All Obituaries

Modesto A. Lopez Jr, age 46, of Oberlin, passed away unexpectedly on January 24, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain. Born December 18, 1974 to Modesto and Carmen (nee Rivera) Lopez in Fairview Park, Modesto spent most of his life in the Lorain area. He attended Admiral King High School and later worked as an installer in construction. He enjoyed four-wheeling, fishing, camping as well as his time going to see the Grand Canyon. Surviving are his children, Aliyah Lopez,...

Gregory K. Dineff, age 66, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain due to complications from COVID. Greg was born on March 6, 1954 in Lorain to the late Steve “Bots” and Mary “Toots” Dineff and remained a life-long resident of Lorain.  After graduating from Admiral King High School in 1972, Greg proudly worked at Lorain Works US Steel.  He retired from the steel plant with 44 years of service. He was a member of the United Steel...

John Figueroa, age 53, of Lorain, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at Mercy Health, Lorain, following a sudden illness. Born May 17, 1967 in Lorain, he lived in Lorain his entire life.  John graduated from Admiral King High School in 1985. John worked as a supervisor for Charter Steel in Cleveland for over 20 years.  Prior to that, he worked at the former American Steel and Wire in Cleveland. John enjoyed cooking, music and going to concerts, nature and riding his Harley...

Carmelo M. Consolo, age 95, of Westlake, passed away Tuesday, January 19, 2021 at O’Neill Healthcare in Bay Village following a short illness. Born March 29, 1925 in Sant’Agata di Militello, Sicily, Carmelo worked in produce before coming to the United States, settling in Rocky River in 1958.  In 1966, he established Italia Market in Lorain located on Broadway. In 1976, Carmelo moved to Lorain and continued to own and operate the market until his retirement in 1983. ...

Gilberto Romero, age 60, of Lorain, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at the Meadows of Osborne Park nursing facility in Huron, Ohio as a result of Covid-19 and a lengthy battle of early-onset Alzheimer’s Disease.  He was born March 29, 1960 at the former St. Joseph’s Hospital in Lorain.  Gilbert graduated from Southview High School class of 1979 where he was involved in wrestling and took vocational welding.  He helped his family run several businesses...

Anthony Rodriguez, age 62, of Lorain, passed away Friday, January 08, 2021 at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a short illness. Born February 4, 1958 in Lorain, he was a life-long resident of Lorain. Anthony worked for Crown Steel as an assembler for 14 years, retiring in 1998.  Prior to this he worked for American Crucible and also in construction.  He enjoyed fishing, yardwork and spending time with his grandchildren. Surviving is his wife of 33 years, Sherri (nee...

Carole R. Klinar (nee Horn) age 80, of Amherst, passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at her residence while surrounded by family and under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice. Born January 23, 1940 in Washington, DC, she and her family settled in Lorain in 1945, and in 1999 she moved to Amherst. Carole graduated from Lorain High School in 1958, receiving a full scholarship to MB Johnson school of Nursing (Oberlin College). She began her career as a Registered Nurse at Brecksville VA...

Charles Dallos, age 88, of Avon, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Monday, January 4, 2021. Born January 25, 1932 in Lorain, he graduated from Clearview High School in 1950 and went on to study pharmacy in college.  In 1955, Charles received certification form the Ohio State Board of Pharmacy and began a 30+ year career as a pharmacist.  During the 1960’s and 1970’s, he owned and operated a pharmacy in Avon Lake.  Charles went on to work as a pharmacist for...

Mary Barbara Mager (nee Mariotti) 92, of Amherst, passed away in peace at the Cleveland Clinic, Avon on January 3, 2021.  Her daughters, Sandra and Susan were by her side. Mary was born in Lorain on August 15, 1928, daughter of Zaccario and Marie (nee Cherubini) Mariottti, of Intermesoli, Italy.  Mary was the youngest of seven children. She graduated from Lorain High School class of 1946-B, where she played the saxophone in the orchestra and marching band.  Mary was employed...

Gail S. Mitro, age 53, of Elyria passed away peacefully on January 1, 2021 at University Hospital, Geauga Medical Center. Born August 23, 1967 to Nicholas and Gertrude (nee Gailey) Mitro in Lorain, Gail spent all of her life in the Lorain area.  She graduated from Southview High School in 1985.  For the last 17 years, Cedar Creek in Elyria was her home. She loved animals, bowling, collecting key chains as well as her time at workshops at Murray Ridge Center in Elyria. Surviving...