All Obituaries

     Kelly Ann Saegert, 49, of Cleveland, Ohio passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital surrounded by her loving and devoted family.      Kelly was born in Lorain, Ohio on July 29, 1971, the daughter of Dale A. Saegert of Lorain and the late Sharen L. (nee Buda) Washburn. She was a graduate of Elyria West High School, class of 1989; Lorain County Community College, graduating in 1991 first with an Associate of Applied...

     Virginia J. Kreason, 83, (nee Dills) of Lorain passed away on Monday, August 31, 2020 at her home surrounded by her loving family.       Mrs. Kreason was born in Lambert, PA on February 9, 1937, the daughter of the late Glenn W. and  Ethel P. (nee Donges) Dils.       She was a graduate of Lorain High School, class of 1955; she sang in the high school Acapela Choir. She also attended the Ohio Business College.    ...

      Paul F. Drechsler, Jr., 103, of Lorain passed away on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.      Mr. Drechsler was born in Lorain on June 9, 1917, the son of the late Paul F. and Amelia (nee Pries) Drechsler, Sr.      He was a graduate of Lorain High School and an U.S. Army veteran, serving during World War II. He was a member of First Evangelical Lutheran Church in Lorain.    ...

     Erwin Froman, 91, of Avon formerly of Lorain passed away at his home in St. Mary's of the Woods following a brief illness.       Mr. Froman was born in Romania on September 29, 1928, the son of the late Frank and Bertha (nee Berkowitz) Froman.                                                           ...

  John Edward Johnson, 86, of Elyria, passed away on Thursday, August 20, 2020, at his home surrounded by his loving wife and family. John had been diagnosed with Alzheimer’s disease.      John was born in Lorain, Ohio on June 22, 1934, the son of the late John B. and Rowena M. (nee Dorsey) Johnson. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1952. He then met Katherine Elaine Konnerth, who would be his wife for the next 63 years. They were married on...

     Stanley Baron III, 82 of Lorain passed away peacefully on August 15, 2020.        He was the beloved husband of 49 years to the late Marie (nee Radschuk) Baron.       Mrs. Baron served in the Army and retired from Ford Motor in Brookpark. Stanley loved spending time with his family in Lorain and winters in Fort Myers, Florida with his brother.                  He enjoyed...

  Michael Swidecki, 67, of Lorain passed away on Wednesday, August 5, 2020 at his home following a brief illness.      Mr. Swidecki was born in Lorain on February 2, 1953, the son of the late Joseph and Margaret (nee Bellamy) Swidecki. He was a member of the graduating class of Admiral King High School in 1971.      He was active in AA, enjoyed being out of doors, grilling, camping and fishing.      Mike is survived by sons Anthony...

     Dennis R. Edwards, 64, of LaGrange, formerly of Lorain passed away on Friday, July 24, 2020 after a brief illness.      Mr. Edwards was born in Lorain on June 14, 1956, the son of the late Wilber A. and Evelyn A (nee Wryst) Edwards. He was a graduate of Lorain's Admiral King High School in the class of 1974.      In 2008, He retired as a mold yard engine operator at USS Steel in Lorain following 29 years of service.    ...

        Ronald E. Russo, 59, of Lorain passed away on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 at his home following a short illness.      Mr. Russo was born in Lorain on August 25, 1960, the son of the late Ralph and Mary (nee Kelly) Russo. He was a member of Church of the Redeemer in Lorain.      He was a retired truck driver. He enjoyed fishing, pool, darts, Rockin on The River Concerts, crossword puzzles, gardening, spending time with his children and...

          Anne Stack, 92, (nee Minnich) of Amherst passed away on March 25, 2020 at the home of her daughter following a long illness.        Mrs. Stack was born in Lorain on September 19, 1927, the daughter of the late John A. and Madolin (nee McNeil) Minnich.  She is a graduate of the former St. Mary High School, Class of 1945 and St. Mary's of the Woods college in 1949 with a degree in sociology.      She was a...