Robert L. Koepke
Nov 3, 2020
Robert L. Koepke, 97, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, November 3, 2020 at Abbywood Senior Living Community in Elyria, OH. He was born January 29, 1923 in Amherst and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 56 years. Robert worked as an electrician and was a member of the IBEW #129, for over 75 years. He was...
Arnold R. Sprague
Nov 2, 2020
Arnold R. Sprague, 74, of Vermilion, died Monday, November 2, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born July 18, 1946 in Elyria and he had been a Vermilion resident for the past 19 years moving from Amherst. Arnold worked as a pipefitter for UA Local 42 Plumbers, Steamfitters, HVACR Techs, & Marine Pipefitter...
Leslie J. Virgin
Oct 30, 2020
Leslie J Virgin (nee Szalay),70 , of Vermilion, died Friday, October 30, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. She was born February 16, 1950 in Key West, FL and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 45 years moving from Lorain. Leslie began her career as a secretary with Lorain County Community College. She...
Patricia Joan Cramer
Oct 29, 2020
Patricia Joan Cramer (nee Randle), 82, of Vermilion, died Thursday, October 29, 2020 surrounded by her family at her home after a brief illness. She was born April 23, 1938 in Memphis, TN and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 62 years moving from TN. Patricia was a member of Lakeview Baptist Church, Vermilion. She enjoyed reading,...
Edward R. Mittelstaedt
Oct 27, 2020
Edward R. Mittelstaedt, 87, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born April 19, 1933 in Lorain and had been a life long Vermilion resident. Edward owned and operated Vermilion Heating and Roofing for over 30 years. He was a member of Brownhelm Congregational United Church of Christ...
Arlys Jean Schwensen
Oct 22, 2020
Arlys Jean Schwensen (nee Prange), 93, of Vermilion, died Thursday, October 22, 2020 at Elmcroft of Lorain after a lengthy illness. She was born October 31, 1926 in Detroit, MI and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 70 years. Arlys co-owner Schwensen Bakery with her husband Edward where she worked as the master cake decorator for 40...
Clark Akers
Oct 21, 2020
Clark Akers, 93, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at his home on Wednesday, October 21, 2020 surrounded by his family. He was born October 6, 1927 in Dana, KY the son, of Willie L and Minnie J. Akers. He left school early to help his family, later serving the Army in the Korean War, and was awarded a Purple...
Wanda Tovey
Oct 17, 2020
Wanda Tovey (nee Brisendine), 64, of Vermilion, passed away Saturday, on October 17, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. She was born July 14, 1956 in Elyria , OH. and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 19 months moving from Terre Haute, IN. Wanda was a stay at home mom and grandma. She...
James Black
Oct 14, 2020
James E. Black, 63, of Vermilion, died October 14, 2020 at his home after a short illness. He was born September 2, 1957 in Pontiac, MI and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 50 years, moving from Sheffield Lake. Jim enjoyed restoring old cars, fishing, cookouts, spending time with his family and especially doing whatever he could...
Brian C. Briggs
Oct 8, 2020
Rev. Brian C. Briggs, 71, of Vermilion, went to his heavenly home on October 8, 2020. Rev. Briggs received his B.A. degree in 1970 from the State University of New York College at Buffalo. In 1974 he received his M. Div. from the Methodist Theological School in Delaware, OH. Rev. Briggs was ordained Deacon in the Northern New York...
Joseph L. Toth
Oct 7, 2020
Joseph L. Toth, 91, of Lorain, died peacefully Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at his residence after a lengthy illness. He was born in 1928 in Lorain where he had been a life long resident. Joseph graduated from Lorain High School and was a veteran of the US Navy serving during World War II. He worked for Ohio Edison for...
William Reese
Oct 5, 2020
William S. Reese, 94, of Sandusky, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at Ohio Veteran's Home after a short illness. Bill was born November 30, 1925 in New Philadelphia, OH and he had been a life long Cleveland resident moving to Sandusky in 2019. He was a veteran of the US Navy serving during WWII and the Korean War. Bill...
Matt Sloan
Oct 5, 2020
Harry Matthew Sloan, 50, of Vermilion, died Monday, October 5, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. Matt was born October 4, 1970 in Lorain where he grew up. He had been a Vermilion resident for the past five and a half years moving from Louisville, OH. He was a veteran of the US Army serving...
Jack B. Konrad
Sep 30, 2020
Jack B. Konrad, of Fremont, passed away on Wednesday, Sept. 30, 2020 at Summa Health Systems St. Thomas Campus in Akron as the result of a motorcycle accident. He was born July 11, 1946 in Amherst and had been a Fremont resident for the past 44 years moving from Mt. Gilead, OH. Jack was a registered professional engineer in...
Florida Daniels
Sep 30, 2020
Florida A. Daniels (nee Agustin), 73, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, September 30, 2020 at St. John West Shore Hospital after a sudden illness. She was born September 8, 1947 in Sorsogon, Philippines and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 8 years moving from Hazel Park, MI. Florida had worked as a lunch aide for Lee O Clark...
Roy D Schwinn
Sep 22, 2020
Roy D. Schwinn, 75, of Vermilion, OH, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2020, after a brief illness. He was born August 20, 1945, in Lakewood, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for 36 years. Roy graduated from Lakewood High in 1963 and attended Bowling Green State University and CCC College. The majority of his career was centered...
Thomas W. Roberts
Sep 22, 2020
Thomas W. Roberts, 74, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, September 22, 2020 at Northwestern Memorial Hospital, Chicago, IL concluding a two-year battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born April 1, 1946 in Lorain and had been a life-long Vermilion resident. Tom was very involved with sports from a young age, excelling in football,basketball and track. He was part of the...
Lois Mae Bulen Glass
Sep 21, 2020
Lois Mae Bulen Glass (nee Vogt), 98, of Lorain, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born July 27, 1922 in Helena, OH and she had been a Lorain resident for the past 20 years moving from South Amherst, Elyria, and Vermilion. Lois had worked as a payroll supervisor at...
William Robert 'Bill' Enfield
Sep 21, 2020
William Robert Enfield, 79, of Vermilion, died Monday, September 21, 2020 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation after a brief illness. He was born October 8, 1940 in Bedford, PA. and had been a full time Vermilion resident for the past 5 years moving from Shippensburg, PA. Bill spent part of every summer for the past 55 years with his...
George R Carnes
Sep 20, 2020
George R. Carnes, 90, of Vermilion, died Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Mercy New Life Hospice, Lorain. He was born May 24, 1930 in Cleveland and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 19 years moving from Garfield Heights. George worked as a supervisor for Republic Steel and his retirement he was a School Bus driver for Garfield...
