Obituaries
John 'Ham Sandwich' Ewing
Jul 18, 2023
John Ewing, 60, was born to William Ewing and Lumetra (née Wilmington) on July 15, 1963, and was a life-long resident of Lorain. He made his transition on Tuesday, July 18, 2023, surrounded by his loving family, at University Hospital in Elyria.
John was affectionately known as “Ham Sandwich.” He was educated in the Clearview School System. He was...
Joaquay A Massey-Agee
Jul 16, 2023
Joaquay Alon Massey-Agee, 29, of Toledo (formerly of Sandusky), passed away Sunday, July 16, 2023, at his home.
Joaquay was born June 13, 1994 in Sandusky, Ohio. He lived most of his life in Sandusky and Toledo, OH. He also spent time living in Columbus, OH, West Palm Beach, FL, and Jacksonville, FL. While living in Florida he used...
Robert L Franklin, Sr
Jul 13, 2023
Robert Lee Franklin, Sr., aka “Sugar”, age 79, a native and resident of Plaquemine, Louisiana, transitioned from earth to eternal life on Thursday, July 13, 2023, at 3:15 p.m. at home surrounded by loved ones. Our hearts are filled with sorrow, but we realize that this is God’s will.
Robert “Sugar” was born to the late Earl Dunlap...
Lieutenant Price
Jul 2, 2023
Lieutenant Price, 85, of Lorain, passed away at his home Sunday, July 2, 2023.
Lieutenant was born in Lorain on August 25, 1937, and had been a lifelong resident. He served in The United States Air Force. He retired from US Steel after over 30 years of service. He was a member of the Local Steel Workers Union 1104....
Carrie Bell Moore
Jun 19, 2023
Carrie Bell Moore (nee Jackson),92, of Lorain, passed away Monday June 19, 2023 in UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake, OH following a brief illness. She was born November 7, 1930, in Camden, Alabama to George Sr. and Maggie Dell Jackson. She had been a resident of Lorain for over 70 years.
Carrie worked most of her life...
Grace M. Lovett
Jun 14, 2023
Grace Maiomi Lovett 85, of Lorain passed away surrounded by her loving family on Wednesday, June 14, 2023 in her home following a short illness.
Grace was born in Covington, Tennessee on June 27, 1937, and had lived in Lorain for over 70 years.
Grace enjoyed cooking and spending time with her loving family
Grace’s memory will be cherished...
Tanya Vernadine Shumpert
Jun 11, 2023
Tanya Vernadine Shumpert, 70, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, June 11, 2023, following a sudden illness, in Cleveland Clinic Hospital.
Tanya was born in Franklin, Pennsylvania on May 1,1953 and had been a resident of Lorain, Ohio for 69 years. She graduated from Southview High School. She worked as a nurse’s aide in various nursing homes, and was also...
Yolanda Lenora Larsosa
May 26, 2023
Yolanda Lenora Larsosa, 49, gained her wings on Friday, May 26, 2023. She was born January 22, 1974, at Amherst Hospital in Amherst, Ohio, and had been a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio.
Yolanda, affectionately called ‘YoYo’ or ‘Yo’, graduated from Lorain High School and attended The University of Akron. She graduated with an Associate's degree as a licensed...
Eric D Riser Sr
May 25, 2023
Eric David Riser, Sr., 57, passed away May 25, 2023 in New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness. He was born on December 31, 1965 in Lorain, Ohio where he was a lifelong resident. Eric attended Lorain City Schools and Akron Public Schools. He worked as a transportation coordinator and a STNA for over 35 years. He was known for his...
Gregory M McCartney
May 20, 2023
Gregory M McCartney, 71, of Sheffield Lake, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, May 20, 2023 of natural causes. Mr. McCartney was born on June 22, 1951 in Elyria, Ohio to his loving parents, William E. and Ethel E. (Olah) McCartney.
He was a 1969 graduate of Avon High School and had studied at LCCC. He was...
Wilson Grier Jr
May 20, 2023
Wilson Grier, Jr., 70 years old, was walked home following a prolonged illness, on Saturday, May 20th, 2023. He was surrounded by his family.
Wilson was born in Elyria, Ohio, to the late Wilson Grier, Sr., and Mary Grier. Wilson was a member of the Boy Scouts and played Little League baseball. He attended Elyria High School, was the...
Darlene Johnson
May 18, 2023
Darlene Johnson, 59, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 18, 2023.
Darlene was born in Springfield, Massachusetts on June 30, 1963 and lived most of her life in Lorain, Ohio. She graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School where she played basketball, softball and volleyball. She was a former member of Fairfield Christian Center...
Day'von Raymont Elijah Brown
May 17, 2023
Day’von Raymont Elijah Brown gained his angel wings on May 17, 2023. He was born at Mercy Regional Medical Center on May 26, 2022.
Day’von enjoyed watching his favorite television shows Cocomelon and Bluey. He loved playing with his brothers and bouncing in his bouncy chair. He loved to be in everyone business, being nosey. While his time was...
Cleophas 'Bo' Noble Jr
May 16, 2023
Cleophas ‘Bo’ Noble Jr
Cleophas ‘Bo’ Noble, Jr., 62, was born September 7, 1960 in Lorain, Ohio to the Late Cleophas, Sr. and Johnnie Mae Noble. He confessed hope in Christ at an early age, joining New Hope Baptist Church. Cleophus transitioned from this earthly life, May 16, 2023 while living in Los Angeles, CA. He lived there for...
Marsha Elaine Robinson
May 16, 2023
Marsha Elaine Robinson, 73, of Oberlin, passed away Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at Welcome Nursing Home in Oberlin, Ohio following a lengthy illness.
Marsha was born on November 12,1949 in Oberlin, Ohio, and had been a lifelong resident of Lorain County. She worked at General Motors and in childcare.
Marsha was a member of the Cathedral of Praise Worship...
Billy "Bill" Holland
May 15, 2023
On December 31st, 1951, Bill Holland was born to Maggie Bell and Justin Holland in Elyria, Ohio. He was the second born of five children. Known as Billy by his close family and friends, and was mostly seen to be happy, go luck, and fun loving.
Billy possessed an entrepreneurial spirit, likely inherited from his beloved mother whom he...
Marque Y Williams
May 15, 2023
Marque Y. Williams, 43, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Lorain, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. He was born May 6, 1980 in Elyria, Ohio and resided in Louisville, KY for the past 19 years.
Marque graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School in 1999. He worked as a caregiver specializing in providing private care for senior citizens.
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David Tyrone Gage
May 15, 2023
David Tyrone Gage, 68, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Monday, May 15, 2023.
He was born on July 27, 1954, to parents Willa Mae and Eddie Gage Sr. He was a longtime resident of Lorain and graduated from Southview High School. Tyrone was always a hard worker and retired from Ford Motor Company with 30 years...
Nathaniel 'Natie Boy' Charlton
May 15, 2023
Nathaniel 'Natie Boy' Charlton, 68, of Elyria, passed away Monday, May 15, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and friends following a brief illness. He was under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve. Natie was born June 22, 1954, in Lorain to Charlie Dee Sr. and Geraldine Charlton. He was an avid sports fan and shared...
Willie T Johnson
May 14, 2023
Willie Terrell Johnson, 49, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, May 14, 2023 in Oak Hills Nursing Home.
Willie was born in Lorain, Ohio on August 29, 1973 and had been a lifelong resident. He attended Lorain Admiral King High School where he played football and basketball.
Willie is survived by his six children: Austyn Keaton, Naketa Johnson, Delawrence...
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