Obituaries

Obituaries

Mary Lou Ziemba

Mary Lou Ziemba

Nov 25, 2013

Mary Lou Ziemba (nee Coy), 79, of LaGrange, OH and formerly of Lorain, passed away Monday, November 25, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center after a short illness. Mary Lou was born June 27, 1934 in Canton, OH. She had been employed by various dry cleaning companies in Lorain, lastly with Crystal Clear Dry Cleaning. Mary Lou also worked...

Mary C. Ostrander

Mary C. Ostrander

Nov 25, 2013

Mary C. Ostrander (nee McCarthy), 95, of Vermilion, died peacefully Monday, Nov. 25, 2013 at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home, Lorain. She was born December 3, 1917 in Collingswood, NJ. Mary lived in Vermilion from 1962 to 1968, moved to Grosse Ile, MI for several years and moved back to Vermilion in 1974. She was a member of St. Mary...

Janet Irene Momit

Janet Irene Momit

Nov 20, 2013

Janet I. Momit (nee Covert), 74, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, November 20, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a short illness. She was born October 27, 1939 in Morristown, NY, and had been a Lorain area resident for the past 50 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Vermilion, Lorain American Legion Post# 30,...

Kathleen Marie Jaskiewicz

Kathleen Marie Jaskiewicz

Nov 17, 2013

Kathleen Marie Jaskiewicz (nee Kallberg), 71, of Vermilion, died Sunday, November 17, 2013 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation after a short illness. She was born February 12, 1942 in Cleveland, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 37 years, moving from Independence. Kathleen was a fantastic artist and especially enjoyed painting and making crafts. She also enjoyed...

Judith Marie Visci

Judith Marie Visci

Nov 15, 2013

Judith Marie Visci, 61, formerly of Lorain, died Friday, November 15, 2013 at Weber Health Care Center, Wellington after a lengthy illness. She attended Murray Ridge School. She worked in the Murray Ridge Workshop and had also worked at the Vermilion Wendy's. She is survived by her brother, Larry Visci of Fort Myers, FL. She was preceded in death...

Arthur R. Crow

Arthur R. Crow

Nov 13, 2013

Arthur R. Crow Jr., 84, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, November 13, 2013 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness. Arthur was born June 26, 1929 in Detroit, MI, moved with his family to Vermilion in 1944 and he graduated from Vermilion High School in 1947. Art attended Michigan State University for 3 years, before enlisting in the United...

Lois June Coury

Lois June Coury

Nov 12, 2013

Lois June Coury (nee Derby), 87, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at the home of her caregiver after a lengthy illness. She was born June 12, 1926 in Vermilion in the apartment above Bicycles Bills on South Street. Lois married her childhood sweetheart Glen A. Coury in 1946. After having their four children, she decided she wanted...

Colleen Marie Eichelberger

Colleen Marie Eichelberger

Nov 11, 2013

Colleen Marie Eichelberger, 37, of Vermilion, died Monday, November 11, 2013 at her home after a sudden illness. Colleen was born December 2, 1975 in Sandusky, and had been a life long Vermilion resident. She graduated from Vermilion High School in 1995. Colleen was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church. She was also a life member of AMVETS...

Phillip Gene Kulick

Phillip Gene Kulick

Nov 8, 2013

Phillip Gene Kulick, age 74, of Lorain passed away Friday, November 8, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center. Phillip was born August 4, 1939, and had been a lifelong Lorain resident. He was a graduate of Lorain High School Class of 1957-B, and attended Oberlin School of Commerce from 1957 to 1958. He served 3 years active duty in...

June Anne Moes

June Anne Moes

Nov 7, 2013

June Anne Moes (nee Staller), 94, of Vermilion, died Thursday, November 7, 2013 at Kingston Residence of Vermilion after a short illness. June was born August 16, 1919 in Lorain, and had been a Vermilion area resident since 1941. She worked for the Vermilion Board of Education as a teachers aide retiring in 1976. June was a member of...

