Obituary of John L. Longwell 1939 2025
John L. Longwell 86 died at home Wednesday June 25 2025 after a lengthy illness. Born in Lorain Ohio to Francis and Florence he grew up on a Grafton farm. Survived by sister Rosanna Haas brother David, children Dirk Derek Drex Lisa, grandchildren Jason Brooke, great grandchildren Hailey Gage Zoe Emma Molly Owen, stepchildren Colleen Corinne Maxine (deceased) with their children Nicholas Melissa Lia Sydney Alex Jeremiah. Preceded by mother and father and five brothers.
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Lorain
Ohio
Francis
Florence Longwell
John
Grafton
Rosanna Haas
David Longwell
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Derek
Drex
Lisa
Tappan
Jason
Brooke
Hailey
Gage
Zoe
Emma
Molly
Owen
Colleen
Nicholas
Melissa
Lia
Sydney
Corinne
Maxine
Alex
Jeremiah
Donald
Dennis
Charles
John L Longwell Cowboy of Morgan Horses Dies
John L Longwell, a late 1950s to early 1960s Army veteran and journey man electrician at Fisher Body, spent retirement with horses and hunting in Ohio. Known as the cowboy, he favored Morgan horses, a western wardrobe, and deer and turkey hunts. A memorial will be held in about a month with details to come.
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Walter
John
Ohio
Fisher Body
Morgan
Richard Gordy 81 of North Ridgeville dies after long illness
Richard A Gordy an 81 of North Ridgeville died June 26 2025 at home. Born May 18 1944 in Cleveland he taught for Strongsville City Schools retiring 2010 and was a St Peter Church parishioner. Survived by wife Phyllis daughter Sara and son Anthony and grandson Miles with siblings and nieces. Friends may call Bogner Family Funeral Home June 30 from 5 to 8 pm and July 1 from 9:30 am with Mass at St Peter Church at 10 am. Interment in St Peter Cemetery.
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Richard A. Gordyan
North Ridgeville
Cleveland
Richard
St. Peter Church
Strongsville
Phyllis J
Nee Armstrong
Anthony
Jenna) Gordyan
Columbus
Sara
Christopher) Messina
Berea
Miles Messina
Ralph Gordyan
Marie Pachnowski
Lillian
Nee Krzywda
Robert Gordyan
Edward Pachnowski
Donna Gordyan
Bogner
Center Ridge Road
N. Ridgeville
St. Peter Cemetery
In Loving Memory of Katlin M White sel
In loving memory of Katlin M Whitesel born July 6 1995 died June 29 2005. The family remembers a joyful girl who rode bikes organized games read books and brightened days. She is missed by Dad Mom Erika Brett and relatives with her sister’s favorite shows recalled.
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Bob Guinta
Katlin M. Whitesel
William Keesee obituary in Elyria veteran and family man
William Bill Keesee of Elyria died June 22 2025 at age 89 born April 2 1936 in Sidney Kentucky. He is survived by wife Jacqueline children Mark Kathy grandson Adam and siblings Charles Larry Marcella with son Kevin predeceasing him. A longtime Ford retiree and US Navy veteran he was active at St Mary Parish. A wake is planned Sunday June 29 2025 from 2 to 4 pm at Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home with a service to follow. </no-escape>
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William ‘Bill’ Keesee
Elyria
Sidney
Kentucky
Bill
Jacqueline
Charles
Larry
Marcella
Mark
Kathy
Adam
Kevin
St. Mary Parish
Ford Motor Company
United States Navy
Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home
Remembering Biddy St. Marie A long life of faith and family
Mary Brigid St. Marie known as Biddy 84 died June 24 2025 at her Elyria Ohio home after a peaceful weekend with grandchildren Born March 2 1941 in Elyria she was a Mount St. Joseph graduate and lifelong parish volunteer Survived by five children eleven grandchildren two great grandchildren sister Ann and brother James Preceded in death by her husband Leon and others Visitation June 30 2025 at Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home Mass July 1 2025 at St Mary Church Burial at St Mary Cemetery Memorials to St Mary Church and Elyria Catholic High School Arrangements by Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home Elyria BUNEP 4
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Mary Brigid “Biddy
She
Elyria
Ohio
Martin and Mary (Seward) McGowan
Biddy
