All Obituaries

Michael A. Wyers Lorain – Michael A. Wyers, 47, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022. He was born on March 24, 1975 in Amherst, OH to his loving parents, George Jr. and Karen Wyers. Michael graduated from Fireland High School, Class of 1993 and continued his education in nursing at Lorain County Community College, earning his Associate degree in 1998. He was a nurse with MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland, OH. Michael was an avid fan of drag racing and hotrods and he...

Peggy Ropelewski Lorain – Peggy “Margaret” Ropelewski (nee Stratton), 70, went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 25, 2022.  She was born and raised in Lorain, OH where she was a 1969 graduate of Admiral King High School. Peggy then went on to Fairview General Hospital School of Nursing and Lorain County Community College. She was a title clerk at several different car dealerships. Peggy was an avid reader and cherished her time spent with her family. She was...

James E. Jiovanazzo James “Jim” Jiovanazzo, 85, of Lebanon, OH and formerly of Elyria, OH, passed away with his family by his side on Monday, August 1, 2022. James was born on December 11, 1936 in Elyria, OH to his loving parents, Anthony Salvatore and Maria Antonette (nee Anastasio) Jiovanazzo. Jim graduated from Saint Thomas Military Academy in Saint Paul, Minnesota in 1955. He continued his education at the University of Dayton earning his BS in Education in 1962 and MS in...

Betty M. Visnesky Betty M. Visnesky (nee Hvizda), 88, of Lorain, OH, passed away at Mill Manor Nursing Home in Vermilion, of natural causes and was reunited with her beloved husband William, on Saturday, July 16, 2022. Mrs. Visnesky was born in Dry Tavern, PA on February 26, 1934, the daughter of the late John A. and Mary (nee Snock) Hvizda. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church in Lorain where she was an active member of the Marian Guild. Mrs Visnesky was a homemaker and loved...

Suzanne Marie Hoenig Avon – Suzanne Marie Hoenig, (nee LaFleur) passed away on March 19, 2022 at Avon Place Nursing Home after a long illness. Suzanne was born on August 17, 1940 in Lorain, Ohio to Gertrude E. and Virgil A. LaFleur.  She attended St. Anthony grade school and graduated from St. Mary’s High School.  She received her nursing diploma from St. Vincent Charity Hospital and was a registered nurse at St. Joseph and Mercy...

Jose A. Melendez-Rivera Jose Abelardo Melendez-Rivera, 81, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 at his home in Lorain, Ohio. Jose was born in Orocovis, Puerto Rico to his parents, Juan and Amelia (nee Rivera) Melendez, on July 14, 1940. He graduated from high school and went to college while in Puerto Rico and later attended Lorain County Community College. Jose served in the U. S. Army, stationed in Germany from 1963 until his honorable discharge in 1965. Afterwards, he moved to New York...

Katherine “Kay” Bylica KATHERINE “Kay” BYLICA (nee DiLuciano), 96, of Lorain, OH, passed peacefully on July 1, 2022. She was being cared for by Kingston of Vermilion since early June after suffering a stroke. Mom will be remembered as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, aunt and friend to all. She is survived by daughter, Carol (Roger) Sanders of Lorain; son, Joe (Sue) Bylica of Lorain; three grandchildren, Michael (Andrea)...

Anthony and Eileen Gonnella Please join us for the Funeral Mass of Anthony “Tony” and Eileen Gonnella from Elyria, on July 2, 2022, at 12:00 PM at St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain. Visitation will be prior from 11:00 AM-12:00 PM at the church with inurnment at Calvary Cemetery to follow. Tony passed away on May 8th, 2020 and Eileen passed away on January 4th, 2022 but due to Covid their funerals were postponed. Both are survived by their children, Antoinette (Gary)...

Linda C. Frame Elyria-Linda C. Frame (nee Hamick), 76, passed away on Tuesday, June 21, 2022 at O’Neill Healthcare in North Ridgeville surrounded by her loving family.  Linda was born on February 28, 1946 in Buckhannon, WV. She married the love of her life, Lee Edward Frame, on December 6, 1966. Linda worked for Kirby vacuum and as a riveter at Marsh Allen. She enjoyed bowling and her bowling...

Mary Elise Jacoby Mary Elisa Jacoby (nee: D’Orazio), 92, died peacefully surrounded by her loving family on Friday, June 10, 2022 at her home in Amherst, OH. She was born November 28, 1929 in Lorain, Ohio. Mary graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1948-B. She was a member of St. Peter Parish in Lorain, Nordson Oldtimers Club and Lorain County Democratic Womens Party. Mary was a proud and good wife, homemaker, mother of six, wife of Lorain County Commissioner,...