Obituaries
Dorothy Lee McElroy-Brown
Sep 12, 2024
Dorothy Lee McElroy-Brown, 95, of Lorain, transitioned on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born in Elyria, Ohio on March 21, 1929. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1949 and received her honorary high school diploma in 2019.
Dorothy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Lorain, where her father Earnest McElroy was one of the original founding members....
Jacqueline Mary Lee (Thornhill) Johnson
Sep 10, 2024
Jacqueline Mary Lee Johnson, 87, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice following a bravely fought battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1936, in Coaldale, West Virginia and graduated from Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, West Virginia. She spent a short time living in New York before moving to Lorain, Ohio...
Thurston "Squeek" Henderson
Sep 7, 2024
Thurston Virgil Henderson, 72, affectionately known as “Squeek” to many and “Bill” to others, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 7, 2024, at O’Neill Healthcare. Born on December 22, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Mary Love and Joseph B. Henderson Sr., Thurston was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio, where he built a life of remarkable achievements and...
Wille Frank "Tude" Anderson
Sep 1, 2024
Willie Frank “Tude” Anderson, 74, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 1, after living a full life. He was born February 19, 1950, in Port Gibson, Mississippi, to Jesse Anderson and Georgia Graham (Stamps).
He graduated from high school and completed one year of college before joining the military at the age of 23. He served in...
Willie Mitchell
Aug 24, 2024
Willie Mitchell, 79, of Elyria, OH, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, August 24, after living a full life. He battled a lengthy illness and fought a good fight for more than two years.
He was born November 17, 1944, in West Helena, Arkansas, to Eugene and Ruthie (Meeks) Mitchell. He graduated from Eliza Miller High School in 1963. He...
Phabian X Caribe
Aug 18, 2024
On January 9th, 1999, Phabian Caribe (lovingly nicknamed Bamboo by his mother) entered this world. At 25 he departed this world on August 18th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished. He was born with a caring soul and had the most beautiful smile that he shared with the world, a steadfast loyalty...
Charles Henry Lane Jr
Aug 2, 2024
A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Brown-Robinson Funeral Home & Celebration Center, 6075 Middle Ridge Road, Lorain Ohio 444053.
Donnie D Daniel Jr
Jul 29, 2024
Donnie D. Daniel, Jr., 46, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born Sunday, September 11, 1977, in Amherst, Ohio, to Donald Michael Daniel and Deborah Jean Daniel (nee Epps). He attended Lorain City Schools and worked at various factories throughout Lorain County.
Donnie was affectionately known as “Little Donnie” or “Don Juan”; he preferred Don...
Gary Keith Huff
Jul 29, 2024
Gary K Huff, 60, of Lorain, Ohio, died Monday July 29, 2024, in the Cleveland Clinic after a lengthy illness. He was born December 11, 1963, in Lorain, Ohio where he resided until his death. He was a loving husband and an exceptional father.
Gary graduated from Lorain High School where he excelled as an athlete in multiple sports. He then...
Glenn Lee Collins Sr
Jul 29, 2024
Glenn Lee Collins Sr., age 72, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic-Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, following a lengthy illness.
Born on May 7, 1952, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Robert and Catherine (Madison) Collins, Glenn graduated from Sandusky High School in 1972. He moved to Lorain and dedicated many years of service to Ford Motor Company before...
Jason Bowens-Harris
Jul 27, 2024
Jason Bowens-Harris, 47, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Lorain, Ohio, gained his wings on July 27, 2024.
He was born March 3, 1977, in Lorain, Ohio, to Robert Harris and Addie Bowens. He graduated from Admiral King High School and worked for the Ford Motor Company in Avon Lake, Ohio. He then transferred to the Ford Motor Company in Louisville Kentucky.
Jason...
Michael Robert Conibear
Jul 26, 2024
Michael Robert Conibear (June 9th, 1958- July 26th, 2024) was an affectionate, dedicated, and hardworking individual who always put the needs of others above his own. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Bowling Green, Ohio, where he attended high school.
Michael graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1976 as an avid basketball and hockey player. His...
Calvin Kenneth Blair Jr
Jul 19, 2024
Calvin Blair Jr., 76, of Lorain, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, after a brief illness.
He was born August 1, 1948, in Elyria, Ohio to Calvin Blair Sr and Pauline Gaines. He graduated from Lorain High School and worked for the U.S. Steel Company and Giant Tiger.
Calvin loved his music and enjoyed playing the saxophone. He loved being in the...
Sherry Ann Jackson
Jul 16, 2024
Sherry Ann (Smith) Jackson, 64, of Lorain, passed away July 16, 2024.
She was born on May 18, 1960, to the late Edward and Willie Mae “Pat” (Clinckscales) Smith. She was raised in Lorain and graduated from Lorain Admiral King in 1978. She pursued and completed higher education in dental assisting shortly after she graduated.
In her spare time, Sherry...
Flora Mae Eggleston
Jul 12, 2024
The sun rose on Flora Mae on March 8, 1936, to the late Robert and Annie Pearson. The sun set on her life July 12, 2024. Flora was born in Pageton, West Virginia and then later moved to Switchback, West Virginia. Flora attended elementary school in Mayberry, WV. Her parents later moved to Welch, West Virginia. There she became a...
Shanae Schirelle Lee
Jul 11, 2024
Shanae Schirelle Lee, 40, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born June 22, 1984, in Lorain. Shanae attended Lorain Admiral King High School and graduated in 2002. She graduated with a medical assistant degree. Shanae worked as a private duty caregiver for the last several years. She was enrolled in an accelerated nursing...
Janet "Jan" Diane Carr
Jul 9, 2024
Janet “Jan” Diane Carr, age 76, and a resident of Lorain went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 9, 2024.
Janet was born March 10, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Stephen and Mary Bourekas (nee Bush). Jan was the face of Pat Catan’s craft store in Lorain/Amherst/Elyria for 28 years. She was always quick to ask about the...
Sherry Ruth Taylor
Jul 7, 2024
Sherry Ruth Walker Taylor was born September 30, 1973, in Elyria, Ohio, to Lula Schneider (Walker) and John Bias. She was one of five siblings: Shawn Walker, Penny Opdyke, Amber Opdyke, and Jesse Schneider. She attended the Elyria City School District (ECSD) and graduated from Elyria High School in Elyria, OH.
Sherry held various jobs. She worked as a Direct Support...
Rhoda Lee
Jul 7, 2024
Rhoda Lee, 88, of Lorain, quietly departed this life at her home on Sunday, July 7, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.
Rhoda, daughter of the late Eddie Lee and Lennie (Vaughn) Lee, was born September 14, 1935, in Jackson, Mississippi. The Lee family moved to Youngstown, Ohio when Rhoda was seven years old. Rhoda attended and graduated from the City...
Patricia Elizabeth Crooks
Jul 5, 2024
Patricia Elizabeth Crooks, age 60, passed away July 5, 2024, following a brief illness. She was born November 3, 1963, to the late Rev. Ezell Hunter Sr. and Geraldine (Cherry) Hunter. She was known by many names including Patty, Liz, Pat, and Lizzie. She left an impression on everyone she encountered.
Liz graduated from Sandusky High School in 1982. She worked...
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