Obituaries

Norverto Rodriguez

Norverto Rodriguez

Apr 14, 2024

Norverto Rodriguez, of Lorain, passed away April 14, 2024 unexpectedly at home. He was born in Lorain, Ohio where he spent most of his life, besides the five years he lived in Miami, Florida.He was a former member of Abundant Life Church in Elyria. He was a truck driver for JT trucking, and he was an avid sports fan.Norverto will...

Lisa Richardson

Lisa Richardson

Apr 14, 2024

Lisa Richardson, 64, of Nashville, TN, transitioned on Sunday, April 14, 2024. Lisa was born on March 17, 1960 in Lorain, OH, where she graduated from Clearview High School in 1979. While in high school, she was a band member, played basketball, ran track and served on the cheerleading squad.Lisa worked as a nursing assistant and held various positions in...

Paul Matthew Jones

Paul Matthew Jones

Apr 10, 2024

Paul Matthew Jones, 52, departed the physical and transitioned to eternal peace on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, leaving behind a legacy of laughter, love, and unwavering faith. He was born on October 13, 1971, in Lorain, Ohio. During his early years he lived in Ann Arbor, Michigan and has since been a fan of the University of Michigan football team. He...

Adrian Lee Thomas Sr

Adrian Lee Thomas Sr

Mar 31, 2024

Adrian Lee Thomas Sr, 52, was born March 13, 1972, in Lorain, Ohio, and was a lifelong resident. He departed this life on Sunday, March 31, 2024, after a lengthy illness. After graduating from Clearview High School and JVS in 1990, he joined the U.S. Army and served eight years as a cook. He received many certificates and awards for his...

Gilbert Gamble III

Gilbert Gamble III

Mar 29, 2024

Gilbert Gamble III, fondly known to his family as "little Gilbert," passed away unexpectedly on March 29, 2024.Gilbert was born in Lorain, Ohio, where he lived most of his life. He also lived in California, before coming back to Lorain.Gilbert loved watching sports and sitting at the lake drinking his coffee. He enjoyed hanging out with his friends, making people...

Tanisha M Triggs

Tanisha M Triggs

Mar 22, 2024

Tanisha M. Triggs (née Long), 45, passed away on Friday, March 22, 2024, at OU Health University of Oklahoma Medical Center following a lengthy illness. She was a resident of Maple Heights until relocating to Oklahoma.She was born on July 10, 1978 in Lorain, Ohio to Wayne and Rita Long. Tanisha was educated in the Lorain City School system. After...

Alejandra "Ali" M Valentin

Alejandra "Ali" M Valentin

Mar 20, 2024

Alejandra Marisol Valentin, aka “Ali,” was born in Elyria, Ohio on March 24, 1998. She departed this life on March 20th, 2024, in Toledo, Ohio, at the University of Toledo Hospital following complications that arose after receiving a kidney transplant. Ali had battled lupus since the age of 15.  Alejandra was preceded in death by her great grandparents Sixto and...

Leroy Hunter Jr

Leroy Hunter Jr

Mar 17, 2024

Leroy Hunter, Jr., 78, of Avon Lake, Ohio, transitioned from this life Sunday, March 17, 2024.He was born December 5, 1945, in Whitfield, Alabama. He was one of 10 children born to Rev. Leroy Hunter, Sr. and Malinda (Walker) Hunter.Leroy accepted Christ at an early age, and he graduated from Kinterbish High School in Cuba, Alabama.June 29, 1968, Leroy married...

Joe Nathan West

Joe Nathan West

Feb 29, 2024

Joe Nathan West, a beloved husband, father, brother, and friend to many, passed away on February 29th, 2024, in Lorain Ohio. Born in Bessemer Alabama on August 12th, 1942, Joe's life was filled with love and laughter that touched the hearts of all who knew him.He is survived by his devoted wife Evangelist Rosa West (McCall) of 46 years; children...

Mariella Anne Worthy

Mariella Anne Worthy

Feb 27, 2024

Mariella Anne Worthy, known to most as “Citas” or “Wooty”, age 2 years old, went home to be with the Father on Tuesday, February 27, 2024 at Rainbow Babies and Childrens Hospital in Cleveland. She was born April 20, 2021, in Lorain, Ohio to parents Anthony Worthy, Jr. and Billie Kopp. Not only was she beautiful with a sassy personality,...

