All Obituaries

Francisco Smith Jr., age 18, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, May 30, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, Ohio. Born December 20, 2001 to Damarie Carrasquillo in Lorain, Ohio, Francisco spent his entire life in Lorain.  He attended Black River Career Prep High School in Elyria and would have graduated this year.  He planned to enlist in the U.S. Army after High School. Francisco was also a member of Boy Scouts Troop 307 and Lorain Youth Baseball. He loved...

Linda K. Ellison (nee Patterson), age 63, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on May 29, 2020, after a short battle with non-hodgkin's lymphoma. She was born in Mansfield, Ohio on September 15, 1956, moving to Lorain in 1958 where she made her home. Linda began her working career at the age of 16 and worked several jobs over the years until she gave up her livelihood to fulfill a promise she made to her mother that she would take care of her father after she passed...

Fred A. Wressell Sr., age 85, passed away peacefully on Friday, May 29, 2020 at Admiral's Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation in Huron, Ohio following a lengthy illness. Born December 9, 1934 to Harold Wressell Sr. and Doris Heys Howard in Lorain, Fred lived in Ohio his entire life.  He attended Clearview High School and enlisted in the U.S. Army from 1954 to 1957.  Later he worked as a maintenance machinist at Nelson Stud Welding. He loved fishing and watching his children and...

Robert F. “Bob” Wilt of Elyria, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at Fairview Hospital following a brief illness and complications due to Covid-19.  He was 93. Born February 18, 1927 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, he lived in Ellwood City, Pennsylvania before moving to Lorain in 1950, and Elyria in 1990. Bob served in the US Navy during World War II. Following the war, he married Ruth Houk on January 1, 1949 and worked at Lorain Works US Steel as a toolmaker.  In...

Iris "Mama” Gonzalez (nee Figueroa) age 75, of South Lorain, passed away on Wednesday, May 6, 2020 at her residence while under the care of Cleveland Clinic Hospice following a lengthy illness. Born September 12, 1944 in Camuy, Puerto Rico, she lived in New Jersey before moving to Lorain over 50 years ago. Iris was a homemaker who loved cooking, gardening, spending time with her family and helping others. She was an active member of Sacred Heart Chapel in Lorain, where she...

Hazel Irene Britton, age 91, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, April 28, 2020 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, Lorain, following a lengthy illness. Born April 19, 1929 in Fairview, West Virginia, she moved to Cleveland in 1983 to live with her brother.  In 1990 she moved to Lorain. Surviving is her son, Roger Lee (Paula) Stout Sr. of Lorain;12 grandchildren, 22 great grandchildren and 16 great great-grandchildren; a brother, John Britton of Kentucky; and sisters, Orpha Mae Forman of...

Joseph M. Katkic, Jr., age 79, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on April 21, 2020 at O'Neill Healthcare in Bay Village, Ohio following a battle with multiple illnesses Born in Lorain on June 6, 1940 to the late Joseph and Mary (nee Koler) Katkic Sr., Joseph lived in South Lorain his entire life.  After high school graduation he enlisted in the U.S. Navy where he was stationed in Hawaii from 1957 to 1958.  Following his enlistment, Joseph worked as a brick layer for several...

Nancy C. Hobbs (nee Mullins), age 76, of Lorain, passed away Sunday, April 19, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family. She was born on July 27, 1943 in Trammel, West Virginia to the late Bill and Mary (nee Coleman) Mullins.  At age of 12, she came to Lorain with her family where she has lived since.  Nancy worked as a licensed practical nurse for Rae-Ann nursing facilities in Westlake for 25 years. She was a member of Green Pastures Baptist Church in Oberlin and she...

Nancy A. Hall (nee White), age 69, of Lorain, passed away Friday, April 17, 2020 at her residence while under the care of Crossroads Hospice following a lengthy illness. Born April 11, 1951 in Lodi, Ohio, she lived in Amherst before moving to Lorain in 1968. Nancy was homemaker who enjoyed making cakes, crafting and shopping.  She especially loved spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Surviving is her loving husband of 52 years, David Hall Sr.; a son, David...

Helen F. Bobrowski (nee Stransky), age 100, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 16, 2020 at The Woods at French Creek in Avon. Born February 21, 1920 in Lorain, she lived in Lorain her entire life.  During World War II, Helen worked at Western Automatic and Thew Shovel.   For many years, Helen and her husband owned and operated the Subway Inn on E. 28th Street in Lorain. Helen was a member of the former St. Stanislaus Catholic Church, Lorain, where she was active with...