Robert Harold Purdy, Sr.
Nov 11, 2024
Robert Harold Purdy Sr., age 88, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, November 11, 2024, after a lengthy illness.
Born on July 6, 1936, in McDonald, Pennsylvania, Robert moved to Vermilion from Elyria 55 years ago, making it his beloved home. He proudly served in the U.S. Navy and later built a distinguished...
Gary Lee Fisher
Nov 11, 2024
Gary Fisher, 69, of Vermilion, died Monday, November 11, 2024 at Elyria Regional Health Center after a lengthy illness.
He was born July 29, 1955 in Lorain , OH and had been a Vermilion resident for most of his life.
He was a loving husband, father and grandfather. He enjoyed fishing, racing, and concerts.
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Jack Phillip Krill, Jr.
Nov 11, 2024
Jack Philip Krill Jr., 69, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Monday, November 11, 2024 after a courageous battle with several complications.
Born on October 1, 1955, in Port Clinton, OH, Jack was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. He owned and operated Zone Expedited Trucking Co. for 34 years, retiring in 2019.
Jack was a...
Sarah Ann Lobdell
Nov 11, 2024
Sarah "Sally" Lobdell (nee Caughey), age 85, formerly of Cleveland, passed away on Monday, November 11, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home in Vermilion, following a brief illness.
Sally was born on August 12, 1939, in Cleveland, OH, where she spent most of her life. Last year, she moved to Arizona to enjoy her retirement. A dedicated...
Cathy Clark
Nov 10, 2024
Cathy Diane Clark, 75, a loving wife, mother, sister, Nana, and friend, passed away peacefully in her home on November 10, 2024 surrounded by the warmth of her family after a brief and brave battle with breast cancer. Born on March 28, 1949, in Lorain, Ohio, Cathy was the beloved daughter of Jack and Beverly (Kline) Schon. She grew...
Carolyn Fulper
Nov 10, 2024
Carolyn Fulper (nee Parks), age 81, of Elyria, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, November 10, 2024, following a long illness.
Born on August 19, 1943, in Smithville, West Virginia, Carolyn lived in northern Ohio for the past decade after relocating from her beloved home state of West Virginia. A dedicated and compassionate caregiver, Carolyn...
Lucian Lichlyter
Nov 2, 2024
Lucian Lichlyter, age 85, of Wakeman, peacefully passed away at his home on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Born on December 8, 1938, in Elyria, Lucian moved to Wakeman 33 years ago after living in Elyria. A proud veteran, he served as a Corpsman in the U.S. Navy, bringing care and dedication to his service.
Lucian...
Dennis Ray Barker, Sr.
Oct 29, 2024
Dennis Ray Barker Sr, 69, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family
He was born November 9, 1954 in Lorain, OH and had called Vermilion home for the majority of his life.
Dennis retired from American Crucible Products in Lorain. He enjoyed NASCAR, watching old Westerns, Elvis, riding...
Cynthia L Luster
Oct 29, 2024
Cynthia "Cyndie" Luster (nee McKnight), age 70, of Vermilion, took her last beautiful breath on what will now become known as the worst day ever for many people-Tuesday, October 29, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice. She left this world peacefully, surrounded by her husband of 46 years, her 3 sons (their wives, and one beloved Jen) that loved...
W. Thomas Stahl
Oct 28, 2024
Tom (W. Thomas) Stahl, 87, of Vermilion, died peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024, at his treasured home in the Vermilion Lagoons. He is survived by his loving wife of 65 years, Faye Lucille (nee Stallman) Stahl of Vermilion, daughters, Cynthia "Cindy" (Todd) Yuhas of Port Orange, FL, and Susan "Sue" (Gene) Lazuta of Medina; and sisters, Janet Stahl...
Lori Marie Thomas
Oct 27, 2024
Lori Marie Thomas, 54, of Westlake, died Sunday, October 27, 2024 at Regency Hospital after a lengthy illness.
She was born July 11, 1970 in Sandusky, OH and had been living in the Milan area most of her life.
Lori worked for The Wonder Bar in Milan as a cook for many years.
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Peggy L Shupe
Oct 26, 2024
Peggy L Shupe (nee Fletcher), 78, of Vermilion, died Saturday, October 26, 2024 at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.
She was born September 15, 1946 in Sandusky, OH and had been a cherished Vermilion resident for the past 60 years.
She had a nurturing spirit that guided her career as a Licensed...
Deborah Osberg
Oct 26, 2024
Deborah A. Osberg (nee Penney), 88, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, October 26, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
Born on September 14, 1936, in Massachusetts, Deborah had resided in Vermilion for the past 15 years, having relocated from Florida. She was a dedicated health care professional, starting her career as a...
Bryan Brooks
Oct 26, 2024
Bryan Eric Brooks, 63, of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away peacefully at Mercy New Life Hospice on Saturday, October 26, 2024, after a brave and determined battle with cancer. Born on September 8, 1961, in Los Angeles, California, Bryan grew up in the sunshine of the West Coast before eventually settling in Wakeman, where he made his home for the...
Timmie Gene Jones
Oct 25, 2024
Timmie "Tim" Gene Jones, 76, of Vermilion, died Friday, October 25, 2024 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness.
He was born December 11, 1947 in PA and had been a Vermilion resident for 39 years moving from PA.
Tim dedicated over 30 years of work to U.S. Steel until his retirement, he...
Michelle Dee Wade
Oct 23, 2024
Michelle Wade (nee Plato), 71, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.
She was born August 27, 1953 in Lorain, Ohio and had been a Vermilion resident for over past 30 years moving from Arizona.
Michelle worked at a Plant Nursery for 20 years while living...
Patricia Metcalf
Oct 22, 2024
Patricia Ann Metcalf (née Satonick), age 83, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 22, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home.
Born on May 26, 1941, in Ellsworth, Pennsylvania, Patricia made Vermilion her home for the past 59 years, having moved from Columbus. She found joy in life’s simple pleasures, whether it was feeding the cardinals,...
Kathy A Miller
Oct 19, 2024
Kathy A. Miller (nee Back), 67, of Lorain, passed away at her home on Saturday, October 19, 2024.
Born on November 8, 1956, in Amherst, OH, Kathy spent her early years in Lorain and recently returned after living in Vermilion for many years. She dedicated her career to social work for the Bureau of Vocational Rehabilitation (BVR),...
Wanda Rowan
Oct 17, 2024
Wanda L. Rowan (nee Teter), 74, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 17, 2024, at her home, after a lengthy illness.
Wanda was born on December 15, 1949, in Weston, West Virginia, and grew up surrounded by the beautiful landscapes of her hometown. She moved to Vermilion 40 years ago and called it home ever...
Mickey J Okasinski
Oct 10, 2024
Mickey J. Okasinski (nee Phillippi), 73, of Milan, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion after a long illness.
Mickey was born in Michigan on January 7, 1951. She moved to Milan in 1983 and spent most of the last 40 years there.
Mickey was an eternal optimist with a...
