All Obituaries

My Brother, My Uncle, My Friend      David William Harvey Briggs passed away March 20, 2012, at the age of 50. Born February 9, 1962 in Amherst, Ohio to Robert P. Briggs and Marilyn Lou (Askew-Hardwick) Briggs. Raised in Lorain all his life.      David was a very curious being, always gone with the wind as his Childhood friend Chuck once said, " Dave's like the wind!" Dave's many favorites was swimming, playing cards, and the Cleveland...

     Joyce Annette McGinnis (nee Sagima), 78, passed away unexpectedly, Sunday October 13, 2019 at the  Avon Cleveland Clinic, following surgery complications.      Joyce was born May 6, 1941 to the Late Frank and Edna Sagima in Bufflo, NY.  She lived most of her Adult life in Lorain, Ohio.       She was employed at Ohio Extended Care in Lorain,Ohio at the time of her retirement. She enjoyed playing cards,bingo,slots, coloring and...

     Mary E. Lyons, 55, (nee DeLong) also known as "Little Mary" of Lorain passed away on Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at U.H.- Elyria Medical Center following a brief illness.      Mrs. Lyons was born in Lorain on May 18, 1964, the daughter of Merle R. DeLong, of Lorain and the late Thelma Marie (nee Feetham) DeLong.      Mrs. Lyons is survived by her daughter Marissa Lyons(Theodore Burge Jr) of Lorain, grandchildren; Theodore Burge lll (T....

On Friday, October 11, 2019, Pamela Solnick (Oschip) , loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 61.  Pam was born on July 6th, 1958 in Cleveland, OH to Metro and Helen Oschip.  She was a hard-worker with a passion for people.  She enjoyed photography, gardening, animals, and spending time with her friends and family.  She raised one son.  Pam was preceded in death by her mother Helen and her father Metro.  She is survived by her son Steven and...

     Nina F. Johnson, 82, (nee Jackson) passed away on Friday, October 4, 2019 at her home following a brief illness.      Mrs. Johnson was born in Tunnelton, WV on October 22, 1936, the daughter of the late Dorsey and Carolia (nee Shaffer).  She was a graduate of Tunnelton High School in  West Virginia.       She served as a teachers aid in the Lorain City Schools for 20  years.      Mrs. Johnson is ...

     John C. "Jack" Loufman, 93, of Wakeman entered into Heaven Tuesday, May 28, 2019, after a long and wonderful life.      Jack was born at home in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, on February 22, 1926, the son of the late Paul C. and Celia J. "Josephine" (nee White) Loufman and several years later his sister, Joan, was born.  Upset by the bombing of Pearl Harbor, he completed his Senior year in High School early to join and serve in...

     Ruth B. Bardoner, 96, (nee Arndt) of Avon Lake passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2019 at the Independence Village in Avon Lake following a brief illness.      She was born January 10, 1923 in Lorain, to the late Paul J. and Amanda Lucille (nee Bradley) Arndt.       Ruth graduated from Lorain High School in the class of 1941A, as a class officer. She was employed at Fruehauf Corp as a private secretary for 20 years, retiring in...

     Jerry H. Stanley, 56, of Elyria, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019, at his home following a sudden illness.      Jerry was born in Elyria on March 4, 1963, the son of Sandra K. (nee Franklin) Stanley of LaGrange and the late William H Stanley.      He was a graduate of Keystone High School and attended the Lorain County JVS for plumbing. He was a master plumber by trade, had a CDL and drove a semi-truck.      Jerry...

Ronald H. Gordon Ronald H. Gordon died peacefully Sunday, August 4, 2019, having achieved thirteen quality years after an untimely stroke in 2006. Ron was born in Cleveland, Ohio, on May 10, 1937, to the late Meyer and Grace Gordon. He graduated from Lorain High School, with an added year at Kiski Prep School in Pennsylvania, followed by a BA in economics at Yale University class of 1960, and Juris Doctorate Law degree from Case Western Reserve University. He entered the practice of law in...

     Charles M. "Chuck" Woodward, 78, of Elyria joined his parents in Heaven on Tuesday, July 30, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving and devoted family.       Mr. Woodward born in Berea on May 1, 1941 the sons of Charles and Wilhelmina (nee Semon) Woodward.       He graduated from North Ridgeville High School in 1959. He was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He had been employed with American Greeting Cards, had...