Obituaries

Jul 3, 2025

Suzanne Bozzi (née Simon), 78, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Thursday, July 3, 2025, after a sudden illness.

She was born on December 27, 1946, in Portsmouth, Ohio, and had been a lifelong resident of Vermilion.

Suzanne dedicated over five decades to her career as an x-ray...

Jul 1, 2025

Gary J. Epling, 74, of Lorain, passed away peacefully at his home on Tuesday, July 1, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

He was born on February 11, 1951, in Sharples, West Virginia, and had made Lorain his home for the past 50 years.

Gary worked as a truck driver for several companies throughout his career,...

Jun 30, 2025

William M. Edwards, 78, of Vermilion, died Monday, June 30, 2025 at Firelands Regional Medical Center Main Campus after a lengthy illness.

He was born January 7, 1947 in Cabell County, WV and had been a Vermilion resident for over 40 years.

William was a proud veteran of the United States Army. Following his military...

Jun 25, 2025

Marilla A. Nedro (née Granata), 80, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Fairview Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on December 25, 1944, in Painesville, Ohio, Marilla had made Vermilion her home for the past 55 years after moving from her hometown.

A dedicated educator, Marilla taught in the Vermilion, Lorain,...

Jun 16, 2025

Dr. William Edward Hendricks, DVM, 82, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025, at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

Born on March 20, 1943, in Coshocton, Ohio, Bill moved to Vermilion from Chicago 56 years ago and proudly made it his home ever since.

Bill graduated from the College of Veterinary...

Jun 15, 2025

Barbara “Barb” Jeanne McAllister (nee Fritz) passed away in Vermilion, OH on Sunday June 15, 2025.

Barb was born in Elyria, OH, the daughter of the late Paul J. and Ruth M. (nee Snider) Fritz. Barb graduated Elyria Catholic High School in 1962. She married Bernard “Bernie” McAllister in 1966. Together, they moved to in Vermilion, OH...

Jun 11, 2025

Robert J. Jaskiewicz, 83, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born on July 1, 1941, in Cleveland, OH and had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 50 years, moving from Independence, OH.

Bob proudly served his country in the...

Jun 11, 2025

Josephine "Josie" Whitt (nee Ellis), 83, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, June 11, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

She was born on November 16, 1941, in Logan, West Virginia, and had made Vermilion her home for the past 54 years after relocating from her home state of West Virginia.

Josie...

Jun 9, 2025

Raymond Earl Osborn, 64, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, June 9, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born on August 23, 1960, in Norwalk, Ohio, Ray had lived in Vermilion for the past eight years after moving from Elyria.

He worked in the electrical department at Webb-Stiles Co. in Valley...

Jun 2, 2025

JoMarie Virgin (nee Shimrock), 82, of Vermilion, OH passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family.

She was born on January 31, 1943 in Marianna, Pennsylvania and had made Vermilion her home for the last 62 years.

JoMarie was a graduate of Jefferson High School, Jefferson, PA, member of St. Mary Catholic Church and...

May 30, 2025

Donald James Resko, 77, of Vermilion, passed away Friday, May 30, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born on October 22, 1947, in Lorain, OH, Don was a lifelong resident of the Vermilion and Lorain area. From a young age, he found joy and peace in the natural world-a passion that would shape...

May 29, 2025

Vivian Lucille Miller (née Wilson), 93, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 29, 2025, at The Meadows at Osborn Park after a lengthy illness.

She was born on September 8, 1931, in Hendrysburg, OH and had been a life long Vermilion area resident.

Vivian began her career in education teaching in a one-room...

May 28, 2025

John E. Kovalan, 70, of Vermilion, passed away Wednesday, May 28, 2025, at University Hospitals of Cleveland following complications from surgery.

Born October 21, 1954, in Youngstown, Ohio, John made Vermilion his home for the past 47 years after relocating from Youngstown to continue his career with U.S. Steel in Lorain. He later transitioned to working as...

May 27, 2025

Gerald E. Federinko, age 70, of Oberlin, passed away at his home on Tuesday, May 27, 2025.

Born on April 1, 1955, in Indiana, Pennsylvania, Gerald had made Oberlin his home for the past 16 years after relocating from Elyria. Throughout his diverse career, he held many positions, but took the greatest pride in his work as...

May 27, 2025

Edward Ray Mullins, 91, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 27, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.

Born on September 7, 1933, in Robbins, Tennessee, Ray moved to Vermilion 65 years ago, where he made his home and raised his family.

Ray was a proud veteran of the United...

May 22, 2025

Roy William Fiedler Jr., 87, of Vermilion, Ohio passed away on Thursday, May 22, 2025, at Kingston of Vermilion following a lengthy illness.

Born on August 4, 1937, in Pittsburgh, PA, Roy spent his childhood summers in Vermilion and made it his permanent home more than 50 years ago.

A dedicated entrepreneur, Roy owned and...

May 21, 2025

Dr. William H. Decker, 85, of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly on Wednesday, May 21, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

Born on August 9, 1939, in Akron, Ohio, Bill had called Vermilion home for the past 50 years. He dedicated more than three decades to educating young minds as a chemistry teacher at Vermilion High School.

May 20, 2025

Rosalie Joan Franks (née Strumbel), 86, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on May 20, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief and sudden illness.

Born on October 1, 1938, in Cleveland, Ohio, Rosalie made Vermilion her home for the past 52 years after relocating from Chicago, IL. Rosalie spent her childhood vacations in Vermilion and...

May 19, 2025

Carol Sue Wells (née Virgin), 86, of Vermilion, passed away Monday, May 19, 2025 at home surrounded by her entire family, following a lengthy, courageous battle with Parkinson’s disease. She was born, alongside a twin brother, Carl, on December 2, 1938 in Clarksville, PA. She graduated from Carmichaels High School where she was voted Most Athletic in her class....

May 17, 2025

Steven Lee Robinson, 71, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, May 17, 2025, at Specialty Select Hospital - Cleveland Fairhill after surgery complications.

Born on February 20, 1954, in Portsmouth, Ohio, Steven moved from Wellington to Vermilion and made the community his home for the past 59 years.

Steve was a jack of all trades...