Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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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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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

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),...

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...

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...

Oct 10, 2024

Bernadette Wilsey (nee Belitz), 83, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Thursday, October 10, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

Born on September 27, 1941, in Omaha, Nebraska, Bernadette had called Vermilion her home for the past 56 years after relocating from her home state. She was known for her love of reading and...

Oct 10, 2024

Alice Igo (nee Griffith) of Vermilion Oh, where she resided for 5 years, died Thursday, October 10, 2024 in her home. She was born April 12, 1934 in Clay County W Virginia. Alice retired from Gould Electronics in 1991 and went to work part time, with her daughter at Deli Mart til retiring in 1994 to take care of...

Oct 6, 2024

Rosanne "Lynn" Ray (nee Wagner), 62, of Amherst, passed in the comfort of her home, on October 6, 2024 after her battle with cancer.

She was born January 11, 1962 in Fairview, OH and had been a Amherst resident for the past 5 years moving from Vermilion.

Rosanne was a wonderful wife and mother. She...

Oct 5, 2024

John A. Kapcoe, 80, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 15, 1944, in Starford, Pennsylvania, John moved from Arizona to Vermilion, where he lived for the past 58 years.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, John served his country during the Vietnam War....

Oct 5, 2024

Hazel E. Sowders (née Thacker), 94, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 5, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness.

Born on May 20, 1930, in Pikeville, Kentucky, Hazel made Vermilion her home for the past 50 years, following earlier years in Mansfield and Lorain.

Before dedicating herself to raising...