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John P. Forgacs, 69, Army National Guard Veteran
John P. Forgacs, 69, of Camden Township, died suddenly at his home Tuesday January 14, 2025.
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Robert C. Semrau, 80, Avid League Bowler
Robert C. “Bob” Semrau, 80, of Lorain, died Wednesday January 15, 2025 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home.
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Ingeborg Stemkowski, 95, Enjoyed Sewing, Knitting, and Cooking
Ingeborg “Inge” Stemkowski (nee Pohlmann), 95, of Lorain, died Monday January 13, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain
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Sophie Holowecki, 91, Enjoyed Spending Time with Family and Friends
Sophie Holowecki (nee Bryja), 91, of Lorain, died peacefully on Sunday January 12, 2025 at her home.
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Martin H. Lucey, 77, Avid Fan of Historic Route 66
Martin H. Lucey, age 77, passed away at his Sheffield Lake residence on Saturday January 11, 2025. He was born in Lorain to Harold and Ruth (nee Schrenkel) Lucey on May 16, 1947 and had been a long-time resident of Lorain prior to relocating to Sheffield Lake in 1993.
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Eileen A. Tomlin, 76, Skilled in the Art of Needlepoint
Eileen A. Tomlin, age 76, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at Mercy New Life Hospice on the afternoon of Monday January 6, 2025.
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Diane M. Cihak, 82, Loved Her Grandchildren and Cats
Diane M. Cihak (nee Szeto), 82, of Lorain, died Thursday January 2, 2025 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain.
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Terri L. Roule, 65, Love to Volunteer
Terri L. Roule (Krause), age 65, of Lorain, OH, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Mercy Health Lorain Hospital after a lengthy illness.
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Raymond A. Grunau, 78, Enjoyed Singing
Raymond A. Grunau, 78, of Elyria, died Tuesday December 31, 2024 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve.
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Kelly L. Jarrell Sr., 85, Enjoyed Gardening and Playing Blue Grass Music
Kelly L. Jarrell Sr, 85, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the home of his son Kelly Jr in Vermilion on Monday December 23, 2024.
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Madaline Lizette Benzing, 77, Will Be Dearly Missed
Madaline Lizette Benzing (nee Bonnifield), 77, of Oberlin, died Tuesday December 10, 2024 at Safe Haven Elder Care in Avon Lake.
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Darlene M. Drwal, 72, Devoted Daughter, Loving Sister, Beloved Aunt, and Cherished Friend
Darlene M. Drwal (nee Drabiak), 72, of Avon, died Friday November 8, 2024.
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Lucille M. DeGenaro, 98, Will Be Dearly Missed
Lucille M. “Lu” DeGenaro (nee Mercurio), 98, of Lorain, died Wednesday November 20, 2024 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home in Lorain.
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Bernice A. Piper, 74, Avid Cleveland Sports Fan
Bernice A. “Sue” Piper (nee Pyles), age 74, of Lorain, passed away at Mercy New Life Hospice on the evening of Saturday November 16, 2024 following a brief illness.
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Mary Rak, 92, Had a Passion for Helping Others
Mary Rak (nee Merva), age 92, passed away peacefully at Avon Oaks Caring Community on the afternoon of Thursday November 14, 2024 following a period of declining health.
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