Obituaries

Tammy Messer

Tammy Messer

Sep 13, 2024

Tammy Messer, 51 of Lorain, transitioned at Cleveland Clinic on Friday, September 13, 2024. She was born on October 28, 1972, in Lexington, Kentucky to Carolyn and Joseph Messer and was a lifelong resident of Lorain. Ohio. 

Tammy worked as a STNA for Home Health Care Agencies for the past 28 years. She attended New Morning Star Baptist Church in Lorain. 

Tammy...

Darlene Branch

Darlene Branch

Sep 13, 2024

Darlene Branch, 68, of Lorain, Ohio, transitioned into her heavenly home on the evening of Friday, September 13, 2024. Today we rejoice in the knowledge that she has finished her work and passed the barrier of time as we know it and is forever at home with her Father she faithfully served for over 48 years. 

Darlene was born December 5,...

Dorothy Lee McElroy-Brown

Dorothy Lee McElroy-Brown

Sep 12, 2024

Dorothy Lee McElroy-Brown, 95, of Lorain, transitioned on Thursday, September 12, 2024. She was born in Elyria, Ohio on March 21, 1929. She graduated from Elyria High School in 1949 and received her honorary high school diploma in 2019. 

Dorothy was a member of Friendship Baptist Church in Lorain, where her father Earnest McElroy was one of the original founding members....

Jacqueline Mary Lee (Thornhill) Johnson

Jacqueline Mary Lee (Thornhill) Johnson

Sep 10, 2024

Jacqueline Mary Lee Johnson, 87, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice following a bravely fought battle with cancer. She was born October 9, 1936, in Coaldale, West Virginia and graduated from Elkhorn High School in Elkhorn, West Virginia. She spent a short time living in New York before moving to Lorain, Ohio...

Thurston "Squeek" Henderson

Thurston "Squeek" Henderson

Sep 7, 2024

Thurston Virgil Henderson, 72, affectionately known as “Squeek” to many and “Bill” to others, passed away surrounded by loved ones on September 7, 2024, at O’Neill Healthcare. Born on December 22, 1951, in Memphis, Tennessee, to Mary Love and Joseph B. Henderson Sr., Thurston was a lifelong resident of Lorain, Ohio, where he built a life of remarkable achievements and...

Wille Frank "Tude" Anderson

Wille Frank "Tude" Anderson

Sep 1, 2024

Willie Frank “Tude” Anderson, 74, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at home on Sunday, September 1, after living a full life. He was born February 19, 1950, in Port Gibson, Mississippi, to Jesse Anderson and Georgia Graham (Stamps). 

He graduated from high school and completed one year of college before joining the military at the age of 23. He served in...

Willie Mitchell

Willie Mitchell

Aug 24, 2024

Willie Mitchell, 79, of Elyria, OH, peacefully passed away at home on Saturday, August 24, after living a full life. He battled a lengthy illness and fought a good fight for more than two years.

He was born November 17, 1944, in West Helena, Arkansas, to Eugene and Ruthie (Meeks) Mitchell. He graduated from Eliza Miller High School in 1963. He...

Phabian X Caribe

Phabian X Caribe

Aug 18, 2024

On January 9th, 1999, Phabian Caribe (lovingly nicknamed Bamboo by his mother) entered this world. At 25 he departed this world on August 18th, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of love and compassion that will forever be cherished. He was born with a caring soul and had the most beautiful smile that he shared with the world, a steadfast loyalty...

Charles Henry Lane Jr

Charles Henry Lane Jr

Aug 2, 2024

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Brown-Robinson Funeral Home & Celebration Center, 6075 Middle Ridge Road, Lorain Ohio 444053. 

Donnie D Daniel Jr

Donnie D Daniel Jr

Jul 29, 2024

Donnie D. Daniel, Jr., 46, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Monday, July 29, 2024. He was born Sunday, September 11, 1977, in Amherst, Ohio, to Donald Michael Daniel and Deborah Jean Daniel (nee Epps). He attended Lorain City Schools and worked at various factories throughout Lorain County. 

Donnie was affectionately known as “Little Donnie” or “Don Juan”; he preferred Don...