Theodore 'Ted' Mastin

Theodore 'Ted' Mastin

Feb 25, 2024

Theodore Mastin, 85, of Lorain, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, February 25, 2024, following a brief illness. He was born January 12, 1939, in Chattanooga, Tennessee, and had lived in Lorain for over 60 years.

Theodore attended grade school and graduated from Howard High School in Chattanooga, Tennessee. He retired from the Lorain Ford plant after 35 years...

James L Turner

James L Turner

Feb 24, 2024

James L. Turner, 76 years old, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2024, at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home following a brief illness. He was born to the late Eddie L. Turner and Mamie Turner on October 1, 1947, in Lorain, Ohio where he was a lifelong resident. 

James had several different jobs, and he enjoyed being around his family. 

James is survived by...

Arrenza Cox

Arrenza Cox

Feb 23, 2024

Arrenza Cox was born in Tate County (Barr), Mississippi on November 16, 1946 to the late Archie and Tennessee (Cox) Miller. He was a faithful member of the West Looxahoma Church of Christ in Senatobia, MS until he moved to Sandusky, Ohio where he and his family worshiped at the East Parrish Street Church of Christ. He graduated from Tate...

Marietta Massey

Marietta Massey

Feb 23, 2024

Marietta Massey, 59, of Elyria, passed away February 23, 2024, unexpectedly at home. 

She was born January 29,1965 in Elyria, Ohio, where she had lived most of her life. She also lived in Cleveland, Ohio, and Kentucky before relocating back to Elyria. 

Marietta graduated from Midview High School. Following high school, she attended the University of Findlay. She enjoyed traveling, laughing, dancing,...

Jewel E Carlton

Jewel E Carlton

Feb 12, 2024

Jewel E. Carlton (née Smith), 39 again and holding (actual age 81), of Lorain, Ohio, stepped into eternity on Monday, February 12, 2024. She was born in Jenkins, Kentucky to the union of the late Albert and Alice Elizabeth Smith. She was a graduate of Clearview High School, class of 1960. She married Mansfield Carlton and to this union were...

Gaitha Vanessa Johnson

Gaitha Vanessa Johnson

Feb 8, 2024

Gaitha Vanessa Johnson, 65, of Lorain Ohio, passed away on February 8th, 2024, from a long ongoing illness at Cleveland Clinic Hospital in Avon Ohio. 

Gaitha was born on November 18, 1958, to Wilma and Dewey Flanders. Gaitha was a loving mother and grandmother. Her generous heart extended beyond her immediate family, touching the lives of countless others. Gaitha was a...

Timothy Eric Atkins

Timothy Eric Atkins

Feb 2, 2024

Timothy Eric Atkins, 56, of Lorain, sadly departed us on February 2, 2024, in Mercy Regional Medical Center of Lorain following a lengthy illness. 

Timothy was born in Peekskill, New York on August 15, 1967. He graduated from Peekskill High School, Class of 85. He loved listening to music and dancing. 

Timothy’s memory will be cherished by his loving and devoted wife...

Brian Jahoda

Brian Jahoda

Jan 29, 2024

Brian Jahoda, age 55, of Toledo, Ohio, died Monday, January 29, 2024.  Mr. Jahoda was born December 6, 1968 in Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania, the son of the late Donald F. Jahoda and Loretta J. (Stafira) Jahoda.  

Brian was a mechanic and cook, travelling through the southern states until an accident disabled him in his late 30’s.  Residing in the Columbus...

Robert Lee Bagley II

Robert Lee Bagley II

Jan 27, 2024

Robert Lee Bagley II, 32, passed away on January 27, 2024, in Sandusky, Ohio.

Robert was born July 10, 1991, in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Tryna Jones-Bagley and Robert L. Bagley Sr.  Robert developed his unique personality at a very young age; often displaying humor that made people twice his age laugh out loud at any given time.

Upon his mother’s...

Haleigh Elizabeth Brennan

Haleigh Elizabeth Brennan

Jan 25, 2024

Haleigh Elizabeth Brennan, 30, of Texas, formerly of Norwalk, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 25, 2024. 

She was born July 7, 1993, in Sandusky, Ohio, and spent all of her childhood in Norwalk. Haleigh played softball during her middle school years and graduated from Norwalk High School in 2011. Shortly after graduation she moved to Houston, Texas. She attended New...

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