All Obituaries

Joseph Manacci, LaGrange, KY resident and former Lorain resident passed away peacefully on May 9, 2018 with his loving family by his side following a lengthy illness.  Joseph was born in Pittsburgh, PA on July 11, 1955 to Gino and Eda Manacci and was the oldest of their six children. He moved to Lorain with his parents in 1955.  Joseph attended Admiral King High School in Lorain, graduating in 1973.  He graduated from Lorain County Community College upon completion of the...

Lorain – John “Jack” Chrulski, 75, passed away on Tuesday, May 15, 2018 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center. Jack is survived by his beloved wife of 51 years, Marlene (nee Guzik) Chrulski; children, Tim (Christine)  Chrulski and Mary Jo McQuaid; grandchildren, Neil (Chelsey) Vislosky, Gauge (Megan) Settlemire, Joshua Chrulski, Tyler Chrulski, Tiffany McQuaid and Harleyann McQuaid; four great-grandsons; sister-in-law, Jean Chrulski; and several...

Mark A. Maldonado, Sr., 42, of Lorain, passed away of natural causes on Tuesday, May 8, 2018. Mark was born at St. Joseph Hospital and was a lifelong resident of the city.  He was a multi-sport star athlete. A 1994 graduate of Southview High School, Mark led the school football team as he represented them in the North verses South all star game his senior year. Mark's illustrious athletic career led him to be a passionate sports fan of Cleveland's pro sports teams and the...

Lorain – Dorothy Ann (nee O’Malley) Boutton, 92, passed away on Friday, May 11, 2018 at Avon Oaks Nursing Home. She is survived by her son, John “Jack” (Nora) Boutton; daughter, Pamela (Richard) Dodd; and grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ann O’Malley; brother, Robert O’Malley. Private funeral services to be held at a later date. Arrangements and services by Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral...

William "Bill" Argenti, 89, of Lorain, OH, passed away on Wednesday, April 18, 2018 at Anchor Lodge Retirement Community in Lorain, OH. William was born on December 31, 1928 to Augusto and Grace Argenti in Palmer, PA. Survived by his wife of 64 years, Enis (nee Piccolomini) Argenti of Lorain; son, Gregory Argenti of Lorain; grandsons, Santino and Dominic (Caroline) Argenti; and many nieces and nephews. Bill’s formal education ended in the 10th grade when he...

George H. Wyers Jr., 66, of Wakeman, OH, passed away at his home with his loving family by his side on Saturday, April 21, 2018. He was born in Amherst, OH on November 7, 1951 to George and Betty Wyers. George served his country in the U.S. Army from 1971 until his honorable discharge in 1973. He returned home and on November 24, 1973, he married his love, Karen (nee DeBerry). George worked at U.S. Steel as a diesel mechanic for 44 years, retiring in 2014 from Republic...

Daniel “Danny” Barnicle, age 88, of Lorain, unexpectedly passed away at his residence on April 3rd, 2018. Dan was born in Carrollton, Pennsylvania on August 22nd, 1929 to Charles and Irene (nee: Dunigan) Barnicle. Dan married Elizabeth “Betty” Fulgenzi, his childhood sweetheart, on February 26, 1949. Their 67 year marriage was an inspiration to many. He was a proud member of the Class of 1948 B at Lorain High School,...

Lorain – Mary F. Poltrone, 93, passed away on Tuesday, April 3, 2018 at Kingston Residence of Vermilion. She was born in Lorain on August 29, 1924 and lived her entire life here in the city. Mary loved to travel, having visited all but two of our 50 states, her favorite being Hawaii and the Pacific North West. She witnessed the laying of the pipe line in Alaska and also enjoyed many, many cruises. Her favorite cruise was on the Mediterranean where she visited seven countries...

Beau Mahaffey, 43, of Lorain, passed away following a reoccurring illness on Saturday, March 22, 2018 at his home. He was born on May 16, 1974 in Lorain, OH where he resided all of his life. Beau attended Southview High School with the Class of 1993. He worked at Republic Steel in Lorain. Beau was an avid Green Bay Packers fan. He is survived by his daughters, Breann and Justis Mahaffey; mother, Geraldine Mahaffey; siblings, Frances Brown, Marie (Ron) Carlson, William...

David Albert Hunter, 79, of Avon Lake, OH, passed away peacefully on Friday, March 30, 2018 at Amherst Manor in Amherst, OH, surrounded by his loving family. David was born on July 10, 1938 in Cleveland, OH. He grew up in the Mentor area and he later moved to Avon Lake, OH. David graduated from Kent State University with a Bachelor and Masters Degree. He married Renata A. “Renee” on May 2, 1981. David served in the National Guard from 1961 until 1967. He worked at...