Gary Keith Huff

Gary Keith Huff

Jul 29, 2024

Gary K Huff, 60, of Lorain, Ohio, died Monday July 29, 2024, in the Cleveland Clinic after a lengthy illness. He was born December 11, 1963, in Lorain, Ohio where he resided until his death. He was a loving husband and an exceptional father. 

Gary graduated from Lorain High School where he excelled as an athlete in multiple sports. He then...

Glenn Lee Collins Sr

Glenn Lee Collins Sr

Jul 29, 2024

Glenn Lee Collins Sr., age 72, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, in Cleveland Clinic-Fairview Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio, following a lengthy illness. 

Born on May 7, 1952, in Sandusky, Ohio, to Robert and Catherine (Madison) Collins, Glenn graduated from Sandusky High School in 1972. He moved to Lorain and dedicated many years of service to Ford Motor Company before...

Jason Bowens-Harris

Jason Bowens-Harris

Jul 27, 2024

Jason Bowens-Harris, 47, of Louisville, Kentucky, formerly of Lorain, Ohio, gained his wings on July 27, 2024. 

He was born March 3, 1977, in Lorain, Ohio, to Robert Harris and Addie Bowens. He graduated from Admiral King High School and worked for the Ford Motor Company in Avon Lake, Ohio. He then transferred to the Ford Motor Company in Louisville Kentucky. 

Jason...

Michael Robert Conibear

Michael Robert Conibear

Jul 26, 2024

Michael Robert Conibear (June 9th, 1958- July 26th, 2024) was an affectionate, dedicated, and hardworking individual who always put the needs of others above his own. He was born in Detroit, Michigan, and moved to Bowling Green, Ohio, where he attended high school.  

Michael graduated from Bowling Green High School in 1976 as an avid basketball and hockey player. His...

Calvin Kenneth Blair Jr

Calvin Kenneth Blair Jr

Jul 19, 2024

Calvin Blair Jr., 76, of Lorain, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, after a brief illness. 

He was born August 1, 1948, in Elyria, Ohio to Calvin Blair Sr and Pauline Gaines. He graduated from Lorain High School and worked for the U.S. Steel Company and Giant Tiger. 

Calvin loved his music and enjoyed playing the saxophone. He loved being in the...

Sherry Ann Jackson

Sherry Ann Jackson

Jul 16, 2024

Sherry Ann (Smith) Jackson, 64, of Lorain, passed away July 16, 2024.  

She was born on May 18, 1960, to the late Edward and Willie Mae “Pat” (Clinckscales) Smith. She was raised in Lorain and graduated from Lorain Admiral King in 1978. She pursued and completed higher education in dental assisting shortly after she graduated.  

In her spare time, Sherry...

Flora Mae Eggleston

Flora Mae Eggleston

Jul 12, 2024

The sun rose on Flora Mae on March 8, 1936, to the late Robert and Annie Pearson. The sun set on her life July 12, 2024. Flora was born in Pageton, West Virginia and then later moved to Switchback, West Virginia. Flora attended elementary school in Mayberry, WV. Her parents later moved to Welch, West Virginia. There she became a...

Shanae Schirelle Lee

Shanae Schirelle Lee

Jul 11, 2024

Shanae Schirelle Lee, 40, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 11, 2024. She was born June 22, 1984, in Lorain. Shanae attended Lorain Admiral King High School and graduated in 2002. She graduated with a medical assistant degree. Shanae worked as a private duty caregiver for the last several years. She was enrolled in an accelerated nursing...

Janet "Jan" Diane Carr

Janet "Jan" Diane Carr

Jul 9, 2024

Janet “Jan” Diane Carr, age 76, and a resident of Lorain went to be with the Lord, Tuesday, July 9, 2024. 

Janet was born March 10, 1948 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to the late Stephen and Mary Bourekas (nee Bush). Jan was the face of Pat Catan’s craft store in Lorain/Amherst/Elyria for 28 years. She was always quick to ask about the...

Sherry Ruth Taylor

Sherry Ruth Taylor

Jul 7, 2024

Sherry Ruth Walker Taylor was born September 30, 1973, in Elyria, Ohio, to Lula Schneider (Walker) and John Bias. She was one of five siblings: Shawn Walker, Penny Opdyke, Amber Opdyke, and Jesse Schneider. She attended the Elyria City School District (ECSD) and graduated from Elyria High School in Elyria, OH. 

Sherry held various jobs. She worked as a Direct Support...

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