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Daniel R. Heyer, 43, Locally Known Artist
Daniel R. Heyer, 43, of Lorain, died on Sunday, June 10, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center in Lorain, OH after a long illness.
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John David Gornall, 78, Machinist
John David Gornall, 78, of Lorain, died at his home on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 in Lorain, OH unexpectedly.
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Maria E. Suarez-Amengual, 81, Born In Cuba
Maria E. Suarez-Amengual, age 81, of Lorain, died on Tuesday, June 12, 2001 at her residence following a sudden illness.
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Dean H. Hicks, 71, Master Bricklayer
Dean H. "700" Hicks, age 71, of Elyria, died Friday, June 8, 2001 at EMH Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.
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Paulette Panisiak, 51
Paulette Panisiak, 51, of Lorain, formerly of Yuma, Arizona, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical center in Lorain following a long illness. Mrs. Panisiak was born August 8, 1949 in Cleveland and had lived in North Ridgeville until moving to Yuma, Arizona eight years ago. She returned to the area one month ago.
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Raymond T. Mitchell, 82, Avid Golfer
Raymond T. Mitchell (a.k.a. Superstar), 82, of Vermilion died Sunday, June 10, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center in Lorain. He was born April 19, 1919 in Cleveland and had lived in Avon for many years before moving to Vermilion.
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Bertha Gillenwaters, 98, Enjoyed Crafts and Spending Time with Her Grandchildren
Bertha Gillenwaters (nee Leonartz), 98 of Lorain, formerly of Avon Lake, passed away Sunday, June 10, 2001 at the Ohio Extended Care Center, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Mrs. Gillenwaters was born March 21, 19903 in New Jersey, and had lived in Avon Lake, then moved to St. Petersburg, FL for 14 years before returning to Lorain to live with her daughter and son. She was a homemaker and enjoyed crafts and spending time with her grandchildren.
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Laura Belle Foote, 85, Teacher
Laura Belle Foote (nee Gruey), 85 of Mount Dora, Florida formerly of Lorain passed away on Thursday, June 7, 2001 at the Ruleme Center in Eustas, Florida following a lengthy illness.
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James P. Sapienza, 99, Enjoyed Fishing
James P. Sapienza, 99 of Lorain died on Friday, June 8, 2001 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home in Lorain, OH following a long illness.
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Audrey M. Kayle, 60, Enjoyed Working with Ceramics
Audrey M. Kayle (nee Turton), age 60, of Lorain died Thursday June 7, 2001 in the intensive care unit of Community Health Partners and Surgical Center following a brief illness. She was born January 22, 1941 in Lorain and had been a life-long resident of the city.
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Flora Mary Lupinacci, 84, Lifetime Member, Disabled American Veterans Louis Paul Proy, Chapter 20
Flora Mary Lupinacci, (nee Cherry) (Ceraso), 84, of Lorain died Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph, following a brief illness.
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Donald E. Shawver, 63, Engineer Design Technician
Donald E. Shawver, 63 of Lorain, died on Wednesday, June 6, 2001 at Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center in Lorain, OH following a long illness.
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Charles Paulus, 82
Charles Paulus, 82, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, June 05, 2001 at the Oak Hills Nursing Center. He lived in Amherst before moving to Lorain.
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Joseph A. Yance, 58, Served in U.S. Army
Joseph A. Yance, age 58, of Lorain died Sunday, June 3, 2001 in the emergency room of Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center-West after being stricken with an apparent heart attack. He was born January 29, 1943 in Dillonvale, Ohio and had been a resident of Lorain for the past 38 years.
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Joseph Costello, 85, Accomplished Athlete
Joseph Costello, age 85, of Lorain died Sunday, June 3, 2001 in the emergency room of Community Health Partners Hospital and Surgical Center-West after being stricken with an apparent heart attack. He was born January 2, 1916 in Punxatawney, Pennsylvania and had been a resident of Lorain since his childhood.
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