Obituaries

Obituaries

Ruth Dolores  Haas

Ruth Dolores Haas

Jan 14, 2025

Ruth Dolores Haas (née Fankhauser), 85, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2025, at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

She was born on February 15, 1939, in Steubenville, OH, and had resided in Vermilion for the past eight years after relocating from Florida.

Ruth dedicated over 20 years of her career...

Larry L.  Davis

Larry L. Davis

Jan 12, 2025

Larry L. Davis, 79, of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

Born on September 25, 1945, in Marengo, Ohio, Larry made Vermilion his home for the past 53 years after moving from Lorain.

Larry dedicated 34 years to his career as a Union Carpenter with Local 212,...

Marie Lence

Marie Lence

Jan 12, 2025

Marie M. Lence (née Hamrick), 95, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

Born on March 16, 1929, in Orient, Pennsylvania, Marie had been a resident of Vermilion for many years, having moved from her hometown to build a life full of love, dedication, and...

Johnnie Hugh Kernell

Johnnie Hugh Kernell

Jan 12, 2025

Johnnie Hugh Kernell, 76, of Vermilion, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2025, at Main Street Care Center following a lengthy illness.

Born on February 3, 1948, in Lorain, Ohio, Johnnie had called Vermilion home for the past 50 years, after relocating from Berlin Heights.

A proud veteran, Johnnie served his country in the United...

Annie Lee Fullmer

Annie Lee Fullmer

Jan 11, 2025

Annie Lee Fullmer, 81, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 11, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

Born on July 9, 1943, in Columbia, South Carolina, Annie moved to Vermilion 19 years ago after living in Elyria most of her life.

Annie earned her master’s degree in Non-Profit Organization...

Ronald  M Millis

Ronald M Millis

Jan 9, 2025

Ronald M. Millis, 90, a lifelong resident of Vermilion, passed away on Thursday, January 9, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born on April 14, 1934, in Vermilion, Ronald proudly served his country in the United States Army during the Korean War.

He began his career at Maurer-Wikel Dairy Inc. and...

Jackie "Jack" Vanwinkle

Jackie "Jack" Vanwinkle

Jan 9, 2025

Jackie "Jack" VanWinkle, 66, of Vermilion, Ohio, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Thursday, January 9, 2025, following a sudden illness.

Born on April 14, 1958, in Norton, Virginia, Jack moved to Vermilion two years ago after living in Berlin Heights.

Jack graduated from Edison High School in 1976 and proudly served in the...

Ester Carolyn Moore

Ester Carolyn Moore

Jan 8, 2025

Ester Carolyn Moore (nee Mizer), 84, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, January 8, 2025, after a lengthy illness.

Born on November 8, 1940, in Wooster, OH, Carolyn was a cherished resident of her hometown until she relocated to Vermilion.

For over 50 years, Carolyn, alongside her son, Greg, owned and...

Timothy  Thomas Grogan

Timothy Thomas Grogan

Jan 7, 2025

Timothy Thomas Grogan, 81, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice following a brief illness.

Born on February 9, 1943, in Cleveland, Ohio, Timothy spent the last 25 years as a resident of Amherst, having previously lived in Vermilion.

A proud veteran of the United States...

Carolin M Fink

Carolin M Fink

Jan 6, 2025

Carolin M. Fink (née Pavlica), age 74, of Vermilion, Ohio passed away on January 6, 2025, after a lengthy battle with cancer.

Born on May 7, 1950, in Cleveland, Ohio, Carolin became a resident of Vermilion, Ohio in 2013 after living in Brecksville for 29 years. She attended Saints Philip and James grade school and West Technical...

Jacqueline  M Raider

Jacqueline M Raider

Jan 5, 2025

Jacqueline "Jaci" M. Raider, 85, passed away peacefully on January 5, 2025, at New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.

Born on March 7, 1939, in Solon, Ohio, Jaci grew up in Valley City. She spent 40 years living in Columbus, where she worked for the Democratic Caucus at the State House. After retiring in 2019, Jaci...

Mary Elaine Clippinger

Mary Elaine Clippinger

Dec 31, 2024

Mary Elaine Clippinger (nee Mouser), 86, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, December 31, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home following a lengthy illness.

Born on July 25, 1938, in Independence, West Virginia, Mary made Vermilion her home for the past 40 years.

As a devoted member of the Vermilion Evangelical & Reformed Church, Mary...

John  L Fogarty

John L Fogarty

Dec 30, 2024

John L. Fogarty, 92, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024  at Ames Family Hospice Center.

Born on June 23, 1932, in Cleveland, Ohio, John L. has been a resident of Vermilion for the last 30 years, after moving from Lakewood.

A proud veteran of the United States Navy, John L. served during...

Timothy Pihlblad

Timothy Pihlblad

Dec 30, 2024

Timothy J. Pihlblad, 67, of Amherst, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a brief illness.

Born on February 27, 1957, in Lorain, Ohio, Tim had been a proud resident of Amherst for the past 21 years, having previously lived in Perry, Georgia.

For the past decade, Tim...

Dolores Coleman

Dolores Coleman

Dec 28, 2024

Dolores Marie "Dolly" Coleman (nee Kadis), 88, of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly at her home on Saturday, December 28, 2024.

Born on October 29, 1936, in Cleveland, Dolly had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 44 years after moving from Lorain.

She worked as a pump assembler for Lear Romec in Elyria, later...

Sammy "Sam" Joe Lewis

Sammy "Sam" Joe Lewis

Dec 26, 2024

Sammy "Sam" Joe Lewis, 62, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday morning, December 26, 2024, after a lengthy illness.

Born on August 3, 1962, in Manchester, KY, Sam moved to the Vermilion area at the age of three, where he remained a cherished member of the community for 59 years.

Graduating from...

Sharon "Sherry"  Thomas

Sharon "Sherry" Thomas

Dec 26, 2024

Sharon "Sherry" Thomas (née DeLaFrance), 76, of Vermilion, passed away on Thursday, December 26, 2024 at Main Street Care Center, Avon Lake, after a long illness.

Born on February 8, 1948, in Lorain, OH, Sherry had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 48 years, having moved there from her hometown.

Sherry was a...

Dianne  S Mosley

Dianne S Mosley

Dec 22, 2024

Dianne S. Mosley (née Stitt), 96, a 54-year resident of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 22, 2024, at Vitalia Adult Community after a lengthy illness.

Born on July 2, 1928, in Blairsville, ​PA, Dianne graduated as valedictorian of her class at Clairton​ (PA) High School. She continued her education at Carnegie Tech, where she met...

Marilyn  Morey

Marilyn Morey

Dec 20, 2024

Marilyn Morey, 96, of Vermilion, died Friday, December 20, 2024 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

She was born November 21, 1928 in Los Angeles, CA. She moved to Vermilion as a small child attending and graduating from Vermilion Schools in 1946. She then attended Kent State University and graduated in 1950.

Marilyn...

Alethea  K. Green

Alethea K. Green

Dec 17, 2024

Alethea Kay "Lee" Green, 67, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, December 17, 2024, in Erie County after a tragic automobile accident.

Born on February 17, 1957, in Tacoma, Washington, she grew up in Columbus and North Olmsted, Ohio, bringing a kind heart and a vibrant spirit to everyone she met. Alethea relocated to Vermilion four years...

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