lorain High School. She worked for many...

Aug 12, 2019

James Nelson Cousins, Jr., age 86, died peacefully at home on Monday, August 12, 2019.

James was born in Cambridge, Massachusetts on September 3, 1932 to the late Ethel and James Cousins, Sr. He grew up in Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania before moving to Boston, Massachusetts to enlist in the United States Army during the Korean War. James moved to Lorrain, Ohio...

Aug 9, 2019

Grace M. Pochurek, age 69, passed away peacefully on August 9, 2019 at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin, Ohio.

Born April 28, 1950 to George and Doris (nee Thompson) Pochurek she lived in Lorain her entire life.  She graduated from Wayne State University with a Bachelor Degree in Education and in 1977 began her career as Senior Layout Designer at General...

Aug 8, 2019

Karen Linden (nee Ward), age 63, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8, 2019 at New Life Hospice in Lorain following many lengthy illnesses.

Born March 3, 1956 to James and Gloria (nee Garcia) Ward, Karen spent most of her life in Lorain where she attended Lake Avenue Baptist Church.  She spent a short time in Florida with her daughter...

Aug 2, 2019

Jul 31, 2019

Edward A. Echko, age 76 of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center following a short illness.

Born May 13, 1943 in Lorain, he was a life long resident of Lorain. Edward worked 33 years in the street department as an operator for the City of Lorain, retiring in 2004.  He was a member...

Jul 31, 2019

Darrell T. Long, age 77 of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.

Born June 3, 1942 in Lorain, Darrell was a life-long resident of Lorain.  He attended Clearview High School and served in the US Army.

He worked for Geisel Air Conditioning, Heating and Plumbing for 35 years.  Prior...

Jul 29, 2019

Joyce M. Hamilton (nee Faurot), age 72, of Lorain, passed away Monday, July 29, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain, following a lengthy illness.

Born January 30, 1947 in Kenton, Ohio, she moved to Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School in 1965.  She then lived in Elyria before returning to Lorain in 2000.

Joyce worked at Camaco in...