Obituary Listing

Dec 29, 2023

Charles R. Morris Jr., "Buddy", passed away on Friday, December 29, 2023 at Amherst Manor. Buddy was born April 2, 1937 in Somerset, Pennsylvania to the late Charles R. Morris Sr. and Bridget M. (nee Haley) Morris.  He moved to Cleveland with his family in 1955.  In 1997 he relocated to Lorain and following that, in 1998 he moved...

Dec 23, 2023

Donna Jean Pulcer (nee Jacopin), 87, died on Saturday, December 23, 2023 after a lengthy illness. She was born to Philip and Jeanne Jacopin of Amherst on February 8, 1936. She graduated from Amherst Steele High School in 1954.  In 1960, she married Robert Pulcer Jr. and moved to Lorain, where the couple raised their three children. A lifelong...

Dec 17, 2023

Shirley L. Hall (Shenk), age 89 and a resident of Amherst, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, December 17, 2023. Shirley was born March 18, 1934 in Columbiana County to the late Noah and Frances (nee Bessire) Shenk.  She was a graduate of Elida High School where she formerly was a cheerleader and...

Dec 15, 2023

Jennings Ray Mosley, "JR" age 87 and a resident of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023 after a lingering illness. JR "Ray" was born March 4, 1936 in Horsecreek, West Virginia to the late Jeff and Naomi (nee Copley) Mosley.  He moved to Ohio in 1955 and was employed for the Biedro Price Company in Lorain...

Dec 11, 2023

John Byron Telatnik Jr., age 93 of Lorain, passed away on Monday, December 11, 2023 in Amherst. John was born February 15, 1930 in Lorain to the late John B. Telatnik Sr. and Elizabeth (nee Pathe) Telatnik. John was a hard working man who deeply loved his family.  He was a graduate of Lorain High School Class of 1948A...

Nov 26, 2023

Marilee (Scott) Westcott, 79, of Amherst, passed away unexpectedly of a sudden illness on Sunday, November 26, 2023. She was born August 16, 1944 in Akron to Kenneth W. Scott and Jane E. (Brown) Scott. Marilee loved spending time with her family, animals, traveling, bingo and crafting.  She was a Kent State University graduate and retired from the Sheffield...

Nov 14, 2023

Donald Philip Jacopin, Sr. passed away Tuesday, Nov. 14, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice after an extended illness.

Donald was born Feb. 8, 1936 in Amherst, OH to Philip and Jeanne Jacopin (nee Gambish).  He is survived by his wife of 65 years, Lorene (nee VanHeuveln), sons Donald, Jr. of Lorain and John of Gahanna, 5...

Nov 9, 2023

Eleanor Margaret Hudak (nee: Super) 96 of Amherst, Ohio died Thursday afternoon, November 9, 2023 following a short illness at her home. She was born in Lorain, Ohio on November 13, 1926 to the late Mary (nee: Mille) and Frank Super, who passed away respectively in 1962 and 1985.

Mrs. Hudak was employed at U.S. Steel for...

Nov 6, 2023

Ivie "Lucy" Kennedy (nee Stacey), age 87 and a longtime resident of New Russia Township, passed away at her home on Monday, November 6, 2023 from complications of a stroke. Lucy was born May 29, 1936 in Tazwell County, Virginia to the late Clarence P. and Helen B. (nee Smith) Stacey.  Throughout her life she was a homemaker who...

Oct 27, 2023

Rosemary "Rosie" K. Goodwin (nee George), age 94 and a lifelong resident of Amherst, passed away Friday, October 27, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice surrounded by her loving family. Rosie was born August 28, 1929 in Amherst to the late Salem and Sadie George.  She was a graduate of the former Central School in Amherst.  Rosie enjoyed diversity...

Oct 24, 2023

Patricia L. Howells (nee Bruce), age 80, lifelong resident of Amherst, has gone to be with the Lord and her heavenly family, on October 24, 2023 at Mercy Hospital, after a lengthy illness.

Pat was a true Amherstonian, she lived and spent her whole life enjoying Amherst. Born on April 22, 1943 at the Amherst Hospital to...

Sep 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" E. Harris, age 73 and a resident of Henrietta Township, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2023 at his residence.

Bob was born December 1, 1949 in Cleveland to the late Lawrence and Velma (nee Sholtz) Harris.

Throughout his working years Bob was a regional truck driver, working for 25 years at Commercial Alloys...

Sep 15, 2023

Donald W. Barris Sr., 87, of Vermilion passed away September 15, 2023 after a short illness. He was born October 13, 1935 to his parents Walter and Cecil (nee Miller) in Amherst. Don attended Amherst schools.  In his younger years he was a volunteer fireman for the City of Amherst for ten years.  Don was retired from Union Local...

Sep 12, 2023

Karen M. Robinson (nee Saunders), age 72 and a longtime resident of Amherst, passed away Sunday, September 10, 2023 at UH Elyria Medical Center after a brief illness. Karen was born March 14, 1951 in East Cleveland to the late Edward and LaVerne M. (nee Kapanski) Saunders.  She was raised in Sheffield Lake and was a 1969 graduate of...

Sep 10, 2023

Rodney "Rod" F. Clowers, 58, of Elyria, passed away Sunday, September 10th, 2023.

Born in Berea, Ohio, July 15th, 1965,  to his late parents Freddie and Judith (Judy) Clowers (nee Seifert).

He was a very loving and caring Uncle. Often calling to check on Corey and his family, or doting on "his boys" Carlin and...

Aug 31, 2023

Kyle John Ketz, Bubba, Bubs, Kyle.  The people's person, some would say. Kyle was a very driven individual.  A Marion L. Steele alumni. After being more than an average academic student, he was a son, brother, beloved family member, and friend. He was known by many people and loved by everyone. Kyle enjoyed motocross, engines, big trucks, and off-roading....

Aug 12, 2023

Joseph Alfred "Al" George, a lifelong resident of South Amherst, passed away Saturday, August 12, 2023 in Lorain. He was born in Amherst on June 25, 1934 to the late Zachour and Jenny (Deeby) George.  Al was preceded in death by the love of his life Jeannette (Yonkings) George, his daughter Ann Allison, grandson Frank Lenoci, great grandson Jaxon...

Aug 3, 2023

James "Jay" E. Kennedy, age 83 and a resident of New Russia Township, passed away at his home on Thursday, August 3, 2023 with his loving wife at his side. Jay was born July 18, 1940 in McCreary County, Kentucky to the late Onzy and Evelyn (nee Bolin) Kennedy.  In his childhood, Jay moved with his family to Lorain...

Jul 29, 2023

In loving memory of Chad B. Milam, born November 11, 1953 to Billy S. and Ella Mae (nee Akers) Milam in Bluefield, West Virginia.  Chad was raised in South Amherst where he then graduated from high school.  He was a remarkable man who touched  the lives of everyone he met. Chad was a devoted husband and a loyal friend. ...

Jul 20, 2023

Geraldine Ellen (nee Matthews) Scheiferstein, 91 of Amherst, passed away Thursday, July 20, 2023 in Amherst surrounded by her children as they expressed their love to her in her final hours She in now happily reunited with her husband George who passed away August 17, 2017 along with her parents Bill and Ida Byrd Matthews, and her sister Maxine...