Obituaries
Velma Marie Bonar
Jun 23, 2013
Velma Marie Bonar (nee Weigl), age 91 of Houston, Texas, died peacefully on June 23, 2013 in Houston, Texas.Velma (also known as Mommie Bones) was born on September 4, 1921 in Lorain, moving to Sheffield Lake in 1953, Las Vegas in 1994 and then to Houston in 2008. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1939.She was employed at Bendix...
Walter James Taylor, Jr
Jun 16, 2013
Walter James Taylor, Jr. age 50, of Lorain, died on Sunday, June 16, 2013 at his home peacefully after an extended illness. He was born on February 20, 1963 in Lorain where he attended Lorain High School and completed his education in Kissimee, Florida. He also attended JVS and was a certified mechanic. He enjoyed working on cars, wood crafts,...
William E. Dobis
Jun 5, 2013
William E. "Bill" Dobis, 68 of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, June 5, 2013 at his residence while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice following a short illness. A life long resident of Lorain, he was born March 15, 1945 to the late Joseph and Virginia (Nee Klukovich) Dobis. Bill graduated from Lorain Admiral King in 1963 and attended John...
Robert Victor Matchette
Jun 4, 2013
Robert "Bob" Victor Matchette, age 44, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday, June 4, 2013, at South Point Hospital, Warrensville Heights, after a lengthy illness. For 15 years, he lead a courageous battle with myotonic dystrophy. He was born on June 22, 1968 in Heidelburg, Germany, living in Lorain for most of his life. He was a 1986 graduate of...
Angel Soto
Jun 2, 2013
Angel "Neco" Manuel Soto died Sunday. Born Dec. 31, 1939 in Lares, Puerto Rico. Preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth A. Soto (nee LaPicirella ), a brother, Juan Emilio Bauza of Lorain; a sister, Maria Milagros Bauza; his parents Maria Irenes (nee Gonzalez) and Juan Emilio Soto Bauza both of Lares, Puerto Rico. He is survived by his Aunt...
Cynthia Tomlin
Jun 2, 2013
Cynthia J. "Cindi" Tomlin (nee Cook), 59, of Lorain, passed away suddenly on Sunday, June 2, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Born Dec. 18, 1953 in Akron, she has been a Lorain resident for the past 25 years. Cindi was a 1972 graduate of Akron East High School. She enjoyed gardening, music, her pets, and was an avid fan...
Charles D. Hall
Jun 2, 2013
Charles D. "Charlie" Hall, 50 of Lorain, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2013 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness. Born August 3, 1962 in Washington, PA, he came to Lorain in 1974. He was a 1981 graduate of Lorain High School. Charlie worked as a lineman for Ford Motor Company, Avon...
Helen Watkins
Jun 1, 2013
Helen Yvonne (nee Thompson) Watkins, age 76, went home to be with her husband, Don, on Saturday, June 1, 2013. She was born on August 2, 1936, in Allegheny County, Pa. She was a dedicated military wife and traveled the world with her husband and children. Helen is preceded in death by her husband, Don, of 54 years, her 2...
Eva Ann Jackson
Jun 1, 2013
Eva Ann Jackson, (nee Pappe) age 78, of Lorain, died on Saturday, June 01, 2013 at Keystone Point, Lagrange. She was born on July 17, 1934 in Lorain, where she has lived her entire life. Eva was a graduate of Admiral King High School. She was a member of Compassion Baptist Church, Lorain, where she was an usher at the...
Mary Ann Bertram
Jun 1, 2013
Mary Ann Bertram (nee Los), 53, of Lorain, passed away Saturday, June 1, 2013 at New Life Hospice Residential Center, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Born April 27, 1960 in Lorain, she was a life long resident of Lorain. She worked as a machine operator for Lasercraft Inc. in North Ridgeville for 12 years. Mary enjoyed taking care of her...
Joan M. Goohs
May 30, 2013
Joan M. Goohs (nee Wenrich), age 93, of Clearwater Beach, FL, formerly of Lorain, OH passed away on Thursday, May 30, 2013, at Horizon Bay Assisted Living Facility, in Clearwater, FL. Joan was born on July 8, 1919, in Homestead, PA, and moved to Lorain at the age of three. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1937 and then...
Cecilia E. Bailey
May 25, 2013
Cecilia E. "Lucille" Bailey, (nee Jasinski), age 88, of Lorain, died on Saturday, May 25, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph Residential Center, following a brief illness. She was born on November 19, 1924 in Lorain and has been a lifelong resident until moving to Elmcroft Assisted Living 3 years ago. She was a 1943 graduate of...
Merle D. Grimm
May 24, 2013
Merle D. Grimm, age 83, of Lorain, passed away on Friday, May 24, 2013, at his home. He was born on March 28, 1930 in Tunnelton, W. VA, and had moved to Lorain in 1968. He served in the United States Army and worked as a custodian at McDonalds. Prior to working at McDonalds, he was employed at Gel Pak....
Diana L. Los
May 21, 2013
Diana L. Los (nee Sklar), age 45, of Elyria, died on Tuesday, May 21, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, following a lengthy illness.Born on December 10, 1967 in Cleveland, she lived in Westlake and Lorain before moving to Elyria in 2006. She was a 1985 graduate of Westlake High School. Diana enjoyed fishing, gardening, visiting casinos,...
Anselmo Torres, Sr
May 11, 2013
Anselmo Torres, Sr., age 77, of Lorain, passed away on Saturday, May 11, 2013, at Delmar Gardens, in Lawrenceville, GA. He was born on April 21, 1936, in Orocovis, Puerto Rico and had moved to Lorain, relocating to Georgia 9 years ago. Anselmo retired from Lake Terminal Rail Road. He is survived by his sons; Anselmo, Jr., of Grayson, GA...
Isabel Ortiz Santiago
May 9, 2013
Isabel Ortiz Santiago, age 90, of Lorain, died on Thursday, May 9, 2013 at her residence, while under the care of Western Reserve Hospice. Isabel was born in Coamo, Puerto Rico on August 1, 1922. She dedicated her life to raising her family. Isabel enjoyed being a homemaker and devoted her life to caring for her daughter. She also enjoyed...
William Dallos
May 3, 2013
William "Bill" Dallos, 92, of Sheffield Township, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at New Life Hospice Residential Center, Lorain following a lengthy illness. Born June 24, 1920 in Sheffield Township, he was a life long resident there. He was a 1938 graduate of Clearview High School A World War II veteran of the US Army Air Force, Bill was...
Mary E. Dembinski
May 3, 2013
Mary E. Dembinski (nee Gradish), 90 of Lorain, passed away Friday, May 3, 2013 at New Life Hospice Residential Center, Lorain, following a short illness. Born July 2, 1922 in Mammoth, PA, she came to Lorain as a young child. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1938B. Mary was a member St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Elyria and...
James L. Moore
Apr 27, 2013
James L. Moore, age 68, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord, on Saturday, April 27, 2013, at his home, while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice. He was born on November 1, 1944, in Pittsburgh, PA. He moved to Cleveland in 1952, then moved to Rocky River in 1960, before finally settling in Elyria in 1978....
Bob M. Berstling
Apr 25, 2013
Bob M. "Rocket" Berstling, age 53, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at his home, on Thursday, April 25, 2013. He was born on May 28, 1959 in Lorain, where he lived his entire life. He was a 1977 graduate of Admiral King High School. After graduation, Bob went to work for Lucas Plumbing, which helped begin his career as a...
