Michael "Mike" Ray Meek
Nov 15, 2025
Mr. Michael "Mike" Ray Meek, age 63, of Carrollton, GA, went to be with Jesus and his family members who have gone on before on November 15, 2025 from an ongoing illness. He was born August 25, 1962 in Amherst, OH to the late Burl H. and Lucille Hale Meek. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...
Brian "Scott" Obbey
Nov 3, 2025
Brian "Scott" Obbey, age 67 and a resident of Amherst, passed away at his home on Monday, November 3, 2025 after a long illness.
Scott was born in Lorain to the late Allen A. and Virginia J. (nee Lewis) Obbey. He was a 1976 graduate of Admiral King High School. Scott retired from the former United States...
Thomas "Tom" M. Rottel
Oct 20, 2025
Thomas "Tom" M. Rottel age 87, and a longtime resident of Amherst, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 surrounded by his loving family at Avon Oaks Caring Community.
Tom was born October 25, 1937 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Michael and Rose (nee Biamonte) Rottel. He was a 1957 graduate of John Marshall High School. Tom...
Charles Frederick Friend Jr.
Sep 10, 2025
Charles Frederick Friend Jr, age 73, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. Charles was born on December 26, 1951 in Lorain, Ohio and was the youngest of the three children of Charles and Betty Friend. He graduated from Amherst Marion L. Steele High School in 1969. He served in the...
Penny Lee (Nee Hunsaker) Taylor
Aug 26, 2025
Penny Lee Taylor, of Lorain, Ohio, and longtime resident of Oberlin and Amherst, passed away peacefully on August 26, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on December 23, 1952, Penny lived a life defined by love, resilience, and devotion to her family. The daughter of Paul and Agnes Hunsaker, Penny grew up with her brothers, Paul Jr. and...
Cherry Ann (Nee Boggess) Sedor
Jul 16, 2025
Cherry Ann Sedor, of Amherst, Ohio age 70, passed away on July 16, 2025, in Cleveland, Ohio. Known affectionately as Chee Chee, Cherry was a loving sister and aunt, cherished for her caring nature and passion for her family and pets. Her dedication extended to various animal organizations, to which she made frequent contributions. Cherry's journey began in the...
Terrence "Terry" Lee Cain
Jul 13, 2025
Terrence "Terry" Lee Cain, age 73 and a life resident of Amherst, passed away Sunday, July 13, 2025 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a one year illness.
Terry was born in Amherst on February 1, 1952 to the late Daniel and Audrey (nee Barck) Cain. He was a 1970 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School. ...
Lynda M. (Nee Domagal) Yanks
Jul 2, 2025
Lynda M. Yanks, age 76, and a resident of Sheffield Lake, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 2, 2025, after a long battle with cancer. Born in Rome, New York, to Joseph and Rose (nee Rizzuto) Domagal, Lynda was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother.
She is survived by her husband of 45 years, Robert Yanks; her...
Alice Faye (Nee Jones) Schatz
Jun 24, 2025
Alice Faye Schatz (nee Jones), age 85 and a life resident of Amherst, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at UH Elyria RMC.
Alice was born in Amherst to the late Clarence and Cecelia (nee Wilson) Jones. Alice had a career for over 30 years and was employed at...
Paul L. Fundanish
Jun 15, 2025
Paul L. Fundanish, 85, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday following a brief illness. A proud native of Pennsylvania, Paul spent the last 26 years of his life in Ohio. He earned two degrees from Penn State University before moving to Chicago, where he worked alongside his brother and graduated from the American Institute...
Raymond Franklin Millard Ii
May 29, 2025
Raymond Franklin Millard II, age 80 and a life resident of Lorain, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 at Ganzhorn Suites of Avon after a four year illness.
He was born in Lorain, January 11, 1945 to the late Raymond F. and Bonnie M. (nee Wyatt) Millard.
Ray attended Lorain High School and was a...
Beverly M. (Nee Hambley) Mellen
May 16, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the death of our mother Beverly Mellen of Amherst. Beverly passed on Friday, May 16, 2025 at the age of 97 after a short stay with Stein Hospice.
In quiet moments of reflection, we shall carry Beverly's memory with us, a guiding light illuminating the path ahead. May Beverly's journey be filled...
Joyce Lynn Morrow
May 13, 2025
Joyce Lynn Morrow, age 68 and a life resident of Amherst, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
Joyce was born in Amherst, December 8, 1956 to the late Hayden and Opal (nee Hammond) Morrow. She was a graduate of Marion L. Steele High School and Cedarville University. Joyce spent her working career as...
Deborah Ann Hackney
Apr 28, 2025
Deborah Ann Hackney, 62, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully in her home on April 28, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family. Born on October 14, 1962, in Cleveland, Ohio, Deborah was the daughter of the late Ferrell and Betty (Connolly) Hackney. Early in life, she pursued a career as a paralegal, where she demonstrated her intelligence,...
Betty Lou (Nee Moore) Welch
Apr 27, 2025
Betty Lou Welch (nee Moore), age 83 and a resident of Amherst Township, passed away Sunday, April 27, 2025 at Kingston of Vermilion after a one year illness.
Betty was born January 7, 1942 in Silver Ortore, West Virginia to the late Samuel and Sylvia (nee Brady) Moore. After her husband's passing, Betty moved to Amherst Township...
Alva Dotson
Apr 25, 2025
Alva Dotson, age 82, a resident of Lorain and formerly of Sheffield Village, passed away Friday, April 25, 2025, at his home from a sudden illness.
Alva was born August 10, 1942, in Dorothy, West Virginia to the late James and Margaret (nee Blankenship) Dotson. He was a graduate of Clearfork High School of West Virginia. Alva...
Beth A. (Nee Huffman) Nagy
Apr 18, 2025
Beth A. Nagy passed peacefully into eternal rest on April 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with multiple illnesses. She was welcomed into heaven by her beloved mother, sister, and daughter.
Born on November 13, 1963, at Amherst Hospital, Beth was a proud 1982 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School in Amherst. She later attended Lorain...
Sandra Lee (Tucker) Balko
Apr 17, 2025
Sandra Lee Balko (nee Tucker), age 84 and a longtime resident of Amherst, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a short illness.
Sandra was born in Cleveland, July 29, 1940 to the late Julius J. and Eleanor (nee Pescar) Tucker. She was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1958B. ...
Carla J (Hayes) Galindo
Apr 9, 2025
Carla J. Galindo (nee Hayes), age 65 and a resident of Elyria, passed away at her home on Wednesday, April 9, 2025 after a short illness.
Carla was born January 30, 1960 in Amherst to the late Carlie and Vesta (nee Miller) Hayes. She was a graduate of Firelands High School and Lorain County Community College. Carla...
Anna May (Spataro) Litvak
Mar 12, 2025
Anna M. Litvak (nee Spataro), age 72 and a resident of Amherst, passed away after a long illness on Wednesday, March 12, 2025 at Amherst Manor. Anna was survived by her sons Doug Lewis of Norwalk, David Lewis of Norwalk, Dean (Elaine) Lewis of Mansfield, five grandchildren, six great grandchildren, her brother Ron (Sophie) Spataro of Amherst, and sister...
