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Diane Stanford
Aug 6, 2023
Diane Stanford, 69, of Elyria, passed away August 6, 2023 following a follow a lengthy illness in EMH Regional Medical Center. She was born June 29, 1954 in Lorain, Ohio and was a lifelong resident of Lorain County.
Diane was a former member of New Home Baptist Church and Living word Church, both of Lorain. She was known for...
Khai Damarion Antonio Jones-Pruitt
Aug 4, 2023
Khai came into this world on February 21, 2020, with a crease in his forehead, a frown on his face and a grouchy attitude to match! Thankfully, that didn't last long. As Khai grew, so did his personality. He was silly and playful, and you could always catch a bright smile on his pie face. Khai was so smart...
Marquise DeShan Hollis
Jul 28, 2023
Marquise DeShan Hollis, 40, of Elyria, passed away July 28, 2023 in Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born April 28, 1983 in Elyria, Ohio, and spent most of his life living in Lorain and Cleveland. Marquise was known for being a comedian and making people laugh. He enjoyed watching sports and listening to music. Marquise leaves to cherish his memory...
Portia Mae Boyd
Jul 28, 2023
Portia Mae Boyd, 67, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family, following a lengthy illness.
Portia was born March 30, 1956 in Lorain, Ohio where she was a lifelong resident. She graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School in 1975. After high school she received training as a nurses' aide and worked at Good...
Betty Ruth Matthews
Jul 25, 2023
Mother Betty Ruth Matthews, 80, of Sandusky, Ohio was called from labor to reward by God on July 25, 2023. She was born on January 5,1943 to the late Mary Virginia Harris in Montgomery, Alabama.Betty later relocated to Sandusky, Ohio in 1957. She graduated from Perkins High School in its first graduating class in 1961.
Betty was baptized in...
Tamaro Deshaun Tate
Jul 19, 2023
Tamaro Deshaun Tate, “Shauny”, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, July 19, 2023. He was born May 27, 1975 in Cleveland, Ohio to Theresa Tate and the late Dalton Jones.
Tamaro attended Cleveland Public Schools, and he later received his GED. He enjoyed cooking and spending time with family and friends. His favorite pastime was spent playing the...
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...
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