Elyria Catholic High
College of Mount St. Joseph
St. Mary
Leon
Matthew
Stephanie
Michelle
Beverly Hills
California
Jill Hoagland
Bradley
Alexandria
Virginia
Kathleen
Kitty’ Pinter
Wade
Laura Jackson
Blake
San Jose
Leon Joel St. Marie
Martin
Katharine
Kitty
Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home
Chestnut Ridge Road
Charles T. Diedrick
St. Mary Church
Middle Avenue
St. Marie
Knights of Columbus
St. Mary Cemetery
Elyria Catholic High School
Laubenthalmercado.com
Arsenio Rodriguez Died Guided by Faith and Service
Arsenio Q Rodriguez born August 6 1946 San Juan Puerto Rico died June 26 2025 after a battle with ALS. A Vietnam veteran of the 101st Airborne he earned the Bronze Star and later worked as a veteran driver and mentor. He retired from Ford and was a longtime member of House of Praise International Church. Survived by Ana De Leon siblings Milton John Rosa and many relatives. Viewing July 1 2025 5 to 8 p.m. at Reidy Scanlan Giovannazzo Lorain and July 2 2025 9 to 10 a.m. at the church. Funeral July 2 2025 10 a.m. at the church with burial at Resthaven Memory Gardens Avon.
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Arsenio Q. Rodriguez
San Juan
Puerto Rico
Rosa Q. Rodriguez
Jacinto Rodriguez
Milton Rodriguez
Helen
John Rodriguez
Rosa DeTillio
Frank
Arsenio
101St Airborne
Vietnam
Lorain County Veterans Treatment Court
Ford Motor Company
House of Praise International Church
Jesus
God
Ana Deleon
Lisa A. Rodriguez
Christopher Rodriguez
Lisette Cartagena
David
Tony Santana
Imani Morales
Nico
Elianette Rodriguez
Joslyn Rodriguez
Analise Rodriguez-Moon
Analise Cartagena
Gabriel Santana
Ezra Santana
Asa Morales
Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo
Broadway
Lorain
Elyria Ave
Ricci to lead North Ridgeville High spring theater season
Alice Ricci, holding a theater masters and Lorain County Community College professor title, takes over the North Ridgeville High School spring musical duties. The program aims for kid friendly shows, booster support, and participation in the International Thespian Society as students draft new plays. The upcoming schedule includes Too Many Detectives at the Murder Mansion in fall and Suessical the Musical in spring, with student involvement and donations supporting the theater program. The free performances start at 6 p.m. at the North Ridgeville Academic Center, with doors at 5:30 p.m., seating first come, first served. قراءة CT News Chronicle.
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Ricci
Lorain County Community College
North Ridgeville
Drama Club
International Thespian Society
Amherst man charged after firing at car in Lincoln Street area
Amherst police say Lewis fired multiple rounds into a moving car during a volatile April 2 incident while claiming self defense. Prosecutors note he went armed and masked into the scene to offer “moral support” and acknowledge his cooperation. The victim avoided injury as the car drove away.
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Lewis
Lincoln Street
Cleveland Avenue
Denise Wilms
Wilms
Lorain County
Brian James
Bremke
Lorain International Festival Highlights Immigrant Heritage
Lorain celebrates its International City status with more than 55 nationalities represented as Scalzitti’s family and other immigrants are honored. Mayor Jack Bradley credits immigrants for building Lorain before and after the 1924 tornado, with a parade at 11 30 a m on Broadway and SovMet Credit Union as title sponsor for three years. Contact Carissa Woytach for details.
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Scalzitti
Italy
Montenero Society
Lorain
Jack Bradley
Bradley
Boraininternational.com
Broadway
LCCC appoints Armbruster to District Board of Trustees
LCCC welcomes Lee Armbruster to the District Board of Trustees as President Marcia Ballinger cites her education and business background and community leadership as valuable assets. Commissioners also reappoint Benjamin Fligner to a term through May 2030 on the LCCC board.
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Lee Armbruster
Lccc District Board of Trustees
LCCC
Marcia Ballinger
Commissioners
Benjamin Fligner
Lccc Board of Trustees
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