Gene Goforth, Jr.

Gene N. Goforth Jr., 69, of Vermilion, died Thursday, April 20, 2023 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation after a sudden illness.

He was born March 5, 1954 in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 46 years moving from Lorain.

Gene worked for US Steel as a Mill Wright for 41  years retiring in 2013.

He enjoyed yard work, woodworking, gardening and house maintenance. He especially enjoyed spending time with his grandson.

He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Teresa (nee Maners) Goforth of Vermilion; daughter, Heather (Tron) Smith of Huron; grandson, David Smith; sisters, Gail (Joe) Annacarto of FL and Diana (Bob) Paciottti of Avon; and many nieces and nephews including Lori (Melissa) LaLonde who he considered a daughter.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Gene and Shirley (nee Jurina) Goforth; step-mother, Patricia Goforth; and his sister, Donna Goforth.

Private services will be held.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Leukemia & Lymphoma  Society Northern Ohio Chapter, 5700 Brecksville Road, 3rd Floor, Independence, OH 44131.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.