Obituaries
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...
Zaida Trinidad
May 4, 2024
Zaida Trinidad (nee Villanueva), age 66 of Lorain, passed away peacefully in the afternoon of Saturday, May 4, 2024, at her residence following a lengthy illness.
Born February 22, 1958, to Juan and Irma (nee Agosto) Villanueva in Las Piedras, Puerto Rico, Zaida moved to Lorain in 1985.
She enjoyed gardening, going to garage sales, sewing, and playing Sudoku and dominos.
Surviving...
Elizabeth S. Thompson
Apr 29, 2024
Elizabeth “Betty” Thompson was called home to heaven on Monday, April 29, 2024, with her husband by her side, holding her hand.
She was born June 26th, 1949, on Burnt Islands, Port Anne, Newfoundland, Canada to Maude (nee Dier) and Stanley Dicks. Though she moved to Ohio when she was eighteen, she proudly maintained her Canadian citizenship and visited her home...
Timothy J. Stecz
Apr 25, 2024
Timothy J. “Tim” Stecz, age 64, passed away at his residence in Elyria on Thursday, April 25, 2024, after a brief illness.
Born March 30, 1960, in Elyria, he was a Lorain County resident his entire life. He graduated from Elyria West High School and made a career driving a truck.
He was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church...
Lisa Ault
Apr 20, 2024
Lisa Ault (nee Venturella), age 47 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, April 20, 2024 at her residence.She was born on August 11, 1976 to Steven Flint and Debra Venturella in Elyria.Visitation will be held on Saturday, April 27, 2024 from 2:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. at Dovin Funeral & Cremation Specialists, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain.
Richard Molina
Apr 16, 2024
Richard Molina, a beloved brother, uncle, and dear friend, died at the age of 68 on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a lengthy illness.
Born on June 16, 1955, in Amherst, Richard was a lifelong resident of Lorain. He graduated from Southview High School in 1974 and was a past member of the House...
Anna Monk
Apr 15, 2024
Anna Marie (Honaker) Monk, affectionately known as Annie passed away peacefully on April 15, 2024 at the age of 68. She was born on September 21, 1955 in Norwalk, Ohio.
Annie was a Mom, grandmother and sister. Although we greatly mourn her passing, we know that she is now rejoicing in her heavenly home with Jesus and those who have gone...
Boomer Riley
Apr 12, 2024
Boomer Riley, age 60, of Lorain, passed away suddenly at his residence on Friday, April 12, 2024.
Born September 29, 1963, in Cleveland, he was raised in Sheffield Lake, later moving to Lorain.
On March 27 of this year, he and his wife, Shelly (nee Smithberger), who meant the world to him, celebrated their 42nd anniversary.
Boomer was so proud to be a...
Diane Fortin
Apr 10, 2024
Diane E. Fortin (nee Francis), age 84, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at University Hospital St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio.
Born November 23, 1939, in Elyria, Ohio to Raymond A. and Margarete C. (nee Farrand) Francis, Diane lived in the Lorain County area her entire life. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1958...
Patricia A. Avalos
Apr 4, 2024
Patricia Ann “Pat” Avalos (nee Gray), age 87 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on April 4, 2024, at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, Ohio.
Born January 30, 1937, in Washington, Pennsylvania, to John and Mary (nee Work) Gray, Patricia moved to Lorain in 1951, where she graduated from Lorain High School in 1954. For 14 years she worked as a sales...
Joseph A. Sherbert
Mar 21, 2024
Joseph A. Sherbert Jr., age 78 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 21, 2024 at his residence while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice.
He was born September 19, 1945, in Southbridge, Massachusetts to Joseph and Doris (nee Bonneau) Sherbert Sr. In 1964 he enlisted with the U.S. Marine Corps where he served two tours, serving in the...
Richard J. Vrabel
Mar 12, 2024
Richard J. Vrabel “Rick” “Big Rick,” age 76, of Sheffield Lake, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence while under the care of hospice following a short illness.
Born August 21, 1947, in Lorain, Rick was a long-time resident of Sheffield Lake.
After graduating in 1965 from Admiral King High School, he served three years in the US Navy.
Rick worked in...
Milton Velázquez Sr.
Mar 12, 2024
Milton Velázquez Sr., age 77, of Lorain, died Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his home while under the care of hospice.
Born July 4, 1946, in Ponce, Puerto Rico, he moved to Lorain in 1968. Milton retired from Ford Motor Company in 1998, working in the paint and body department for 30 years.
He was a member of Iglesia De Dios Pentecostal...
Raul Agosto
Mar 12, 2024
Raul Agosto Sr., age 87 of Lorain, fought a lengthy illness for many years until he passed away peacefully on March 12, 2024 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain.
Born October 3, 1936, to Berto and Celestina Davila Agosto in San Lorenzo, Puerto Rico, Raul moved to Lorain in 1957. He worked for Ford Motor Company in Lorain for 30...
Linda Nelson
Mar 10, 2024
Linda Nelson (nee Addlesperger), age 68, of Avon Lake, passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 10 at her residence.
Born on December 14, 1955 to Lewis and Maryann (nee Scott) Addlesperger in Mansfield, Ohio, Linda lived in Ohio for most of her life. She graduated from Southview High School and later earned her degree in nursing from Toledo.
Linda was a passionate...
Timothy C. Casper
Mar 5, 2024
Timothy C. Casper, age 67 of Elyria, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital after a courageous and hard-fought battle with cancer.
Born July 26, 1956, to Alvin and Dorothy (nee Mueller) Casper in Fairview Park, Ohio, Tim lived in Ohio his entire life. He graduated from Midview High School and went on to work in...
William Maldonado
Mar 1, 2024
William Maldonado, age 76 of Lorain, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2024 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice.
Born April 28, 1947, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to Domingo and Eugenia Maldonado, William moved to Lorain at an early age. He graduated from Admiral King High School and was a supervising lab technician for the...
Gregoria Mendoza Ocasio
Feb 25, 2024
Gregoria A. Mendoza-Ocasio, 90, of Lorain, died February 25, 2024, at her residence following a short illness.
Born January 10, 1934, in Puerto Rico, she came to Lorain in 1954. Gregoria worked as an assembler at Ford Motor Co. for over nine years. She also worked for the Lorain Board of Education as a custodian and the former Lorain Community Hospital...
