Obituaries
Thomas Michael Palos
Feb 16, 2026
Thomas Michael Palos, 63, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, February 16, 2026.
Thomas was born on January 26, 1963, in Lorain, where he remained a lifelong resident. He was employed at Thermotec, in Lorain, where he worked for over 30 years. He loved to golf and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Thomas leaves to cherish his memory his...
Jacqueline Fay Goodwin
Feb 9, 2026
With love and gratitude for her life, we announce the passing of Jacqueline Fay Goodwin, affectionately called Jackie, 64, of Lorain, Ohio. She departed this life on Monday, February 9, 2026 following a lengthy battle with dementia.
Jackie was a woman of quiet strength, gentle presence, and a bright smile that could light a room. Though naturally reserved, she carried a...
Wilbert Leo Jeter
Feb 7, 2026
Wilbert Leo Jeter, affectionately known as “Jay,” passed away on February 7, 2026, at University Hospital in Elyria, Ohio, following a brief illness.
Born on June 7, 1982, in Lorain, Ohio, Wilbert was born to Virginia Flint and Wilbert L. Jeter, Sr. He attended Lorain City Schools.
Wilbert had a variety of interests. He enjoyed collecting guns and knives, watching action movies,...
Betty J Moore
Feb 7, 2026
Betty J. Moore, 82, of Sandusky, passed away on Saturday, February 7, 2026, at Firelands Medical Center in Sandusky, Ohio, following a lengthy illness.
Born in Decatur, Mississippi, Betty made Sandusky her home in 1968. She was a devoted member of New Jerusalem Baptist Church and lived a life centered on faith, family, and service to others.
Betty retired as the head...
Debbie Yvonne Shumpert
Feb 6, 2026
Debbie Yvonne Shumpert passed away on Friday, February 6, 2026, following a short illness at Novant Medical Center in Charlotte, North Carolina.
Debbie was born April 15, 1958, in Lorain, Ohio, where she attended Admiral King High School. She later pursued her love for children by earning a degree in Early Childhood Education. She worked for Lorain County Head Start before...
Willie James Berry
Feb 5, 2026
Willie James Berry, 78, was born November 19, 1947, to Herbert Berry Sr. and Jessie Bell Teague-Berry in Troy Alabama. He committed his life to Christ at a young age while attending Springfield Baptist Church in Ansley Alabama. He relocated to Elyria, Ohio in 1968 as his brothers Herbert Jr. and Robert. On the afternoon of February 5th, 2026, at...
Betty Spraggins
Feb 2, 2026
Betty Spraggins (née Hardnett), age 82, of Lorain, Ohio, transitioned to eternal rest on Monday, February 2, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Betty was born on May 21, 1943, in Woodland, Georgia and remained there until 1961 after graduating from Ruth High School and moving to Lorain, Ohio. It was there that she met her husband, John Spraggins and...
Mary Louise Hitchens-West
Feb 2, 2026
Mary Louise Hitchens-West, age 81, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at EMH Regional Medical Center in Elyria, surrounded by her loving family. Born on July 30, 1944, in Hickman, Kentucky, she had been a resident of Lorain for more than 70 years.
Mary was a devoted member of Shiloh Baptist Church of Lorain and worked as a home health...
Lois Jean Billings
Jan 31, 2026
Lois Jean Billings, 79, graduated to her Heavenly Home, to be with the Lord, surrounded by her family, on January 31, 2026. She championed her illness for a long time.
She was born, December 27, 1946, in Eldorado, Arkansas, to the late Lennis and Lucille Billings. She moved to Lorain, Ohio, in 1960 with her family, Florence Heath, and resided in...
John Castañeda
Jan 30, 2026
John Castañeda, age 93, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. He was born on April 16, 1932, in Fremont, Ohio, to John Joseph Castañeda, Sr. and Martha Castañeda, who preceded him in death.
John was also preceded in death by his sister, Virginia; his brother, Raymond; his son, Ramon; and his beloved wife, Frances Onell Castañeda.
A devoted father and man...
