Obituaries

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...

Oct 5, 2023

Russell "Russ" Louk, 81, of Vermilion, died Thursday, October 5, 2023 at Oak Hills Nursing Center after a brief illness.

He was born September 5, 1942 in Wheeling, WV and had been a Vermilion resident for over  50 years moving from Sheffield Township.

Russ was a proud veteran of the U.S. Army.

Russ...

Oct 4, 2023

Linda S. Rhodes (nee Whitcomb), 77, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, October 4, 2023 at Stein Hospice after a brief illness.

She was born August 29, 1946 in Ashland, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 22 years moving from Shefield.

Linda worked for the American Red Cross, retiring after 30 years.

Oct 2, 2023

William A. "Bill" Grote, a devoted husband, loving father, proud grandfather, son, friend, and brother.  Bill peacefully departed this world on Monday, October 2, 2023, at his home, surrounded by his cherished family, after a brief illness. He was 70 years old.

Bill was born on January 11, 1953, right here in Vermilion. He, his wife, and...

Sep 27, 2023

Robert Igoe, 90, of Vermilion, passed peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2023 following a tragic car accident that occurred on Friday, September 15, 2023.

He was born May 21, 1933 in Wooster, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 55 years moving from Toronto, Canada and before from Buffalo, NY.

Robert  was...

Sep 25, 2023

Beatrice Joyce M. Uchtman (nee MacKenzie), 90, of Vermilion, died Monday, September 25, 2023 at Kingston of Vermilion after a brief illness.

She was born August 12, 1933 in New Castle , PA and had summered in Vermilion for many years before moving to Vermilion in 2015.

Joyce was devoted to her church and family...

Sep 23, 2023

Theresa Marie Tang (nee Murray), age 65, of Sandusky, Ohio, passed away on September 23, 2023, at Stein Hospice, Sandusky, after a lengthy illness.

She was born oldest of 7 children on May 13, 1958, in Port Clinton, Ohio, and had a diverse and adventurous life, having lived in Norwalk, Ohio, Columbus, Ohio, and Hong Kong, China,...

Sep 19, 2023

William B. Marks, a lifelong resident of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away on Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Firelands Regional Medical Center at the age of 97.

He was born on June 3, 1926, in Vermilion where he was a life long resident.

He dedicated himself to serving his country, bravely serving in the 802nd Army...

Sep 19, 2023

Janet  Sharpnack (nee Soens), 81, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, September 19, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born January 26, 1942 in Racine, WI and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 59 years moving from WI.

Janet graduated from the University of Wisconsin and moved to Ohio...

Sep 15, 2023

Deena Lynn Lindo (nee Huckeby), 57, of Vermilion, passed away Friday, September 15, 2023 at  Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

She was born February 12, 1966 in Lorain and had been a life long Vermilion resident.

She graduated from Vermilion High School and was a custodian for the Lorain City Schools for...

Sep 14, 2023

Phillip Presutto Sr., 82, of Amherst, died Thursday, September 14, 2023 at Main Street Care Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 9, 1941 in Lorain, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for over 40 years, recently moving to Amherst.

Phillip was a veteran of the Army and graduated from Lorain High...

Sep 14, 2023

Martin “Marty” Gendics passed away Thursday, September 14, 2023 at his home. He was born on August 13, 1944, in Lorain, Ohio. He was a graduate of Clearview High School Class of 1962 and of Lorain County Community College. He married his sweetheart, Jeanne

Strukely, in September of 1969. He was a dedicated husband, father, grandfather, and...

Sep 11, 2023

Chris Allan Dickerhoff, 60, of Brook Park, died Monday, September 11, 2023 surrounded by his family in Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

He was born January 12, 1963 in Lorain, OH and had been a Brook Park resident for the past  7 years.  Prior to moving to Brook Park, Chris lived in North Olmstead and grew up...

Sep 6, 2023

Leslie Kay Ennis (nee Roberts), 85, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, September 6, 2023 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 27, 1938 in Lorain OH, she was a lifelong Vermilion resident.

After graduating at the top of her class, Leslie went on to earn degrees in Elementary and Music Education...

Sep 5, 2023

Sharon A Keener (nee Wiegand), 75, of Amherst, died Tuesday, September 5, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness with COVID.

She was born April 21, 1948 in Amherst, OH where she had lived most of her life.

Sharon attended the Old Stone United Methodist Church in Amherst while growing up.  She...

Sep 4, 2023

Catherine Billey (nee Cochran), 71, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully Monday, September 4, 2023 at her home.

She was born July 30, 1952 in Cleveland, OH and had been a Rocky River  resident for most of her life, spending the past three years in Vermilion.

Catherine  worked in customer service & billing for over 30  ...

Aug 27, 2023

Robert "Bob" Ferrell, 79, of Vermilion, died Sunday, August 27, 2023 at his home after a sudden illness.

He was born November 5, 1943 in Tiffin, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 20 years moving from Port Clinton.

Bob was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Vietnam Era....

Aug 24, 2023

Robert "Bob" Anthony Stack III, 75, of Vermilion, died Thursday, August 24, 2023 at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born October 16, 1947 in Lorain, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 28 years moving from Lorain.

Bob worked for the City of Lorain Police Department for 36 years retiring...