Obituaries

Jul 10, 2024

Calvin E. Burnworth, 73, of Wakeman, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at MetroHealth Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born August 1, 1950 in Confluence , PA and had been a Lorain and Erie County resident for the past 60 years.

Calvin worked for Ford Motor Co. in the...

Jul 9, 2024

Stephen William Lange, 80, of Oberlin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Firelands Regional Medical Center Main Campus after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 18, 1944, in Oshkosh, WI, Stephen became a cherished resident of northeast Ohio in 1980.

Stephen's life was marked by dedication and service. He proudly served as...

Jun 28, 2024

William Thomas "Tom" Wilson Jr., 81, of Vermilion, died Friday, June 28, 2024 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a brief illness.

William was born September 25, 1942, in Mobile, AL, and moved to Ohio in 1958. He had been living in Texas before recently returning to Vermilion.

William worked for Ford Motor Co., Lorain,...

Jun 26, 2024

Barbara Bedillion (nee Woodward), 88, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a courageous battle with illness.

Born on January 8, 1936, in Uniontown, PA, Barbara resided in Vermilion, OH for 46 years, having previously lived in New York and Pennsylvania.

Full of life, spunk and...

Jun 25, 2024

Michael L. Dover, 71, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 26, 1952, in Lorain, OH, Michael had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 45 years, having moved from Amherst.

Michael was the proud owner and operator of Country...

Jun 23, 2024

Joan Linda Kasler (nee Ulrich), 82 Years, of Vermilion died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Kingston Residence of Vermilion.

She was born January 20th, 1942, in Cleveland , OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 28 years. She had previously lived in North Olmsted with her loving family of five.

Joan is...

Jun 22, 2024

Richard Edwards, 53, of Lorain, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Regency Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 31, 1970 in Lorain, OH and had been a lifelong Lorain resident.

Richard  worked for Camaco Lorain Mfg  for the past 6 years.

Richard was known for his sense of humor and...

Jun 19, 2024

Pamela S. Hartle (nee Lucas), 66, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home.

Born on June 17, 1958, in Lorain, OH, Pamela was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. She held a variety of jobs throughout her life, most recently serving as a supervisor for Goodwill in Sandusky after her retirement.

...

Jun 19, 2024

Paul J. McGraw, 77, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation after a lengthy illness.

Born on February 2, 1947, in Richlands, VA, Paul had been a beloved resident of Vermilion for over 60 years.

Paul honorably served his country as a veteran of the United States...

Jun 18, 2024

Eileen Patricia Abraham (née Bartlett), 75, of Amherst, passed away on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, at Banner - University Medical Center in Phoenix, AZ, after a lengthy illness.

Born on April 3, 1949, in Newfoundland, Canada, Eileen had been a resident of Amherst and Vermilion for the past 54 years, having moved from Huron.

She...

Jun 18, 2024

Peggy O'Bryon (née Hileman), 91, of Berlin Heights, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 18, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born on April 21, 1933 in Terra Alta WV, Peggy spent her early years in West Virginia. She became a cherished resident of Berlin Heights for the past 53 years.

Peggy had...

Jun 16, 2024

William “Bill” Barth Oley Jr., 77, of Naples, passed away on Sunday, June 16, 2024, at his home in Naples, Florida, after a short illness.

Born on October 14, 1946, in Cleveland, William had been a resident of Naples, Florida, in the winter since 2011 and Vermilion, Ohio, in the summer since 1992.

He was...

Jun 14, 2024

Brian K. Roig, 56, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Friday, June 14, 2024.

Born on March 6, 1968, in Amherst, Ohio, Brian was a lifelong resident of Lorain. For the past three years, he worked in the kitchen at Salvatore's restaurant in Vermilion, and he had previously been employed at various other...

Jun 9, 2024

Barbara J. Halliwell (née Schmitz), age 88, of Birmingham, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 9, 2024, following a brief illness.

Barbara was born on April 12, 1936, in Elyria, OH. She spent her early years in Elyria, graduating from Elyria Catholic in 1954, before moving to Sheffield Lake. She had been a cherished...

Jun 2, 2024

Virginia Schmidt (née Rooy), 90, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, June 2, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 19, 1933, in Richfield, OH, Virginia had been a cherished resident of Vermilion for 72 years, having moved from Richfield.

Together with her husband Gerald, Virginia owned and operated Hawkins...

May 28, 2024

Donald W. Wittmer, age 85, a Wellington resident for the past 21 years, passed away on Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at The Elms Retirement Village, Wellington after a prolonged illness. He was born on January 10, 1939, in Lorain and graduated from Clearview High School in 1957.

Donald served with pride in the United States Army in...

May 28, 2024

Mary Jean Bihary, 96, of Lorain, passed away peacefully Tuesday, May 28, 2024 at Mill Manor Nursing

home.

She was born October 11, 1927 in Lorain, Ohio, and lived in the home she was born and raised in her

entire life.

Jean worked for TV Guide Magazine as an executive security....

May 27, 2024

Charles Vanek, 68, of Vermilion, passed away at his home on Monday, May 27, 2024, after a brief illness.

Born on February 4, 1956, in Lorain, OH, Charles had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 18 years, having previously lived in Avon, Avon Lake and Sheffield Village.

Charles dedicated 30 years to his...

May 21, 2024

Kenneth W. Tucker, 82, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at Select Specialty Hospital - Cleveland Fairhill after a prolonged illness.

Born on November 14, 1941, in Elyria, OH, Kenneth was a lifelong resident of Vermilion.

Kenneth dedicated 32 years to Ford Motor Co. in Lorain, retiring in 1992 as a booth...

May 19, 2024

Joseph Allen Staszak, 46, of Vermilion, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at St. John West Shore Hospital after prolonged heath complications.

Born on October 7, 1977, in Lorain, OH, Joe was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. He graduated from Vermilion High School in 1996 and worked as an electrician for IBEW Local 129. In 2011,...