All Obituaries

     John Michael "Johnny" Kenzik, 73, of Lorain passed away Monday, February 22, 2021 at the Avon Hospital at Richard E. Jacobs Campus-Cleveland Clinic following complications of CoVid.      Mr. Kenzik was born in Lorain on May 19, 1947, the son of the late John and Mary Elizabeth (nee Kuhar) Kenzik. He was a graduate of Lorain Admiral King High School and a member of the former St. Lad's Catholic Church; he served as an altar boy.      He...

     Shawn Eric Stark, 57, passed away at his home on February 17, 2021. He was born May 30, 1963 in Elyria, Ohio. Shawn is the son of Robert Leroy Stark and the late Sandra Kay Stark (nee Retay). As the eldest, he sheltered and protected his younger brothers, Darren and Ryan Stark, from a demanding upbringing. Shawn graduated with distinction from Firelands High School in 1981. In high school, he was known for his good looks and strong presence. As a teenager, he enjoyed...

Mr. Roger Dale Prihoda, son of the late Archie Prihoda and Linda (Heckleman) Prihoda, was born on June 24th, 1954 in Goshen, IN. He was a graduate of Goshen High School and Ozark Bible Institute. At a young age he professed his faith in Jesus Christ and attended First Assembly. He was united in holy matrimony to Teresa Kincer on September 12th, 1981. He was a devoted and loving husband for 39 years. This union was blessed with two children Eric (Courtney) and Nick (Amanda) Prihoda. He was...

     Paul C. Winkler, 82, of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2021 at Anchor Lodge Retirement Village in Lorain following a brief illness.      Mr. Winkler was born in Lorain on April 15, 1938, a son of the late Charles and Anna (nee Cottle) Winkler. He was a member of the Class of 1956 at Clearview High School.      He was a US Army veteran serving as a military policemen.      Mr. Winkler retired as a millwright from...

      Raymond W. Litten, 72, of Sheffield Lake passed away on Monday evening, February 8, 2021 at his home following a long illness.       Mr. Litten was born in Lorain on January 19, 1949, the son of the late George Monroe Litten and Corrine M. (Stang) Litten Ribic.       He served in the U.S. Marines attaining the rank of Corporeal, earning a Purple Heart, Presidential Unit Citation, National Defense Services Medal, Vietnam Service...

           JEFFERY JAMES KONOWAL A bright and vibrant light was extinguished suddenly from our lives when our beloved son and brother, Jeffery James Konowal, suffered a massive stroke and died on February 10, 2021 at Metro General Hospital in Cleveland. Jeff was born on June 4, 1968, in Amherst, Ohio. He attended high school at JVS in Oberlin and Firelands High School prior to moving to West Palm Beach, Florida with his mother, stepfather, and...

      Pipe Major Allister M. Wright, 99, of Lorain passed away on Wednesday, Jan. 27, 2021 at the Cleveland Clinic - Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon following a brief illness.           Mr. Wright was born in Belfast, Ireland on June 14, 1921, a son of the late Murdoch A. and Barbara (nee Robertson) Wright: moving to Lorain 74 years ago. He was a member of Heritage Presbyterian Church in Amherst.          ...

      Deborah L. Septaric, (nee Stewart), 63, of Lorain passed away on Monday. January 18, 2021 at her home following a long illness.      Debi was born in Lorain on June 27, 1957, the daughter of the late Jack A. and Jacqueline (nee Adams) Stewart. She was a 1975 graduate of Southview High School and graduated from the Ohio State Dental Surgical Program.      She retired as a dental assistant at Tower Dental in Lorain.      Debi...

     Larry D. Truxall, Jr. 51, of Elyria passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 University Hospital Main Campus in Cleveland following a brief illness.      Mr. Truxall was born in Cleveland on April 4, 1969, a son of Larry D. and Rita M. (nee Dumire) Truxall, Sr, both of Elyria, who are surviving.      He was a 1987 graduate of Elyria High School where he excelled in wrestling and football.       He worked as a carpenter in...

      Nancy E. Patterson, 84, (nee Nachman) passed away on Sunday, January 10, 2021 at the Amherst Manor Retirement Community following a brief illness.      Mrs. Patterson was born in Cleveland on October 13, 1936, the daughter of the late Louis and Dorothy (nee Tkachuk) Nachman.      She was a graduate of West Tech High School and attended Cuyahoga Community College.      She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church in...