Obituaries
Obituaries
Scott Burton Pierce
Jul 15, 2022
Scott Burton Pierce, 58, of Amherst, died Friday, July 15, 2022, at his home after a sudden illness. He was born July 23, 1963, in Sandusky and had been a Amherst resident for the past 15 years moving from Sheffield Lake. Scott was a veteran of the US Army and worked for Ford Motor Co. Lorain and Avon for...
Larry D Nichols
Jul 10, 2022
Larry D. Nichols, 82, of Lorain, died Sunday, July 10, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. He was born Dec. 27, 1939 in Elkland, PA and had been a Lorain resident for the past 65 years moving from New York. Larry was a veteran of the US Marines serving during the Vietnam era. Larry worked...
Timothy B Oestreicher
Jul 9, 2022
Timothy Briar Oestreicher, 30, of Vermilion, died Saturday, July 9, 2022, at his home. He was born March 6, 1992, in Cleveland, OH and had been a lifelong Vermilion resident. Timothy served in the National Guard and had worked at various factories. He enjoyed hunting and fishing with his dad and spending time in the outdoors. He is survived...
Rose M Diso
Jul 8, 2022
Rose M. Diso (nee Rosso),101, residing at Parkvue Place, Sandusky, Ohio passed away Friday, July 8, 2022 after a lengthy illness. She was born August 14th, 1920, in Lorain, Ohio to Giovanni and Francesca Rosso. Prior to moving to Sandusky, Rose lived in Lorain for 90 years. Rose graduated from Lorain High School with the class of 1938 A....
Janis Pearl Cooper
Jul 8, 2022
Janis Pearl Cooper (nee Horning), 87, of Amherst, died Friday, July 8, 2022, at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born June 3, 1935, in Lakewood, OH and had been an Amherst resident for the past 22 years moving from Andalusia, Alabama and Vermilion. Janis worked for the Vermilion School District as a school bus...
Nelson Roy Palmer
Jul 8, 2022
Nelson Roy Palmer, 48, of Columbus, died unexpectedly, Friday, July 8, 2022, at his home. He was born December 1, 1973, in Marion, OH and had been a Columbus resident for the past 30 years. Nelson worked as a talented aspiring chef for several restaurants, including 'plas, The Crest, Z Cucina, and Frezno Bar and Grill. He enjoyed cooking...
Stephan M Keller
Jul 2, 2022
Stephan Martin Keller, 73, of Vermilion, died Saturday, July 2, 2022 at his home after a lengthy illness. He was born January 15, 1949 in Pittsburgh, PA and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 21 years moving from Avon. Stephan owned and operated Keller Construction for 25 years. He was a member of Freedom House Church, Amherst...
John Robert Diehl
Jun 29, 2022
John Robert Diehl, 73, of Youngsville, PA , died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 after a lengthy illness. He was born March 17, 1949 in Lorain and had been a Pennsylvania resident for the past 21 years moving from Vermilion. John graduated from Vermilion High School class of 1967. He was a Veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam....
Farrell James Finnegan
Jun 29, 2022
Farrell James "Jim" Finnegan, 79, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022 at Stonerise Morgantown Nursing Home, Morgantown, WV, after a lengthy illness. He was born November 12, 1942 in Amherst, OH and had been a Vermilion resident since 1988 moving from Henrietta Township, He most recently resided in Morgantown, WV. Jim was a veteran of the United States...
Lester J Olexen
Jun 25, 2022
Lester Joseph "Les" Olexen , 79 , of Vermilion, died Saturday, June 25, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. He was born November 28, 1942 in Lorain, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 51 years moving from Lorain. Les was a veteran of the Navy and worked for Lorain Fire Department...
Brenda S Taylor
Jun 24, 2022
Brenda S. Taylor (nee Herron), 73, of Vermilion, died Friday, June 24, 2022 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness. She was born February 15, 1949 in Beckley, WV and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 22 years moving from Wakeman. Brenda worked at the Olive Factory in Vermilion and had also worked in Day Care....
Michael Raymond Braun
Jun 22, 2022
Michael Raymond Braun, 45, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at Ames Family Hospice Facility after a lengthy illness. He was born June 21, 1977 in Amherst, OH and had been a life long Vermilion area resident. Michael was a talented carpenter, musician and artist. He loved being in the outdoors hiking, kayaking, and biking. His musical talents...
Peggy Ann Mcgraw
Jun 14, 2022
Peggy Ann McGraw (nee Brown), 71, of Willard, died Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Twightlight Garden Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born March 9, 1951 in Garrison, KY and had been a Willard resident for the past 4 years moving from Portsmouth, OH. Peggy had worked as a Nurses Aide for many years. She is survived...
Linda Kelm
Jun 11, 2022
Linda Ruth Kelm, 67, of Westerville, died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born October 5, 1954 in Amherst, OH and had been a Westerville resident for the past 36 years moving from Columbus. Linda worked as a membership specialist for the Ohio Education Association for 30 years. . She graduated from...
Lila Schnitzler
Jun 11, 2022
Lila Schnitzler (nee Pauly), 94, of Vermilion, died Saturday, June 11, 2022 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. She was born May 27, 1928 in Elyria, OH and had been a lifelong Vermilion resident. She was a member of St. Mary Parish in Vermilion, the Altar Rosary Society, and the Red Hat Society. She played on...
Donald W. Felty
Jun 10, 2022
Donald W. Felty, 87, of Wakeman, died Friday, June 10, 2022 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. He was born September 13, 1934 in Greensburg, PA and had been a Wakeman resident for the past 22 years moving from Vermilion. Donald was a veteran of the Navy Reserves and worked as a supervisor for Ford Motor...
Beatrice Yost
Jun 9, 2022
Beatrice Yost (nee Hamilton), 77 , of Birmingham, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born January 23, 1945 in Neon, KY and had been a Birmingham resident for the past 10 years moving from Vermilion. Beatrice had worked as a beautician before becoming a nurses aide. She had worked at Kingston...
Kelly J Shook
Jun 9, 2022
Kelly Shook, 72, of Vermilion, died Thursday, June 9, 2022 at his home after a brief illness. He was born April 28, 1950 in Coeburn, Virginia and had been a Vermilion resident since 1970. Kelly was a veteran of the Army serving during Vietnam and a Purple Heart Recipient. He graduated from Berlin Heights High School in 1968, where...
Marilyn Walters
Jun 7, 2022
Marilyn Agnes Walters (nee Willer), 72, of Vermilion , died Tuesday, June 7, 2022 at her son's home after a lengthy illness. She was born April 12, 1950 in Quincy, IL and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 35 years moving from Sandusky Ohio. She most recently resided in Etna Green, Indiana with her son. Marilyn worked...
Harry Russell Hadaway
Jun 7, 2022
Harry R. Hadaway, 82, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, June 7, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. He was born September 20, 1939, in Elyria and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 54 years moving from North Ridgeville and had served in the National Guard. Harry worked as a Tool and Die Maker, starting his career at...
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