Obituaries

Apr 4, 2024

August Steven Graziano, of Vermilion, aged 86, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following an extended illness.

Born on August 7, 1937, in Shaker Heights, OH, he had been a resident of Vermilion for 79 years.

August proudly graduated from Vermilion High School in 1955 and served as a...

Apr 3, 2024

Mark Edward Forsythe, of Vermilion, aged 89, passed away peacefully on April 3rd, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at his side..

Born on September 14, 1934, in Lancaster, Ohio, Mark had been a resident of Vermilion for 57 years, having moved from Sheffield Lake, OH.

After completing his education at Case Tech with a...

Apr 2, 2024

Jeffery "Jeff" L. Branham, aged 70, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a prolonged illness.

Born on August 9, 1953, in Pike County, KY, Jeff spent his formative years in Vermilion before relocating back there in 2020 from Elkhorn City, KY.

Jeff dedicated 44 years of his life...

Mar 31, 2024

Michael W. Dolezal, 79, of Akron, died Sunday, March 31, 2024, at Sunrise Senior Living.

He was born March 24, 1945, in Cleveland, OH, and lived in Northeast Ohio his entire life.

Michael honorably served his country during the Vietnam War as a proud veteran of the U.S. Navy, earning a Bronze Star.

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Mar 30, 2024

Oscar E.  Hayes, age 77, passed away March 30, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain at 2:48 p.m. He was born in Drift, KY on February 14, 1947 and has lived in Vermilion, OH since 1980.

He graduated from Willard High School in 1966 and went right into the Navy, he served from 1966 until...

Mar 29, 2024

Tacie Lynn Canterbury (formerly Simpson), aged 64, of Vermilion, peacefully passed away on Friday, March 29, 2024, following a prolonged illness.

Born on December 17, 1959, in Amherst, OH, she had resided in Vermilion for 39 years, having relocated from Amherst.

Throughout her career, Tacie served as a dedicated waitress in several restaurants, notably Baci...

Mar 27, 2024

Jackie Joe Fisher (nee Penner), aged 77, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at her residence following a sudden illness.

Born on December 6, 1946, in Bakersfield, CA, Jackie had called Vermilion her home for the last 61 years.

Jackie attended Grace United Methodist Church in Vermilion, she found joy in tending...

Mar 25, 2024

Julie Lynn Pechaitis, 53, of Vermilion, died Monday, March 25, 2024 at Richard E. Jacobs Health Center Avon after a brief illness.

She was born July 1, 1970 in Amherst, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 20 years.

Julie worked as a Physical Therapist for over 30 years serving the local...

Mar 16, 2024

Phyllis Ann Evans (nee Tackett), aged 81, passed away on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at Samaritan Care Center following an extended illness. Born on June 25, 1942, in Catlettsburg, KY, Phyllis had been a resident of Vermilion for 56 years.

A devoted member of Lake Breeze Church of the Brethren in Sheffield, Phyllis found joy in both...

Mar 15, 2024

Patricia A. Frey (nee Gavron), 77, of Wakeman, passed away peacefully at her home on Friday, March 15, 2024.

Patricia was born on August 6, 1946, in Lorain, Ohio.  She made Wakeman her home in 1990, relocating from South Amherst. A distinguished alumna of The Ohio State University, she obtained her Bachelor's degree, marking the beginning of...

Mar 15, 2024

Lawrence Thomas Zaleski, 84 of Amherst, passed away on Friday, March 15, 2024, following an extended illness.

Born on September 29, 1939, in Elyria, Ohio, Lawrence had been a resident of Amherst for 51 years, having moved from Elyria.

Lawrence, affectionately known as Larry, proudly belonged to the inaugural graduating class of Lorain Community College...

Mar 12, 2024

Eva Holbrook (nee Martin), 98, of Vermilion, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at Amherst Manor Retirement Community.

Born on May 11, 1925, in Democrat, KY, Eva dedicated 63 years of her life to Vermilion after relocating from her Kentucky roots.

Eva's legacy lies not only in her familial ties but in her...

Mar 11, 2024

Melody Ann Deshuk, 71, passed away peacefully at New Life Hospice in Lorain, Ohio on March 11, 2024. She was born December 10, 1952 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Jack and Dorothy Yonis (nee Cutler).

Melody attended Vermilion High School and was then employed for many years at Lithonia Lighting Company in Vermilion, Ohio.  Melody and...

Mar 9, 2024

Jerri Leigh Emery, 68, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on March 9, 2024 at Kingston of Vermilion, after a brief illness.

Born on June 26, 1955, in Lorain, Ohio, Jerri was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. Graduating from Vermilion HS in 1973, she went on to college receiving several different degrees. Jerri was a “seeker of knowledge”,...

Mar 8, 2024

Garland H. "Bo" Rhodes, 84, of Vermilion, passed away on Friday, March 8, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice following a brief illness.

Born on February 29, 1940, in Dayton, TN, Bo had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 22 years, having previously lived in Sheffield.

Bo proudly served in the US Army...

Mar 7, 2024

Shirley Jean Bruce (nee Dalrymple), aged 89, of Vermilion, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a prolonged illness.

Born on March 13, 1934, in Bay City, Michigan, Shirley had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 26 years, having previously lived in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She also cherished spending winters...

Mar 7, 2024

Maxine Alford (nee Owens), aged 85, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at her home following a brief illness.

Born on December 12, 1938, in Somerset, KY, Maxine relocated to Vermilion 53 years ago from Amherst. She will be remembered fondly for her passion for reading, tending to her garden, collecting antiques, and...

Mar 7, 2024

Sharon May Boyd (nee Klinger), aged 83, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion after a brief illness.

Born on August 17, 1940, in Ronco, PA, she had been a resident of Birmingham for the past 47 years, having moved from Vermilion.

Sharon dedicated part of her life to working at...

Mar 4, 2024

Douglas A. Smith, 87, of Vermilion, died Monday, March 4, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice  after a brief illness.

He was born December 28, 1936 in Amherst, OH and had been a lifelong Vermilion resident.

Doug was a veteran of the United States Army and a member of AMVETS  Post 22.

Doug...

Mar 3, 2024

Jeanne Ann Pauly (nee Palmer), 85, of Vermilion, passed away  Sunday, March 3, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

She was born January 17, 1939 in Lansing, MI and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 62 years.

Jeanne worked for Vermilion Schools as the Director of Adult Basic Education,...