Obituaries

Jul 28, 2024

Earla Jayne Biekert, 81, of Vermilion, died Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Kingston of Vermilion after a brief illness.

She was born April 23, 1943 in North Royalton, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 12 years moving from Brook Park.

Earla worked as a medical laboratory  technician for  various companies for...

Jul 25, 2024

Sandra Snell (née Croll), 72, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Amherst Manor Retirement Community after a brief illness.

Born on February 11, 1952, in Lorain, Sandra was a lifelong resident of the area. She dedicated her career to working at Marconi's Factory as a circuit board operator and later as...

Jul 22, 2024

Patricia Reed (nee Green), 84, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

Born on March 11, 1940, in Toledo, OH, Patricia had been a cherished resident of Vermilion for the past 62 years, having moved from Sandusky.

Patricia dedicated 20 years to Vermilion Schools, working...

Jul 21, 2024

Nadine Shuler Keener, age 89, of Graceville, FL, our beloved mother, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2024, under the care of Emerald Coast Hospice.

Born on February 7, 1935, to the late Richard Lloyd McKinney and Annie Cress McKinney, Nadine grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA, before spending over 50 years in Ohio, including 35...

Jul 20, 2024

Christopher Phillip Stahl, 56, of Elizabethton, TN died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

He was born March 28, 1968 in Lorain, OH and most recently resided in Elizabethton, TN.

Christopher  was a talented woodworker and carpenter.

He is survived by his father, Raymond  Stahl of Vermilion; sister, Dana  Offner Evesson of TN;...

Jul 16, 2024

Helen Patricia Rosenberger (nee Smith), 74, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Regency Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Helen was born on August 7, 1949, in Kittanning, PA. She had been a beloved resident of Vermilion for the past 49 years, having moved from Worthington, PA.

Helen worked as a lunch...

Jul 15, 2024

David Witkowski, 69, of Vermilion, died Monday, July 15, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.

He was born January 31, 1955 in Cleveland, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 15  years moving from Garfield Heights.

David worked in mechanical maintenance for 37 years at Worthington Steel

Jul 14, 2024

Ryder Jace Zander, 11 days old , of Vermilion, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his home unexpectedly.

He was born July 3, 2024 in Cleveland to Morgan Zander and Jacob Johnson.

Ryder is survived by his parents, brothers, Liam Zander, Mason Johnson, and Elijah Johnson, maternal grandparents, Marc and Kimberly Zander, paternal grandmother,...

Jul 13, 2024

Julie A. Ebel (nee Wilson), 63, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness.

Born on September 9, 1960, in Lorain, OH, Julie was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. She had a fulfilling career at Lithonia Lighting, where she worked in supply chain management for many years.

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Jul 13, 2024

Laura Jane Decker (née Natividad), 77, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 15, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, Jane had been a resident of Vermilion for many years

Jane dedicated 15 years to Bell Telephone in customer service.  She...

Jul 12, 2024

Jesse T. Moralez, 84, of Vermilion, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake after a lengthy illness.

Born on August 27, 1939, in Boon Lake Township, MN, Jesse resided in Fayetteville, AR, for 22 years before returning to Vermilion.

A proud US Army veteran, Jesse's professional career...

Jul 11, 2024

Rosemarie Pacholski (nee Wild ), 79, of Parma, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her happy place on the lake.

Born on August 7, 1944, in Cleveland, OH, Rose had been a cherished resident of Parma for the past 50 years after moving from her hometown.

Rose was a hardworking and warm-hearted individual who...

Jul 10, 2024

Calvin E. Burnworth, 73, of Wakeman, passed away Wednesday, July 10, 2024 at MetroHealth Medical Center as the result of an automobile accident.

He was born August 1, 1950 in Confluence , PA and had been a Lorain and Erie County resident for the past 60 years.

Calvin worked for Ford Motor Co. in the...

Jul 9, 2024

Stephen William Lange, 80, of Oberlin, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at Firelands Regional Medical Center Main Campus after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 18, 1944, in Oshkosh, WI, Stephen became a cherished resident of northeast Ohio in 1980.

Stephen's life was marked by dedication and service. He proudly served as...

Jun 28, 2024

William Thomas "Tom" Wilson Jr., 81, of Vermilion, died Friday, June 28, 2024 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a brief illness.

William was born September 25, 1942, in Mobile, AL, and moved to Ohio in 1958. He had been living in Texas before recently returning to Vermilion.

William worked for Ford Motor Co., Lorain,...

Jun 26, 2024

Barbara Bedillion (nee Woodward), 88, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 26, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a courageous battle with illness.

Born on January 8, 1936, in Uniontown, PA, Barbara resided in Vermilion, OH for 46 years, having previously lived in New York and Pennsylvania.

Full of life, spunk and...

Jun 25, 2024

Michael L. Dover, 71, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on August 26, 1952, in Lorain, OH, Michael had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 45 years, having moved from Amherst.

Michael was the proud owner and operator of Country...

Jun 23, 2024

Joan Linda Kasler (nee Ulrich), 82 Years, of Vermilion died Sunday, June 23, 2024 at Kingston Residence of Vermilion.

She was born January 20th, 1942, in Cleveland , OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 28 years. She had previously lived in North Olmsted with her loving family of five.

Joan is...

Jun 22, 2024

Richard Edwards, 53, of Lorain, died Saturday, June 22, 2024 at Regency Hospital after a lengthy illness.

He was born July 31, 1970 in Lorain, OH and had been a lifelong Lorain resident.

Richard  worked for Camaco Lorain Mfg  for the past 6 years.

Richard was known for his sense of humor and...

Jun 19, 2024

Pamela S. Hartle (nee Lucas), 66, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home.

Born on June 17, 1958, in Lorain, OH, Pamela was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. She held a variety of jobs throughout her life, most recently serving as a supervisor for Goodwill in Sandusky after her retirement.

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