Kenneth A. Jones
Sep 29, 2025
Kenneth A. Jones, 72, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, September 29, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
He was born on January 6, 1953, in Lorain, OH, and was a lifelong resident of Vermilion.
Ken dedicated 27 years of service to the City of Vermilion as a Police Officer, retiring in 2001. He then worked for Harbortown Marine...
Sandra Marie Esper
Sep 28, 2025
Sandra Marie Esper (née Zalar), 81, of Vermilion, passed peacefully into the home her Heavenly Father prepared for her on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Riverview Point Care Center, Olmsted Falls following a lengthy illness.
Born February 8, 1944, in Cleveland, OH, Sandra grew up in Vermilion and graduated from Vermilion High School in 1962. She went on to earn her...
David L Hansen
Sep 28, 2025
David L. Hansen, age 75, of Vermilion, Ohio passed away unexpectedly from a heart-related event on Sunday, September 28, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center in Lorain, OH.
Born on November 26, 1949, in Toledo, Ohio, David attended Roy C. Start High School through his junior year, graduating from Sylvania high school, and went on to earn an associate degree from Owens...
Leo Henry Strittmather
Sep 25, 2025
Leo Henry Strittmather, 90, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 25, 2025, following a lengthy illness.
He was born November 17, 1934, in Pittsburgh, PA. Leo graduated from Belmont High School in 1954, where he played soccer, baseball, and basketball, earning a spot on the Allegheny County Basketball All-Star Team. Following graduation, he proudly enlisted in...
Leon E. Cleaver
Sep 19, 2025
Leon E. Cleaver, 83, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 19, 2025, following a sudden illness.
He was born June 7, 1942, in Lorain, Ohio, and had made Vermilion his home for the past 57 years after moving from Lorain.
Leon proudly served in the United States Air Force as a control tower operator, where he was...
Vivian L Hamilton
Sep 13, 2025
Vivian L. Hamilton (née Shilling), 79, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, September 13, 2025.
Born on December 16, 1945, in Columbus, Ohio, Vivian grew up in Vermilion and was a 1964 graduate of Vermilion High School. In 1984, she moved to Dexter, Ohio, before returning to her hometown in 2009.
A devoted homemaker, Vivian found joy in...
Marjorie Agnes Switzer
Sep 12, 2025
Marjorie Agnes Switzer (née Fox), 94, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, September 12, 2025, following a brief illness.
Born July 17, 1931, in Wellington, Marjorie spent the last 20 years in Vermilion after living in Florida. A devoted homemaker, she had a nurturing spirit that extended to both her family and animals. Over the years, she...
James Hunter
Sep 2, 2025
James "Jimmy" B. Hunter, 30, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, September 2, 2025, after a sudden illness.
He was born June 25, 1995, in Vermilion, OH to James and Sherry Hunter. As a youth Jimmy lived in LaGrange, KY where he attended school in Oldham County Kentucky. He moved back to Ohio eight years ago.
As a youth, he had enjoyed BMX bike...
Charles Henry Prince
Sep 2, 2025
Charles Henry Prince, 84, of Huron, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 2, 2025, at Providence Care Center after a brief illness.
Born February 10, 1941, in Pemiscot, Missouri; Charles made Vermilion his home in 1965. He retired after a long career as a trade welder at the Ford Automotive Plant, where he was respected for his skill and dedication.
Charles was...
Jack B Konrad Jr
Aug 31, 2025
Jack B. Konrad Jr. passed away Sunday, August 31, 2025, surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness with Leiomyosarcoma. He was born March 1, 1966 in Amherst, Ohio and grew up in Fremont.
Jack believed in the Lord and had faith in his eternal home. He was a daily Bible reader, and appreciated the history associated with Christianity. He attended...
Sarah Lynn Gehringer
Aug 31, 2025
Sarah Lynn Gehringer, 34, of Birmingham, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, August 31, 2025.
Born July 1, 1991, in Amherst, OH, Sarah was a lifelong resident of Birmingham. She graduated from Firelands High School and JVS in 2009.
Sarah’s greatest joy in life was being a devoted mother to her two beloved children, Alayna Mae Hill and Jaxon James Hill.
She also had...
Kathleen Marie Blackham
Aug 29, 2025
Kathleen Blackham (née Piros), 78, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 29, 2025, at Richard E. Jacobs Health Center in Avon after a lengthy illness.
She was born on January 30, 1947, in Lorain, OH, and had made Vermilion her home for the past 59 years.
Kathleen was a graduate of Elyria Catholic High School. She worked as a medical...
James Russell
Aug 29, 2025
James Russell, 70, of Vermilion, passed away Friday, August 29, 2025, at Stein Hospice following a lengthy illness.
Born March 5, 1955, in Cleveland, OH, James was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. He worked for Ford Motor Company as a lineman for 31 years before his retirement.
James had a passion for collecting and working on motorcycles, cars, jet skis, and boats....
Glenna Faye Wellman
Aug 29, 2025
Glenna Faye Wellman (Stollings), 78, of Vermilion, went to be with her Lord and savoir on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Elmwood Assisted Living & Skilled Nursing of Fremont after a lengthy illness.
She was born December 6, 1946 in Chapmanville, WV. She married her high school sweetheart Jimmie Wellman after graduation. They moved to Vermilion, Ohio to raise a family,...
Jay Tobias Miller
Aug 25, 2025
Jay Tobias “Toby” Miller, 68, of Vermilion, passed away Monday, August 25, 2025, at The Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center.
Born December 23, 1956, in Lorain, Toby was a lifelong resident of the Vermilion area. He worked for more than 20 years as a truck driver and mechanic with E&L Transport.
Toby had a talent for working with his hands and...
Frederick P. Smith
Aug 23, 2025
Frederick P. Smith, 84, of Amherst, and formerly of Vermilion, passed away Saturday, August 23, 2025 at his home after a lengthy illness.
He was born January 22, 1941 in Vermilion, Ohio, where he lived most of his life before moving to Amherst six years ago.
Fred worked for Herk Excavating as a dump truck driver for more than 20 years, he...
B. David Hudson
Aug 22, 2025
B. David Hudson, 84, of Greenville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, August 22, 2025, following a sudden illness.
He was born on June 23, 1941, in Albany, KY, and had made his home in Greenville for the past 18 years after moving from Southington, OH.
David was a proud graduate of Purdue University and went on to earn...
Elizabeth Jean Klebe
Aug 17, 2025
We are sad to announce the passing of our mother, Elizabeth Jean Pecsok Dewey Klebe, on 8/17/25. Elizabeth was affectionately known as Betty. She had resided at Kingston Assisted Living where she was treated incredibly well by their caring and amazing staff. She was born on November 21, 1938 to Joseph Allen Pecsok and Florence Elizabeth Bateman Pecsok.
In addition to...
Linda L. Petrigan
Aug 16, 2025
Linda L. Petrigan (née Mears), 82, of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 16, 2025, at Stein Hospice.
Born on November 10, 1942, in Dover, Ohio, Linda made Vermilion her cherished home for the past 48 years after relocating from Berea.
A proud graduate of Dover High School and Ohio University, Linda began her career as a buyer for Elder-Beerman...
Rebecca Neiding
Aug 13, 2025
Rebecca “Becky” Neiding, 68, of Vermilion, passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice as the result of injuries sustained in a car accident.
Born October 12, 1956, in Lorain, Becky was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. She dedicated 24 years to her career as a food services manager with Marriott, retiring in 2016. In her retirement, she...
