All Obituaries

Lorain, OH Patricia (nee Rozar) Smith, 73, of Lorain, Ohio went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 3, 2021. She was born to her loving parents, Charles and Elizabeth (nee Dyal) Cooper, on May 23, 1947 in Albany, Georgia. Patricia worked as an assembler at Atlas for 10 years. She loved going to church with her son and his wife at Broadway Assembly. She loved all animals but especially dogs and cats. She enjoyed her time watching animal tv shows and feeding the birds. Patricia took...

Jean E. Copeland Sheffield Lake - Jean E. Copeland, 75, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Jean was born to her loving parents, Michael D. and Dorothy E. (nee Wilson) Wallace, on April 9, 1946 in Lorain, OH. She grew up in Lorain, OH, graduating from St. Mary’s High School, Class of 1964 and she attended Kent State University. Jean was a longtime resident of Sheffield Lake and she was a long-time employee of United Airlines.  She married the...

Eddie G. Holman, 69, passed away on Friday, September 3, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, OH. Eddie was born on August 19, 1952 to his parents Freddie Cornelius and Nina C. (nee Appleton) Holman in Cleveland, OH where he was raised.  In 1976 he joined the U.S. Airforce and traveled to many locations including Italy until he was honorably discharged in 1982. On December 24, 1982 he married the love of his life, Susan E. (nee Guthrie) Holman. He obtained his Associates...

Christine M. “Tina” Malone Christine M. “Tina” Malone, homemaker and lifelong resident of Westlake, OH, passed away peacefully Thursday, September 2, 2021 at the age of 55 with her family by her side at Saint John Westshore Hospital. Christine was born in Lorain, OH on June 29, 1966.  She attended elementary school at Holy Trinity, Avon where her family remained active members of the parish and she was a 1984 graduate...

Robert  Walter Jackson Sr. Robert “Bob” Walter Jackson Sr., 90, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at his home in Lorain, OH. Robert was born on September 28, 1930 in County Mayo, Ireland to his parents, John Henry and Sarah Agnes (nee Davis) Jackson. He attended Galway Grammar School in Ireland and moved to America at the age of 17. Robert lived in Lorain, OH since his arrival in 1947. He served as a Cook in the U.S. Army from 1951 until his honorable...

Mary A. Koch Mary Augusta Koch, 79, passed away Monday, August 23, 2021 at Oak Hills Nursing Home in Lorain. She is survived by her husband of 39 years, Steven Koch; children, Cheryl (Michael) Griffin of Elyria, Debra (Donald) Heidbrider of Akron, Robert (Yadira) Bellamy of Herriman, Utah, Brian (Michaela) Bellamy of Sheffield Lake, Michelle (Terry) Ruehrmund of Marion and Michael (Christy) Wolbert of Marion; sisters, Eva (David) Boone of Wellington and Patricia (nee Auble) Jacob of...

Elia D. Riegel Elia D. (nee Colella) Riegel, 90, passed away on Saturday, August 21, 2021 at her home in Lorain, OH. She was born to her loving parents, Guerrino and Ida (nee Zero) Colella, on October 13, 1930 in Montenero  Val Cocchiara, Italy. She moved to Lorain, OH in 1946 and attended Lorain City Schools, graduating from Lorain High School. Elia married the love of her life Donn in August 1954. She was a homemaker for most of her life taking care of her three sons, Robert, John,...

Patricia Gedling Lorain- Patricia Gedling, 97, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake, OH. She was born in Middlesboro, England on February 14, 1924 to her loving parents, George and Jane (nee: Mattock) O’Brien. Patricia graduated from Avon High School, Class of 1942 and she attended Lorain Business School. She worked as a secretary at National Tube and in 1944 she enlisted in the U.S. Navy and was honorably...

Sophie Ann Toth Sophie A. Toth, 92, of Lorain, OH passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Born in Lorain, OH to her loving parents, Giuseppe and Carmella (nee Meck) DiLuciano. She is survived by her children, Dawn (Ray) Cruz, Joseph (Mindy) Toth, Scott (Paula) Toth, Laura (Dan) Repas; 13 grandchildren, 12 great-grandchildren, son-in-law, Doug Justice; sister, Julie DiLuciano; and sister-in-law, Mary Sedano. She is preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Elmer Toth; parents,...

Edward J. Scott Edward “Eddie” Scott, 48, of Amherst, OH, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, August 16, 2021 at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, OH. Edward was born to his loving parents, Ronald and Rae Ann (nee Stanziano) Scott on, February 14, 1973 in Lorain, OH. He was a graduate of Southview High School, Class of 1991 and he went on to continue his education, knowledge and skills with the labor union working as a laborer for many years. Eddie married his beloved,...