All Obituaries

Frederick A Curylo, 74, a longtime resident of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Ames Family Hospice in Westlake on Monday, February 6, 2023. He was born in Chicago, IL, on February 6, 1949. Fred was a veteran of the United States Navy, and was a member, and worked for the Pipefitters Local 120 for many years before retiring. He was a founding member of St. Julie Billiart Catholic Church in North Ridgeville. Fred loved spending time with his family, listening...

Stephen R, Vidovich Jr., 75, a long time resident of North Ridgeville, passed away at his residence on Saturday, January 28, 2023. He was born November 22, 1947, in Lorain. Stephen graduated from Admiral King High School in Lorain 1965. Following graduation, Stephen joined the Army National Guard. He worked for U.S. Steel as a crane operator for many years before retiring. Stephen loved classic sports cars, especially his purple Road Runner. He also enjoyed a good pig roast with friends...

Margaret L. “Peggy” Schonhut (nee Miller), 81, a longtime resident of North Ridgeville, passed away peacefully surrounded by family at Altenheim Senior Living in Strongsville on Thursday, January 26, 2023. She was born March 15, 1941 in Latrobe, Pennsylvania. Peggy is survived by her two sons, Francis C. “Butch” (Mary Ann) Schonhut and Don (Nicole) Schonhut; six grandchildren, Mark, Lynn (Taylor), Matthew, Phillip, Abigail (Mike), and Danielle; five great grandchildren, Spencer,...

Loretta J. Dutrow (nee Smith), 90, a long time resident of Avon, passed away peacefully at home with her family by her side on Wednesday, January 18, 2023. She was born January 7, 1933, in Nemacolin, Pennsylvania. Loretta was a social butterfly and was a member of a book club with her friends. She enjoyed singing, and playing cards. Loretta was a loving mother of three children, Ron (Sheila), Shawn (Coleen), and Lynne (Mike); caring grandmother of nine grandchildren and many great...

David M. Arbogast, 38, of Elyria, peacefully passed away at his residence on January 17, 2023.  He was born November 17, 1984 in Cleveland and he was a life-long resident of Elyria.  David was a 2004 graduate of Elyria High School.  He loved being an uncle and attending family gatherings.  David also enjoyed playing video games and watching wrestling.  He was a long-time member of Harvest Christian Church in Elyria.  David M. Arbogast is survived by: his...

Ben David Shelpman, 65, a long time resident of Columbia Station, passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Sunday, January 15, 2023, at Cleveland Clinic Fairview Hospital. He was born January 25, 1957, in Cleveland. Ben worked at the Midwest Forge Company as a die polisher for 41 years before retiring. He enjoyed being an outdoorsman, fishing, hunting, mowing the back 40, and gardening. Ben is survived by his loving wife of 38 years, Sharon (nee Cree); two children, Stephanie...

Grace M. E. Helms (nee Banaska), 62, a life long resident of Lorain County, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Thursday, January 12, 2023, at UH Elyria Medical Center. She was born June 16, 1960, in Auburn, Michigan. Grace led a very spiritual life through her Lord, Jesus. She enjoyed writing poems, drawing, painting, shopping, antiquing, crocheting, and spending time with her grandchildren. Grace often volunteered at the Elyria Retirement Community, where she lived. She is...

Rodger D. Duffin, 80, of Strongsville, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday December 29, 2022 at Pearlview Rehab and Wellness Center in Brunswick.  He was born in Ayr, Scotland in the United Kingdom on June 24, 1942.  In 1955, Rodger immigrated with his family to the United States from Scotland.  He lived in Ohio for many years and also lived in West Virginia for several years.  Rodger was a veteran and served in the US Army.  He was employed as a crane operator for...

    Janie L. Smith (nee Ison), 57, of Tucumcari, New Mexico, formerly of Lorain, passed away at her residence on December 27, 2022 following a brief illness.  She was born March 23, 1965 in Lorain.  Janie was a graduate of Lorain High School and she received her Associates Degree in Physical Therapy Assisting from North Central Technical College.  She formerly worked as a physical therapist assistant at the Elyria United Methodist Village, Lorain Community Hospital...

Randy J. Kitzler, 36, a lifelong resident of LaGrange, passed away on December 26, 2022. He was born September 13, 1986, in Elyria. Randy worked as a roofer for various construction companies. He enjoyed being a dad, playing hockey, and watching the Browns. Randy is survived by his three daughters, Alex, MacKenna, and Randilynn; his fiancé, Christina; his mother, Renate; his sister, Robyn (Jason); two uncles, Mark, and Bobby; his Aunt, Rewena; two nieces, Ari, and Bella; his...