Jan 4, 2026

Santina J. Skidmore (nee Curcillo) 90, of Elyria, passed away in the early morning hours of Sunday, January 4, 2026. She was born in Lorain on November 1, 1935 to parents Joseph and Anna Curcillo. Santina will be remembered for her boundless spirit and generous heart. She devoted her life to her family as a homemaker, creating a warm and...

Dec 31, 2025

Phillip Michael Rohal 27, of Eaton Township passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday December 31, 2025. He was born May 23, 1998 in Garfield Heights. Phillip worked with his father at Universal Joint Auto Wrecking. He loved spending time with family and friends, and enjoyed hunting, fishing and video gaming. Survivors include his parents; Phillip J. and Monica A. (nee: Alesci)...

Dec 30, 2025

Jamie Loftin, age 53, passed away on December 30, 2025, after a brief but serious illness. Jamie spent most of his childhood in Illinois, where he attended Rockridge Schools. During his senior year of high school, he moved to Pennsylvania and graduated from Hempfield High School in 1990. He went on to attend LeTourneau University in Texas, where he played...

Dec 26, 2025

Susan Marie Lewis (nee Craig) 76, of LaGrange, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Friday, December 26, 2025 at Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born in Elyria on October 25, 1949 to parents Bartlett and Elsie Craig. Susan worked at Elyria Memorial Hospital as an administrative assistant until her retirement in 2015. She will be...

Dec 24, 2025

Bradley McDonald, 37, of Akron, passed away unexpectedly on December 24, 2025 surrounded by his family. He loved spending time with family and his fiancé and their fur babies. He is survived by his fiancé Carla (Gray) Powers; mother, Shauna McDonald; brothers, Timothy, Cody, Corey, and Joshua; sisters, Amanda McDonald, Ashley (Brett) O’Brien, and many nieces and nephews. Bradley is...

Dec 24, 2025

Gaylord T. Francis, affectionately known as "Skeets" went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 following a long illness.

Skeets was truly a giant of a man---devoted father to nine children: Leonard (Elaine) Francis, Elyria; Jeffery (Denise) Francis, Sacramento; Pamela (Kenneth) Merchant, Lorain; Michelle (Jeff) Burke, Elyria; Ronald (Mariella) Lancaster, Lorain; Maureen (Mark) Davison, Moreno Valley, California;...

Dec 22, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Helen Dugar Motta on December 22, 2025. Born October 27, 1932 to immigrant parents Frank and Helen Dugar in Cleveland, Ohio. Helen graduated with honors from Elyria High School in 1950. She attended MIT briefly, returning to Elyria where she met Ed Motta in 1952 at...

Dec 22, 2025

June Ethel Ondo Obituary

Age 93,passed away on December 22nd. June leaves behind her beloved daughter, Ellen Leidner, son-in-law Rich Goldberg, grandsons Matt (Marielle)and Sam Goldberg, great-grandson Guy Goldberg, niece Bonnie Datt (Chris Lowe),stepchildren, Deb (Elizabeth), Rick, and Jeff (Monica) Ondo, grandson Jeffrey(Daniela) Ondo, granddaughter Skylar Ondo, and a multitude of lifelong friends. She also was predeceased in 2006 by her...

Dec 20, 2025

NANCY J. HORVATH (nee DUNKLE), 96, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2025, after a short illness, surrounded by loved ones at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. She was born April 10, 1929, in Wilkinsburg, Pennsylvania, to Willard E. and Mary Roman Dunkle, (both deceased). In 1944, she came to Elyria and lived here her entire adult life....

Dec 20, 2025

David Barnes Balas, age 80, of Columbia Station, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on December 20, 2025, at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake. David was born on April 15, 1945, in Elyria, Ohio, to the late Ernest W. Balas and Jane M. Balas (née Barnes). A proud veteran, David honorably served his country in the United...

Dec 13, 2025

Rev. Glenn Alvin Mertz, 64, of Elyria passed away suddenly and unexpectedly, Saturday December 13, 2025 at his home.

Loved by his wife Jackie to whom he was married for over 25 years. He loved his family very much but also loved his Lord above all things.

Glenn worked in radio for 30 years in the Lorain and Cleveland area. His final...

Dec 13, 2025

Elizabeth M. Holmen (nee: Hess), 94, of Elyria, passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving children on December 13, 2025. She was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on July 10, 1931, to parents Walter and Elizabeth (nee: Bernbaum). She was a graduate of Western Reserve University. She worked at Stouffer's restaurants as Director of Food Management for 15 years and...

Dec 12, 2025

Kenneth William Freeland, 61, of Elyria passed away Friday, December 12, 2025 at The Avenue of North Ridgeville nursing home following a long illness. He was born November 30, 1964 in Lorain. Ken was a long-time member of St. Anthony Church and graduated from Lorain High School in 1985. Upon moving to Elyria he became a member of St....

Dec 11, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that our family announces that Jerry Castelli, 60, of Grafton passed away peacefully surrounded by his loved on at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital on Thursday December 11, 2025.

Beloved husband of Lori (nee-Herrick), cherished father of Mianda (fiancé, Zach Zweirecki), stepfather of Shannon Walker (Kim) and Mike Plumley (Danielle). Devoted brother of...

Dec 10, 2025

Dec 10, 2025

Norine Louise Wiseman, born December 3, 1946 and went home to be with the Lord on December 10, 2025 at the age of 79. Married to Herman L. Wiseman for 56 years. Mother of 3, a daughter, Rebecca Mansell and 2 sons, Richard Wiseman and Daniel Wiseman. Grandmother of 11 and Great-Grandmother of 15. My dear Mother loved God and...

Dec 10, 2025

Peter D. Ternes, 87, of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025. He was born to Roy and Dorothy (Gerhart) Ternes on April 27, 1938. He is the youngest of 5 brothers, all growing up and working on their family farm in Elyria, where he became a lifelong resident. He then joined Military service in 1957. He met...

Dec 10, 2025

The world lost a walking Angel,on December 10, 2025, with the passing of Patricia Jean Jackson (nee-Vilevac). Born on October 9, 1930, Patricia was the beloved daughter of John and Margaret (Martinchak) Vilevac, she lived a beautiful 95 years filled with love, laughter, and the joy of being surrounded by family. She is now reunited with the love of...

Dec 10, 2025

Joel "Joey" E. Parson, 48, of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, December 10, 2025 at University Hospital in Cleveland after a long illness. He was born in Elyria on February 7, 1977 to parents, Robert and Lanata (née Lilly). After graduating Keystone High School in LaGrange, Joel served as foster parent for several years and was greatly loved by...

Dec 10, 2025

Shirley J. Kelling, age 81, passed away peacefully after a long-term illness. She was born on June 23, 1944, in Lorain, Ohio, to Joseph and Josephine (Grasso) Fogo.

Shirley was a proud graduate of Admiral King High School and went on to further her education at Lorain Business School and Lorain County Community College. She later earned...