Obituaries
Victor Santiago
Aug 18, 2024
Victor Diaz Santiago, age 91, of Lorain, peacefully passed on August 18, 2024, in Elyria, Ohio, surrounded by my family after a battle with COVID-19. Victor was born in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, on August 9, 1933. Victor is survived by his loving and beautiful wife, Antonia Gonzalez Berrios, and their 8 children, Irma Cruz, Victor Diaz Jr, Alberto Diaz, Sonia Diaz,...
Herminio T. Gonzalez
Aug 15, 2024
Herminio “Herman” “Chop Chop” T. Gonzalez, age 86, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at his daughter’s residence in Lakewood following a lengthy illness.
Born May 22, 1938, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to Felipe and Joaquina (nee Torres) Martel, Herman moved to Lorain when he was 18 years old. He worked for Wolfe and Piazza greenhouses for...
Sophie B. Waters
Aug 8, 2024
Sophie B. Waters, age 91 of Elyria, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 8 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon, Ohio.
Born May 6, 1933, to Joseph and Amelia (nee Paoli) Yesko in Leckrone, Pennsylvania, she later moved to Mentor where she spent much of her life.
She enjoyed bingo, gambling as well as spending time with her husband while fishing,...
Esteban Gonzalez
Jul 29, 2024
Esteban Gonzalez, age 82 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on July 29, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a short illness.
Born April 1, 1942, to Emilio and Ramona (nee Rosado) Gonzalez in Jayuya, Puerto Rico, Esteban moved from Puerto Rico in 1973. He spent much of his life in Lorain and was an arborist with Willoway Nursery before retiring...
John T. O'Hara
Jul 19, 2024
John T. O'Hara, age 81 of Avon, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 19, 2024 at Brookdale Westlake Village in Westlake, Ohio.
He was born February 26, 1943 to Jack and Louis O'Hara.
Surviving is his wife Veronica O'Hara; children, Sean O'Hara and Colleen Lisi as well as his grandchildren, Mitchell, Michaela, and Nick.
Mass will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2024...
Geraldine "Gerry" Sidlow
Jul 17, 2024
Geraldine “Gerry” Sidlow, age 83, of Vermilion, passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain.
Born February 21, 1941, in the Bronx, New York, she resided in New Jersey for many years before moving from Toms River, NJ, to Vermilion in 2016.
While living in New Jersey, Gerry worked as a manager at Ayerst Laboratories for 32...
Barbara Podmore
Jul 13, 2024
Barbara Podmore, age 68, passed away on July 13, 2024.
She was born to James and Dorothy Bates on August 6, 1955. A resident of Lorain, Ohio, Barbara was a graduate of Brooklyn High School in Cleveland, Ohio. Barbara was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force and Army where she graduated from Field Artillery training in 1978.
Barbara was preceded in...
Paul Biber
Jul 6, 2024
Paul Biber Jr, age 75 of Sheffield Lake died at home on July 6 with his wife Joan Perch and sons Daniel and Joshua Biber and other family members at his side.
Paul was a lifelong Lorain County resident and always deeply engaged in the Lorain community. The son of Paul Sr. and Stella Biber, Paul was an outstanding student and...
Bambie L. Michael
Jun 28, 2024
Bambie L. Michael (nee Buga), age 63 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on June 28, 2024 at her residence.
She was born October 17, 1960 to Robert J. and Betty L. Buga in Bay Village.
Bambie enjoyed crocheting, playing online games and watching movies.
Surviving is her husband, Tony C. Michael; sons, Tony C. Michael Jr. and Leon W. Michael; daughter, Vanity M....
Christopher Vazquez
Jun 28, 2024
Christopher Anthony Vazquez , 37 of Lorain, known as Chris or CV, gained his wings and was led peacefully to his heavenly home on Friday June 28, 2024. He was held by his loving Mother as he transitioned into eternal life.
Chris was born on December 6, 1986 to Julio and Norma Vazquez in Lorain, Ohio. He was a tremendous son,...
Carmen L. Flecha
Jun 25, 2024
Carmen L. Flecha, a beloved soul whose life was adorned with faith, kindness, and warmth, peacefully departed from this world on June 25, 2024, in Lorain, Ohio. She was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico, on May 15, 1932, to Eliadio Rivera and Julia Rodriguez.
Throughout her journey on this earthly realm, Carmen held a deep love for her faith and spirituality....
Michael Smith
Jun 23, 2024
Michael Smith, age 52 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, June 23, 2024 at his residence.
Born January 30, 1972, in Amherst, Ohio to Densel Smith and Songa (nee Loyd) Zakowski, Michael lived in the Lorain area his entire life.
He enjoyed playing darts, going to the racetrack and working on race cars. He especially enjoyed hanging out with family and...
Rodolfo Solis
Jun 9, 2024
Rodolfo V. Solis passed away at his home on his birthday in Lorain, Ohio on June 9th, 2024, from a lengthy history of heart issues.
He was born to Benito Solis and Delores V Vega Solis on June 9th, 1949. He worked in the automotive repair industry for most of his life.
Known as Rudy to those who loved and knew him...
David M. Unger
May 30, 2024
David M. Unger, age 61, of Lorain, passed away Thursday, May 30, 2024, at his residence following a lengthy illness.
Born September 29, 1962, in Amherst, David lived in Lorain County his entire life. He attended Lorain High School and was a long-time car enthusiast, especially passionate about Volkswagens.
David worked in the shipping and receiving department of Nelson Stud Welding in...
Vernon Strauss
May 29, 2024
Vernon F Strauss Jr passed away on Wednesday May 29th 2024. He was born on October 16th 1949 in Willard, Ohio. He lived in Vermilion for the past 47 years.
Vernon Strauss was known as many things, a son, a brother, an uncle, a husband, a father, a father in law and a grandpa. He was an educator for nearly 40...
William Diaz Jr.
May 23, 2024
William Diaz Jr., age 73 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at his residence on May 23, 2024.
Born February 17, 1951, to William and Carmen (nee Fonseca) Diaz Sr., in Lebanon, Pennsylvania, William moved to Lorain in the 1950s. He joined the Marines in 1969 during the Vietnam War where he bravely served in combat in the 1st Marine Division earning the...
Edward Carrion
May 23, 2024
Edward Carrion, age 53, of Lorain, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at University Hospital in Parma following a lengthy illness.
Born September 12, 1970, in Lorain, he was a lifelong resident of Lorain. Edward attended Southview High School and Lorain County Community College. He also served in the Marine Corps.
He was an active member and musician at Mision Cristiana El Faro...
Robert Welter
May 23, 2024
Robert D. Welter, 73, of Lorain, died Thursday, May 23, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic in Avon following a year-long illness.
Born June 4, 1950, in Lorain, Robert was a man of many talents. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1968 and Akron University in 1975. His journey led him to Brooklyn, New York, where he wholeheartedly pursued his passion for...
Sandra Yavornitzky
May 21, 2024
Sandra Mae Yavornitzky (nee Vronick), entered into eternal rest on 21 May 2024 at the age of 89. She was born 31 July 1934 in Lorain, OH.
Sandra graduated from Lorain High School in 1954 and was a homemaker. She had briefly worked at Harts Jewelry store in Lorain after high school and was a Girl Scout troop leader for...
John Rodriguez
May 16, 2024
John Rodriguez, age 74 of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly on May 16, 2024, at University Hospital in Cleveland.
He was born May 22, 1949, in San Diego, California and was drafted during Vietnam in the Army where he served for two tours. Following his service in the Army, John worked for the social security office for over 20 years and...
