Aurora M Noltner
Sep 11, 2026
Aurora M. Noltner (nee Molano), 85, of Vermilion, passed away Friday, September 11, 2026, at Kingston of Vermilion following a lengthy illness.
She was born April 17, 1941, in Lingayen, Philippines, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 59 years, moving from Berea.
Aurora graduated at the top of her class from the University of the Philippines. She worked as...
Frances L Zellers
Sep 3, 2026
Frances L. Zellers (nee Moes), 73, of Vermilion, passed away Thursday, September 3, 2026, at her home following a brief illness.
She was born December 31, 1952, in Lorain, Ohio, and was a lifelong Vermilion resident.
Frances dedicated 40 years of her life to nursing, a profession she truly loved. Caring for others was more than a career to her; it was...
Delmar Gene Hess
Sep 1, 2026
Delmar Gene Hess Jr., known to his family and friends as “Gene” or “Geno,” 72, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 1, 2026, at his home with his loving wife by his side following a lengthy illness.
He was born on June 5, 1954, in Bellefontaine, Ohio, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 60 years, moving...
Mary K Richardson
Aug 28, 2026
Mary K. Richardson (nee Griffin), 81, of Vermilion, passed away Friday, August 28, 2026, at her home following a lengthy illness.
She was born January 19, 1945, in Memphis, Tennessee, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 57 years, moving there from Huron.
Mary was a graduate of Huron High School and was a member of First Baptist Church in...
Melodye Anne Gay
Aug 26, 2026
Melodye Anne Gay (nee McDonald), 66, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, August 26, 2026 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.
She was born October 15, 1959, in Peoria, Illinois, and grew up in Vermilion. She later lived in South Carolina before returning to Vermilion in 2000.
Melodye was proud of her service in the United States Air Force.
Throughout her career, she...
Joyce Dickerhoff
Aug 26, 2026
Joyce Dickerhoff (nee Jones),84, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 2026, at Mercy Hospital, Lorain, following a brief illness.
She was born August 30, 1941, in Washington, PA, and had been a lifelong Vermilion resident.
Joyce graduated from Vermilion High School with the Class of 1959, where she was an active member of the band. It was during her high school years...
Harley Bert Aley Jr
Aug 25, 2026
Harley Bert Aley, Jr., 75, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, August 25, 2026, at MetroHealth Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was born July 21, 1951, in Canton, Ohio, and had been a Vermilion resident for most of his life.
Harley was a naturally creative and talented person who enjoyed working with his hands and turning his ideas into something special. He...
Patsy J Binkley
Aug 13, 2026
Patsy J. Binkley (nee Rice), 91, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026, at her home.
She was born December 23, 1934, in Columbia, PA, and had been a Vermilion resident for more than 20 years, moving from Northwest, Ohio.
Earlier in life, Patsy worked at several garment and shoe factories. However, her greatest joy and accomplishment was caring...
Edward A Hillmuth III
Aug 10, 2026
Edward A. Hillmuth III, 91, of Vermilion, died Monday, August 10, 2026, at the Ohio Veterans Home following a lengthy illness.
He was born September 1, 1934, in Brooklyn, New York, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 59 years, moving from New Jersey.
Ed was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He graduated from the University of Arizona and...
Ronald Soczynski
Aug 10, 2026
Ronald “Ronnie” Joseph Soczynski, 83, formerly of Lorain, passed away suddenly on Monday, August 10, 2026, at Ames Family Hospice.
Ronnie was born on February 12, 1943, in Buffalo, New York, and moved to Lorain in 1958, where he made his home for many years. More recently, he moved to the 1907 Central School in Amherst, where he quickly made numerous...
Howard H Hogrefe
Aug 9, 2026
Howard H. Hogrefe, 96, of Brownhelm, died Sunday, August 9, 2026, at Ohio Veterans Home following a lengthy illness.
He was born January 14, 1930, in Amherst, Ohio, and had been a lifelong resident of Brownhelm.
Howard graduated from Amherst High School in 1947 and was a veteran of the United States Army, serving as a Sergeant with the 30th Field Artillery...
Thomas E Jackson Jr.
Aug 5, 2026
Thomas Jackson Jr., 53, of Vermilion, passed away at Cleveland Clinic Main Campus following a brief illness.
Affectionately known as “Tommy” or “TJ” by family and friends, he was born May 31, 1973, in Amherst, Ohio, and was a lifelong resident of Vermilion.
TJ graduated from Vermilion High School with the Class of 1992. He worked for U.S. Steel in Lorain in...
Virginia Mae Faris
Aug 3, 2026
Virginia Mae Faris (nee Staten), 94, of Vermilion, died Monday, August 3, 2026, at her home, after a life well-lived, and surrounded by her family and friends.
Mae was born on November 30, 1931, in Ironton, Ohio and graduated from Ironton High School in 1949. In her teen years, Mae spent summers in Vermilion and Lorain, where she met the love...
Lakelynn Blaire Buga
Aug 1, 2026
Lakelynn Blaire Buga was born sleeping on August 1, 2026.
She was the cherished daughter of Matthew and Nikkiolette (nee Kerpics) Buga.
Though Lakelynn’s time was far too brief, she was deeply loved and eagerly awaited by her family. Her memory will forever hold a special place in the hearts of those who loved her.
Left to cherish her memory are her loving...
Jesus Garcia Jr
Jul 30, 2026
Jesus Garcia Jr., 55, of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, July 30, 2026, at his residence.
He was born August 17, 1970, in Sandusky, Ohio. He was raised in Wakeman and had made Vermilion his home for the past 18 years, moving from Lorain.
Jesus was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Following his military service, he pursued a...
Richard M Kowalczyk
Jul 27, 2026
Richard (“Richie”) Kowalczyk, 76, of Vermilion Township, died unexpectedly on July 27, 2026, following a sudden medical emergency.
Born in Lorain, Ohio, on July 13, 1950, he graduated from Admiral King High School and earned an associate degree in chemistry from Lorain County Community College. He briefly worked at Amoco Corporation outside of Chicago before being drafted in 1971 by the...
Sarah Jane Wolfgang
Jul 24, 2026
Sarah Jane Wolfgang (née Sweene), age 45, of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away on July 24, 2026.
Born on June 13, 1981, Sarah was a lifelong resident of Vermilion and embraced life with a vibrant spirit, an infectious smile, and a heart full of kindness. She graduated from Vermilion High School with the Class of 1999, where she proudly performed with the...
Carol Hoff
Jul 23, 2026
Carol Hoff (née Radde), 80, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 23, 2026, at Amherst Manor Retirement Community following a lengthy illness.
Born on February 5, 1946, in Lorain, Ohio, Carol was a lifelong resident of Vermilion and cherished her community throughout her life.
Carol dedicated 32 years of service as a teller with Lorain National Bank before retiring in...
Marian B. Fodor
Jul 22, 2026
Marian B. Fodor (née Uebbing), 93, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, July 22, 2026, at Kingston of Vermilion following a brief illness.
Born on October 31, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, Marian was raised in Bay Village. She graduated from Bay High School before marrying the love of her life, Donald "Don" Fodor, in 1951. The newlyweds began their married...
Phyllis Beckwith
Jul 21, 2026
Phyllis Beckwith (née Roberts), 100, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 21, 2026, at Kingston of Vermilion following a brief illness.
Born on July 24, 1925, in Rochester, New York, Phyllis grew up during the Great Depression and graduated from West High School in 1943 alongside the young man who would become the love of her life, Richard Beckwith....