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Frank A. Masin, 87, U.S. Army Veteran
Frank A. Masin, age 87, of North Royalton, and formerly of Lorain, passed away peacefully on the evening of Sunday November 2, 2025 following a brief illness.
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Norman B. Harwood, 94, U.S. Navy Veteran
Norman B. Harwood, 94, of Amherst Township, passed away Friday November 7, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain.
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Linda Ann Ashenbach, 81, Loved Her Family Immeasurably
Linda Ann Ashenbach, age 81, of Lorain, Ohio, died Friday October 31, 2025 at her residence following an extended illness.
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Michael Demich, 79, Former Custodian for Amherst Exempted Village Schools
Michael “Jedo” Demich, age 79, passed away at the 1907 Assisted Living Center in Amherst on the evening of Monday October 27, 2025 following a period of declining health.
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Richard M. Wisnieski, 70, Member of the Ohio Operating Engineers Union Local #18
Richard M. “Rick” Wisnieski, 70, of Lorain, died Saturday October 25, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital.
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Beverly Joy Wayda, 93, Enjoyed Baking, Singing, Crafting, Bowling, and Traveling
We are saddened to announce the passing of Beverly Joy Wayda (nee Frey), who entered eternal life on the morning of her 93rd birthday.
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Felicia D. Heyer, 91, Enjoyed Playing Bingo and Solving Crossword Puzzles
Felicia D. Heyer (nee Tusko), age 91, formerly of Lorain, passed away peacefully on September 16, 2025 at the age of 91.
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James R. Jaykel, 80, Known for His Kindness and Boundless Generosity
James R. Jaykel, age 80, of Lorain, passed away at his residence on the evening of Thursday October 9th, 2025 following an extended illness.
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William Michael Yuhos, Sr., 90, Devoted Husband, Father, Grandfather and Great-Grandfather
William Michael “Bill” Yuhos, Sr., age 90, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on the evening of Friday October 10, 2025.
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George Gilbert Parker, Jr., 86, Enjoyed Riding His Bike and Tending to His Garden
George Gilbert Parker, Jr. was born on June 24, 1939 in Lorain, Ohio in a small home with the guidance of a midwife to Dorothy Marion Sheppard and George Gilbert Parker.
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Celestine Adele Dorsz, 104, Enjoyed Gardening
Celestine Adele Dorsz (nee Carosi), age 104, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at her residence during the early morning hours of Sunday October 5, 2025.
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Olga D. Bonilla, 84, Built a Life Rooted with Compassion, Giving, and Service
It is with great sadness that the family of Olga D. Bonilla, age 84, of Lorain, passed away in her sleep on Wednesday, October 1, 2025, at home under the loving care of her daughters and husband.
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Joyce L. Tripphahn, 76, Accomplished Painter
Joyce L. “Cioci” Tripphahn, (nee Zellers), age 76, of Belden, passed away in the emergency room of University Hospitals St. John Medical Center in Westlake on the morning of Friday September 19, 2025.
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Robert C. Minnich, 66, Avid Ohio State Buckeyes Fan
Robert C. Minnich, 66, of Lorain, died Friday August 29, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital after a lengthy illness.
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Mary Ellen DiMarzio, 96, Avid Fan of Astronomy
Mary Ellen DiMarzio, age 96, of North Ridgeville, and formerly of Lorain, passed away peacefully at the Avenue of North Ridgeville on the afternoon of Sunday August 17, 2025 following a period of declining health.
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