All Obituaries

Mary Ann “Nina” Palagyi   Mary Ann "Nina" Palagyi (nee DiLuciano), age 93, passed away on Thursday, February 11,  2021, surrounded by her family at her home in South Amherst.   She is survived by her husband of 60 years, John Palagyi; son, John (Karen Carr) Palagyi of Hebron, KY; daughter Domenica (Steve)  McKinney of South Amherst, OH; grandchildren, Erika (Tony) Guth (nee McKinney), Steven (Lindsey) McKinney, Aaron (Theresa) McKinney, Kelly...

Helen J. Woodward (nee Hume), 94, of Bay Village, OH, and formerly of Lorain, OH passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at O’Neill Healthcare in Bay Village, OH. Helen was born to her loving parents, Thomas and Blondina (nee Burgett) Hume, on September 3, 1926 in Lorain, OH. She graduated from Lorain St. Mary High School, Class of 1944. She married the love of her life, Robert Woodward, on September 11, 1948. Helen was a lifelong member of St. Anthony of Padua in Lorain, OH. She...

Marie A. Bonaminio Marie A. Bonaminio, 95, a lifelong resident of Lorain, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 12, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. Marie was born on January 12, 1926 to Rocco and Lena (nee Sofo) Gioffre, in Lorain, OH. Marie graduated from Lorain High School; Class of 1944A. As owner of Bonaminio’s Lorain Flower Shop for nearly 50 years, Marie was recognized by Lorain County commissioners for her contributions to the community via a...

Geraldine H. Thompson Lorain - Geraldine Harriet (nee Hughes) Thompson, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 10, 2021 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home with her family by her side. Jerri was born on November 13, 1939 in Summersville, WV to her parents Samuel and Strausy (nee Donelson) Hughes. She married the love of her life, Francis Lacy Thompson Sr. on June 14, 1958. She obtained her associate degree in Nursing and worked as a LPN at Elyria Methodist Home. Jerri enjoyed doing crafts,...

  David B. Bingham left this earth and stepped into the presence of his Saviour on January 27, 2021 with loved ones by his side. Dave was born in Northeast, PA on September 12, 1941 to his parents, Elmer Ralph Bingham and Marjory LaVelle (nee: Kelly) Bingham. When he was 9 years old, Dave gave his life to Jesus Christ, a decision that would forever change him and direct his passions and purpose in life. His gifts of giving and mercy have generously blessed so many lives. Written in...

Norman J. Porostovsky, 81, of Sheffield Village, and a longtime resident of Lorain, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at his home in Sheffield Village, OH. Norman was born on September 3, 1939 in Lorain, OH. He was a Lorain High School graduate, Class of 1957B. He enlisted in the U.S. Air Force in July of 1957 and he was honorably discharged on July 14, 1961. Norman married his loving wife, Dorothy (nee Jama) on July 25, 1970. He began working for Ford in August of...

William P. “Bill” Judge, 61, of Hemet, CA, and formerly of Lorain, OH, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at Hemet Global Medical Center in Hemet, CA. William was born on May 19, 1959 in Lorain, OH. He graduated from Lorain Catholic High School and attended Lorain County Community College. Bill enjoyed working in the hospitality industry. He is survived by his mother, Linda (nee Lewis) Judge of Lorain; brother, Michael of Lorain; sister, Colleen (Michael) Fritz of...

Christine E. “Chris” Hochevar, 66, of Sheffield Lake, OH, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 23, 2021 with her loving family by her side.   Christine was born on May 7, 1954 in Akron, Ohio to her parents, Charles and Gladice (née Smalley) Weber. She was a 1972 graduate from Buchtel High School in Akron, OH and also attended Lorain High School. She continued her education at Akron University. Christine married her love, Richard “Rick”...

Maryann Kathleen Grose Lorain - Maryann K. (nee Vidovich) Grose, 81, passed away at her home on Saturday, January 16, 2021. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain, OH where she was born on September 11, 1939 and she graduated from Lorain High School. Maryann married the love of her life, George Henry Grose in August of 1961. She took great pride in her home and her family and she was an excellent cook. She is survived by her beloved husband of 59 years, George Grose; son, Kirk (Renee)...

Virginia Armelie Virginia “Vern”  (nee Skolnicki) Armelie, 94, passed away peacefully on January 13, 2021 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home in Avon, Ohio. She was born on April 22, 1926 in Lorain, Ohio where she was a lifelong resident. Virginia graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1944. Growing up, she enjoyed and excelled at tennis and ice skating. Vern worked many years at one of Lorain’s finest Pizzerias. She was an excellent cook and made some of the best stuffed...