Phyllis S. Baxter
Sep 16, 2024
Phyllis S. Baxter (née Johnson), 86, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, at Stein Hospice after a lengthy illness.
Born on March 1, 1938, in Robinette, West Virginia, Phyllis became a beloved resident of Vermilion for over 50 years moving from Logan, WV.
A devoted mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Phyllis cherished...
Anthony E. Szambecki
Sep 14, 2024
Anthony E. "Tony" Szambecki, 77, of Vermilion, Ohio and Captiva Island, Florida passed away on Saturday, September 14, 2024, from the effects of late stage Parkinson’s Disease.
Tony was born on April 24,1947 in Wichita, Kansas to Edward and Vivian (Beatty) Szambecki. While attending Wichita High School West and Wichita State, Tony worked part time at the...
Rocelia C Smith
Sep 12, 2024
Rocelia C. Smith (nee White), 85, of Vermilion, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at New Life Hospice after a brief illness.
Born on November 7, 1938, in Lorain, Ohio, Rocelia had been a cherished resident of Vermilion for the past 62 years, following her move from Lorain.
Throughout her life, Rocelia devoted herself...
David Walter Pauly
Sep 9, 2024
David Walter Pauly, 85, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, September 9, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion under the care of New Life Hospice after a brief illness.
He was born on June 23, 1939, in Fairview Park, OH, and had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 62 years.
Dave graduated from North...
Rose Ann Baldwin
Sep 8, 2024
Rose Ann Baldwin (née Fury), 67, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 8, 2024, after bravely facing a battle with cancer.
Born on October 27, 1956, in Barberton, OH, Rose spent the majority of her life as a proud resident of Vermilion.
Rose dedicated 24 years of service to Ford Motor Co. in...
Donald P. Nieding
Sep 4, 2024
Donald P. Nieding, 85, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.
Born on April 23, 1939, in Amherst, OH, Don was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. He graduated from Vermilion High School and continued his education at the Oberlin School of Commerce, also attending Bowling Green State...
John Zywczyk
Sep 1, 2024
John Zywczyk, 91, of Vermilion, died Sunday, September 1, 2024 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.
He was born May 14, 1933 in Cleveland, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 19 years moving from North Ridgeville.
John was a proud veteran of the United States Navy serving during Korea...
Alice Barry
Sep 1, 2024
Alice E. Barry (née Schmidt), 94, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 1, 2024, at her son's home following a sudden illness.
Born on November 14, 1929, in Vermilion, Alice spent the majority of her life in Vermilion, the community she loved.
A devoted member of the Church of the Nazarene in Vermilion,...
Eugene Gerald Mcconville
Aug 30, 2024
Eugene Gerald McConville, 94, of Vermilion, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice.
Born on March 15, 1930 in Martins Ferry, OH, Eugene grew up in Cleveland, graduated from St. Ignatius High School and received a Bachelor’s degree from John Carroll University. He was a member of St. Mary Catholic Parish and...
Elizabeth Louise Franklin
Aug 29, 2024
Elizabeth "Betty" Louise Franklin (née Summers), 94, of Vermilion, passed away on Thursday, August 29, 2024, following a lengthy illness.
Born on April 24, 1930, in Ceylon, OH, Betty lived in Vermilion most of her life.
Betty dedicated many years of her life to her craft as a candy maker at Fanny Farmers and was...
Brenda S. Funk
Aug 26, 2024
Brenda "Gracie" Funk (nee Davis), 75, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 26, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.
Born on September 19, 1948, in Waynesburg, PA, Brenda became a beloved member of the Vermilion community where she lived for the past 55 years.
Throughout her life, Gracie dedicated...
Danny Henline
Aug 24, 2024
Danny Lynn Henline, 71, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at his home on Saturday, August 24, 2024, after lengthy illness.
Born on February 16, 1953, in Roswell, NM, Dan spent the majority of his life as a proud resident of Vermilion.
His professional career spanned 41 years at Lithonia Lighting in Vermilion becoming a Maintenance...
Michael Jared Fahrney
Aug 23, 2024
Michael Jared Fahrney, 38, of Amherst, passed away at his home on Friday, August 23, 2024.
Born on October 15, 1985, in Canton, OH, Michael had been a resident of Amherst for the past three years after relocating from San Diego, CA.
He was the owner and operator of Mike's Mobile Tax Service and also...
Mary Elaine Cymbalski
Aug 15, 2024
Mary Elaine Cymbalski (nee Tolgo), 91, of Roseville, MI passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her home after a brief illness.
She was born December 6, 1932 in Whitney Township, MI and had been a lifelong resident of Michigan.
She grew up on the family farm in Turner, MI. She and her siblings shared...
Kathleen Ann Kukes
Aug 15, 2024
Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Kukes (nee Ross), age 77, of Sheffield Lake, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at UH St. John Medical Center following a sudden illness.
Born on January 26, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, Kathleen had been a resident of Sheffield Lake for the past 48 years after moving from Lorain.
Kathy dedicated...
Merle Edward Koppenhafer
Aug 15, 2024
Merle Koppenhafer, 94, of Vermilion, passed away, August 15, 2024.
Born and raised in Vermilion, Merle graduated from Vermilion High School, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Baldwin-Wallace College and MBA from Northwestern University.
Merle was a member of Vermilion Evangelical and Reformed Church; past member of the Vermilion Port Authority; served on the Vermilion Township...
Sandra Brillhart
Aug 12, 2024
Sandra L. Brillhart (née Gayneau), 84, formerly of Fairview Park, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Born on April 13, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, Sandra had been a resident of the Lorain area for the past six years, having relocated from Fairview Park.
Sandra dedicated...
Thomas E Galinsky
Aug 9, 2024
Thomas E. Galinsky, age 70 of Brownhelm, passed away at his home on Friday August 9, 2024 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.
Tom, affectionately known as “Tommy”, was born September 19, 1953 in Oberlin, Ohio to Janet and Edward Galinsky. He grew up helping milk cows and planting crops at the family farm on West...
Eldonna M. Shields-Kyle
Aug 3, 2024
Eldonna "Ducky" Shields-Kyle completed her life journey on August 3, 2024 after a brief illness.
Eldonna was born on February 27, 1940 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Earl F. Shields, Sr. and Ileta Blanche (nee McFadden) Shields.
Eldonna grew up in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School in 1958. She earned a B.S...
Loretta Ann Clark
Aug 1, 2024
Loretta Ann "Way" Clark (nee Barker) of Lorain, Ohio passed away with her family by her side on August 1, 2024 at the age of 87 years.
She was born in Ashland, KY on April 5, 1937 and had been a Lorain/Vermilion area resident for over 65 years.
Loretta was a dedicated health care provider...
