Gerald Dale Schmidt
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...
Rosemarie H. Dunegan
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,...
Paul L. Raffo
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...
James R Green
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...
Dorothy Agnes Mcmanus
Jan 8, 2024
Dorothy Agnes McManus (nee Bliss), a cherished Lorain resident for 102 years, peacefully passed away on January 8, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion following a lentghy illness.
Born on June 23, 1921, in Lorain, OH, Dorothy remained deeply rooted in her hometown throughout her life. Her journey began at St. Stanislaus School and Lorain High School, and...
Ora Hardway
Jan 6, 2024
Ora "Tootie" Hardway (nee Hurst), a beloved resident of Vermilion, peacefully passed away on Saturday, January 6, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice, at the age of 92, after a lengthy illness.
Born on October 17, 1931, in Coxs Mills, WV, Tootie made Vermilion her home for 68 years, after moving from West Virginia.
Tootie...
William Charles Warden
Jan 3, 2024
William Charles Warden, aged 77, passed away on January 3, 2024, at the Cleveland Clinic Richard E Jacobs Health Center following a prolonged illness.
He was born on June 5, 1946, in Elyria, OH, where he spent his formative years before settling in Vermilion for the last 53 years of his life.
William's educational journey...
Barbara Leora Foley
Jan 1, 2024
Barbara Leora Foley, age 82, of Vermilion, Ohio passed away peacefully in her sleep after a lengthy illness on January 1st ,2024. Barbara was born on January 4th , 1941 in Lorain, Ohio and graduated from Lorain High School. After graduation she moved to New York City and taught dance. Barbara then moved to Lakeville, Minnesota, where she loved...
Tammy Sue Shupe
Dec 26, 2023
Tammy Sue Shupe , 61, a cherished resident of Vermilion, passed away at her home on December 26, 2023, following a brief illness.
Born on April 23, 1962, in Lorain, OH, Tammy was deeply rooted in Vermilion throughout her life. She graduated from Vermilion High School in 1980, marking the beginning of her journey.
Tammy...
James Earl Cooper
Dec 25, 2023
James Earl Cooper, aged 92, passed away on Monday, December 25, 2023, at Mill Manor Nursing Home in Vermilion, following a lengthy illness.
Born on September 26, 1931, in Andalusia, AL, Earl resided in Amherst for the last 21 years after relocating from Vermilion. His career spanned 30 years at Ford Motor Co., Avon Lake, where he...
Deborah Lynn Haines
Dec 23, 2023
Deborah "Debbie" Lynn Haines (nee Doyle), 66, of Vermilion, peacefully passed away on Saturday, Dec. 23, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice, following a brief illness.
Born on August 11, 1957, in Memphis, TN, Debbie spent the last 65 years residing in Vermilion, having moved from Memphis during her childhood.
Debbie was a proud graduate...
James L Smith
Dec 22, 2023
James Lewis Smith, a beloved resident of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at Mercy New Life Hospice on Friday, December 22, 2023. He was 91 years old.
Born on September 3, 1932, in Vermilion, James remained a dedicated resident of his hometown throughout his life. He served with honor in the US Navy aboard the USS Coral Sea. ...
Mark R Williams
Dec 20, 2023
Mark R. Williams of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on December 20, 2023, at his home in Vermilion. He was born June 18, 1944, and lived in Vermilion and Fort Lauderdale during his lifetime.
Mark was a Vermilion High School graduate, where he excelled in basketball and was on the ’61 championship basketball team and always noted one...
Nick Yepko Sr.
Dec 14, 2023
Nick Yepko Sr., aged 80, passed away at his Vermilion residence on Wednesday, December 14, 2023, following an extended illness. Born on August 30, 1943, in Lorain, OH, he remained a steadfast resident of Vermilion throughout his life.
A proud veteran, Nick served in the US Army's 82nd Airborne Division during Vietnam. His dedication extended to his...
William Sowders
Dec 9, 2023
Honoring the life of William Sowders, who peacefully left us at the age of 88 on Saturday, December 9, 2023, at his home, after facing a lengthy illness.
Born on September 21, 1935, in Trosper, KY, William made Vermilion his home for most of his life. He spent 32 years at Ford Motor Co., Lorain, in the...
Charles G. Stuart
Dec 9, 2023
Charles Gordon Stuart, 68, passed away unexpectedly on December 9, 2023, at University Hospitals of Cleveland. He was a five year cancer survivor and passed away cancer free, due to complications from an elective surgery.
He was born on September 1, 1955, in Clydebank, Scotland, and his family relocated to Vermilion on Christmas Eve in 1963.
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Glen William Cutcher ,
Dec 8, 2023
Glen William "Bill" Cutcher, 88 of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Friday, Dec. 8, 2023 at Amherst Manor Retirement Community, after a lengthy illness.
He was born on March 16, 1935, in Bono, Ohio, and had called Vermilion his home for the majority of his life.
Bill proudly served in the US Navy.
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Robert E. Mey, Sr.
Dec 5, 2023
Robert E. "Bob" Mey, Sr., 83, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2023, at his daughter and son-in-law's residence in Vermilion following an extended illness.
Born on February 17, 1940, in Parma, Ohio, Bob had been a cherished resident of Vermilion for 78 years, moving from Berea. He was a proud graduate of Vermilion High School...
Bartholomew Smith
Dec 4, 2023
Bartholomew "Bart" Smith, 56, of Roberts, MT, died Monday, December 4, 2023 at Billings Clinic Hospital after brief illness.
He was born August 7, 1967 in Amherst, OH, he was a Vermilion high school graduate and moved to Montana after graduating from the University of Idaho with his bachelors degree.
Bart worked fighting wildfires in...
Philip J Kudela
Dec 2, 2023
Philip J Kudela, aged 90, peacefully passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at Kingston of Vermilion, following an extended illness.
He was born on March 28, 1933, in Vermilion, OH, where he cherished lifelong roots.
Philip dedicated himself to serving his country as a pilot in the United States Air Force, retiring with the...
