Recent Obituaries

Georgia ''Ro'' Rohana Marcum, 75, Enjoyed Bowling & Camping
Georgia "Ro" Rohana Marcum (nee Bray), 75, of Vermilion, died Friday, July 3, 2009 in New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph after a lengthy illness.

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Eugene M. ''Gene'' Sofranko, 79, President & CEO of Lorain Glass Co.
A lifelong passion for his family, his faith, the community and local business were the hallmarks of Eugene M. "Gene" Sofranko, one of Lorain's top citizens and civic leaders for several decades. Mr. Sofranko, 79, died Thursday, July 2, 2009, surrounded by family in his Sheffield Lake home.

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Nancy A. Jenkins, 65, Enjoyed Cooking
Nancy A. Jenkins (nee Kaye) 65 of Lorain, died Tuesday, June 30th 2009 in Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center of Lorain due to complications from an auto accident.

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Betty J. Sullivan, 88, Nurse
Betty J. Sullivan, 88, (nee Kneisel) of Lorain died Thursday, June 25, 2009 at the New Life Hospice of St. Joseph in Lorain following a brief illness.

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Michael T. Glass, 56, Ohio Metallurgical Services Machinist
Michael T. Glass, age 56, of Sheffield Township, died Monday June 29th, 2009 at University Hospitals of Cleveland following a brief illness.

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Nicholas John Mayer Jr., 69, Former Chief of Police in Vermilion
Nicholas "Nick" John Mayer Jr., 69 of Vermilion, died Tuesday, June 30, 2009 at his home after lengthy illness.

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Allan ''Al'' Smith Doak, 62, Accomplished Musician
Allan "Al" Smith Doak, 62 of Vermilion, died Sunday, June 28, 2009 at his home after a lengthy illness.

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Blanca E. Lopez, 53, Stain Glass Artist
Blanca E. Lopez (nee Zendejas), 53 of Lorain, passed away Saturday, June 27th, 2009 in Community Health Partners Regional Medical Center, Lorain following a brief illness.

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Calvin Kish, 69, Commercial Painter
Calvin Kish, 69, passed away after a long illness on Sunday, June 28, 2009.

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Joseph M. Monia, 67, Vietnam War Veteran
Joseph M. Monia, 67, of Lorain, died Friday June 26, 2009 in the Medical Intensive Care Unit at Community Health Partners Hospital in Lorain after a courageous battle with cancer.

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