Obituaries

Feb 21, 2024

It is with deep sadness we announce the passing of Shirley Ann Lehky, age 84, on February 21st, 2024.

Shirley was born on July 7th, 1939 in Lorain, OH. She graduated from Vermilion High School where she was a class secretary and won the title of May Queen. She was in charge of and fully enjoyed planning...

Feb 20, 2024

Lynn Ray Olsieski, aged 78, a resident of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at his home.

Born on February 21, 1945, in Boone, IA, Lynn had been a cherished member of the Vermilion community for over four decades, having relocated from North Ridgeville.

Lynn proudly served his country as a veteran of...

Feb 20, 2024

Douglas M. Johnson, aged 82, passed away on Tuesday, February 20, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a prolonged illness.

He was born on February 1, 1942, in Jackhorn, KY, and for the last 56 years, he resided in Vermilion, having relocated from Lorain.

Douglas dedicated 31 years of his life to Ford Motor...

Feb 12, 2024

James Burns, 63, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born on August 23, 1960, James spent the last 25 years of his life in Vermilion, having relocated from Florida. He was a dedicated maintenance man, having worked for various hotels during his time in Florida....

Feb 12, 2024

Joann D. Shaeffer, aged 83, formerly of Wakeman, passed away on Monday, February 12, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home following a prolonged illness.

Born on February 13, 1940, in Sugar Grove, OH, Joann spent 36 years as a resident of Wakeman before relocating to Mill Manor Nursing Home in 2012.

Joann proudly served in...

Feb 10, 2024

Maria Prince (formerly Toth), aged 81, passed away on Saturday, February 10, 2024, at Chestelm Health & Rehabilitation Center in Moodus, CT, following a prolonged illness. Left to cherish her memory are her son, Troy Prince (Deborah Stadler) of West Hartford, CT, and her grandsons, Xavier and Maximilian Prince.

Born on February 22, 1942, in Polgárdi, Fejér...

Feb 4, 2024

Geraldine "Gerry" Mae Toth (nee Eppley), aged 93, a lifelong resident of Lorain, peacefully passed away on Sunday, February 4, 2024, at her home after an extended  illness.

Born on March 13, 1930, in Lorain, OH, Gerry graduated from Lorain High School. Her career began at the Lorain Creamery before her marriage with Joseph Toth in 1951....

Feb 1, 2024

Sandy L. Kuhn , 73,  of Vermilion, died on Thursday, February 1, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a lengthy illness.

Born on June 2, 1950, in Boone County, WV, Sandy embraced Vermilion as his home for the 40 years. A dedicated and hardworking individual, he spent 31 years as an Assembler at Ford Motor Company,...

Jan 29, 2024

Marilyn Jane Lee (nee Merthe), 86, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion, following an extended illness.

Born on March 3, 1937, in Lorain, OH, Marilyn had been a resident of Vermilion for over 60 years.

Marilyn graduated in the top 10 of the Lorain High School Class of 1955. Throughout...

Jan 27, 2024

Robert J. Kelm, age 77, passed away on Saturday, January 27, 2024, at MetroHealth Medical Center in Cleveland after a prolonged illness.

Born on February 8, 1946, in Lorain, OH, Robert was raised in Birmingham, OH, and had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 51 years.

A graduate of Firelands High School in...

Jan 24, 2024

Margaret Ellen Rhodes (nee Hunnell), age 74, of Vermilion,  passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a prolonged illness.

Born on March 17, 1949, in Richlands, VA, Margaret had called Vermilion home for the last 65 years, having relocated from Detroit.

She had attended Harbourtown Community Foursquare Church and...

Jan 24, 2024

Thomas Joseph Mieyal, age 56, passed away unexpectedly in his sleep at his residence in Lorain, OH, on Wednesday, January 24, 2024.

Born on December 14, 1967, in Cleveland, OH, Tom had called Lorain home for the past decade, having relocated from Eastlake, OH.

A graduate of St. Ignatius High School in 1985, Tom had...

Jan 22, 2024

Dana Ann Ingram (nee Clark), 59, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Born on June 6, 1964, in Lorain, OH, Dana was a resident of Vermilion for the past 39 years, having moved from South Amherst where she spent her childhood.

Dana attended Firelands High...

Jan 20, 2024

Mary "Mickey" Coleman (nee Wise), 76, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, January 20, 2024, surrounded by loved ones after prolonged illness.

Born on November 21, 1947, in Lorain, Mary called Lorain home her entire life. She dedicated many years of service to Lorain City Schools, where she served as a custodian and...

Jan 17, 2024

William "Bill" E. Morehouse Jr., 81, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, January 17, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Born on July 4, 1942, in Cleveland, OH, Bill called Vermilion home for the past six decades, having relocated from Avon.

Bill was a proud graduate of Baldwin Wallace University and...

Jan 14, 2024

Sally Kay Russell (nee Brown), 71, of Oberlin, passed away on Sunday, January 14, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic Richard E Jacobs Health Center following a short illness.

Born on August 1, 1952, in Mount Vernon, OH, Sally called Oberlin home for the past 31 years, also finding solace in the sunshine of Florida.

A...

Jan 13, 2024

Gerald "Jerry" Dale Schmidt, aged 90, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Lorain, following a brief illness.

Born on February 24, 1933, in Vermilion, OH, Gerald was a lifelong resident of the community. Graduating from Vermilion High School in 1951, he proudly served his country in the US Navy...

Jan 12, 2024

Rosemarie H. Dunegan (nee McConnell), aged 97, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic Richard E Jacobs Health Center after a brief illness.

Born on September 13, 1926, in Loretto, PA, Rosemarie had been a resident of Vermilion for over 35 years, having moved from Lorain.

Devoted to her Catholic community,...

Jan 12, 2024

Paul L. Raffo, aged 89, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born on October 3, 1934, in Memphis, TN, Paul had been a resident of Vermilion for the last 66 years, having relocated from Memphis.

A proud veteran of the US Army, Paul dedicated 35...

Jan 10, 2024

James R. Green, 89, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024, at Stein Hospice after a brief illness. Born on March 28, 1934, in Berlin Heights, OH, he had called Vermilion home for the last 8 years, having previously resided in Birmingham.

Jim embarked on his professional journey with Lorain Telephone, later becoming Century Tel...