Rosemary Lakes
Jan 25, 2026
Rosemary Lakes (née English), age 79, of Lorain, Ohio, transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, January 25, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. Born on April 2, 1946, in Lorain, Rosemary—affectionately known as Bud—spent her entire life rooted in the community she cherished.
A proud graduate of Clearview High School, Class of 1964, Rosemary married the love of her life for...
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Lash
Jan 25, 2026
Deborah “Debbie” Lynn Lash was born June 28, 1963, to the late Elma (Crayton) Lash and James Lash in Sandusky, Ohio. Debbie attended Sandusky High School, where she was active in band and played the clarinet, graduating in 1981. Also, Debbie’s love for fashion came from being an intern for her parents’ clothing store, Progressive Men’s Clothing. Debbie then served...
Lee Joseph Johnson
Jan 20, 2026
Lee Joseph Johnson, 83, was born to Elton Leo Johnson and Hettie Chaney Wilson in Demopolis, Alabama. He spent his first four years in Demopolis before moving to Elyria, Ohio. It was in 1946 that Lee with his parents, brother Columbus, sister Barbara, grandmother Maggie Chaney and other extended family members all began traveling north settling in Elyria, Ohio on...
William "Bill" Holt III
Jan 20, 2026
William "Bill" Holt III, passed away unexpectedly on January 20th, 2026, due to natural causes. Bill was born to William Holt ll and Carol Holt (Jones) on October 1st, 1973. He is the oldest of three brothers.
Bill was a graduate of Elyria West High School, Class of 1993. He welcomed his only child Cedric into the world the following year...
DaJuanny "Juan" Shawn Taylor
Jan 18, 2026
DaJuanny “Juan” Shawn Taylor, 53, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, following a brief illness. Juan was born in Detroit, Michigan to Ricky Earl and Gwendolyn Taylor (née Cato) on January 31, 1972. Juan also spent many summers with his grandmother, Penny Cato in Lorain, Ohio during his childhood days. Juan made his home in Lorain in 2012 when...
Anthony Nathaniel Hamilton
Jan 17, 2026
Anthony Nathaniel Hamilton, age 37, of Lorain, Ohio, departed this life on Saturday January 17, 2026. Anthony was born March 1, 1988, to Lorraine and Curvin at Fairchild AFB in Spokane, WA. He accepted Christ at an early age.
Anthony attended school in Cleveland, Warrensville and Lorain where he graduated from Admiral King High School in 2006. He attended the University...
Judith Marie Kocak Werling
Jan 14, 2026
With hearts full of love and a smile through our tears, we celebrate the life of Judith Marie Kocak Werling. — born on May 26, 1959, she was a beloved mother, grandmother, sister, and friend—who danced her way into heaven on January 14, 2026.
Judy lived life at full volume and full speed. She loved staying fit, dancing to great music...
Rodney Lon Thomas Sr
Jan 8, 2026
Rodney Lon Thomas Sr. was born on August 19, 1948, to Alonzo Thomas and Mabel Dixon Thomas in Lorain, Ohio. He peacefully departed this life surrounded by love, leaving behind a legacy of service, leadership, and devotion to family, country, and community.
Rodney was a graduate of Lorain Admiral King, completing high school in June 1966. Shortly thereafter, he married his...
Rachel Ruth Goodwin (Taylor)
Jan 5, 2026
Rachel Ruth Goodwin (Taylor), 81, transitioned from this life on Monday, January 5, 2026 following a lengthy illness. She was surrounded by her loving family.
Rachel was born on May 3, 1944 in West Virginia and migrated to Lorain, Ohio with her family in 1954. She was the 12th of her parents' 16 beautiful children. She attended Clearview schools, later earned...
Johnna Mae Stafford
Jan 1, 2026
Johnna Mae Stafford, age 90, passed away on Thursday, January 1, 2026, at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake, Ohio, following a lengthy illness.
Born on May 21, 1935, in Pennsylvania, Mrs. Stafford had been a resident of Lorain County for more than 70 years. She was a former member of Mount Zion Baptist Church in Elyria, Ohio. Johnna enjoyed...
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