All Obituaries

     Ronald Herbert Moore, 81, passed away peacefully on February 12. He was born June 24, 1938 in Minnesota but moved to Ohio as a child and lived most of his life in Lorain. He graduated from Lorain High School and received an Associate Degree in chemical engineering technology from Lorain County Community College. He received his pilot's license in the 1960's and enjoyed taking family members on short flights in a small engine Beech Debonair airplane. He also...

      Etta J. Ramos, 73, (nee Dandrea) passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, Jan. 30 2020 following a long illness.      Ms. Ramos was born in Lorain on December 5, 1946, the daughter of the late Emil T. and Ruth V (nee Gove) Dandrea. She was a graduate of Admiral King High School, Class of 1965 and the Northern Institute Of Cosmetology.      She retired as a professional hairdresser following 47 years in her profession. Most recent...

    Roxie L. Teare, 92, (nee Horne) of Toledo and formerly of Lorain passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Franciscan Care Center in Toledo following a long illness.      Mrs. Teare was born in Lorain on October 27, 1927, the daughter of the late Harold H. and Bernice (nee Billingsly) Horne. She was a member of the Class of 1945 at Lorain High School.       She worked the majority of her life as a bookkeeper retiring in...

                   William E. Parker, age 94, passed on Jan. 15th.      He graduated from Lorain High School in 1943 and then joined the Army Air Force as a student pilot. He was also the Base Commander's Chauffeur until the end of WWII. In 1944 he married Jean Schlachter and remained married to her for 72 years until she passed in 2018.       After an honorable discharge from the service, he returned...

       Timothy E. Callahan, 68, of Avon Lake passed away on Friday, Jan. 10, 2020 at the Ames Family Hospice House in Westlake following a brief illness.      Mr. Callahan was born in Cleveland on April 11, 1951, the son of Leo T.  Callahan of North Olmsted and the late Theresa M (Stain) Callahan.      He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corp serving during Viet Nam attaining the rank of...

     Robert L. "Bob" Kelley, 84 of Amherst passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2019 at the Mercy-New Life Hospice in Lorain following a brief illness.      Mr. Kelley was born in Elyria on June 15, 1935, the son of the late DeForest B. and Florence  Ann (nee Reinke) Kelley. He was a 1953 graduate of Brownhelm High School. He was a member of the Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ.       He worked his entire...

Betty M. Kretovics  December 1, 1925 – January 6, 2020   Betty Kretovics passed away peacefully at Avon Oaks.  Born in Lorain, Ohio, to Joseph and Mary Kretovics, Betty graduated from Lorain High School in 1944 where she enjoyed playing the violin in the orchestra and was a member of the string quartet.  She earned her registered nursing (RN) degree from Fairview Park Hospital in 1948 where, after graduating, she “was adventurous and wanted to see the...

     Richard C. "Rich" Hite, Jr., 52 of Vermilion passed away on Saturday, December 21. 2019 at Mercy-New Life Hospice in Lorain following a lengthy illness. Rich was born in Lorain on February 25, 1967, the son of Edis (nee Peasley) Hite and the late Richard C. Hite Sr.      He worked construction all his working career and was a member of the Carpenter's Union Local.      Rich was blessed with the ability to see the beauty in all...

Gregory J. "Gregg" Plott, 63, of Lorain passed away on Wednesday, December 18, 2019 at his home following a brief illness. Mr. Plott was born in Lorain on October 27, 1956, the son of the late John M. and Ruth M. (Myers) Plott. He was a graduate of Lorain High School in the Class of 1975, attended Ohio University and received his a bachelor's degree from Cleveland State University in History.  He spent most of his teaching career in Sacramento, California. He enjoyed...

Forrest R. "Bubba" Phillips, Jr., 27, of Lorain passed away Thursday, December 12, 2019 following injuries sustained in a one car motor vehicle accident.  Bubba was born in Sanford, FL on August 17, 1992, the son of Cindi Schroeder-Phillips, and Forrest R. Phillips, Sr., both of Lorain. He was employed as a press operator with Camaco Lorain Manufacturing. He received the  most joy in his life, playing with his son and his nieces and nephews. He also enjoyed listening to...