Sarah Margaret Snodgrass

Sarah Margaret Snodgrass

Nov 6, 2013

Sarah Margaret Snodgrass (nee Wilson), 89, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, November 6, 2013 at Admiral's Point Nursing Home after a short illness. Sarah was born March 20, 1924 in Curtisville, WV and had been a Vermilion resident since 1954. She worked for South Shore Packing, Vermilion for a short time and enjoyed quilting, collecting salt and pepper shakers, and...

Gerald D Johnson

Gerald D Johnson

Nov 4, 2013

Gerald D. Johnson, 70, of Vermilion, died Monday, November 4, 2013 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph after a short illness. Gerald was born February 27, 1943 in Greenville, SC, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 43 years, moving from Lorain. He was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam War....

Frances Kozma

Frances Kozma

Nov 4, 2013

At the age of 94, Frances M. Kozma (nee Zvosecz) peacefully and willingly returned to The Lord on Monday, November 4th, 2013. Her independence, simple living, and feisty attitude are credited to her longevity. Fran was born in Lorain on Jan. 7, 1919 to the late John and Katie (nee Horvath) Zvosecz. She resided in Lorain her entire life....

Alice Jane Kreps

Alice Jane Kreps

Oct 30, 2013

Alice Jane Kreps (nee Sanker), 90 years of age, passed away on Oct. 30, 2013 at New Life Hospice of St. Joseph, Lorain, OH, following a brief illness. Born on December 25, 1922 in Elyria, OH, she was the daughter of the late Grover and Lillian Sanker (Merthe). Her beloved husband of 52 years, Donald H. Kreps, preceded her...

Hazel Irene Biddinger

Hazel Irene Biddinger

Oct 29, 2013

Hazel Irene Biddinger (nee Hunter), 91, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, October 29, 2013 at her home. Hazel was born May 8, 1922 in Wausau, Wisconsin, She had been a Vermilion resident for the past 52 years. Hazel worked as a book keeper for Klingshirn Builders, Kaplan Furniture and Wilson Feed and Fur, Missouri. She was a member of United...

Richard Adam Schoolcraft

Richard Adam Schoolcraft

Oct 28, 2013

Richard Adam Schoolcraft, 32, of Lorain, passed away Monday, October 28 2013 at his residence. Richard was born May 23, 1981 in Lorain, Oh. He had been a lifelong Lorain resident. He enjoyed bowling, and taking care of his wife and 2 beautiful children. Forever in our hearts he is survived by wife Chrissy (nee Kreider); children, Autumn and...

Donald E. Perkins

Donald E. Perkins

Oct 28, 2013

Donald E. Perkins, 60, of Vermilion, died Monday, October 28, 2013 at his home after a short illness. Donald was born January 16, 1953 in Salineville, OH and had been a life long Vermilion resident. He graduated from Vermilion High School in 1971. Donald worked for LTV Steel later Maverick Tube as a Tow motor driver for 29 years...

Manuel H. Guerra

Manuel H. Guerra

Oct 27, 2013

Dr. Manuel H. Guerra was born in San Diego, CA on July 15, 1922 to Manuel R. Guerra and Emilia McWilliams Guerra and passed away on October 27, 2013 in Huron, Ohio. He learned to love books from his grandfather McWilliams, a pioneer of the Napa Valley and a Texas Ranger, when he was struck with polio in his...

Gerald 'Jerry' Stwan

Gerald 'Jerry' Stwan

Oct 26, 2013

Gerald "Jerry" Stwan, 75, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully Saturday, October 26, 2013 at his residence. Jerry was born April 28, 1938 in Cleveland, OH. He had been a Vermilion resident for the past 65 years Jerry was an electrician with I.B.E.W. Local 38 in Cleveland for 43 years. He also served with the Vermilion Fire Department beginning January...

Jerry Calamia

Jerry Calamia

Oct 25, 2013

Jerry Calamia, 60, of Vermilion, died Friday, October 25, 2013 at Medina Hospital. Jerry was born January 28, 1953 in Brooklyn, NY. Jerry worked for Elyria Foundry as a Sand Lab and Yard Supervisor for 29 years. He enjoyed playing the guitar and playing cards with friends, traveling and spending time with family. He is survived by his wife...

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