Obituary Listing

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...