All Obituaries

     Saundra Jean Tucker (nee Campbell), 86, of Lorain passed away on Tuesday, April 23, 2024 after a very short illness.       She was born August 27, 1937 in Kittanning, PA to Chester and Mary Campbell.      Sandy lived in Lorain since the age of 4. She was a 1955 B graduate of Lorain High School. She met her husband Gaylord in the first grade. They began dating in high school and were married for 69 years on April 6.    ...

Kenneth H. Goodman passed away on April 8, 2024, at the age of 101 in Sun Lakes, Arizona after a long illness. He was born on August 15, 1922, in Lorain, OH, and was a graduate of Lorain High School, Class of 1940B. Ken proudly served in the US Army during the Second World War as part of Cannon Company, 378th Infantry Regiment, 95th Infantry Division, and saw combat in the Battle of Metz under General George Patton. During his service, he displayed remarkable bravery and was awarded the...

     Charles W. 'Chuck' Boals, 93, a long-time resident of Elyria, entered into eternal rest Tuesday, April 9, 2024 after a brief illness. He was born January 19, 1931 in Milan, Ohio.       He was a 1949 graduate of Elyria public schools, where he played basketball and baseball. Chuck enjoyed Cascade Park and YMCA basketball in his earlier years as well as continued enjoyment of camping and fishing. Additionally, he helped to organize local baseball...

Daniel S. (Danny) Powers, 70, of Elyria passed away on Sunday, Februaryl 25, 2024 at University Hospital~Main Campus following a brief illness.  Mr. Powers was born in Mansfield on October 25, 1953, a son of the late Arthur Lee Powers and Betty Jo (nee Casteel) Powers Gall. He was an U.S. Air Force veteran serving during the Viet Nam War. He was a disabled Truck Driver for US Express and had worked for Red Ball Trucking,  Mr. Powers enjoyed fishing, was an avid fan of the...

Connie Rae Stewart, age 93, passed away on Monday, March 26, 2024 at Rose Senior Living in Avon. She was born on December 15, 1930 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Roy and Leotta (née Michaels) Jellison. On February 1, 1949 she married C. Leonard Stewart, now deceased. Together they ran the Tri-County Gas Company.  Connie is survived by her sons Glen (Joyce) Stewart, Nashville, TN, Douglas (Jackie) Stewart, Orlando, FL  and her 5 grandchildren; John Paul (Kelly) Stewart, Megan...

        Lynn Michelle Murphy 48, of Vermilion passed away suddenly on Tuesday, March 19, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic following a long illness.      Lynn was born in Cleveland, on April 22, 1975, the daughter of Agnes (Dolly) L (nee Prohaska) Reinhart of Lorain, and the late James A Murphy.      She was a passionate animal rescuer, enjoyed the creative arts, gardening, and interior design. She was a homemaker with prior work...

John Raymond Tilbury, 97, of Lorain passed away on January 31, 2024 at the Joshua Tree Care Center in North Olmsted after a prolonged illness, with his longtime companion and caregiver, Theresa (Terri) De Shon, by his side. Mr. Tilbury was born in Amesbury, MA on December 20, 1926, the son of the late John R. and Florence E (nee Bradshaw) Tilbury. He was a graduate of Amesbury High School in Amesbury. Following high school, Mr. Tilbury enlisted in the United States Navy as an apprentice...

Ernest W. Lloyd, 79, of Lorain passed away on Thursday morning, February 15, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Lloyd was born in Johnstown, PA on August 21, 1944, the son of the late James Francis and Helen Sarah (nee Fisher) Lloyd. He was a 1962 graduate of Lorain High School. He served as a Specialist in the United States Army during the Viet Nam war. He was a lifetime member of Lorain Lighthouse United Methodist Church in Lorain. Mr. Lloyd was a retired Welder at PC...

       Angelica " Helen" Cruz, 82 of Lorain passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024 at Autumn Aegis Retirement Community with her family at her bedside.       Mrs. Cruz was born in Fajardo, Puerto Rico on October 24, 1941, the daughter of the late Julio Cruz and Fransisca Ayala. A devoted Christian and while living in Puerto Rico sang in the church choir.      During her working career, she was employed as a seamstress.  ...

 Mildred Jean (nee McCombs) Sutherland, 84, of Wellington passed away at her home on Monday, February 12, 2024, surrounded by her loving family.  Milly was the loving wife of Ronald Sutherland, who preceded her in death with his passing in March 2023.  They were married on June 6, 1959 and celebrated more than 63 years together.      Mrs. Sutherland was born in Blairsville, PA on November 22, 1939, the daughter of the late George Eugene McCombs and Effie Viola...