Alexander M. Jahnsz

November 6, 1998 - September 22, 2018

Alexander “Alex” M. Jahnsz, age 19, of Lorain passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018. He was born on November 6, 1998 in Lorain, Ohio to Matthew Jahnsz and Michelle Harris Ramsey. Alex was a 2017 graduate of Marion L. Steele High School and Lorain County JVS where he studied in the HVAC program. While in high school he was a member of the wrestling team. He began wrestling at the age of 5 and received his first varsity letter as a freshman. He also played baseball with the Amherst Youth League. He always dreamed of joining the military. He had a love for the outdoors and enjoyed fishing as was quite the adventurist riding dirt bikes and BMX bikes and playing laser tag. He enjoyed looking at the constellations of the night sky and playing video games. Spending time with his family was his greatest joy and he will truly be remembered by his infectious smile. Alex is survived by his father, Matthew Jahnsz; his mother and step-father, Michelle (nee Harris) and Joseph Ramsey; brother, William “B.J.” Frizzell; sister, Victoria “Tori” L. Jahnsz; and step-siblings, Brandon X. Ramsey, Logan J. Ramsey, and Jadeyn O. Ramsey; grandparents, Roger D. Jahnsz, Thomas R. and Patricia “Trish” (nee Akers) Harris; step-grandparents, Robert and Theresa (nee Pavlak) Trace. He was preceded in death by his grandmother, Linda L.( nee Farabaugh) Jahnsz. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 from 3:00 – 8:00 p.m. in the Dovin and Reber Jones Funeral & Cremation Center, 1110 Cooper Foster Park Road, Amherst where funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 27th. at 11:00 a.m. Pastor Larry Russ, from Church of the Open Door, will officiate. Interment will follow at Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst Twp. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Alex to a substance abuse or mental health program of your choice.