Ruth Spencer
May 25, 2023
Ruth Spencer (nee Jones), age 86 and a resident of Wellington, passed away after a long illness at The Abbewood, Elyria on Thursday, May 25, 2023. Ruth was born April 13, 1937 in Progress, West Virginia to the late Corbett and Ruby (nee Dobbins) Jones. During the 1950s Ruth moved to Ohio with her husband William, residing in Elyria and...
Karen Ann Ward
May 22, 2023
Karen Ann (Pinson) Ward our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend, passed away with her family by her side on May 22,2023 at the age of 71 years. Karen was Born March 19, 1952, in Pikeville, Kentucky before moving and becoming a resident of Lorain County where she raised her children. Karen enjoyed hobbies of going to...
Sean E. Byrne
Apr 20, 2023
Sean Eric Byrne, 54 and a longtime resident of Amherst, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, April 20, 2023. Sean was born January 2, 1969 in Lorain to Brian and Connie (nee Reichert) Byrne. Along with his family, Sean moved from Lorain to Amherst in 1978 and was a 1987 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School. Sean...
Carolyn M. Fike
Apr 11, 2023
Carolyn Marie Fike (nee Danser) age 71 and a resident of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, April 11, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Carolyn was born March 15, 1952 in Grafton, West Virginia to the late Charles H. and Edith P. (nee Powell) Danser. She was a 1970 graduate of Clearview High School. Carolyn was married to Vernon...
Charlene E. Mellen
Apr 3, 2023
Charlene E. Becker Mellen, age 95 and a lifelong resident of Amherst and Lorain, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Mill Creek of Galion. Charlene was born July 13, 1927 in Amherst to the late Peter A. Becker and Elsie Schofield Becker. She graduated from the former Central School, Amherst. Charlene attended Lorain...
Dallas K. Jones
Mar 31, 2023
Dallas K. Jones, age 68 and a longtime resident of Amherst, passed away at his home on Friday, March 31, 2023. Dallas was born September 28, 1954 in Cleveland to the late Harley and Helen (nee Metz) Jones. He was a graduate of Maple Heights High School. For many years Dallas worked for the former NL Corporation in Maple Heights...
Barbara J. Swartz
Mar 27, 2023
In loving memory of Barbara Jean Swartz "Barb" (nee McCullaugh). Barb was born in Elyria on April 5, 1931. She was preceded in death by her parents Robert and Agnes McCullaugh, siblings Earl McCullaugh, Louise Staszak, Lillian Zvosec, Joan Hambly, Donna Morris, Lucille McCullaugh, and Bobby McCullaugh. Barn spent the last 71 years of her life married to the love...
Mary L. Houston
Mar 25, 2023
Mary L. Houston (nee Callender), age 85, of Sheffield Lake went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 25, 2023 at her daughter's home in Vermilion, who was her caregiver. She was born on December 30,1937 in Creighton, Pennsylvania to the late Laird and Lucille (nee Stuck) Callender. She was a 1956 graduate of Edfra High School in...
Betty Jones
Feb 23, 2023
On Thursday, February 23, 2023 Betty Ann Jones (nee Mellon) of Lorain went home to be with the Lord. She was born March 1, 1965 in Bay Village to the late Vernon E. Jones and Margaret M. (nee Clark) Jones. Betty was loving and devoted to her family. She loved spending time with her family. She will be missed by...
Richard M. Mika
Feb 13, 2023
Richard M. Mika, age 89, and a resident Amherst, passed away Monday, February 13, 2023 at Amherst Manor. Richard was born October 27, 1933 in Elyria to the late Milan and Betty Mika (nee Palagyi). He was a graduate of Elyria High School. After graduating high school he joined the United States Navy and served in the Korean Conflict. He...
John Stephen Kachuba, Jr.
Feb 12, 2023
Very Rev. Mitred Archpriest John Stephen Kachuba, Jr. was born on January 24, 1948, in Windber, Pennsylvania to John Stephen and Eleanor (née Kingure) Kachuba. Father John was baptized and chrismated on February 15, 1948, at St. Mary's in Windber, Pennsylvania. He attended Pacific Beach Elementary in San Diego, California, from 1955-1963, Mission Bay High School in San Diego, California,...
Jennie Ehlert
Jan 11, 2023
Jennie Ehlert (nee Tartarini) of Amherst, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 peacefully at home at the age of 103. She had a love of life, friends and family that was profoundly unmatched. She left this world surrounded by loved one and friends who will continue to honor her legacy. She was a graduate of Litchfield High School. Jennie...
Joann M. Childress
Dec 25, 2022
JoAnn Marie Childress (nee Bacacio), 85, of Amherst passed away peacefully at her home on December 25, 2022. Upon her request, there will be no showing or service. Her family will have a private celebration of her life. She was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1956 B and went on to study cosmetology. She started her own...
Suzanne K. Chambers
Dec 17, 2022
SUZANNE CHAMBERS OBITUARY Suzanne K. Chambers, age 81, and a resident of Amherst, passed away at home, cared for by her loving daughters on Saturday, December 17, 2022.Suzanne was born July 24, 1941, in Erie, Pennsylvania, to the late Clark and Helen (nee Mackey) Bunce. She was a graduate of Thiel College with a Bachelor of Science degree. Throughout her...
Clara F. Betka
Dec 7, 2022
Clara F. Betka (nee Del Boccio), age 98 and a long time resident of Amherst, passed away at Mercy New Life Hospice on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 after a short illness. Clara was born in Lorain, July 11, 1924 to the late Venazia and Adele (nee Spera) Del Boccio. Throughout her life Clara was a beloved mother, grandmother, great...
Nancy C. Marszal
Dec 4, 2022
Nancy C. Marszal (nee King), age 59 and a resident of Rocky River, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at UH St. John Medical Center, Westlake. Nancy was born May 26, 1963 in Cleveland to the late James W. and Mary L. (nee Kilbane) King. She was a 1981 graduate of St. Joseph Academy, Cleveland. Nancy worked for several years...
Wayne C. Kiser
Dec 4, 2022
Wayne C. Kiser, age 76 and a resident of Norwalk, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain after a short illness. Wayne was born March 13, 1946 in Fremont to the late Carroll and Anna (nee Gerstenberger) Kiser. He was a 1964 graduate of Western Reserve High School, Wakeman. Wayne proudly served in the United...
Laurie B. Steiner
Nov 28, 2022
Laurie Beth Steiner (nee Brown), age 70 and a long time resident of South Amherst, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 28, 2022 after a short illness. Laurie was born in Lorain, November 17, 1952 to the late Jack C. and Jeanne E. (nee McCray) Brown. She was a 1971 graduate of the former Lorain Catholic High...
Alfonsina Donofrio
Nov 17, 2022
Alfonsina J. Donofrio (nee Scalzitti), age 93 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away Thursday, November 17, 2022 at Mercy New life Hospice, Lorain. Alfonsina was born in Italy on March 12, 1929 to the late Florideo and Concetta Scalzitti. She married her beloved husband Vincent Donofrio on November 29, 1950 in Italy and emigrated to the United States...
Emily Vegh
Oct 29, 2022
Emily Vegh (nee Stammitti), 98, died 2 minutes to midnight on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon under Hospice Care. She was born to Felix and Pauline (nee Gentile) Stammitti on June 21, 1924 in Lorain, Ohio one week before the deadliest tornado in Lorain's history. She graduated from Lorain High School class of 1942B. Emily...
