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Shannon L. Golay , 44, Animal Lover
Shannon L. Golay, 44 of Lorain passed away Saturday, June 2, 2012 in St. John Medical Center, Westlake, from complications of Lupus.
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Matthew J. Yuricich, 89, Veteran & Oscar Winning Artist
Matthew J. Yuricich, 89, of Woodland Hills, California and formerly of Lorain, passed away peacefully Monday May 28, 2012 at the Motion Picture Home in Woodland Hills.
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M. Rita Irwin, 87, Will Be Missed Deeply
M. Rita Irwin (nee Kruise), age 87, of Lorain, passed away in the afternoon hours of Wednesday May 30th at the Hospice Care Center at the Renaissance in Olmsted Falls following an illness of two weeks.
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Rhoda A. Lorence, 94, Enjoyed Crafts & Staying Active with Her Church
Rhoda A. Lorence (nee Weech), 94, passed away peacefully on Monday, May 28, 2012 at her home in Lorain, OH.
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Harvey J. Strickler, 82, Veteran and Life-Long Electrician
Harvey “Jake” Strickler, 82, passed away on Tuesday, May 29, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, OH.
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Diana C. Fries (nee Vargo), 66, Seamstress & Costume Designer
Diana C. Fries (nee Vargo), 66, of Lorain, died Friday May 25, 2012 in the SICU at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria after a lengthy illness.
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Stacey L. Harrington (nee Wachholz), 37, Avid Cleveland Sports Fan
Stacey L. Harrington (nee Wachholz), 37 of Vermilion, lost her 3-year battle with cancer Wednesday, May 23, 2012 in her home.
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Steven J. Krejci, 64, Sergeant First Class
Retired Sergeant First Class Steven J. Krejci, 64, of Parma passed away on Saturday, May 19, 2012 at the Louis B. Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland, unexpectedly. He was an US Army veteran.
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Michael Paul Salvatore Dore, 54, Loved Music, Family & Friends
Michael Paul Salvatore Dore, 54, of Lorain passed away peacefully with courage at his home on May 22, 2012.
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Richard Salasovich, 79, Former Logistician for the US Navy
Funeral services will be held Friday May 25th at 10 a.m. in St. Nicholas Byzantine Rite Catholic Church for Richard Peter Salasovich, 79, who passed away Monday in the presence of his wife and children.
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Mary Agnes Teleha (nee McPhillips), 82, Accomplished Pianist & Organist
Mary Agnes Teleha, (nee McPhillips), age 82, of Lorain, passed away Monday May 21st, 2012 at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
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Natalia Szuja (nee Chechetin), 83, Enjoyed Hobbies & Spending Time With Family
Natalia Szuja,(nee Chechetin) 83 of Lorain passed away to her eternal rest on Saturday, May 19, 2012 in her sons home in Texas.
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Clyde E. Matthews , 88, Man of Faith
Clyde E. Matthews, 88, of Lorain passed away on Sunday, May 20, 2012 at the Avon Oaks Skilled Nursing Facility in Avon following a long illness.
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Rita M. Chedester (nee Boggs), 63, Enjoyed Being with Family
Rita M. Chedester, (nee Boggs), age 63, of Lorain, passed away in the early morning hours of Thursday May 17, 2012 at University Hospitals of Cleveland.
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Myra Krafcik (nee Marinik), 78, Former Administrative Assistant for Lorain City Schools
Myra Krafcik (nee Marinik), 78, of Lorain, died Wednesday May 16, 2012 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home in Lorain after a long illness.
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