Obituaries

Nov 7, 2022

William Joseph Thompson III passed away on November 7, 2022 in Vermilion, Ohio.

He is the beloved son of William and Pamela, a grandson, nephew, cousin, and sincere friend to so many.

Will or Bill to his family and friends, alumnus of Xavier University, pursued many passions: IT, restaurant management, boat restoration, and music. He...

Nov 6, 2022

Barbara F. Alpaugh (nee Cunningham ), 73, of Elyria, died Sunday, November 6, 2022 at UH Elyria after a brief illness.

She was born July 11, 1949 in Huntingdon, TN and had been a Elyria resident for the past 4 years moving from Brunswick.

Barbara  worked for Ford Motor Co.  in Lorain for over 10...

Nov 5, 2022

Kimberly Dawn "Gracie" Sowders (nee Hatten), 61 years of age and a resident of Amherst, died Saturday, November 5, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a short illness.

She was born May 3, 1961 in Huntington, West Virginia. Kim attended Firelands High School and resided in the Amherst and Vermilion area where she made many life...

Nov 4, 2022

G. Jason Camera, 52, of Vermilion, died Friday, November 4, 2022 at his home after a sudden illness.

He was born July 16, 1970 in Lorain, OH and had been a life long Vermilion resident.

Jason worked in maintenance at Walmart, Sandusky for the past 5 years.  He had also worked for Ford Motor Co.,...

Nov 3, 2022

Janice L. Walle ,85, of Vermilion, died Thursday, Nov. 3, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Janice was born April 8th 1937 in Washington PA.  The family moved to Vermilion when she was in elementary school.  Janice graduated from Vermilion High School.  While in Vermilion High School she received a scholarship to attend...

Nov 2, 2022

Theresa "Violet" Adam (nee Jacobs), 96, of New London, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, Nov. 2, 2022 at her son's home after a lengthy illness.

She was born November 4, 1925 in Lorain, OH and had been a New London resident for the past 20 years moving from Vermilion.

Violet owned and operated...

Oct 28, 2022

Stephen R. Myers, 69, of Wakeman, died Friday, October 28, 2022 at his home after a courageous battle with cancer.

He was born August 12, 1953 in Baltimore, MD and had been a Wakeman resident since 1987  moving from Amherst .

Stephen worked for Stevens Corporation and Jakmas Plumbing & Heating  retiring in 2014.

Oct 26, 2022

Terry Lane Mills, 68, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, October 26, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a

lengthy illness.

He was born May 16, 1954 in Ann Arbor, MI and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 3 1/2 years moving from

Belleville, MI.

Terry had attended Kent State...

Oct 23, 2022

Elmer R. Meyers, 96, of Vermilion, died Sunday, October 23, 2022 at Cleveland Clinic

Richard E Jacobs Health Center, Avon after a brief illness.

He was born February 9, 1926, in Amherst, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for

the past 35 years, moving from Elyria and Lorain.

Elmer graduated...

Oct 20, 2022

David W.Barlow, 69, of Vermilion, died Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

He was born July 31, 1953 in Toledo, OH and had been a life long Vermilion resident.

David was a veteran of the United States Army  serving during Vietnam.

David worked for Ford Motor...

Oct 19, 2022

Nancy Eileen Arbogast (nee Weaver), 74, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.

She was born October 19, 1948 in Lorain, OH and had been a life long Vermilion resident.

Nancy worked for Green Circle Growers as a Supervisor for over 30 years, retiring in 2019....

Oct 17, 2022

Lucille R. Root (nee Pohorecki), 87, passed at her home on October 17, 2022 after a long, well lived life.  Her whole life was dedicated to her family.

She was born November 26, 1934 in Toledo, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 60 years.

Lucille was a member of St. Mary...

Oct 16, 2022

Sonya Marie Oestermeyer (nee Kraynak), age 82, of Vermilion, Ohio passed away at The Cleveland Clinic Sunday, October 16,  2022, lovingly surrounded by her children and grandchildren. Affectionately known as “Mom,” “Grandma O,” and “Aunt Sam,”.

Sonya was born on February 25, 1940, to Mary (Lutsock) and George Kraynak in Urey, Pennsylvania. She is survived by her...

Oct 14, 2022

Loredel Helene Beal (nee Mackert), 82, of Wakeman, died Friday, October 14, 2022 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 17, 1940 in Elyria, OH and had been a Wakeman resident for the past 52 years moving from Lorain.

Loredel graduated from Elyria Catholic High School in 1958 and worked...

Oct 14, 2022

Steven J Varabkanich, 75 of Vermilion, passed away on October 14, 2022.

Surviving is his wife, Bonnie; daughter, Jill (Koppmann); son, Steven Jr.; grandchildren, Gavin and Talon (Koppmann); sister, Judy (Mucha) and brother Joseph.

He was preceded in death by his parents Joseph and Julia (Aschenbrener) and his ex-wife Bunny (Kovac).

At Steve’s...

Oct 12, 2022

Mary Louise  Ault, 86, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Bellevue Care Center after a brief illness.

She was born June 19, 1936 in Parkersburg, WV and had been along time Vermilion resident.

Mary had been a vendor at Jamie's Flea Market, South Amherst.

Mary enjoyed fishing, collecting baseball cards, watching...

Oct 12, 2022

Leo “Butch” Benedict was a huge pain in the ass - world-renowned for his lack of patience and stubborn as hell - but he was also fiercely loyal, had a generous heart and was always looking out for the little guy. He will be sorely missed by his family and friends.

After spending his childhood in Amherst...

Oct 9, 2022

Sandra Lee Lachner (nee Straub), 76, of Vermilion, died Sunday, October 9, 2022 at Fairview Hospital after a brief illness.

She was born August 15, 1946 in Cleveland , OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 42 years.

Sandra was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church, Vermilion.  She enjoyed gardening, reading, writing...

Oct 7, 2022

Samuel "Sam" T. Bartlett, 75, of Vermilion, died Friday, October 7, 2022 at Louis Stokes VA Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

He was born November 25, 1946, in St. John's, Newfoundland, Canada.  His family moved to the Vermilion area when he was a child where he was a resident most of his life.  The last few...

Oct 6, 2022

Nelson William Gildenmeister, 84, of Vermilion, died Thursday, October 6, 2022 at Kingston of Vermilion after a brief illness.

He was born August 4, 1938 in Edgerton, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past year moving from Phoenix, AZ .

Nelson was a veteran of the U.S. Navy.

He worked...