John Edward Payne Obituary
John Edward Payne of Lorain, Ohio passed away on October 7, 2026. John Edward, born on March 19, 1952 in Elyria, Ohio, shared life alongside family, friends, and others. Leave a sympathy message to the family in the guestbook on this memorial page of John Edward Payne to show support.
John Edward will be remembered for the impact he had on the lives of those around him. Friends, family, and colleagues will cherish their memories and the time shared. Those who knew John Edward will remember moments of kindness, warmth, and presence. Though words cannot fully capture his life, the legacy of connections and experiences remains. John Edward’s absence will be deeply felt by those who valued his companionship.
He was predeceased by: his parents, Russell Payne and Dorothy Payne; and his siblings, Charles Payne, Jim Payne and Susan Hasko.
He is survived by: his children, Brent Payne (Bailee), Craig Payne (Kelli) and Alexis Tremaine Houseman; and his stepdaughter Shannon Sottosanti.
Visitation will be held on Tuesday, October 13th 2026 from 5:00 PM to 8:00 PM at the Hempel Funeral Home (373 Cleveland Ave, Amherst, OH 44001). A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 14th 2026 at 11:00 AM at the same location.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made directly to Hempel Funeral Home to assist the family with funeral expenses.
