Obituaries
Juana Alicea
Nov 19, 2009
Juana B. Alicea, (nee Ortiz), 89, of Amherst, passed away Thursday, Nov. 19, 2009 at New Life Hospice Residential Center, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Born Nov. 14, 1920 in Orocovis, Puerto Rico, she moved to New Haven, Connecticut in 1975, living there until coming to Lorain 2000. She has been a resident of Amherst for the past 2 years....
Mahja'rae Glover
Nov 19, 2009
Mahja'rae Ra'keyah Nicole Glover, 2 month old daughter of Tahjamorae James and Markees Glover, of Lorain, died on Thursday, November 19, 2009 at her residence, suddenly. She was born on September 8, 2009 in Lorain. Besides her parents, she is survived by her maternal grandmother, Tiffany James, maternal grandfather, Michael Lewis, paternal grandmother, Christina Beard, maternal great grandfather, James Tucker,...
David Benco
Nov 18, 2009
David Benco, of Westlake, passed away on Wednesday, November 18, 2009, one day after his 83rd birthday, at St. John Westshore Hospital, Westlake, following a very short illness. He was born on November 17, 1926 in Byesville, Ohio and was raised there. He joined the Army in 1945, where he was stationed in the Phillipines. After the service he resided...
Samuel Lauricia
Nov 17, 2009
Samuel Lauricia, age 73, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at EMH Regional Medical Center, Elyria, following a lengthy illness. He was born on July 2, 1936 in Normantown, PA, living most of his life in Lorain. Samuel was employed as a foreman in the sewer dept. for the City of Lorain, retiring in 2000. He also umpired...
Heather Howard
Nov 16, 2009
Heather Howard, age 34, of Martin, TN, formerly of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away suddenly on November 16, 2009. Heather was born in Lorain, on April 18th 1975. She graduated from Firelands High School in 1993. She leaves behind her son, Nathan Howard, of Martin, TN, mother and step-father, Janie and Dave Sowards, of Wittensville, KY, sister, Kim Howard and nephew,...
Mary Stepura
Nov 9, 2009
Mary Stepura, (nee Olszewski) age 98, of Sandy Springs, Georgia, formerly of Lorain, died on Monday, November 9, 2009 at Golden Living Center there,following a lengthy illness. She was born on September 25, 1911 in Lorain, Ohio where she lived most of her life until moving to Georgia 14 years ago. She was a member of Ss Peter & Paul...
John Paul Schoolcraft
Nov 6, 2009
John P. Schoolcraft, age 39, of Lorain, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2009, at the Cleveland Clinic, following a brief illness. He was born on November 1, 1970 in West Virginia, living in Lorain for most of his life. John is survived by his loving partner, Jim, his brothers; Gregory Allen (Jennifer), William Clayton (Tina), Kevin Roy, Sidney Neal,...
Margaret Ann Stanley
Oct 29, 2009
Margaret Ann Stanley, 82, of Lorain, died Thursday, October 29, 2009 at Metro Health Medical Center, Cleveland following a lengthy illness. Born Aug. 25, 1927 in Stone, KY, she came to Lorain in 1948 where she has lived since. Margaret worked in the sales department of May Co. for many years. She was a member of Our Savior Lutheran Church,...
Edward Herrera
Oct 22, 2009
Edward Herrera, age 70, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, passed away on Thursday, October 22, 2009, at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain. He was born on November 9, 1938, in Lorain, and has lived in this area his entire life. He attended Clearview High School and served in the United States Army. Edward was employed at Ford...
Charles L. Spears
Oct 13, 2009
Charles L. Spears, age 80, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, October 13, 2009 at Hospice of Western Reserve -Hospice Care Center, Olmsted Falls, following a brief illness. He was born on September 27, 1929 in Rogersville, TN, moving to Lorain 49 years ago. Charles was employed at Lorain Shipyards for 20 years prior to working for Stevens Painton, where he...
