Obituaries
Pamela A Aridge
Oct 23, 2025
Pamela A. Aridge passed away on October 23, 2025. She was surrounded by her loving children and siblings. She was born on October 26, 1952, in Toledo, Ohio.
She was employed at Tyson Corporation for the past eleven years. She dedicated over thirty years to McDonald’s Corporation, serving as a store manager and first assistant. Her role often took her to...
Sondra Raye Moore
Oct 23, 2025
Sondra Raye Moore (nee Oglesby), age 82, of Elyria, Ohio, passed away, surrounded by her family on October 23, 2025, after a brief illness. Born and raised in Sandusky, Ohio, Sondra was the cherished daughter of the late Ray Arthur and Nancie Ann (Bryant) Oglesby.
Sondra was a 1961 graduate of Sandusky High School and loved her hometown. She retired from...
Dr. Gwendolyn Marie Twillie, Ph.D.
Oct 19, 2025
Dr. Gwendolyn Marie (Brown) Twillie, Ph.D.—a gifted educator, scholar, dancer, choreographer, and storyteller whose life was devoted to faith, family, and the arts—entered her eternal rest on October 19, 2025, in Oberlin, Ohio, surrounded by her loving family. She was 84 years old.
Born in Fayetteville, Arkansas, Gwendolyn was the beloved daughter of Eddie David Brown and Earline (Black) Brown, and...
Sherilene Harris
Oct 17, 2025
Sherilene Harris was born January 27, 1958, in Lorain, Ohio to Joe Richburg and Emma Winston and adopted shortly thereafter by Ralph M. and Elizabeth Harris, who nurtured, loved, cherished and adored her. She was fondly called "Sugar Foot" by her "daddy" Ralph Sr. On Friday, October 17, 2025, Sherilene was released from her earthly labor to her heavenly reward.
Sherilene...
Patricia Yancey Jones
Oct 17, 2025
Patricia Yancey Jones, age 73, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, at New Life Hospice following a brief illness.
Born on August 26, 1952, Patricia was a devoted member of Greater St. Matthew AME Church. She found joy in gardening, sewing, and caring for her beloved dogs, Lucy and Cisco. Her nurturing spirit and quiet strength touched...
Jerry Kilby Sr
Oct 16, 2025
Jerry Kilby Sr., 52, was born February 25, 1973, in Elyria. He entered eternal rest on October 16, 2025, after a courageous fight, finding peace in God’s arms. Though we will miss him deeply, his legacy will live on forever in the countless lives he touched. Jerry truly did God’s work on this earth — always giving, helping, and inspiring...
Charles Edward Turner Jr
Oct 14, 2025
Charles Edward Turner Jr., age 57, formerly of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on October 14, 2025, at Summa Health System in Akron, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Lorain on August 15, 1968, Charles was the beloved son of Charles Edward Turner, Sr. and Eliza Bell Watkins. He attended Admiral King High...
Mollie Mae Little
Oct 8, 2025
Mollie Mae Little, age 98, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, surrounded by her devoted family.
Born on June 4, 1927, in Atlanta, Georgia, Mrs. Little lived in Columbus and Detroit before returning to Lorain in January of this year. She retired from the Lorain City School System, where she worked for many years as a lunch aide....
Owen Williams Jr
Oct 5, 2025
In Loving Memory of Owen Williams Jr.
Owen Williams Jr., 66, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on October 5, 2025.
Born in Lorain on November 3, 1958, Owen was a lifelong resident of the city, though his family roots trace back to Detroit, Michigan. He enjoyed fishing, watching television, and listening to music—simple pleasures that brought him peace...
Denise "Niecy" Brantford
Oct 5, 2025
Denise “Niecy” Brantford, 69, of Lorain, Ohio, departed this earthly life peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Denise “Niecy” Brantford, 69, of Lorain, Ohio, departed this earthly life peacefully on Sunday, October 5, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 22, 1956, in Lorain, Ohio, Denise was the beloved daughter of Mary “Louise” Lighty and...
