Obituaries

Nov 15, 2023

Jack Delano Hook, aged 89, passed away peacefully at his Vermilion residence on November 15, 2023, following a lengthy illness. Born on March 18, 1934, in Leipsic, OH, he resided in Vermilion for 55 years after relocating from Lorain.

Jack served his country as a distinguished Navy veteran. His commitment extended to education, where he devoted 30...

Nov 15, 2023

Martin Joseph Beursken, aged 91, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness. He was born on November 22, 1931, in Vermilion, OH, where he spent his entire life.

Martin proudly served in the US Army as a Medic during the Korean War. His professional journey began at Wakefield...

Nov 14, 2023

Jack A. Yeamans, aged 76, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2023, at Anchor Lodge Nursing Home following a brief illness.

Born on September 28, 1947, in Lorain, OH, Jack had been a Vermilion resident for the last 15 years, previously residing in Elyria, California, and Nevada.

A graduate of Vermilion High School, Jack dedicated...

Nov 13, 2023

Diana C. Taylor (nee Dany), aged 69, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, November 13, 2023, following a lengthy illness.

Born on August 19, 1954, in Elyria, OH, Diana embraced Vermilion as her home for the last 31 years. She embarked on a fulfilling career after graduating from South Amherst High School in...

Nov 13, 2023

Dear Family,

On Sunday, November 19, 2023, Riddle Funeral Home will be sharing with the community our 24th Annual “Tree of Remembrance Ceremony”. The program will begin at 12:30 pm in Victory Park, located on the corner of Main and Ohio Streets in downtown Vermilion. We will be honoring your family and all those we serve by...

Nov 11, 2023

Marilyn J Ashby (nee Raidl), aged 84, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Rae-Ann Nursing Home in Westlake, following an extended illness.

Born on April 2, 1939, in Elyria, OH, Marilyn had called Vermilion home for the last 28 years, having relocated from Elyria.

Throughout her career, Marilyn dedicated herself to Elyria City...

Nov 10, 2023

Gretchen Neiding (Kishman), aged 88, passed away on November 10, 2023, at Kingston of Vermilion, following a long battle with dementia.

Born on January 26, 1935, in Lorain, Gretchen had called Vermilion home for the past 39 years, having relocated from Birmingham, MI, where she spent the majority of her life.

A graduate of Wellesley...

Nov 3, 2023

Frances Duran (nee Lopez), 86, of Vermilion, passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023, at Amherst ManorRetirement Community following a brief illness.

Born on March 11, 1937, in Brooklyn, NY, she made Vermilion her home for the majority of her life.

Frances dedicated 34 years of service as a Nurses Aid at Kingston of Vermilion....

Nov 1, 2023

Joanne D. Molesky (nee Steffan), 86, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Mercy Regional Medical Center. Her legacy of love and dedication to her family, students, and community will forever be cherished.

Born on May 22, 1937, in Defiance, OH, Joanne resided in the Vermilion area for 56 years. Joanne's commitment to...

Nov 1, 2023

Renee L. Garcia (nee Pilarsh), passed away at the age of 70 on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Kingston of Vermilion, following a prolonged illness.

She was born on June 17, 1953, in Fremont, OH, and had been a resident of Vermilion for the last 15 years, having previously lived in Lorain.

During her professional...

Oct 30, 2023

Rosella "Red" L. Vargo (formerly Spoerr), aged 91, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at Amherst Manor Retirement Community after a prolonged illness. She was born on April 21, 1932, in Berlin Heights, Ohio, and had been a beloved resident of Vermilion for the past six decades, having relocated from Berlin Heights.

Red grew up on...

Oct 29, 2023

Theodore J. "Ted" Hofecker, aged 61, passed away on Sunday, October 29, 2023, at his residence in Brownhelm Township.

Born on August 18, 1962, in Johnstown, PA, Ted had been a resident of Brownhelm Township for the past 59 years. He dedicated thirty years to running his business, Hofecker Builders, where he served as a skilled General...

Oct 27, 2023

Kenneth F. Farschman, aged 85, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at The Meadows at Osborn Park in Huron, after a prolonged illness. He was born on July 3, 1938, in Lorain, Ohio, and had been a resident of Vermilion for the last 59 years, having moved from Lorain.

Ken dedicated 31 years of his life...

Oct 25, 2023

Donald Lee "Little Moe" Mosier, 71, of Amherst, passed away on Wednesday, October 25, 2023, at his home, after a brief illness.

Born on September 17, 1952, in Mansfield, OH, Donald had made Amherst his home for the past 3 years, having previously resided in West Salem and Vermilion.

Donald dedicated 36 years of his...

Oct 21, 2023

Rudolph "Rudy" T. Amato Jr., 79, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, Oct. 21, 2023, at Ames Family Hospice after a brief illness.

Born on February 14, 1944, in Lorain, OH, Rudy had made Vermilion his home for the past 9 years, having previously resided in Lorain.

Rudy served his country as a dedicated veteran...

Oct 12, 2023

Louis D. Kuhnle, 79, passed away on Thursday, October 12, 2023, at Stein Hospice,

following a lengthy illness.

Born on December 28, 1943, in Sandusky, Ohio, Louie had been a beloved lifelong

Vermilion resident.  He was a class of 1962 graduate from Vermilion High School.

Louie was a devoted Veteran and...

Oct 10, 2023

James Mell Morris, 85, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023 at his home.

He was born February 15, 1938 in Flemington, WV and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 48 years moving from Lorain.

James was a veteran of the United States Air Force and had retired from Ford Motor Co., Lorain....

Oct 10, 2023

Eileen S. Knavel of Brunswick, Georgia, formerly of Vermilion, Ohio passed away Tuesday, October 10,

2023, at the age of 79 following a short illness.

Eileen was born in Shaker Heights, Ohio to Lawrence H. and Dora B. (nee Rosen) Williams, the third of

three daughters. She graduated from Shaker Heights High School...

Oct 9, 2023

Joseph B Mayer passed away peacefully on Monday, October 9, 2023, at the age of 89. His heart, broken by the loss of his beloved wife, Elene Mayer, just nine months prior, could no longer bear the weight of his grief.

Joseph was born on August 6, 1934, in Lorain, Ohio, and spent his entire life in...

Oct 8, 2023

Larry O. Hawkes, 75, of Lorain, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Mercy New Life Hospice, following a brief illness.

Larry was born on October 14, 1947, in Commerce, GA, and grew up in Lorain. He returned to Lorain 12 years ago.

He dedicated 30 years of his life to U.S. Steel and...