Dennis John Brudney

Dennis John Brudney, 77, of Vermilion, passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2025, at Stein Hospice after a lengthy illness.

He was born October 4, 1948, in Natrona Heights, Pennsylvania, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 50 years after moving from Pennsylvania.

Dennis graduated from Edinboro University, Pennsylvania and began his professional career as an Air Traffic Controller before continuing his service with the Department of Defense, where he worked in the Accounting and Finance Department until his retirement in 2007. He then worked for the Vermilion Schools as a Bus Driver and also worked alongside his good friend Mark Weisenberger at the Vermilion Parks and Recreation.

An avid outdoorsman, Dennis enjoyed hunting, fishing, four-wheeling, flying, and playing tennis. He cherished evenings spent going out to dinner with family and friends and had a lifelong love of sports-especially local athletics. Dennis was well known for volunteering his time keeping statistics for Vermilion High School sporting events. He also enjoyed spending time on the computer, researching topics that sparked his curiosity.

Dennis is survived by his longtime companion, Phyllis Burger; stepsons, James (Joanne) Burger and Thomas Burger; stepdaughter, Jennifer (Tony) Blake; brother, Stanley (Alana) Brudney; grandchildren, Cody, Jessica (Jacob), Mike, Cory, Alyson (Bryce), Gavin, Taylor, Leanna, and Kyleigh; 3 great grandchildren; and his nephews, Beau and Brice.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Stanley and Helen Brudney (nee Kirchner).

The family will receive friends on Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, from 2:00 p.m. until the time of the memorial service at 3:00 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio.

The family suggests memorial contributions be made to the Vermilion Parks and Recreation, 5467 Ohio Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089

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