Obituaries

Jul 3, 2023

Helen Louise Henning Barnes, age 94, of Vermilion and Lorain passed away peacefully on July 3rd after a long and happy life. Mrs. Barnes was born on May 14, 1929, at the Henning Homestead which was built by her grandfather in Brownhelm Township in Vermilion. She graduated in 1947 from Brownhelm School with 14 students in her graduating class....

Jun 30, 2023

Jeffrey J Yakovich, 69, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Friday, June 30, 2023 at the Cleveland Clinic’s Richard E. Jacobs Health Center following a courageous battle with a lengthy illness.

Born April 9, 1954, he was the son of Joseph and Rosemarie Yakovich of Lorain. He graduated from Lorain Admiral King High School in 1972 and...

Jun 29, 2023

Beatrice E. Ours (nee Badgley), 99, of Grandview MO, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Life Care Center of Grandview after a brief illness.

She was born August 18, 1923 in Columbus, OH and had been a Grandview resident for the past 7 years moving from Texas.  Prior to moving to Texas she had lived in Norwalk,...

Jun 29, 2023

Betty Jo Adkins (nee Maynard), 80, of Vermilion, died Thursday, June 29, 2023 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

She was born February 25, 1943 in Harts, WV and had been a Vermilion area resident for the past 64 years.

Betty worked as a hairdresser for Beauty Dock and Life Care Assisted...

Jun 21, 2023

Susan Star Miller (nee Marshall), 64, of Norwalk, began her eternal rest Wednesday, June 21, 2023 at her home surrounded by family and loved ones, after a hard fought battle with multiple ailments.

Our mom was born December 13, 1958 in Sandusky, OH and has been a Norwalk resident for the past two years after returning home...

Jun 21, 2023

Janet M. Harlock passed away on June 21, 2023 following a short illness.

She was one of seven daughters raised in Farnborough, England by Fred and

Winifred Staples. She re-located to Akron, Ohio in 1977. She worked for The

American Red Cross and Akron Metropolitan Housing Authority. Akron remained

her family’s...

Jun 16, 2023

Robert "Bob" Joseph DiCarlo, 74, of Vermilion, died Friday, June 16, 2023 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

He was born October 11, 1948 in Cleveland, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 58 years moving from Cleveland.

Bob started his career as a chef at Lorain Country Club...

Jun 12, 2023

Susanne "Sue" C. Balmert (nee Lang), 85, of Wakeman, died Monday, June 12, 2023 at her daughters home in Charlotte, NC after a sudden illness.

She was born December 12, 1937 in Lorain, OH and had lived in Florida before moving in with her daughter in Wakeman in 2022 and then recently moving to NC to live...

Jun 12, 2023

Charles H. Stowers, 92, of Vermilion, died Monday, June 12, 2023 at his home after a lengthy illness.

He was born November 13, 1930 in Nelsonville, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 65 years moving from Nelsonville.

Charles was a veteran of the US Marine Corp. and worked for Ford Motor...

Jun 11, 2023

Herbert G Dickel Jr., 65, of Vermilion, died Sunday, June 11, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

He was born January 5, 1958 in Amherst, OH and had been a life long Vermilion resident.

Herbert worked for American Ship, Tampa Ship, Cleveland Ship, and Bay Ship as a welder for 44...

Jun 10, 2023

Betty M. Krueger (nee Jeavons), 96, of Milan, died Friday, June 10, 2023 at Continuing Healthcare of Milan after a lengthy illness.

She was born November 5, 1926 in Highland Park, MI and had been a Milan resident for the past 15 years moving from China Springs, Texas.

Betty had worked in aircraft assembly for...

Jun 10, 2023

William "Bill" John McCale, 50, of Vermilion, died Saturday, June 10, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.

He was born June 20, 1972 in Lorain and had been a life long Vermilion resident.

Bill worked as a Sheet Metal Worker for Avon Lake Sheet Metal for the past 23 years.  He...

Jun 8, 2023

Wanda E. Law (nee Mauer ), 95, of Vermilion, died Thursday, June 8, 2023 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness .

She was born June 12, 1927 in Lorain , OH and had been a life long Vermilion resident.

Wanda had worked in the  Style Center, Lorain before working for May Company...

Jun 1, 2023

Beulah Samons (nee Smiley), 94, of Vermilion, went home to be with Lord Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

She was born December 15, 1928 in Dana , KY and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 61 years moving from Kentucky.

Beulah  worked for Lorain Electronics...

May 31, 2023

Stacy Watson (nee MacDonald), 69 of Vermilion, was called home to be with the Lord on Wednesday May 31, 2023 at home after an extended illness.

She was born November 22, 1953 in Ashville, North Carolina but was a resident of Ohio most of her life.

Stacy was the Executive Director of domestic violence for...

May 28, 2023

Michael J. Clipson, 82, of Vermilion, died, Sunday, May 28, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.

He was born May 20, 1941 in Sandusky, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 19 years moving from Wakeman.

Mike graduated from Vermilion High School in 1960 and was a veteran...

May 26, 2023

Geraldine L. Kennedy (nee Hicks), 87, of Vermilion, died Friday, May 26, 2023 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

She was born December 23, 1935 in Toledo, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 3 years moving from Toledo.

Geraldine retired from Wells-Bowen Real Estate where she worked as...

May 26, 2023

Chester L. Fisher, 88, of Vermilion, died Friday, May 26, 2023 at Keystone Pointe, LaGrange after a lengthy illness.

He was born February 7, 1935 in Washington County, PA and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 48 years moving from Lorain.

Chester was a veteran of the US Navy serving during the Korean...

May 24, 2023

Audrey M. Brainard (nee Mahla), 94, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023 at Kingston of Vermilion after a brief illness.

She was born November 16, 1928 in Lorain, OH and has been a life long Lorain and Vermilion resident.

Audrey was a member of Faith Baptist Church, Amherst.  She was a homemaker until the...

May 15, 2023

Wayne W. Sholes, 71, of Vermilion, died Monday, May 15, 2023 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

He was born September 11, 1951 in Norwalk, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 23 years moving from Columbus.

Wayne worked for the state of Ohio Job and Family services as...