All Obituaries

Ronald "Baldy" Miller, age 80, passed away December 31, 2025 after a brief illness. He was born in Somerset, Pennsylvania and resided in Lorain and Amherst most of his life, retiring from Lorain's Ford Motor Co., assembly, with 33 years of service. Ron enjoyed spending time with his family and working in his garden. He was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and Cleveland Indians. He had a work ethic that was hard to match and loved to joke and socialize with everyone. Ron was ...

Barbara Dale Plato, age 73, passed away December 6, 2025. Born and raised in Lorain, Ohio, she most recently was a resident of Berea. She is survived by brothers, Michael and Raymond Plato, and sister, Tracie Laws. She was preceded in death by parents, Michael D. and Mary Elizabeth (nee Milburn) Plato; sisters, Sheryl Carter, Michelle Wade and Suzanne Plato. Her family will receive friends Thursday, December 11, 2025 at the Richard J. Reidy Funeral Home, 1783 East 31st Street, Lorain, OH., ...

Sheila Mae Jacoby, age 65, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at her residence. Formerly of Lorain, she currently resided in Westlake, Ohio. Miss Jacoby was a 1978 Graduate of Admiral King High School and was a congregant of Agudath B'nai Israel Synagogue, Lorain. She is survived by her brother, Howard (Diane) Jacoby; nephew, Nathan Jacoby and niece, Erin Brock. Miss Jacoby was preceded in death by parents, Bernard and Katie (nee Reich) Jacoby. Funeral service will be Wednesday, October ...

Kathleen Marie Wright-James. Born in Lorain Ohio August 31, 1952. Passed away July 27, 2025. Graduated from  Lorain high school in 1970. Previously lived in Leesburg, Florida. Recently a resident of Lorain Ohio. Retired from Lorain telephone company. Preceded in death by Charles J Wright (father), Betty L Wright (mother), Charlene J Wright-Gahagan (sister), Gary P Gahagan (brother in law) and Marshall T James (husband). Survived by Charles W Wright (brother) and nieces and nephews. She ...

Lillie B. Collett, age 95, passed away peacefully, December 22, 2024, at her residence in Lorain, Ohio. She was born August 5, 1929, in Knox County, Kentucky to the late Elbert and Viola (nee Hubbard) Smith. Throughout Granny's life, she enjoyed making her "Babies" delicious home cooked meals. During nice weather she loved sitting on the front porch spending time with whomever was there with her. To sum up Lillie's life in a few sentences is impossible. Lillie B. was the ...

Michael Lloyd Forster, age 72, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2024 at his residence. Born in Lorain, Ohio to the late Lloyd J. and Betty C. (nee Kerchinske) Forster, he currently resided in Oberlin, but grew up in Sheffield Village. Michael is survived by his brother, Ronald “Ron” (Rose) Forster; great nephews, Ben and Alex Forster; nephew, John (Lauren) Forster; aunt, Ellen Morgan. All services private. In lieu of flowers, the family requests contributions to Murray Ridge ...

Ramon Luis Melendez-Belen also known to everyone as Wicho, age 40, passed away unexpectedly Wednesday, August 28, 2024, at his residence. Born in Arecibo, Puerto Rico to Carmelo Melendez and Olga Belen, he was currently a resident of Elyria. Ramon is survived by his loving companion of 27 years, Jessica; son, Jehziel; daughter, Jonalee; mother Olga, brothers, Carmelo, Jose and Juan; sisters, Iris, Jackeline, Monserrate, Mayra, as well as his brother in laws and sister in laws Hector, Dan, ...

Darlene Marie Coltrane, age72, passed away July 17, 2024. A native of Lorain, she was born to the late Joseph and Arlene (nee Speck) Coltrane. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers, Dennis and Joseph William Frank Coltrane, and sister, Carolyn Lee Coltrane. Friends received Wednesday, July 24th at the RICHARD J. REIDY FUNERAL HOME, 1783 East 31st Street, Lorain, OH 44055, from 10 AM until time of service at 12 Noon. Interment, Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst, ...

Keith Leroy “Big Dog” Brunger, age 65, passed away June 17, 2024 at New Life Hospice, Lorain. Currently a resident of Elyria, he previously lived in Lorain and Amherst, Ohio. A 1978 graduate of Admiral King High School, his passions in life included his love of automobiles, NASCAR racing and sports. Keith is survived by his son, Keith W. Brunger of North Carolina; brothers, Don Paul, Terry, Keven and Warren Brunger. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joetta (nee Stout) ...

Murlene Conkle, age 89, passed away Saturday, June 15, 2024 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home, Lorain, Ohio. Born in Weeksbury, Kentucky to the late Robert and Delphia (nee Franisco), she was a graduate of Pikeville High School, attended Euclid Academy Beauty Culture in Parma, Ohio, volunteered for Autumn Aegis and was a home health care aid. Murlene is survived by her son, Larry Johnston, Daniel (Wendy) Johnston; daughter, Brenda Hall; grandchildren, Robert (Tonya) Johnston, Larry (Cori) ...