All Obituaries

Norman L. “Stormin’ Norman” Wohlever, 66, of North Ridgeville passed away Wednesday March 22, 2023 at U.H. Elyria Medical Center following a long illness. He was born December 16, 1956 in Cleveland and was a lifelong North Ridgeville resident. A 1975 graduate of North Ridgeville High School, Norm was employed by the City of North Ridgeville for 23 years, retiring from the service garage in 2021. He was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in North Ridgeville, and prior to...

Ruth G. Piwinski, age 93, of Oberlin, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Tuesday, March 21, 2023. Ruth was born in Oberlin, OH on May 23, 1929, and was the youngest child of Henry and Lottie (nee: Parsons) Sandrock. She was a 1948 graduate of Oberlin High School and shortly after married her sweetheart, Stanley T. Piwinski on September 4, 1948. Ruth was more than a house wife, she was an active farm wife whether she was in the field or in the barn. She also...

Joann M. Polacsek 65, of Elyria passed away Tuesday March 21, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain following a brief illness.  She was born February 5, 1958 in Elyria.  Survivors include her son; Wanji Chance Running Horse of Elyria, three grandchildren; Wicahpi, Wiyaka, Mahpiya Running Horse, additional survivors include two sisters; Sara Bonilla (Ruben) of Fairfax, VA., Barbara Bright of Elyria, two brothers; John (Martha) of Detroit, MI., David (Gayle) of...

Dwight A. McMurray, 63, of Elyria, OH, departed this life to reunite with his mother, Arlene (nee: Spray), and father, Harlan, in God’s Kingdom on March 14, 2023. Born in Columbus, Ohio, Dwight was a resident of Elyria, Ohio for over two decades. Those left to cherish Dwight’s memory include his wife, Lynne McMurray (nee: Gilgenbach); stepchildren, Gabrielle Lucki of Cleveland, Ohio and Nicole Salzman (Dave) of Northfield, Ohio; step-grandchildren, Harper and Henry; brothers,...

Mary Ellen Seres, 75, of North Royalton, a devout daughter, school teacher, and receptionist passed away unexpectedly on Saturday March 11, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic Hillcrest Hospital in Mayfield Heights. Born in Elyria, she was a Lorain County resident for most of her life. Mary Ellen was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School and Bowling Green State University. She taught 4th grade at St. Agnes School in Elyria and then worked as a receptionist at Vatterott College in Broadview...

Janet M. Zacharias, (nee-Wottring), 86, of Elyria Township passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday March 11, 2023. She was born July 18, 1936 in North Olmsted and was an Elyria resident for most of her life. Janet worked for 20 years at Lorain County Human Services, retiring as a case worker. She was a member of St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church and worked for many years at both the A&P and Meyer Goldberg grocery stores. Following retirement, she...

Marlene D. (nee Meecha) Horner, age 91, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023 at Mill Manor Care Center in Vermilion. She was born on October 28, 1931 to parents Victor and Cecilia (nee: Blazer) Meecha in North Ridgeville. Marlene was a member of the Fraternal Order of Eagles in Elyria. She enjoyed playing cards, board games, Ohio State Football, and cooking for her family. Survivors include her daughter, Joyce (Jim) Jeavons; son, Byron (Clarann) Horner; sisters, Evelyn...

Lucy Irene Cutlip (nee: Price) 87, of Eaton Township passed away Thursday March 9, 2023 at home following a brief illness. She was born February 2, 1936 in Bald Knob, WV.  Irene was a member of North Eaton Baptist Church, she retired from The Ford Motor Company as an inspector.  She loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed making floral arrangements, cooking, cake decorating, and various church activities.  Survivors include her loving husband of forty seven...

James W. Payne 91, of Elyria passed away at home on Thursday March 9, 2023 following a long illness. He was born May 27, 1931 in Elyria where he was a lifelong resident.  Jim was the Buildings and Grounds Superintendent for the Keystone School District and retired in 1998. He was a member of The Lorain County Sheriffs Auxiliary and served as a member of the Search and Rescue Team, he was also a certified NRA Firearms Instructor.  Jim was also a member of The LaGrange Police...

Terri J. “Birdie” McCumbers, age 62, of Elyria, passed away on March 8, 2023 at UH Elyria Medical Center. Terri was born on June 17, 1960 to parents Galry and Sandra (nee: Rainey) in Elyria. She graduated from Midview High School in 1978 and later graduated from LCCC with an Associate’s degree in Marketing. Terri owned and operated Birdie’s on Cleveland Street for over 40 years. In her younger years, she was an avid skier. Later in life, she enjoyed music concerts,...