Obituaries
Sharon L. Ballew
Feb 13, 2023
Sharon Louise Ballew, age 74, passed away on February 13, 2023 at University Hospital Elyria Medical Center in Elyria, Ohio.
Sharon was born in Richmond, Kentucky on July 13, 1948 to Edgar T. Ballew and Georgia Louise Benton Ballew. She leaves behind her son, Justin T. Ballew; brother, George Andrew (Alice) Ballew and sister, Jacquelyn M. (Willie) Carpenter; sister-in-law, Norma...
Gladys Solis
Feb 13, 2023
Gladys Solis (nee Mercado), age 68, passed away at her home in Lorain, Ohio on February 13, 2023 from a short, heroic battle with liver cancer.
She was born November 17, 1954 to Martin and Adolfa (nee Flores) Mercado in Lorain where she spent her entire life. For 34 years, she worked at Sprenger Anchor Lodge Nursing Home.
Gladys will...
Carlos M. Gracia
Feb 11, 2023
Carlos “Charlie” M. Gracia, of Louisville, KY and formerly of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on Saturday, February 11, 2023 at Norton Healthcare, Louisville, Kentucky after a short battle with cancer.
Born March 13, 1952 in Corozal, Puerto Rico, he came to Lorain with his family in 1955. Carlos graduated from Southview High School, class of 1971 and served in the...
Sandra K. Fowler
Feb 8, 2023
Sandra K. “Sandy” Fowler, age 80, of Lorain, died at her residence on Wednesday, February 8, 2023, following a lengthy illness.
Born September 20, 1942, in Huntington, West Virginia, she lived in Cleveland, Sheffield Lake, and Amherst before moving to Lorain in 2019.
Sandra worked as a housekeeper at Amherst Hospital for over ten years, retiring in 1992.
She loved...
Carlos Rivera Ortiz
Feb 5, 2023
Carlos Rivera Ortiz, age 92, of Lorain, died Sunday, February 5, 2023, at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice following a short illness.
Born March 20, 1930, in Humacao, Puerto Rico, he lived in New York before coming to Lorain over 50 years ago.
Carlos worked as a foreman at Hall Gardens Greenhouse in Olmsted Falls...
Adrian L. Wright
Jan 26, 2023
Adrian L. Wright, age 6, passed away on January 26, 2023 with his family at his side at University Hospital Rainbow Babies and Children in Cleveland, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
He was born November 29, 2016 to David Wright and Elizabeth Coleman in Cleveland, Ohio.
Adrian made everyone smile. His favorite movie was Moana and he loved his water...
Darrin Davidson
Jan 25, 2023
Davidson, Darrin William 57, passed away at home surrounded by family in New Port Richey, FL on January 25, 2023. Born in Dearborn Michigan, Darrin was a proud graduate of the University of Florida, Army peacetime veteran and successful small business owner. He is survived by his Dad, William, brother, Doug, and family. Darrin asked to be buried near his...
Freddy Noriega
Jan 25, 2023
Freddy Francisco Noriega, age 20, passed away unexpectedly at his residence in Lorain on January 25, 2023.
Born April 6, 2002 to Santos and Diona (nee Garcia) Noriega in Bakersfield, California, Freddy moved to Lorain in 2015. He worked various jobs in construction.
He enjoyed playing the guitar and skateboarding. A gentle soul, Freddy was very active in helping others...
Sonia P. Garza
Jan 24, 2023
Sonia P. Garza (nee Pinero), age 74, of Lorain, died Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic in Avon following a lengthy illness.
Born November 20, 1948, in Juncos, Puerto Rico, she moved to Lorain in 1953.
Sonia graduated from Admiral King High School in 1967 and attended Lorain County Community College. She attained associate degrees in Arts and...
Shari Myers
Jan 23, 2023
Shari A. Myers (pronounced 'Shoddi' because it's a Hungarian name and the 'r' is rolled), the mom, the myth, the legend peacefully died at her home in Newbury, Ohio on Monday, January 23, 2023 after a recent recurrence of the 'C' word. Shari was born September 9, 1938 in Lorain, to the late (and great!) Thomas and Julia (nee Csutoras)...
