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George M. Rusinko, 87, Former Lorain City Schools Teacher
George M. Rusinko, 87, of Avon Lake, was called home by the Lord peacefully on Friday, July 24th, 2026, at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital.
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Margarette Burgdorf, 91, Devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother
Margarette Burgdorf, née Mielcarek, of Lorain, passed away on July 12, 2026, following a brief stay in hospice. She was 91.
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MaryBelle Bradley, 87, Avid Gardener
MaryBelle Bradley (nee Hamilton), 87, of Lorain, passed away at her home on Thursday July 9, 2026 after a lengthy illness.
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Robert A. Kubishke, 62, Avid Outdoorsman
Robert A. Kubishke, age 62, of Sheffield Township, passed away at his residence during the early morning hours of Saturday July 11, 2026 following a period of declining health.
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James. G. Tomusko, 78, Decorated U.S. Army Veteran
James G. “Jim” Tomusko, decorated U.S. Army Veteran and son of George and Dorothy (nee Beres) Tomusko, passed away peacefully on the evening of Monday June 29, 2026 at the age of 78.
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Izek N. Rodriguez, 24, U.S. Navy Veteran
Izek N. Rodriguez, age 24, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at UH Elyria Medical Center during the early morning hours of Thursday July 2, 2026.
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Brent J. Hodkey, 50, Will Be Dearly Missed
Brent J. Hodkey, age 50, of Lorain, passed away at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital on the afternoon of Friday June 26, 2026 following a brief illness.
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Norma J. Crnko, 89, Will Be Dearly Missed
Norma J. Crnko (nee Kalo), age 89, longtime resident of Sheffield Lake, passed away peacefully at Reserve Care Ames Family Hospice House on the evening of Monday June 22, 2026.
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Jennifer G. Koroski, 74, Known for Her Kindness and Genuine Care of Others
Jennifer G. Koroski, 74, of Brunswick, OH, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 21, 2026.
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Joanne M Mrosko, 86, Loved to Travel
Joanne M. Mrosko, born in Lorain, Ohio, on April 4, 1940, the only child of John and Anne (nee Urda) Timko, passed away peacefully at her home, surrounded by family and friends on Wednesday June 17, 2026.
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Gerald Jerome Ludwig, 90, United States Army National Guard Veteran
Gerald Jerome Ludwig, age 90, of Lorain, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his residence during the early morning hours of Monday June 15, 2026.
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Shirley A. Sterk, 91, Owner of Sterk's Catering
Shirley A. Sterk, (nee Sterna) age 91, of Brownhelm Township, passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026 following a lengthy illness.
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Steven C. Mendak, 64, Enjoyed Swimming
Steven C. “Stevie” Mendak, 64, of Lorain, died peacefully on Wednesday June 10, 2026 at the Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital with his family by his side.
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Jeffery A. Morehart, 82, Former Lorain Police Lieutenant
Jeffery A. Morehart, 82, of Lorain, died Friday June 5, 2026 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home after a long illness.
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Charles S. Kulchar, 74, Automobile Enthusiast
Charles S. “Charley” Kulchar, age 74, passed away peacefully at Reserve Care Ames Family Hospice House on the afternoon of Monday June 8, 2026.
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