Obituaries

Mar 3, 2025

Earlene Joann "Butch" Pavlich (née Hovey), 85, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Born on October 1, 1939, in Elyria, OH, Earlene had been a proud resident of Vermilion for the past 68 years after moving from Lorain.

A devoted member of St....

Mar 1, 2025

Freddy J. Weaver, 83, of Amherst, passed away on March 1 after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 7, 1941, in Levelland, Texas, Fred was a longtime resident of Amherst, having moved there 35 years ago from Vermilion. He was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University and then had a lifelong career as an accountant for...

Mar 1, 2025

Noah Meade Sr, 80, of Vermilion, died Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.

He was born May 31, 1944 in Letcher, KY and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 50 years moving from Lorain.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Noah dedicated...

Feb 26, 2025

David Frank Workman Sr., 91, of Vermilion, OH passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025 after a short stay at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. For the past 4 years, Dave was a resident of Kentucky to be near family. He was a resident of Vermilion for 54 years.

Dave was born December 7, 1933 in Saxton,...

Feb 24, 2025

Norma Jean Simpson (nee Trippett), 72, of Vermilion, died Monday, February 24, 2025 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 25, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV and had been a Vermilion  most of her adult life, relocating to Michigan for 20 years before returning home to Vermilion 10 years ago.

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Feb 22, 2025

Rev. Dr. Terrance I. "Terry" Parker, 77, of Vermilion, died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

He was born August 9, 1947 in Sandusky, OH to Dr. Lester G. and Florence (nee Bremer) Parker.  He graduated from Sandusky High School in 1965 and Capital University in 1969 where he majored...

Feb 21, 2025

Donnie Raines, 72, of South Amherst, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 21, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on September 1, 1952, in Grundy, Virginia, Donnie later made his home in South Amherst for the past 6 years, previously residing in Florence Township and Vermilion.

A proud veteran of the United...

Feb 16, 2025

Glen W. “Brownie” Brown, 89, of Birmingham, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.

Born on December 4, 1935, in Shelby Forest, Tennessee, (Millington, TN). Glen later made Birmingham his home, where he built a life filled with hard work, adventure, and lasting friendships.

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Feb 15, 2025

Alan J Zaleski, 82, of Vermilion, died Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a battling illness for several years.

He was born August 12, 1942 and had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 35 years moving from Elyria.

Alan was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marines, serving during...

Feb 11, 2025

Michael Alan Taylor, 72, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born on January 23, 1953, in Chicago, IL, Michael made Vermilion his home for the past 25 years after moving from Brunswick. A hardworking and resourceful man, he was self-employed throughout his life, working as...

Feb 4, 2025

Andrea McCarthy (nee Kasler), 79, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on January 8, 1946, in Cleveland, OH, Andrea was a proud graduate of North Olmsted High School, Class of 1964. She made Vermilion her home for over 30 years.

A self employed and devoted...

Feb 2, 2025

Mary Clay (nee Molnar), 106, of Lorain, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Kingston Residence of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

Born on September 29, 1918, in Vesta No. 6, PA, Mary lived in Cortland for 50 years before moving to Lorain.

Hagiography.  Do you know what that means?  It is something...

Feb 1, 2025

Vae Belle Cayton (née Goodrich), 91, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

Born on January 22, 1934, she spent her early years in Rosedale, WV, before making Vermilion her home for over 70 years.

Vae worked as a clerk for Fisher Big Wheel...

Feb 1, 2025

Donald Lee Fischer, 82, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025, at UH Elyria after a lengthy illness.

Born on February 17, 1942, in Vermilion, Donald was a lifelong resident. He honorably served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era.

Donald dedicated his career to Wakefield Brass Company, where he...

Jan 30, 2025

The world lost a truly special person, Mary Marlene Dawson, on Thursday, January  30, 2025.  Mary passed away after a brief illness at Mercy Hospital surrounded by her beloved family. Mary leaves behind her 4 boys (Rick/Becky, Dale/Michelle, Marvin Jr/Judy, Bob/Gail), her 8 grandchildren (Jordan, Marvin III, Aaron, Jacob, Paul, Andrew, Tyler, Mackenzie), her cherished great grandson, Boone and...

Jan 25, 2025

Stacy J. Janik (née Lozinski), 92, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Mill Manor Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Born on June 19, 1932, in Bislozorka, Krzemieniec, Wolyen, Poland. During the early stages of World War II, Stacy was taken from Russia by nuns and with other displaced children to travel...

Jan 25, 2025

Asta Nicole Mey, cherished daughter of Adam Mey and Emily Montgomery, passed away peacefully in her mother’s womb on Saturday, January 25, 2025, at Fairview Hospital.

Though Asta never had the chance to experience this world, her presence brought an everlasting light to her parents, family, and the friends who surround them with love and support. Her...

Jan 17, 2025

Billy Grayson Sandefur, 80, of Amherst, passed away peacefully on Friday, January 17, 2025, at the Hero's Harbor Hospice at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born on July 11, 1944, in Jewel City, Kentucky, Bill was a long-time resident of Vermilion before making his home in Amherst for the past 15 years.

Jan 14, 2025

Ruth Dolores Haas (née Fankhauser), 85, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

She was born on February 15, 1939, in Steubenville, OH, and had resided in Vermilion for the past eight years after relocating from Florida.

Ruth dedicated over 20 years of her career...

Jan 12, 2025

Larry L. Davis, 79, of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

Born on September 25, 1945, in Marengo, Ohio, Larry made Vermilion his home for the past 53 years after moving from Lorain.

Larry dedicated 34 years to his career as a Union Carpenter with Local 212,...