Obituaries

Nov 16, 2022

Dear Family,

On Sunday, November 20, 2022, Riddle Funeral Home will be sharing with the community our 23nd 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 13, 2022

Jerry Allen Marcum "Stub", 66, of Berlin Heights, died Sunday, November 13, 2022 at Fisher-Titus Medical Center after a brief illness.

He was born November 2, 1956 in Amherst and had been a Berlin Heights resident for the past year moving from Vermilion where he had lived most of his life.

Jerry worked for Ford...

Nov 12, 2022

Thomas “Tom” Barthel, 81, of Vermilion, Ohio passed away on Saturday, November 12, 2022, at the residence of his son in Richmond, Kentucky, on the opening day of deer season.

Tom was born on May 6, 1941, in Lorain, Ohio, and was the son of William and Katherine Barthel. Tom, known as “Roadkill” by coworkers, was a...

Nov 11, 2022

Robert Michael Radigan, 88, died Friday, November 11, 2022 after a brief illness.

He was born August 26, 1934 in Lakewood, OH and has split his time between Ocala, FL and Vermilion, OH for the past 12 years.

Bob worked for Plasti-Kote as Executive Vice President for 32 years retiring in 2000.

He...

Nov 10, 2022

Sharon Hollis (nee Buzzard), 77, of Vermilion, died Thursday, November 10, 2022 at her daughter's home after a short illness.

She was born September 21, 1945 in Cumberland , MD and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 30 years moving from Parma.

Sharon was a member of St. Mary Parish, Vermilion and AMVETS...

Nov 9, 2022

Michael Craig Debolt, 60, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, November 9, 2022 at his home after a sudden illness.

He was born March 7, 1962 in Lorain, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for most of his life.

Michael worked for  as a restaurant  manager in the Vermilion area.

He loved music and...

Nov 8, 2022

Dewayne Charles Gault, 36, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, November 8, 2022 at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

He was born June 30, 1986 in Elyria, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 15 years moving from Wakeman.

Dewayne worked for Wesleyan Village, Elyria as a Cook for the past 17 years.

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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...