All Obituaries

Marie Louise Benyo, 82, passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at her residence. She was born June 8, 1941, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late John and Frances Knyszek. She currently resided in Sheffield Lake.  Marie, known to many as Louise, owned and operated Louise’s Cakes and Candies in Sheffield Lake. A pillar in the community, she was known for her sense of humor, quick wit, and her tremendous patience and unending love of giving to others. A friend to many, she will be missed...

Mary Louise Baker Miller, a cherished member of the community, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and a dear friend, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2023, at the age of 74. Her departure leaves a void in the hearts of all who knew and loved her.  Mary was born on October 26, 1948, in Sandusky, Ohio. She grew up in a loving household to her late parents, Chester and Iverna (nee Bebout) Fisher, surrounded by the values of love, compassion, and hard work, which she...

Charlotte Nora Brunger (nee Feigi), age 86, entered her heavenly home, Sunday, April 30, 2023. Born and raised in Lorain, she spent her entire life in Lorain County.  Charlotte is survived by sons, Don Paul (Kathy), Terry (Mary), Keith, Keven (Chris) and Warren Brunger; brother, Charles Feigi, 14 grandchildren; many great-grandchildren; 1 great-great grandchild and an extended group of family and friends who will always love and miss her.  In addition to her parents, Frank Paul...

Dora Louise Bertram, age 74, passed away Sunday, November 27, 2022, at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain. Born January 3, 1948, in Delbarton, West Virginia to the late James and Ethel Lawson, she was a graduate of Clearview High School. Dora's dedication to family was always evident. From raising her own children, to her favorite job of doting on her grandchildren, she always made them feel loved and special. Perhaps one of her most cherished roles was helping organize the family's...

Keith Allen Raymond, 70, son of Lena and Wayne Raymond, passed away Wednesday, October 19, 2022. In his early life, after graduating from Admiral King High School, he continued on to Kent State University, earning a degree in Telecommunications. He worked as a camera man before finding his passion as co-owner of Raymond Plumbing, Heating and Air Conditioning. This offered him the opportunity to touch many lives over more than four decades. Keith was greatly admired among his family,...

J D Royster, 79, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2022 at his residence in Lorain. A native of Garrison, Kentucky, J D was born May 3, 1943 to the late Russell and Eva (Howard) Royster. His occupation in the steel industry brought him to Lorain where he retired from U.S. Steel as a crane operator. J D is survived by his daughter, Barbara Ann Royster-Patterson (Tom Witten); brothers, Ted, Tony and Monty Royster; sister, Joyce Campbell; grandchildren, Edith, Sandra, Christina, Timothy and 14...

Barbara Lee Kutza, age 81, passed away Friday, April 01, 2022, at O'Neill Healthcare, Fairview Park, Ohio. Born January 22, 1941, in Baltic, Ohio to the late Vaughn and Florence (nee Eckert) Rinehart. A Registered Nurse by profession, it truly defined who she was, as she had a genuine passion and concern for her patients. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, traveling and taking care of all of her four legged friends. She is survived by her daughter, Christine (Owen) Jones;...

Symphony Marina Falcon, age 26, passed away suddenly on February 21, 2022.  She was born on April 30, 1995, to Arturo Pena and Carmen Falcon. She is survived by her children, Christian Figueroa Falcon and Amir Sayage; siblings, Tina Agosto, Alexandra Pena, Yanilee Pena; grandparents, Ramona Falcon, Juan Falcon, Altagracia Bonilla, and Arturo Pena, Sr.; aunts and uncles, Nicasio Agosto, Jr., Justino Agosto, Ruth Sanchez, Annette Agosto, Maria Plaza, and Carmen Pena; nieces and nephews,...

Julia Stiebeling (née Semkoff), 100, passed away December 16, 2021 at her residence in Chagrin Falls. Born August 31, 1921 in Michigan City, Indiana to the late Bartholomew and Pearl (nee Payko) Semkoff. She was raised in Lorain with her sisters Olga, Helen, and Melania. She married Clifford Stiebeling in 1947 and raised her family in Avon Lake until retiring to Florida during the later years of her life. Julia was active in the Presbyterian Church, both in Lorain and Fort...

Debra Gay Wooten, passed away July 03, 2021.