Obituaries

Apr 25, 2024

Jacob  Andrew "Jake" Lacinak, 42, of Elyria, died Thursday, April 25, 2024 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation following  a lengthy illness.

He was born February 6, 1982 in Oberlin, OH and had been a lifelong Vermilion resident, in recent years relocating to  Elyria.

Jake was a big fan of all  Cleveland and Cincinnati sports, was...

Apr 16, 2024

Judy Kathy Klamp (nee Clark), of Sullivan, OH, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 16, 2024, at Admiral's Pointe in Huron, following a brief illness. She was 62 years old.

Born on June 30, 1961, in Amherst, OH, Judy spent over 20 years of her life in Sullivan, having previously resided in Wellington.

Judy was...

Apr 14, 2024

Jo Ann (Kennedy) Spence, 78, of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family on April 14, 2024 following a courageous battle with brain cancer.

She was born in Whitman, West Virginia on July 18, 1945, the first of three daughters to Joseph and Novella (Browning) Kennedy.

She graduated from Burch...

Apr 13, 2024

Terry Lee Werner, age 76, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a brief illness.

Born on September 12, 1947, in Elyria, OH, Terry called Vermilion home for the past 28 years, having previously lived in Wakeman.

For over 30 years, Terry dedicated himself as an Electrician...

Apr 13, 2024

David A. Nash, 88, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice in Vermilion following a prolonged illness.

Born on February 22, 1936, in Cleveland, OH, David had called Vermilion home for the past 49 years after relocating from Lakewood.

David proudly served in the United States Army and National Guard....

Apr 12, 2024

Thomas A Elbert, 73, of Vermilion, died Friday, April 12, 2024 at Ames Family Hospice Facility after a lengthy illness.

He was born March 6, 1951 in Sandusky, grew up in Elyria and  had been a Vermilion resident for the past 27 years.

Tommy held many positions during his professional life, including dedicating 20 years...

Apr 10, 2024

Lana Sue Marcum (nee Murphy), 75, of Amherst, died Wednesday, April 10, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.

She was born July 15, 1948 in Huntington, WV and had been a Amherst area  resident for 55 years.

Lana dedicated 30 years of her life to Ford Motor Co., serving as an...

Apr 8, 2024

James R. Brown, aged 67, a beloved resident of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Born on December 26, 1956, in Lorain, OH, Jim spent his entire life in Vermilion. He proudly served in the US Navy and later pursued a career as a dedicated...

Apr 8, 2024

Patricia Ann Fox (nee Armstrong), aged 84, of Vermilion, passed away suddenly on Monday, April 8, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

Born on April 27, 1939, in Ironton, OH, Patricia had resided in Vermilion for the past 2 1/2 years after relocating from Castalia.

Patricia embarked on her career in plastics at Whirlpool, later...

Apr 7, 2024

Neil R. Roeper, aged 87, of Vermilion, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2024, at Keystone Pointe in LaGrange after a prolonged illness.

Born on January 6, 1937, in Cleveland, OH, Neil had called Vermilion home for the past 25 years, having relocated from Columbia Station.

Neil served as a dedicated Fireman in the Cleveland...

Apr 5, 2024

Cleetus B. Witter Jr., aged 77, of Berlin Heights, passed away on Friday, April 5, 2024, at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home following a prolonged illness.

Born on November 2, 1946, in Elyria, Ohio, Cleetus spent his entire life on the family farm as a resident of Florence Township. He dedicated 32 years of service as the head...

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...