Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2021

It is with great sadness that the family of Robert (Bob) Papula, announce he passed away peacefully of natural causes on Saturday, April 3, 2021. Bob was born in Braddock PA to the late George A. Papula and the late Margaret F. Papula (nee Banas) on March 3, 1947. He is predeceased by his wife Eeva (nee Kortinnen) and a...

Apr 1, 2021

Robert Lee Swiger, 60, of Jonesborough Tennessee, formerly of Lorain, passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at Ohio State University Medical Center, Columbus, from complications of covid. He was born September 10, 1960 in Clarksburg, West Virginia to Clyde and Blanche (Malone - Swiger) Robert enjoyed spending time with his wife and family and was always the life of the...

Mar 13, 2021

Catherine I. Osborne (nee Singleton 0, age 86, a longtime resident of Lorain and formerly of Amherst, passed away Saturday, March 13, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Catherine was born November 18, 1934 in Crab Orchard, Kentucky to the late John and Della Singleton. In 1952, Catherine moved to Ohio from Kentucky with her husband...

Mar 10, 2021

JUDITH (JUDY) F. HERZKE (ELBON) OF VERMILION, OHIO PASSED AWAY WEDNESDAY MARCH 10, 2021 AT MERCY REGIONAL MEDICAL CENTER, LORAIN, OHIO. JUDITH WAS BORN JUNE 29, 1949 IN BUCKHANNON, WEST VIRGINIA TO THE LATE WOODROW W. AND VIOLET V. (HOOVER) ELBON. SHE WAS PRECEDED IN DEATH BY HER HUSBAND HELMUT HERZKE IN 2004, SISTERS ESTER JEAN AND VIRGINIA SOUSA AND...

Mar 8, 2021

Marlene H. Schreiber (nee Bound), 72, of Lorain, passed away Monday, March 8, 2021 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain. Marlene was born in Cleveland, OH on July 29, 1948, to Wayne and Helen (nee Stotts) Bound. In 1969, Marlene met and married Ade Schreiber. Together they had two sons, Kurt and Brian, and one daughter, Holly. In the 1970s,...

Feb 20, 2021

Our Mom, June Marie Gotfried Wryst, passed peacefully on Saturday, February 20, 2021 after living fully 92 years of a satisfying life. Born on June 7, 1928, in Cleveland, Ohio, she started her career as a linotype operator at General Electric. She married our Dad, John Wryst, in 1951, and this city girl moved to the country, and together she...

Feb 7, 2021

Dorothy E. Martin (nee Becker), age 80 and a longtime resident of Henrietta and Elyria, passed away Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Kingston of Vermilion where she was presently residing. Dorothy was born July 11, 1940 in Oberlin to the late Carl and Blanche (nee Betts) Becker. She was a 1958 graduate of Firelands High School. Throughout her working years...

Jan 12, 2021

Lillian Isabelle Filmore Urbansky "Micki", age 67 and a resident of Vermilion, passed away surrounded by her loving family at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Micki was born August 20, 1953 in Far Rockaway, New York. She was a graduate of both Columbia Montour Vocational Technical School in Berwick, Pennsylvania and the Lorain County Community College...

Jan 1, 2021

On Friday, January 1, 2021 Debrah Blazina (nee Zsebik), loving wife and mother of two, passed away in her home surrounded by loved ones.  Debrah was born into a large family in Elyria, and spent most of her childhood and life in Lorain County.  She recently celebrated 25 years of marriage with devoted husband Thomas G. Blazina who was...

Dec 26, 2020

Anne J. Dancik (nee Misencik), age 88, a resident of Amherst and formerly of Vermilion, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Saturday, December 26, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic Hospital, Avon. Anne was born November 8, 1932 in Lakewood and resided there until marrying in 1953. Along with her husband, the late Robert J. Dancik and their family,...

Dec 14, 2020

Lois Carolyn Korfmacher (nee Buser) entered into heaven early Dec 14th, 2020 in Warren, Indiana. She was a devoted wife, a loving mother, and a proud grandmother. She was born on July 31, 1931 to the late Rev. Daniel and Evelyn Buser in Canton, Ohio. Her early years were spent in Iowa and then in Amherst, Ohio - where she...

Nov 20, 2020

Donald  "Don" J. Darmos, age 83 and a longtime resident of Amherst, passed away Friday, November 20, 2020 at UH Elyria Medical Center after a brief illness.

Don was born April 5, 1937 in Elyria to the late John and Ann (nee Matic) Darmos.  He attended Lorain High School and then enlisted in the United State Army...

Nov 20, 2020

Helen C. Darmos (nee Nicholson), age 82 and a longtime resident of Amherst, passed away at her residence on Saturday, April 23, 2021. Helen was born October 26, 1938 in Buffalo Township to the late Thomas and Esther (nee Murphy) Nicholson. She was a graduate of the Ohio State University with a Master Degree in Education. Helen was a home...

Nov 17, 2020

Alice Regina Crowe, 92, of Amherst, was called to final rest on November 17, 2020. She is survived by her husband, Glenn, of 71 years; son William, of Lexington, South Carolina; granddaughters Holly and Rachel; great grandchildren Gavin, Ethan, and Keegan. Also surviving are brother Lawrence of Bradenton, Florida; sister Nellie Catherine of Avilton, Maryland, and a host of other...

Nov 15, 2020

Daniel Adam Ferguson "Danny", age 43 and a resident of Amherst, passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020. Danny was born November 11, 1977 and while growing up he enjoyed playing sports, hunting, and fishing. Since September of 1996 he has resided in a nursing home. Danny loved spending time with family and friends, enjoyed watching movies and his favorite football...

Nov 8, 2020

Charles "Charlie" E. Moore, age 74 and a longtime resident of Lorain, passed away Sunday, November 8, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a long illness. Charles was born April 23, 1946 in Grethel, Kentucky to the late Louis and Zellia (nee Hamilton) Moore. In 1960 Charles and his family moved to Ohio from Kentucky. Throughout his life Charles...

Oct 27, 2020

Nancy A. Eastaugh (nee Vegh), age 69 and a life resident of Amherst, passed away surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Nancy was born in Lorain, April 25, 1951 to the late Joseph A. and Emily R. (nee Stammitti) Vegh. She was a 1968 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School, Amherst and a 1971 graduate...

Oct 8, 2020

William "Bill" J. Bringman, age 96 and a 70 year resident of Amherst Township, passed away Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain after a brief illness.  Bill was born in Brownhelm, December 26, 1923 to the late Peter and Theresa (nee Nagle) Bringman.  Bill proudly served in the United States Army during World War II...

Oct 6, 2020

Janice Kay Swendseid (nee Potts), age 66 and a resident of Oberlin, passed away Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain after a brief illness.

Janice was a born February 8, 1954 in Columbus, Mississippi to the late Charles W. and Annie D. (nee Johnson) Potts.  She was a 1972 graduate of Pickens Academy...

Oct 2, 2020

Doreen R. Lute (nee Pease), age 86, of Lorain and formerly of Amherst, passed away Friday, October 2, 2020 at Anchor Lodge Retirement Village in Lorain after a one year illness.

Doreen was born October 6, 1933 in Lorain to the late Lloyd and Marbie (nee Queen) Pease.  Doreen was a 40 year resident of Amherst where...