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Recent Obituaries

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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Ronald K. Leazier Sr., 64, Cleveland Sports Fan
Ronald K. “Bubba” Leazier Sr, 64, of Amherst, died Thursday June 4, 2026 at his home after a long illness.
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Allan Anthony Sadowski, 79, Vietnam War Veteran
Allan Anthony Sadowski, age 79, passed away on May 27, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 20, 1946 in Lorain, Ohio.
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Richard A. Barry, Sr., 76, Enjoyed Fishing
Richard A. Barry, Sr, 76, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday May 27, 2026 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain.
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Patricia L. Skidmore, 81, An Unselfish and Giving Person
With hearts full of gratitude and sorrow, we announce the passing of our loving mother, Patricia L. Skidmore (nee Koba), Friday May 8, 2026 at the Holy Family Home in Parma after a lengthy illness.
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Jennifer Pauley, 36, Cherished Every Moment With Her Children
Jennifer Pauley, age 36, of Lorain, passed away at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center on Friday May 1, 2026 following an illness of slightly longer than one year.
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Ronald J. Dennis, 88, Enjoyed Traveling
Ronald J. “Ron” Dennis, 88, of Sheffield Township, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Tuesday April 28, 2026.
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Daniel W. Nichols, 83, Veteran of the US Army National Guard
Daniel W. “Dan” Nichols, 83, of Lorain, died peacefully at his home on Saturday April 25, 2026.
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Ricardo J. Vargas, 39, Enjoyed Soccer
Ricardo J. “Ricky” Vargas, age 39, of Lorain, passed away suddenly and unexpectedly at his residence on Friday April 24, 2026.
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Karen L. Novak, 75, Avid Ohio State Buckeyes Fan
Karen L. Novak, age 75, of Cleveland, passed away Tuesday evening April 21, 2026 following a period of declining health.
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