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Vermilion, Ohio Obituaries

Victor  Cachat

Victor Cachat

Mar 25, 2025

Victor Herbert "Top Notch" Cachat, 95, of Vermilion, passed on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Kingston of Vermilion.

Born on July 3, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, Victor spent most of his life in Cleveland before relocating to the Vermilion area. He was a proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School and a devoted member of Saint Thomas...

Katherine Howley

Katherine Howley

Mar 22, 2025

Katherine Mary Howley, 80, of Lakewood, left us early Saturday morning, March 22, 2025. Kate died peacefully in the arms of her family, just a few hours after being anointed in her Catholic faith and blessed by the story telling, laughter and tears of a gathering of friends. It was a gentle letting go filled with the same joy...

Edward L Murphy

Edward L Murphy

Mar 22, 2025

Edward "Les" Murphy Sr., 81, of Huron, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Admiral's Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation, Huron following a lengthy illness.

Born on April 23, 1943, in Brookpark, OH, Les had been a resident of Huron for the past 22 years, having moved from North Olmsted.

Les was the owner and...

Richard  A Mcqueen

Richard A Mcqueen

Mar 21, 2025

Richard A. McQueen, 89, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

Born on January 26, 1936, in Brownhelm, OH, Richard was a lifelong resident of the Vermilion area.

For 57 years, he owned and operated Advance Sign Co., later McQueen Sign Co., before retiring in 2016....

Terry Lynn Carter

Terry Lynn Carter

Mar 18, 2025

Terry Lynn Carter, 68, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 9, 1956, in Welch, WV, Terry moved to Vermilion 56 years ago, making it his lifelong home.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Terry dedicated 31 years to...

Charlotte Fandrich

Charlotte Fandrich

Mar 18, 2025

Charlotte A. Fandrich (née Shook), 93, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Kingston of Vermilion following a brief illness.

Born on May 24, 1931, in Holloway, OH, Charlotte moved to Lorain before settling in Vermilion, where she had lived for the past 76 years.

Charlotte took great pride in her role...

Delta R Champney

Delta R Champney

Mar 17, 2025

Delta Rodgers Champney

October 29, 1946- March 17, 2025

Her earthly remains rest with those of her parents and maternal grandparents at Ridgehill Cemetery, in South Lorain, Ohio.

Rosalene Neely

Rosalene Neely

Mar 15, 2025

Elsie Rosalene 'Rosie" Neely (nee Green), 91, of Spanishburg, WV, formally of Wakeman, died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital, WV after a brief illness.

She was born March 13, 1934 in Diana, WV and had been a Wakeman resident for 60 years, relocating in 2020 to West Virginia to be with family.

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John William Athey

John William Athey

Mar 12, 2025

John William "Jack" Athey Jr. , 73 of Marietta, Georgia and formerly of Vermilion, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Wellstar Hospice Care at Kennesaw Mountain after a brief illness. Born on February 16,1952 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Jack spent the last 29 years In Marietta, after relocating from Vermilion.

Jack began his career...

Earlene Joann Pavlich

Earlene Joann Pavlich

Mar 3, 2025

Earlene Joann "Butch" Pavlich (née Hovey), 85, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Born on October 1, 1939, in Elyria, OH, Earlene had been a proud resident of Vermilion for the past 68 years after moving from Lorain.

A devoted member of St....

Freddy J Weaver

Freddy J Weaver

Mar 1, 2025

Freddy J. Weaver, 83, of Amherst, passed away on March 1 after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 7, 1941, in Levelland, Texas, Fred was a longtime resident of Amherst, having moved there 35 years ago from Vermilion. He was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University and then had a lifelong career as an accountant for...

Noah  Meade, Sr.

Noah Meade, Sr.

Mar 1, 2025

Noah Meade Sr, 80, of Vermilion, died Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.

He was born May 31, 1944 in Letcher, KY and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 50 years moving from Lorain.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Noah dedicated...

David Frank Workman, Sr.

David Frank Workman, Sr.

Feb 26, 2025

David Frank Workman Sr., 91, of Vermilion, OH passed away Wednesday February 26, 2025 after a short stay at St. Elizabeth Hospice in Edgewood, KY. For the past 4 years, Dave was a resident of Kentucky to be near family. He was a resident of Vermilion for 54 years.

Dave was born December 7, 1933 in Saxton,...

Norma  Jean Simpson

Norma Jean Simpson

Feb 24, 2025

Norma Jean Simpson (nee Trippett), 72, of Vermilion, died Monday, February 24, 2025 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

She was born June 25, 1952 in Parkersburg, WV and had been a Vermilion  most of her adult life, relocating to Michigan for 20 years before returning home to Vermilion 10 years ago.

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Terrance Parker

Terrance Parker

Feb 22, 2025

Rev. Dr. Terrance I. "Terry" Parker, 77, of Vermilion, died Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

He was born August 9, 1947 in Sandusky, OH to Dr. Lester G. and Florence (nee Bremer) Parker.  He graduated from Sandusky High School in 1965 and Capital University in 1969 where he majored...

Donnie Raines

Donnie Raines

Feb 21, 2025

Donnie Raines, 72, of South Amherst, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, February 21, 2025, after a brief illness.

Born on September 1, 1952, in Grundy, Virginia, Donnie later made his home in South Amherst for the past 6 years, previously residing in Florence Township and Vermilion.

A proud veteran of the United...

Glen W Brown

Glen W Brown

Feb 16, 2025

Glen W. “Brownie” Brown, 89, of Birmingham, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 16, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.

Born on December 4, 1935, in Shelby Forest, Tennessee, (Millington, TN). Glen later made Birmingham his home, where he built a life filled with hard work, adventure, and lasting friendships.

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Alan J Zaleski

Alan J Zaleski

Feb 15, 2025

Alan J Zaleski, 82, of Vermilion, died Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a battling illness for several years.

He was born August 12, 1942 and had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 35 years moving from Elyria.

Alan was a proud veteran of the U.S. Marines, serving during...

Michael  Alan Taylor

Michael Alan Taylor

Feb 11, 2025

Michael Alan Taylor, 72, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Born on January 23, 1953, in Chicago, IL, Michael made Vermilion his home for the past 25 years after moving from Brunswick. A hardworking and resourceful man, he was self-employed throughout his life, working as...

Andrea Mccarthy

Andrea Mccarthy

Feb 4, 2025

Andrea McCarthy (nee Kasler), 79, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 4, 2025, surrounded by her loved ones.

Born on January 8, 1946, in Cleveland, OH, Andrea was a proud graduate of North Olmsted High School, Class of 1964. She made Vermilion her home for over 30 years.

A self employed and devoted...

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