Clarence Howard Anderson
Oct 3, 2025
Mr. Clarence Howard Anderson was born on January 24th, 1953, to Dorothey Jean Anderson (Barbee) and Dr. Marvin Moore Anderson in St. Louis, MO. He passed away on Friday, October 3rd, 2025, in Lorain, Ohio. Clarence was preceded in death by his father and his brother, Christopher Alan Anderson.
Clarence attended Charleston Elementary School, Hawthorne Junior High School, and graduated as...
Cheryl Pettiford Gooch
Oct 1, 2025
Cheryl P. Gooch, 78, passed away on October 1, 2025, after a brief illness. Cheryl was born in Oberlin, OH. Cheryl is the oldest child of Wallace and Gwendolyn Pettiford. Cheryl is a 1965 graduate of Oberlin High School. She earned a bachelor’s degree in Special Education from Virginia State University. Throughout high school and college, Cheryl served as a...
Patricia Lynn Logan Houser
Sep 19, 2025
Patricia Lynn Logan Houser, age 67, formerly of Elyria, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 19, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic.
Born on September 3, 1958, in Akron, Ohio, Patricia spent the majority of her life in Elyria, where she built a life rooted in faith, family, and service. She retired from York International after more than 30 years of...
Rovella Lucille Roundtree
Sep 12, 2025
Rovella Lucille Roundtree, age 55, of Columbus, Ohio, formerly of Lorain, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2025, at Mount Carmel East Hospital in Columbus.
Born in Charlotte, North Carolina, Rovella was raised in Lorain, Ohio, where she spent the majority of her life before relocating to Columbus. She graduated from Clearview High School, where she was a celebrated athlete, excelling...
Dorothy Jean Evans Herring
Sep 10, 2025
Dorothy Jean Evans Herring, age 76, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2025, at UH St. John Medical Center in Westlake, Ohio. She was born May 22, 1949, in Montgomery, Alabama to her proud parents Lawrence C. Evans Sr. and Carrie Bella Jackson.
Often called Dot Jean, she was loved by many, which included family and friends. Throughout her...
Susan Ball
Sep 9, 2025
Susan Ball, 70, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic in Avon. Born on July 24, 1955, in Elyria, Ohio, she was the beloved daughter of the late Wiley Ball Sr. and Ethel (née Parker) Ball. Susan was a lifelong resident of Lorain County and a cherished member of her community.
A woman of...
Shelley Dean Thomas
Sep 6, 2025
Shelley Dean Thomas, 57, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 6, 2025, following a brief illness. A lifelong resident of Lorain, Shelley was born on April 22, 1968, to the late Lee Vaughan Thomas Sr. and the late Cynthia Wootten Stewart.
Shelley graduated from Admiral King High School and went on to earn her bachelor’s degree, reflecting her...
Priscilla Ann Brown
Aug 30, 2025
Priscilla Ann Brown, age 75, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 30, 2025, at University Hospital Seidman Cancer Center in Cleveland.
She was born on April 6, 1950, in Wheelwright, Kentucky, Priscilla made Lorain County her home for over 44 years. She spent much of her life in Oberlin and her later years in Lorain, where she built...
Charles J. E. Compas
Aug 28, 2025
Charles James Edward Compas departed this life on August 28th, 2025. He was the son of Andrew and Lucy Compas.
Charles was the youngest of nine children. He was born on August 19, 1929, in Irwin Pennsylvania where he grew up and attended school through the eighth grade. Charles had small jobs for many years in Jeannette as a building contractor....
Geneva E Parks
Aug 26, 2025
Geneva E. "Geep'' Parks, 99, of Lorain, passed away on Tuesday August 26, 2025, surrounded by family. She was under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice. Geneva was born on January 10, 1926, in Kankakee, Illinois to Charles Lawrence and Francis Parker. John and Winne Carr later adopted her. She moved to Lorain in 1946.
Geneva attended Kankakee High School....
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