All Obituaries

Kenneth E. DiFrancesco Lorain-Kenneth E. DiFrancesco, passed away peacefully in his sleep at the age of 71. He was born on February 25th, 1949, in Lorain where he was raised and where he lived most of his life. Ken’s occupations included employment at US Steel. He also experienced tremendous joy as a skilled butcher at various grocery stores in the area. That skill followed him into the kitchen as he mastered many a dish he created with love for his family. Ken’s great...

Staff Sergeant Dylan James Burkey Jacksonville-Staff Sergeant Dylan James Burkey, 26, passed away on November 12, 2020 in Jacksonville, AR while serving his country in the United States Air Force.  Dylan was born on February 14, 1994 in Lorain, Ohio. He graduated from Clearview High School in 2012.  Following graduation, he entered into the United States Air Force where he remained for 8 years.  During his time, he traveled from Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, Texas to...

Dorothy R. Renner Lorain- Dorothy R. Renner, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake, OH. She was born December 15, 1929 in Lorain, OH where she was raised and resided all of her life. Dorothy graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1948. She married her beloved George Renner Sr. and devoted herself to her family. Dorothy was a lifelong member of St. Peter Parish in Lorain, OH. She loved playing bingo and she enjoyed reading,...

Ronald J. Butrey Lorain - Ronald J. Butrey, 71, passed away on November 21, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain, OH. He was born to his loving parents, John and Connie (nee Sparaino) Butrey Todarello, on March, 21, 1949 in Lorain, OH. Ronald grew up in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School in 1967. He loved his hometown. He worked at U.S. Steel, National Tube Division in high school and jokingly said the work was hard enough to motivate him to breeze by in...

Della L. Barczyk Lorain – Della Lucile (nee Grondin) Barczyk, 96, passed away on November 16, 2020 at her home in Lorain, Ohio. Della was born on June 16, 1924 in Lorain, Ohio to her loving parents, Milton and Anna (nee Nicholson) Grondin. In 1924, a devastating tornado ripped apart much of Lorain and many attributed her vibrant personality and indomitable spirit to arriving in that whirlwind. Della attended grade school at St. Anthony’s in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High...

Steve R. Zvosec Lorain-Steve R. Zvosec, 95, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at his home in Lorain, OH. He was born on July 8, 1925 in Lorain, OH to Matthew and Magdelene (nee Matotek) Zvosec. As a youngster, he developed a love for sports while attending elementary school in South Lorain. He attended Lorain High School where he excelled at track, however, as many men of that era he was drafted into the Army before he could graduate. Prior to his being drafted he was on schedule...

Anthony Emerick DeSilvester passed away peacefully into God’s hands on August 28th at age 87, rejoining his loving wife Violet in heaven. He was born to Italian immigrant parents, George and Angelina (nee Verroccio) DeSilvester at St. Joseph Hospital and he was a member of the Church of St. Peter (he prayed the rosary daily to our Holy Mother Mary). He attended Lorain High School (’51) and enlisted in the Navy (’52 – ’56) as a boatswain mate serving primarily...

Mason “Charlie” Charles Crowe Jr., 53, of Zephyr Hills, Florida, passed away on Tuesday, November 10, 2020.   Mason was born on September 14, 1967 to his loving parents, Diane M. Eads and Mason Charles Crowe Sr. He grew up in Lorain, Ohio where he spent most of his young adult life. In 2003 he moved to Florida living in Palm Bay and Malabar. He became a certified plumber in 2003 working for various companies over the years. In 2010 Mason moved to Mississippi to help care...

Lorain – Russell L. Conser, 94, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020 at Elmcroft of Lorain.   Russell was born on December 3, 1925 in Canton, OH to his loving parents, Harvey and Elizabeth (nee Lomax) Conser.   He graduated from Strasburg High School in Strasburg, OH where he was president of his class and from Kent State University, receiving his Bachelor of Science and Master’s Degree. Russell moved to Lorain, OH in 1951 and he married his beloved Mary C. (nee...

Mary “Cookie” (nee Leska) Miller, 78, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 at her home.   Mary was born on November 18, 1941 in Lorain, Ohio, to her loving parents, Joseph E. and Therese (nee Sloboda) Leska. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain, graduating from Lorain High School, Class of 1959. Cookie worked at Lorain Products for many years as an administrative assistant before her retirement. She enjoyed traveling, gambling, bowling, and cruise...