All Obituaries

Dolores Marie Tompkins Dolores Marie (nee DiFrancesco) Tompkins, 88, passed away Sunday, September, 17, 2023 at her home in Westerville, Ohio. Dolores was born to her loving parents, Erminio and Rachel (nee Paoloemilio ) DiFrancesco, August 11, 1935 in Lorain, Ohio. She was a graduate of Lorain High School, class of 1953. Dolores married the love of her life, Walter C. Tompkins, October 5, 1957. She was a member of St. Agnes Church in Elyria since 1960 and was very active in the Altar and...

Gary William Maxwell Sr. Lorain- Gary William Maxwell Sr., 78, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023 at Mercy Hospital in Lorain. He was born to his loving parents, Joseph William and Rhea Eleanor (nee Kendig) Maxwell Sr., on April 25, 1945 in Lorain, OH. Gary graduated from Lorain High School, class of 1964 in Lorain, OH where he was a lifetime resident. He was a standout football player all 4 years of his high school career and received multiple college offer before starting his...

David L. Costilow Sheffield Village-David L. Costilow, 73, passed away on Thursday, August 24, 2023 with his loving family by his side at The Woods at French Creek in Avon, OH. David was born to his loving parents, Eugene and Kathleen (nee Davis) Costilow, in Lorain, OH on May 31, 1950. He graduated from Admiral King High School, Class of 1968. David proudly served in the National Guard for 6 years. He married his love, Rosalie Ann (nee Hornyak) on November 11, 1972 and they raised their 3...

John “Nick” C. Nickolette, 90, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Amherst Manor. Nick was born on October 29, 1932 to his loving parents, John and Julia (nee Dominico) Nickolette in Lorain, OH where he resided his entire life. He graduated from Lorain High School in 1952 A class and proudly served in the United States Navy from 1952-1954. He retired from Lake Terminal Railroad. Nick will be fondly remembered for his love of gardening. His pristine garden...

Elaine E. LaRosa Elaine E. LaRosa, 82, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 27, 2023 at UH Elyria Medical Center in Elyria, OH. Elaine was born to her loving parents, Roland E. and Blanche (nee Martin) Belanger, on January 19, 1941 in Nashua, New Hampshire. She married the love of her life, Richard D. LaRosa, on November 28, 1959. She was mainly a homemaker but also worked for Costco doing demos. Elaine was a member of St. Francis Church in Fort Meyers, FL and a past member of St....

Onyx Samire Cardona Elyria-Onyx Samire Cardona, 3 months old, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, August 2, 2023. Onyx was born on April 24, 2023 to his mother, Destiny Alizae Velez, in Lorain, OH. He was such a happy, smiley baby who was very observant. Onyx was very loving and enjoyed cuddling and swimming. He gave unconditional love and instant happiness to all who met him and he was truly loved and spoiled by his family. He was preceded in death by his great-grandpa, Edwin...

Javier Eliud Alvarez   Lorain – Javier Eliud Alvarez, 23, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 in Sheffield Township, OH. He was born in Lorain, OH on April 25, 2000 to his loving parents, Luis Javier Alvarez and Jessica Mojica. Javier graduated from Elyria Catholic High School, Class of 2018. He worked as an overnight stocker at Walmart in Avon and was an entrepreneur. Javier enjoyed cooking, gaming, riding his motorcycle, working out at Planet Fitness, and...

Marietta Mildred Giardini Lorain-Marietta M. Giardini (nee DiFrancesco), 95, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, July 26, 2023 with loving family by her side. Marietta was born on March 21, 1928 to her loving parents, Samuel and Elizabeth (nee Sciulli) DiFrancesco in Lorain, OH where she resided her entire life. She graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1945A. Marietta married the love of her life, Bernard “Bernie” Giardini on October 22, 1949. She worked as...

Sheila J. Strauser Lorain-Sheila Jeannine (nee Sapp) Strauser, 81, passed away on Monday, July 17,2023 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home surrounded by her loving family. Sheila graduated from Lorain High School class of 1959-B. She married her husband, John Strauser on June 25, 1960. She was a parishioner at St. Anthony of Padua since 1962. Sheila was very active in her church and many different associations, professed in 1972 in St. John Vianney Third Order of St. Francis (at St. Anthony Church),...

Wakeman-Kristine Mary Saylor, 52, of Wakeman, OH passed away on Monday, July 17, 2023 in Sandusky, OH after a hard battle with cancer. She was born in Amherst, OH on January 14, 1971 to her loving parents, Theodore J. and Arlene M. (nee Chrobak) Findora. She enjoyed spending her time volunteering helping pets in need. She was preceded in death by her parents, Theodore and Arlene Findora; husband, Jackie L. Saylor; and brother, Theodore J. Findora. Kristine is survived by her daughter,...