All Obituaries

Betty L. Webb (nee Sisco), 85, of Elyria, passed away in her home, with her family by her side, on Tuesday July 16, 2019. She was born on September 17, 1933 in Rockhouse, Kentucky. Betty was a long-time resident of Elyria. She was an active member of the Elyria Foursquare Gospel Church and in the past she sang alto in different gospel groups. Betty also enjoyed sewing, reading, and going to garage sales where she would buy “treasures” that she would give new life to. She cared for her...

Rose A. Ortosky, 61, of North Ridgeville, passed away following a brief illness on Monday July 15, 2019 at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake. She was born in Cleveland on August 25, 1957. Rose was a life-long resident of North Ridgeville and was a graduate of North Ridgeville High School. Rose was a member of St. Peter Catholic Church in North Ridgeville. She was employed as the president’s secretary for the Ferragon Corporation for 35 years. Rose enjoyed going to bingo and casinos. She...

    Joseph E. Haas, 82, of North Ridgeville, passed away Wednesday July 10, 2019 at Avon Oaks Caring Community in Avon.  He was born June 22, 1937 in Cleveland.  Mr. Haas was a life-long resident of North Ridgeville and a 1955 graduate of Elyria Catholic High School.  He also attended Fenn College of Engineering in Cleveland.  A veteran, he served in the US Navy for three years and travelled to both the North Pole and the South Pole while in the Navy. ...

Donald “Don” Damm, 54, of Elyria, went to be with his Savior on Friday June 14, 2019 following a short illness.  Don was born on February 20, 1965 in Lakewood and resided in Elyria for the past 25 years.  Don loved all things outdoors, especially fishing and boating.  He spent time on Lake Erie but also loved to go to Canada to a cabin where he could spend time fishing and boating. Don was a Boy Scout in his youth.  He attended New Community Baptist Church in...

Colleen Mary King, 57, of Euclid, passed away Thursday June 13, 2019 in Euclid. Colleen was born December 27, 1961 in Cleveland. She was a caring individual and would give you her last dime if you needed it. She was always a dedicated worker and much of her life was spent caring for the needs of the old and infirm. When Colleen was 16 she was a full-time student and worked part time on the weekends at the Slovenian Home for the Aged. She earned enough money to pay for her tuition at the...

Joshua J. Shadle, 23, of Elyria, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday June 13, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland.  He was born in Westlake on May 5, 1996.  Joshua was a 2014 graduate of North Ridgeville High School and was currently a full-time student at Cleveland State University where he was a member of Turning Point USA.  Joshua’s major was Business Marketing (and his goal was to become a “millionaire”).  He was a member of Boy Scout...

Terry L. Norris (nee Haynes), 56 (forever 39), of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday May 26, 2019. She was born January 25, 1963 in Elyria and was a lifelong resident. She attended North Ridgeville High School. Terry loved Cleveland Sports, NASCAR, Bowling, Kids, and painting yard ornaments (especially frog ornaments). She was the life of her family and will be dearly missed by all who knew her. She is survived by her daughter, Stephanie Carroll of Michigan; her...

    Jeffrey “Jeff” J. Joniec, 52, of North Ridgeville, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday May 26, 2019.  He was born September 3, 1966 in Parma and was a graduate of Midpark High School in Middleburg Heights.  He had resided in North Ridgeville for 16 years.  Jeff owned his own HVAC business, J J Mechanical in North Ridgeville.  He enjoyed dirt bikes and boating.  Jeffrey Joniec is survived by: his son, Jonathan Joniec of Akron; his mother,...

    Michael J. Dial, 63, of Elyria, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday May 25, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic in Cleveland from a cardiac event.  He was born June 27, 1955 in Cleveland.  Mike was a veteran and served in the US Marines.  He was employed as a truck driver for many years.  Mike loved the Pittsburgh Steelers! He also enjoyed camping, cooking for others and classical music.  He leaves behind; his wife of 30 years, Debbie (nee Moore); his...

Nancy Kortowich (nee Smith), 73, passed away May 13, 2019.  Beloved Wife of Paul Kortowich; Devoted Mother of Greg Kortowich and Todd Kortowich (Laurie); Loving Grandmother of Jordan, Allison, Madison, John and Scott; Dear Sister of Sandy Austin, Carol Micklos, Charlotte Metzger, Michelle Fulkerson and the Late Richard and Kenny Smith; Beloved Daughter of the Late Gaither and Helen (nee Wojcik) Smith.  Nancy was dearly loved and she will be greatly missed...