All Obituaries

Delsie Viers (nee Mihajlovich), age 85, of Lorain, passed away July 25, 2020 at her residence while under the care of Hospice of the Western Reserve. Born September 15, 1934 in Lorain, she was a life-long resident of the city.  Delsie worked as a nurse’s aide at the former St. Joseph Hospital for 6 years.  Prior to this, she worked at the Lorain Convalescent Home as a nurse’s aide.  Delsie loved caring for her grandchildren. Surviving are her daughters, Judy Gump...

Richard F. Hrinda, age 88, of Lorain passed away peacefully on July 24, 2020 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, Ohio. Born October 6, 1931 to John and Mary Hrinda in Lorain, Ohio, Richard spent his entire life in the Lorain area.  He graduated from Lorain High School in 1949.  Following high school he enlisted in the U.S. Army where he served during the Korean War, earning a purple heart.  After his service, Richard worked for USX-Kobe until his retirement in 1990. Richard was a...

Maria Burgos (nee Rodriguez), age 85, passed away peacefully on July 8, 2020 at her residence in Lorain, Ohio following a short illness. Born February 14, 1935 in Yabucoa, Puerto Rico to Juan and Barbara (nee Cruz) Rodriguez, Maria moved to the Lorain area in 1965 with her family.  She married Jose Burgos the following year in 1966.  Later she worked for Lorain City Schools for many years. She enjoyed gardening, playing dominos and spending time with her family and...

Davi Y. Bennett, age 52, of Lorain, passed away Friday, July 03, 2020 at residence following a sudden illness. Born March 9, 1968 in Lorain, she lived in Toledo for 20 years before returning to Lorain in 2013.  She attended Lorain High School and later received her GED. Davi worked for over 20 years as a day care provider.  She enjoyed crocheting, coloring, watching crime shows and especially her grandchildren. Surviving is her son, Patrick Terbrak of Toledo; a daughter with...

John Perry, age 84, passed away peacefully on July 1, 2020 at University Hospital in Cleveland, Ohio. Born November 8, 1935 to Rush and Gladys (nee Stephens) Perry in Amherstdale, West Virginia, John moved to the Lorain area in 1953.  He enlisted in the U.S. Navy in May of 1955, serving 4 years.  Later he was a member of the Sheet Metal Workers Local 33 in Lorain. John enjoyed fishing and golfing. Surviving are his sons, Ronald Perry, Johnny Allen (Chris) Perry and Gary Wayne...

Katlin A. Daniels, age 18, passed away unexpectedly on June 13, 2020 in Lorain, Ohio. Born October 30, 2001 to Ronald Daniels and Samantha Dembek in Lorain, Ohio, Katlin spent her entire life in the Lorain area.  She attended Clearview High School in Lorain and just recently graduated from Life Skills High School in Elyria.  Following High School, Katlin desired to go into nursing. She loved all music and being surrounded by her friends and family. Surviving are her parents,...

After a long illness, it is with great sadness that the Beres family announce the death of Dr. Richard J. Beres on Thursday, June 11, 2020. Richard was born on July 18, 1941 of Hungarian immigrants in Toledo, Ohio, and grew up in the Birmingham neighborhood on the east side of Toledo. He was proud of his Hungarian heritage and worked tirelessly in his church, St. Stephens Parish, and the Birmingham Neighborhood Association. He loved learning and received all three of his advanced degrees...

Isabel Baez Ramos was born October 24, 1923 in Rio Grande, Puerto Rico.  She went to meet her Savior Jesus Christ on Tuesday, June 9, 2020 at the age of 96.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 25 years, Nicanor “Nick” Ramos in 1989; and her grandchildren, Benjamen Diaz and Ruben Diaz.  Isabel was the daughter of Catalino Delgado and Maria Baez. Surviving are her children, Angel Luis (Christa) Delgado, Mary Diaz, Dolores Hamilton, Joe (Elizabeth)...

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...