Wanda Joan Shanks
Apr 1, 2026
Wanda Joan Shanks, age 86, of Sheffield Lake, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home on April 1, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. A beloved wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Wanda will be deeply missed by all who knew her.
She was born on May 13, 1939, in Ontario, Canada, and proudly became a...
Karen Louise (Jett) Radomski
Mar 18, 2026
Karen Louise Radomski, age 61, passed away Wednesday, March 18, 2026. Born to the late Herbert Allen and Mary Louise Jett, she grew up in North Ridgeville and recently resided in Lorain, Ohio. Karen worked as a sales associate and celebrated a career of over 30 years with Drug Mart. In recent years, she enjoyed spending her free time...
Ronald Jay Miller
Dec 31, 2025
Ronald "Baldy" Miller, age 80, passed away December 31, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania and resided in Lorain and Amherst most of his life, retiring from Lorain's Ford Motor Co., assembly, with 33 years of service.
Ron enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his garden. He was a...
Barbara Dale Plato
Dec 6, 2025
Barbara Dale Plato, age 73, passed away December 6, 2025. Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, she most recently was a resident of Berea. She is survived by brothers, Michael and Raymond Plato, and sister, Tracie Laws. She was preceded in death by parents, Michael D. and Mary Elizabeth (nee Milburn) Plato; sisters, Sheryl Carter, Michelle Wade and Suzanne...
Sheila Mae Jacoby
Oct 11, 2025
Sheila Mae Jacoby, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at her residence. Formerly of Lorain, she currently resided in Westlake, Ohio. Miss Jacoby was a 1978 Graduate of Admiral King High School and was a congregant of Agudath B'nai Israel Synagogue, Lorain. She is survived by her brother, Howard (Diane) Jacoby; nephew, Nathan Jacoby and niece, Erin...
Kathleen Marie James
Jul 27, 2025
Kathleen Marie Wright-James. Born in Lorain Ohio August 31, 1952. Passed away July 27, 2025. Graduated from Lorain high school in 1970. Previously lived in Leesburg, Florida. Recently a resident of Lorain Ohio. Retired from Lorain telephone company. Preceded in death by Charles J Wright (father), Betty L Wright (mother), Charlene J Wright-Gahagan (sister), Gary P Gahagan (brother in...
Lillie B. Collett
Dec 22, 2024
Lillie B. Collett, age 95, passed away peacefully, December 22, 2024, at her residence in Lorain, Ohio. She was born August 5, 1929, in Knox County, Kentucky to the late Elbert and Viola (nee Hubbard) Smith.
Throughout Granny's life, she enjoyed making her "Babies" delicious home cooked meals. During nice weather she loved sitting on the front...
Michael Lloyd Forster
Sep 7, 2024
Michael Lloyd Forster, age 72, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his residence. Born in Lorain, Ohio to the late Lloyd J. and Betty C. (nee Kerchinske) Forster, he currently resided in Oberlin, but grew up in Sheffield Village. Michael is survived by his brother, Ronald "Ron" (Rose) Forster; great nephews, Ben and Alex Forster; nephew, John (Lauren)...
Ramon Luis Melendez-Belen
Aug 28, 2024
Ramon Luis Melendez-Belen also known to everyone as Wicho, age 40, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his residence.
Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Carmelo Melendez and Olga Belen, he was currently a resident of Elyria.
Ramon is survived by his loving companion of 27 years, Jessica; son, Jehziel; daughter, Jonalee; mother...
Darlene Marie Coltrane
Jul 17, 2024
Darlene Marie Coltrane, age72, passed away July 17, 2024. A native of Lorain, she was born to the late Joseph and Arlene (nee Speck) Coltrane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis and Joseph William Frank Coltrane, and sister, Carolyn Lee Coltrane. Friends received Wednesday, July 24th at the RICHARD J. REIDY FUNERAL...
Keith Leroy Brunger
Jun 17, 2024
Keith Leroy "Big Dog" Brunger, age 65, passed away June 17, 2024 at New Life Hospice, Lorain. Currently a resident of Elyria, he previously lived in Lorain and Amherst, Ohio. A 1978 graduate of Admiral King High School, his passions in life included his love of automobiles, NASCAR racing and sports. Keith is survived by his son, Keith W....
Murlene Conkle
Jun 15, 2024
Murlene Conkle, age 89, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home, Lorain, Ohio. Born in Weeksbury, Kentucky to the late Robert and Delphia (nee Franisco), she was a graduate of Pikeville High School, attended Euclid Academy Beauty Culture in Parma, Ohio, volunteered for Autumn Aegis and was a home health care aid. Murlene is survived...
Betty C. Forster
May 10, 2024
Betty Clare Forster (nee Kerchinske), passed away peacefully Friday, May 10, 2024, at The Woods on French Creek, Avon, Ohio. Born in Lorain, Ohio to the late Otto and Elizabeth (nee Engle) Kerchinske, she married Lloyd J. Forster and they made their home in Sheffield Village. Her passions in life included knitting, baking and cooking, traveling, gambling and sharing...
Janet Louise Farley
May 1, 2024
Janet Louise Farley (nee Nelson), passed away peacefully Wednesday, May 1, 2024, at her residence in Amherst, Ohio. Born in South Williamson, Kentucky to the late Thomas and Lucy (nee Brewer) Nelson, she married Milford G. Farley and lived in Lorain raising their family and teaching Beauty School. Her passions in life encompassed the love of her grandchildren, her...
Jewell Mae Christman
Feb 20, 2024
Jewell Mae Christman (nee Sisco), beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, passed away peacefully on February 20, 2024, at the age of 94. She was born on November 4, 1929, in Bemis, Tennessee, to Robert Franklin and Ethel Mae Sisco.
Jewell was a devout member of the First Baptist Church of Sheffield Lake and served as the...
Alice Katherine Smarsh
Nov 11, 2023
Alice Katherine Smarsh, passed away November 11, 2023 at the age of 88. A lifelong resident of Lorain, she was born to the late William and Matilda (nee Jackson) Smarsh. A graduate of Lorain High School, she worked as an Operator and Service Representative for 40 years at Elyria Telephone Co.
Alice is survived by numerous nieces...
Eleanor Margaret (Super) Hudak
Nov 9, 2023
Eleanor Margaret Hudak (nee: Super) 96 of Amherst, Ohio died Thursday afternoon, November 9, 2023 following a short illness at her home. She was born in Lorain, Ohio on November 13, 1926 to the late Mary (nee: Mille) and Frank Super, who passed away respectively in 1962 and 1985.
Mrs. Hudak was employed at U.S. Steel for...
Richard Toth
Nov 2, 2023
Richard "Rich" Toth, 75, passed away peacefully Thursday, November 2, 2023, into the arms of his loving Savior. Richard recently found Jesus as his Lord and Savior and was thankful for his ultimate blessing. He is survived by his loving wife of 50 years, Theresa "Terri"; children, Richard (Barbara) Toth, Scott M. Toth (deceased), Sarah Ann (Tike) Pruchinsky, Michael...
Teddy Branham, Sr.
Oct 31, 2023
A man of many names and titles throughout his lifetime; Son, Brother, Husband, Father, Grandfather, and Friend. Teddy was born in Pikeville, KY and preceded in death by his parents Jerry and Juanita Branham, wife Margaret Branham, and brother Michael Branham.
He is survived by his sister Mary Mosley (Ernie), and brothers Jeff, Greg, and Fred Branham....
Marie Louise Benyo
Sep 5, 2023
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...
