Sharon Marie Schweinberg
Jul 16, 2019
Sharon Marie Schweinberg (nee Possy), 70, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at MetroHealth Medical Center after a sudden illness. She was born June 26, 1949 in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 46 years moving from Lorain. Sharon graduated from Admiral King High School and had worked at Vermilion Farm Market and Swan...
George N. Hoffman
Jul 15, 2019
George N. Hoffman, 83, of Vermilion, died Monday, July 15, 2019 at MetroHealth Medical Center as the result of injuries received from an automobile accident on June 27, 2019. He was born January 28, 1936 in Lorain, grew up in Vermilion, resided in Sandusky until 2006 before returning to Vermilion. George graduated from Vermilion High School in 1954. He...
Michael S. Clark
Jul 14, 2019
Michael S. Clark, 79, of Vermilion, died Sunday, July 14, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic after a lengthy illness. He was born October 20, 1939 in Cleveland and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 41 years moving from Lakewood and Euclid. Mike worked in industrial sales and retired from MSC Industrial Supply Co. after 15 years in...
Deborah Lynn Henry
Jul 9, 2019
Deborah Lynn Henry (nee Green), 62, of Norwalk, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at Bellevue Care Center after a lengthy illness. Debbie was born February 11, 1957 in Sandusky and grew up in Birmingham. She graduated from Firelands High School in 1975 and attended Oberlin College, before settling in Norwalk for the past 27 years. She loved spending time...
William Lynn 'Bill' Bailey
Jul 9, 2019
William "Bill" Lynn Bailey Jr., 62, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, July 9, 2019 at his home after a brief illness. He was born November 24, 1956 and had been a Vermilion resident for the past two years moving from Huron. Bill worked in sales for Professional Products of Connecticut. He was a passionate musician and enjoyed playing the drums....
Erik J. Kerpics
Jul 2, 2019
Erik J. Kerpics, 49, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at University Hospitals of Cleveland after a short illness. He was born August 2, 1969 and had been a life long Vermilion resident. Erik graduated from EHOVE Career Center in 1987 and worked as a machinist for Bettcher Industries, North Ridge Enterprise, MA Harrison, and Beckett Gas. He...
Kathleen Hoying
Jul 2, 2019
Kathleen I Hoying (nee Kilbane), 84, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Echelon of Medina after a brief illness. She was born August 28, 1934 and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 45 years moving from North Olmstead. Kathleen graduated from Notre Dame College and received her Masters Degree from Ashland University. She taught 8th...
William J. "Wild Bill" Wilson
Jul 2, 2019
William " Wild Bill" J. Wilson, 61, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at Cleveland Clinic Foundation after a sudden illness. He was born July 16, 1957 and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 33 years moving from Berlin Heights. Bill worked as a heavy equipment operator for Local #18 Operating Union for 25 years retiring...
Virginia '"Ginny"' Wickens
Jul 1, 2019
Virginia "Ginny" Wickens (nee Donnelly), 100, of Wakeman, died Monday, July 1, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness. She was born November 10, 1918 and had been a Wakeman resident for the past 79 years moving from Lorain. Ginny is survived by her 4 daughters; 8 grandchildren; and 1 great-grandchild. She was preceded in death...
Margaret M. Goswick
Jun 29, 2019
Margaret M. Goswick (nee Massanova), 94, of Norwalk, died Saturday, June 29, 2019 at Norwalk Memorial Home after a lengthy illness. She was born January 13, 1925 in Connellsville, PA and had been a Norwalk resident for the past 12 years moving from Vermilion. Margaret worked for Fruehauf Trailer Corp. as a welder and had also worked for Halls...
Donald Rhoden
Jun 28, 2019
Donald "Donny Ray" Rhoden, 76, of Vermilion, died Friday, June 28, 2019 at the Cleveland Clinic after a short illness. He was born December 5, 1942 in Kingwood, WV and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 14 years moving from Lorain. Donny Ray worked for Universal Container Repair as a Welder for over 20 years, retiring in...
Bondetta 'Bonnie' Cutcher
Jun 26, 2019
Bondetta "Bonnie" Jean Cutcher (nee Traxler), 84, of Brownhelm, died Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at Wesleyan Village after a lengthy illness. Bonnie was born September 22, 1934 in Upper Sandusky and had been an Elyria resident for the past 6 months moving from Brownhelm. Bonnie graduated from Bowling Green State University. She owned and operated the Brownhelm Store for...
Elvin E. Strait
Jun 26, 2019
Elvin E. Strait, 93, of Vermilion passed away Wednesday, June 26, 2019 at his home. Elvin was born May 14th, 1926 in Elyria. Elvin was drafted into World War II in 1944 where he served with the 53rd field artillery battalion in the Philippine Islands as a member of the A 155MM Howitzer crew. Elvin earned the Philippine liberation...
Tom Miller
Jun 24, 2019
Thomas R. Miller, 74, of Vermilion, died Monday, June 24, 2019 at his home. He was born September 11, 1944 in Elyria and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 37 years. Tom was a veteran of the US Army serving during Vietnam. He worked as a supervisor for Ford Motor Co., Lorain for 34 years retiring in...
Gladys R. Miller
Jun 20, 2019
Gladys R. Miller (nee Steup), 92, died Thursday, June 20, 2019 at Wesleyan Village in Elyria, Ohio. She was born January 7, 1927 in Sewickley, PA and had been an Elyria resident for the past 4 years, having moved from Vermilion. Gladys married Howard R. (Howdy) Miller in Sewickley in 1948. Together they owned and operated Peerless Cleaners in...
Mary Jane Kaput
Jun 14, 2019
Mary Jane Kaput (nee Mulla),74, of Broadview Heights, passed away on Friday, June 14, 2019 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness. MaryJane was born May 18, 1945 in Parma and had been a Broadview Heights resident for the past 10 years moving from Brecksville. She was a member of St. Basil the Great Catholic Church, Brecksville. MaryJane...
Mark W. Funk
Jun 12, 2019
Mark W. Funk, 66, of Biloxi, MS, formally of Amherst, died June 12, 2019 after a lengthy illness. He was born Jan. 14, 1953 in Waynesburg, PA. He lived in the Vermilion and Amherst area for 45 years before moving to Biloxi 4 years ago. Mark worked for Americut Coring and Sawing Inc. in Vermilion for many years as...
Mary Ann Gentry
Jun 8, 2019
Mary Ann Gentry (nee Davis), 71, of Vermilion, died Saturday, June 8, 2019 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness. She was born November 11, 1947 in Barnesboro, PA and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 49 years moving from Cleveland. Mary worked for R.W. Beckett, North Ridgeville in their manufacturing plant for many years....
James Elliott
Jun 7, 2019
James Elliott, 88, of Vermilion, died Friday, June 7, 2019 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness. James was born February 4, 1931 in Matewan, WV, he had been a Vermilion and Amherst resident for the past 62. He was a veteran of the United States Army Rangers serving during the Korean War as a paratrooper. James worked...
David 'Al' Cooper
Jun 4, 2019
David "Al" Cooper, 83, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, June 4, 2019 at Kingston of Vermilion after a short illness. He was born June 1, 1936 in Danville, IL and had been a life long Vermilion area resident. Al graduated from Brownhelm High School and was a veteran of the United States Army. He worked for the City of Vermilion...
