Obituaries

Janice Marie Hitchens 54, of Lorain passed away Tuesday, February 15, 2022 in Cleveland Clinic following a lengthy illness.Janice was born June 21, 1967 in Lorain, Ohio where she was a lifelong resident.Janice was a member Shiloh Missionary Baptist Church in LorainJanice enjoyed playing cards, bingo, listening to music, cooking, doing hair, and spending time with her family.Janice is survived...

Esteleen Prieto (nee Taylor), 69, of Avon, affectionately known as “Leen”, made her transition from earth to her heavenly home on Sunday, February 20, 2022, surrounded by her loving family, at Mercy Health Hospital-Lorain, after a brief illness. Esteleen was born April 13, 1952, in Worth, West Virginia. She was the daughter of the late Robert and Beulah (Carlton) Taylor....

Yvonne Renee Fitzpatrick, age 60, was a loving and wonderful mother of 3 “Our Mommy”. Yvonne was also affectionately known as “Noodles”, “Knot”, and “Fitz” by her siblings, friends, and co-workers. After a long, courageous and tiring battle with Leiomyosarcoma Cancer, she transitioned home to Glory on February 17, 2022, at Nathan Adelson Hospice in Las Vegas, NV. Yvonne was...

Joseph K. “JoJo” Hunt, age 3, entered into the heavenly world on February 17, 2022 from Akron Children's Hospital following a sudden illness. Joseph was born into this earthly world on March 1, 2018 in Cleveland, Ohio, but lived all of his life in Lorain. He was known for his happy, cheerful, and adventurous spirit. He came into this world...

Marlena Taylor, "Bena", 41, of Lorain, died unexpectedly February 2, 2022. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain; where she worked in the restaurant industry and was the epitome of service with a smile. She will be remembered for her beautiful bubbly personality and infectious smile; they will be truly missed. She enjoyed spending time with her family and friends,...

Terry Lynn Owens, 69, of Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022, at Mercy New Life Hospice, of a brief illness. He was born July 25, 1952, in Elyria, Ohio, but lived most of his life in Lorain, Ohio. Terry served his country as a U.S. Marine for 5 years. He fought in the Vietnam War, where he earned...

Carrie Marie Williams-Hubbard (née Atkinson), 85, of Wooster, Ohio, finally met her Lord on Tuesday, February 8, 2022. She was born July 26, 1936, in Lorain, Ohio to the union of Harry Atkinson, Sr. and Carrie Marie Atkinson (Tucker). She was a graduate of Lorain High School, 1955 Class B, and Lorain County Community College, where she earned an associate...

Michael Martice Hermon, Jr., 19, of Lorain, passed away Wednesday, February 2, 2022.Michael was born April 7, 2002, in Chicago Illinois, and had lived in Lorain for most of his life. He graduated from Lorain High School in 2021, where he participated in the school band, played baseball, and was a standout athlete in track and field. He was presently...

Clyde Edward Jackson, Sr. entered into rest on Tuesday, February 1, 2022, at Mercy Health New Life Hospice after a brief illness. He was born February 25, 1922 in Maybeury, W.Va. Clyde attended schools in McDowell County. He married Mary V. Lane and they had three daughters and a son. In Maybeury he was a member of Mount Mariah Baptist...

Marilyn Riley, 59, of Lorain, passed away following a lengthy illness on Saturday, January 29, 2022, at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Marilyn was born August 16, 1962, in Lorain, where she was a lifelong resident. She retired as a longtime licensed practical nurse. She enjoyed baking, playing bingo, taking pictures, planting flowers, going on road trips, playing board and card...

Lottie Lee Cato (nee Gray), age 82, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, January 29, 2022. Lottie was born on 04/08/1939 in Zachary, Louisiana, and she relocated to Ohio in 1964 and has been an Ohio resident since. Lottie was the only surviving child of 24 siblings. Lottie was a homemaker and a proud member of Lake and...

Darryl Johnson, 65, of Lorain, passed away January 21, 2022. He was born June 13, 1956, in Chicago, Illinois and moved to Lorain in 1974. Darryl retired from General Motors after 25 years of service. He enjoyed watching television shows about animals in nature, he liked playing basketball, and spending time with his grandchildren. Darryl is survived by his daughter,...

Timothy Bryant, age 53, was born on November 11, 1968, in Lorain, Ohio to Clifford Bryant and Helen Ann Shannon-Stokes. He transitioned to eternal rest on Wednesday, January 19, 2022. Timothy was preceded in death by his mother, Helen Shannon-Stokes; a brother, Terrance Shannon; and a sister, Tywanna Shannon. He leaves to cherish his memory his father, Clifford "Pops" Bryant...

Edward Douglas Hardnett, Sr., 74, of Lorain, passed away on Thursday, January 20, 2022 in Avon Lake, Ohio. Edward was born April 14, 1947, in Manchester, Georgia. After graduating high school, he was drafted into the United States Army to serve in the Vietnam War. After being honorably discharged from the service he moved to Lorain, Ohio. He retired from...

Katie Syrena Parks, 73, of Lorain, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday January 13, 2022 at EMH Regional Medical in Elyria. Katie was born in Harlan, Kentucky on April 11, 1948, to Peddy and Pauline Reynolds. In 1965, she graduated from Booker T Washington High School and eventually moved to Cleveland, Ohio. She worked at Ford Motor Company for 31 years,...

Willie “Bea” Estes-Jones, of Elyria, transitioned from this earthly life on Sunday January 16, 2022, at UH Elyria Medical Center.She was born January 19, 1930, in Ripley, Tennessee. She came to Elyria, Ohio at the age of 14 to live with her oldest brother, Henry Estes, to begin a new way of life. She worked hard at different jobs, providing...

Alice Jean Goshen, 77, passed away unexpectedly on January 15, 2022, in Lorain, Ohio. Alice was born January 5,1945 in Blakely, Georgia to LC and Ruthie Mae Whitfield. She moved to Lorain Ohio at the age of four years old, where she lived until The Lord called her home. She attended Admiral King High School and Lorain Community College. Alice...

Daughter of the late James and Hazel L. Tipton was born August 24th, 1956, in Lorain, Ohio. She exited this earth on January 10, 2022, due to Covid and a stroke. Rhonda attended Lorain city schools. She was a Jehovah Witness who enjoyed every aspect of the Kingdom Hall. She also loved driving her 18-wheeler. She worked for Laidlaw bus...

Nathaniel “Nate” Howard passed away on Friday, January 7 unexpectedly at the age of 90. He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas on May 6, 1931 to Tilton Howard and Annie Williams.In 1952, he made his home in Lorain and began working at St. Joseph Hospital, retiring in 2001 after 49 years of service. He was the maintainer of the...

Maurice Ronzell Hitchens, son of Ronald Hitchens, Sr. and Michelle Robinson, was born July 11, 1987, in Lorain, Ohio. At the age of 34 years old, he transitioned from this earthly life on Thursday, January 6, 2022, after a brief illness. He graduated from Clearview High School in 2005, then attended the University of Akron from 2007 until 2009. Maurice...