Leo Stronsky
Oct 11, 2009
Leo J. Stronsky, 92, of Lorain, died Sunday, October 11, 2009 at his residence while under the care of New Life Hospice following a short illness. Born Feb. 5, 1917 in Lorain, he has lived in Lorain his entire life. Leo graduated from Lorain High School and worked for Lorain Works US Steel for 45 years, retiring as a supervisor...
Larry E. Durasin
Oct 7, 2009
Larry Earl Durasin, age 52, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, October 7, 2009. He was born on April 6, 1957 in Lorain and has lived here his entire life. He was a 1976 graduate of Southview High School. Larry has worked for various restaurants, healthcare services, carpet cleaning and installation companies. He was a avid sports fan, loved playing bingo,...
Jose Rivera
Oct 6, 2009
Jose Rivera, age 76, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, October 6, 2009 at New Life Hospice Center, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 20, 1933 in Naranjito, Puerto Rico, and moved to Lorain 16 years ago. Jose enjoyed cooking, especially pastellios, and spending time with his family. He is survived by his son: Angel Rivera, of...
Carol A. Vrabel
Sep 25, 2009
Carol A. Vrabel, age 62, of Lorain, died on Friday, September 25, 2009 at her residence, following a sudden illness. She was born on August 21, 1947 in Lorain and has been a lifelong resident. She was a 1965 graduate of Admiral King High School. Carol was a member of Holy Trinity Catholic Church. Carol was employed for 23 years...
William "Bill" L. Weir
Sep 22, 2009
William "Bill" L. Weir, age 79, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, September 22, 2009 at Kingston of Vermilion, following a lengthy illness. He was born on March 4, 1930 in Berlin Heights, OH, moving to Lorain County in 1989. He attended Vermilion High School. Bill served in the United States Army during the Korean War, where he earned the National...
Paris Hunt
Sep 22, 2009
Paris Hunt, age 77, of Lorain, called home by the Lord, September 22, 2009 at his home, following a brief illness. He was born on January 16, 1932 in Kemper, Kentucky, moving to Lorain in 1952. Paris was employed as a receiver for USS Kobe for 45 years, retiring in 1997. He was a member of the United Steel Worker...
Ada Wlaszyn
Sep 7, 2009
Ada Wlaszyn, (nee Klymenko), completed her earthly journey when she peacefully passed away on Monday, September 7, 2009 in the presence of her family at her home in Lorain. Born on March 27, 1928 in Radechiw, Ukraine, Ada arrived at Ellis Island in 1951 and later became a naturalized US citizen. Following brief stays in Buffalo, NY and Lagrange, OH,...
Mildred "Millie" Silvasy
Sep 2, 2009
Mildred J. "Millie" Nemeth Silvasy, (nee Kirkpatrick), age 77, of Lorain, died on Wednesday, September 02, 2009 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, following a lengthy illness. She was born on June 6, 1932 in Mansfield, Ohio, living in Lorain most of her life. Millie was a 1950 graduate of Mansfield High School. She was a self-employed Interior...
Janet M. Serfozo
Aug 30, 2009
Janet M. Serfozo, (nee Feldkamp), 76, of Lorain, died Sunday, August 30, 2009 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, Lorain following a short illness. Born Aug. 27, 1933 in Lorain, she was a life long resident here. She graduated from Lorain High School in 1952B. Janet's first job was at Emmons Pharmacy in Lorain. She then worked for...
Luis Ismael V. Maldonado
Aug 29, 2009
Luis Ismael V. Maldonado, 85, of Lorain, died Saturday, August 29, 2009 at Lake Point Health Center, Lorain, following a brief illness. Born Aug. 26, 1924 in Utuado, Puerto Rico, he came to Lorain in 1950 where he has lived since. Ismael worked as a group leader in assembly at Lorain Works US Steel, retiring in 1986 after 38 years...
