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Recent Obituaries

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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Mary Kathryn Nikora, 78, Loved Animals
Mary Kathryn Nikora, Kathy, also known as Sister, passed away quietly in her home on Monday, August 11, 2025.
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William G. Heider, 83, U.S. Air Force Veteran
William G. “Bill” Heider, 83, of Lorain, died Monday August 11, 2025 at his home after a short illness.
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Dawn L. Green, 66, Enjoyed Spending Time with Family
Dawn L. Green (nee Kulick), age 66 of Lorain, passed away on the evening of Saturday July 26, 2025 while a patient at University Hospitals of Cleveland Medical Center.
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James D. Feather, Sr., 67, Enjoyed Traveling, Hunting, and Fishing
James D. Feather Sr, 67, of Lorain, died Wednesday June 18, 2025 at University Hospitals St John Medical Center in Westlake after a brief illness.
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Elizabeth June Loterbaugh, 91
Elizabeth June Loterbaugh went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 20, 2025.
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Angela M. Hladik, 66, Enjoyed Traveling
Angela M. Hladik (nee Henson), age 66 of Lorain, passed away at CHPO Mercy Hospital Lorain on the morning of Friday July 11, 2025 following a brief illness.
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Anne K. Close, 92, Excellent Cook and Baker
Anne K. Close (nee Bruck), age 92, of Lorain, passed away at her residence on the morning of Sunday July 13, 2025 while under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice.
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Mattew Moran, 69, Enjoyed Cruises and Casinos
Matthew Moran, 69, of Amherst, passed away peacefully with his family by his side Saturday July 5, 2025 at Cleveland Clinic Avon Hospital after a lengthy illness.
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Leonard J. Milde, 86, Former Teacher for Lorain City Schools
Leonard J. Milde, age 86, of New Russia Township, passed away peacefully at his residence on the morning of Tuesday July 8, 2025 while surrounded by his loving family.
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Jennie Varbanoff, 96, Loved Taking Bus Trips with Friends
Jennie Varbanoff (nee Dudukovich), 96, of Lorain, passed away Friday July 4, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake.
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Frank Waseleski, 73, U.S. Army Veteran
Frank Waseleski, Sr., of Warren, Michigan and previously of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Saturday, June 28, 2025, at the age of 73.
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Joan P. McCreery, 84, Enjoyed NASCAR
Joan P. McCreery, (nee Boenhen), age 84, of Sheffield Lake, passed away peacefully at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake on the evening of Monday June 23, 2025.
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