All Obituaries

Carl Peter Hartman Sr. Avon Lake – Carl “Bull” Peter Hartman Sr., 84, a life-long resident of Lorain, passed away on March 3, 2023 at Main Street Care Center. Carl was born on August 14, 1938 to Margaret (nee Schemmell) and Peter Hartman. He attended Lorain City Schools, graduating in 1956 from Lorain High School and later attended Bowling Green State University where he received both his undergraduate and master’s degrees. He was a proud member of the 1956 Lorain...

Patricia Ann “Patsy” Sklarek Lorain - Patricia Ann “Patsy” Sklarek, 81, passed away on Saturday, February 18, 2023 after a year long battle of cancer at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain, OH. Patsy was born on December 14, 1941 to her loving parents, Joseph and Ann (nee Letizia) Beko in Lorain, OH where she was a lifelong resident. She was a graduate of Lorain High School, class of 1960. After graduation she married the love of her life, John F. Sklarek Sr., on...

Paul Peter Vakerics II Paul Peter Vakerics II, 81, born November 29th, 1941, passed away in the early morning of February 17,2023 after a lengthy illness. He is survived by his wife of 57 years, Francine Vakerics (nee Yelenc), his oldest son, Paul Vakerics III, and his youngest son, Ted Vakerics.  Paul had two grandchildren, a granddaughter, Rachel Meyer and a grandson, Henry Vakerics.  Rachel, who is expecting, lives with her husband, Joe Meyer and daughter, Avery in Cincinnati,...

Mary Louise MacNair Elyria-Mary Louise MacNair, 81, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 25, 2023 at Hospice of the Western Reserve in Cleveland, OH. Mary was born on April 21, 1941 to her loving parents, Loyd D. and Adrien (nee Trumble) Finch, in Bellaire, MI. She graduated from Mancelona High School, class of 1959. She married the love of her life, Richard S. MacNair, on July 24, 1965. While moving multiple times through Richard’s years of service to the United...

Carinda M. Six Lorain – Carinda M. “Carrie” (nee Del Grosso) Six,100, previously an assistant at Thew Shovel, Koehring for 27 years, died at Anchor Lodge Assisted Living in Lorain, OH on January 29, 2023. She was born on January 10, 1923 in Lorain, Ohio to the late, Joseph Nicola and Rockina (nee Rizzollo) Del Grosso.  She attended Lorain High School, graduating with the Class of 1940-B.  She was married on December 1, 1945 to Kenneth R. Six for 52 years...

Gregg A. Homoki I, 66, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Elyria on Friday, January 13, 2023. He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Deanna V. (nee Gunter) Homoki; children, Gregg A. Homoki II, and Nichole (Eddie) Homoki; sister, Joan Herb; brothers, Michael and Ken Homoki; sister-in-law, Barbara Homoki; and his dog, Wally. He was preceded in death by his parents, John Homoki and Beatrice Christian; and brother, John Homoki. All services are private with inurnment at a later date at...

Enis Argenti Lorain - Enis Argenti (nee Piccolomini), 91, passed away peacefully on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice Center in Lorain, OH.  She was born in Uniontown, PA to her loving parents, Domenico and Ellen (nee Cari) Piccolomini on February 7, 1931. Enis is survived by her son, Gregory Argenti; grandsons, Domenic (Caroline) and Santino Argenti; great-grandsons, Carlo and Roman; brother, Domenico Piccolomini Jr.; sister, Connie Bart; and many cherished...

Ken A.Sexton Sheffield Lake - Ken A. Sexton, 71, passed away after a lengthy illness at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain, OH on Wednesday, January 11, 2023. He was born on March 18, 1951 in Lorain, OH. He attended Clearview High School in Lorain with the Class of 1969. Ken honorably served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam era. He retired from Ford Motor Co. with 30 years of service with Local 425 and Local 2000. He was a lifetime member of Amvets Post 55. Ken was an...

Beatrice Zanni Lorain- Beatrice A. (nee: Dinicola) Zanni, 94, passed away suddenly at her home on Saturday, December 24, 2022.  She was born November 8, 1928 in Erie, PA to her loving parents, Fred and Molly (Dulio) Dinicola.  Beatrice graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1947 and went on to Cleveland Academy where she received her Managing Cosmetology License. She married Alfred Zanni on...

Lorain-John E. Squires, 91, passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain, Ohio. He is survived by his wife, Pearl M. (nee Lawhead) Squires; children, John “Dan” Squires, Michael (Marilyn) Squires, Jennifer (Mark) VanCuren, and Mark (Shannon) Squires; and grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harry and Lydia (nee Wood) Squires; and brothers, Thomas (Mary) and Clarence “Pete” (Elaine) Squires. All services are private...