Nelson G. "Chief" Dunfee
Jan 16, 2023
Nelson G. "Chief" Dunfee, age 73, of Huron, passed away Monday, January 16, 2023, at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital following a lengthy illness.
Born June 16, 1949, in Barnesville, Ohio, he lived in Elyria and Lorain before moving to Huron 40 years ago.
Chief worked 41 years as a truck driver, retiring from Pierre Foods in 2002.
He enjoyed motorcycle...
Helen "Jean" Spurlock
Jan 13, 2023
Helen 'Jean' Spurlock (nee Pridemore), 93, of Lorain, passed away peacefully Friday, January 13, 2023 at Avon Cleveland Clinic in Avon, following a short illness. Born March 7, 1929 in Hamlin, West Virginia to Orvil and Verna (nee Elkins) Pridemore, Helen moved to Lorain in 1950.
She attended Hamlin High School in Lincoln County, West Virginia, graduating in 1947 and...
Thomas McGrath
Jan 5, 2023
Thomas McGrath, age 38 of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on January 5, 2023 at MetroHealth in Cleveland, Ohio.
Born March 25, 1984 to Thomas McGrath and Sharon (nee Zajac) Johnson in Lorain, Thomas lived in Lorain his entire life. Thomas worked in construction and was also a driver.
He was an avid lover of his motorcycle, his pets and traveling...
Aida Martinez
Jan 4, 2023
Aida Rosa Martinez (nee Arocho), age 92, passed away unexpectedly on January 4, 2023 in Florida following a brief illness.
Born March 28, 1930 to Antonio and Isabel (nee DeJesus) Arocho in Utuado, Puerto Rico, Aida moved to the Lorain area in the 1950s. A successful businesswoman, she ran the Arocho family’s store in Utuado, performing various tasks such as...
Bobbie Sue Drew
Dec 29, 2022
Bobbie Sue Drew (nee Dilworth), age 68, of Lorain, passed away Thursday, December 29, 2022.
Born June 15, 1954, in Orange, Texas, she lived in Lorain her entire life.
Bobbie graduated from Lorain High School in 1974. She attended church in Lorain and loved spending time with her grandchildren, Anthony Jr., Taylor, Sophia, Julius, Alivia, Giabella, Adam, and great-granddaughter, Stella.
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George T. Waters
Dec 21, 2022
George T. Waters Jr., age 92 of Elyria, passed away peacefully on December 21, 2022 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, Ohio
Born July 13, 1930 to George and Rose (nee Decalier) Waters Sr., George later moved to Mentor, Ohio where he spent most of his life. Following high school, George enlisted in the Marines. He later worked for CEI in...
Nilda Perez
Dec 15, 2022
Nilda Perez, age 74, of Lorain, passed away following a short illness on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at her residence while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice.
Born August 6, 1948, in Manhattan, New York, she moved to Lorain in 1987. Nilda was a foster parent, having adopted two children from foster care.
Nilda was a devoted Christian who...
Luis "Guichi" Feliciano
Dec 14, 2022
Luis “Guichi” Feliciano, age 77, of Lorain, passed away at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, while under the care of New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness.
Luis will always be remembered for his quiet laid-back attitude and generosity to his family and friends.
Born February 10, 1945, in Yauco, Puerto Rico, Luis served...
Rita Rose Uszak
Dec 10, 2022
Rita Rose Antoinette Uszak, 75, of Lorain passed away Saturday December 10th, 2022 suddenly and unexpectedly.
She was born in Lorain, Ohio on August 18th, 1947 and graduated from Clearview High School and Kent State University with a Bachelor’s in Journalism.
Rita worked as a journalist. Her writings can be found at the under the name Toni Uszak. She also...
Patricia Ann King-Litchkowski
Dec 9, 2022
Patricia Ann King-Litchkowski, age 55, of Lorain, passed away Friday, December 9, 2022, at her residence while under the care of New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness.
Patricia was born August 7, 1967, in Bay Village, Ohio, to the late Alvin J. and Norma (Atkins) Huhn. She lived in Lorain and received a business degree from Lorain County Community...
