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Recent Obituaries

David "Edsel Dave" Pilger, 83, Known for His Ability to Fix or Repair Just about Anything
David “Edsel Dave” Pilger, age 83, of Sheffield Lake, passed away on the morning of Friday December 26th in the emergency room of Mercy Health Lorain Hospital following a brief illness.
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Leonard A. Findish, 85, Fondly Remembered For His Trademark Wit and Humor
Leonard A. "Len" Findish, 85, of Lorain, died Wednesday December 24, 2025 at his home while lovingly surrounded by his family.
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Phyllis Margaret Holomuzki, 91, Enjoyed Trips to Las Vegas
After 91 years of life, Phyllis Margaret Holomuzki (née Litkovitz) of Lorain entered eternal rest on Thursday, December 25, 2025.
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Susan Marie Burnette, Loved Teddy Bears and Baskets
Susan �Sue� Marie (nee Straka) Burnette passed away peacefully surrounded by family on December 14, 2025.
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Allan Gargasz, 78, Known for His Unwavering Generosity
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Allan “Al” Gargasz, 78, a cherished and lifelong resident of Lorain, who departed this life on December 4, 2025, after a brief stay at Mercy New Life Hospice.
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Patricia A. Murray, 76, Enjoyed Knitting, Crocheting, Reading, and Shopping
Patricia A. "Patti" Murray (nee Kissel), 76, of Lorain, died Thursday December 4, 2025 after a short illness.
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Marilyn R. Cook, 82, Enjoyed Reading and Jigsaw Puzzles
Marlyn R. Cook, age 82, passed away at Avon Place on the evening of Tuesday November 25, 2025.
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Cheryl A. Kuhar, 78, Enjoyed Reading, Dancing, and Music
Cheryl A. “Sherri” Kuhar (nee Lynchosky), 78, of Elyria, passed away Tuesday November 18, 2025 at the Louis Stokes VA Medical Center in Cleveland.
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Michael S. Bansek, 65, Enjoyed Collecting Wine
Michael S. Bansek, 65, of Hartsel, Colorado, passed away unexpectedly at his home Saturday November 1, 2025.
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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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