Obituaries

Apr 17, 2025

Velma C. Gordon (née Barker), 85, of Vermilion, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2025, at Mercy New Life Hospice following a lengthy illness.

Born on June 14, 1939, in Culver, Kentucky, Velma grew up in Sandy Hook, Ky and made Vermilion her home for the past 30 years after relocating from Columbus.

She retired...

Apr 15, 2025

Barbara Ann Gross (nee Burke), age 90, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on April 15, 2025 .

Born on July 26, 1934 in Elyria, Ohio, Barbara had been a resident of Vermilion for the past 33 years, previously living in Lorain.

On June 6, 1953, Barbara married Edward “Jim” Gross in Elyria, Ohio. Married for...

Apr 12, 2025

Robert J. Januska, 75, of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly at his home on Saturday, April 12, 2025.

He was born on December 5, 1949, in Lakewood, Ohio, and had made Vermilion his home for the past 10 years moving from Avon Lake.

Robert was the proud owner and president of Superior Pneumatic & Mfg, where...

Apr 12, 2025

Annette Marie Holland (née Hoff), age 58, of Mansfield, passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025, at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born January 5, 1967, in Lorain, Ohio, Annette was a longtime resident of both Mansfield and Norwalk. She dedicated many years of her life to caring for others as a...

Apr 10, 2025

Paul G. Glova, 82, of Huron, passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025, at Providence Care Center in Sandusky after a lengthy illness.

Born on July 29, 1942, in Fairbanks, Pennsylvania, Paul made Huron his home for the past 15 years after relocating from New Philadelphia, Ohio.

He dedicated 32 years of service to the...

Apr 7, 2025

Robert A. Brummer, aged 67, passed away on the morning of April 7 th , at Dublin Methodist Hospital in Delaware, Ohio, following an extended illness. He had resided in several locations during his lifetime, with Vermilion, Ohio, being considered his home.

Robert was born on May 4, 1957, in Jersey City, New Jersey. Brummer’s Confectionary was...

Mar 27, 2025

Darren Woodrow Huber, 56, of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly on  Thursday, March 27, 2025.

Born on July 26, 1968, in Hillsboro,  Illinois, Darren spent most of his life in Iowa before moving to Vermilion 11 years ago. He dedicated 27 years to Firestone in Iowa before continuing his career at Ford Motor Company, where he worked for...

Mar 26, 2025

Paul D. Richards, 82, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born on September 3, 1942, in Steubenville, OH, Paul spent the past 30 years in Vermilion after moving from Parma.

A proud veteran, Paul honorably served in the United States Army during the...

Mar 25, 2025

Victor Herbert "Top Notch" Cachat, 95, of Vermilion, passed on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Kingston of Vermilion.

Born on July 3, 1929, in Cleveland, Ohio, Victor spent most of his life in Cleveland before relocating to the Vermilion area. He was a proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School and a devoted member of Saint Thomas...

Mar 22, 2025

Katherine Mary Howley, 80, of Lakewood, left us early Saturday morning, March 22, 2025. Kate died peacefully in the arms of her family, just a few hours after being anointed in her Catholic faith and blessed by the story telling, laughter and tears of a gathering of friends. It was a gentle letting go filled with the same joy...

Mar 22, 2025

Edward "Les" Murphy Sr., 81, of Huron, passed away on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Admiral's Pointe Nursing and Rehabilitation, Huron following a lengthy illness.

Born on April 23, 1943, in Brookpark, OH, Les had been a resident of Huron for the past 22 years, having moved from North Olmsted.

Les was the owner and...

Mar 21, 2025

Richard A. McQueen, 89, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 21, 2025, following a lengthy illness.

Born on January 26, 1936, in Brownhelm, OH, Richard was a lifelong resident of the Vermilion area.

For 57 years, he owned and operated Advance Sign Co., later McQueen Sign Co., before retiring in 2016....

Mar 18, 2025

Terry Lynn Carter, 68, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully at home on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on July 9, 1956, in Welch, WV, Terry moved to Vermilion 56 years ago, making it his lifelong home.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Marine Corps, Terry dedicated 31 years to...

Mar 18, 2025

Charlotte A. Fandrich (née Shook), 93, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, March 18, 2025, at Kingston of Vermilion following a brief illness.

Born on May 24, 1931, in Holloway, OH, Charlotte moved to Lorain before settling in Vermilion, where she had lived for the past 76 years.

Charlotte took great pride in her role...

Mar 17, 2025

Delta Rodgers Champney

October 29, 1946- March 17, 2025

Her earthly remains rest with those of her parents and maternal grandparents at Ridgehill Cemetery, in South Lorain, Ohio.

Mar 15, 2025

Elsie Rosalene 'Rosie" Neely (nee Green), 91, of Spanishburg, WV, formally of Wakeman, died Saturday, March 15, 2025 at Raleigh General Hospital, WV after a brief illness.

She was born March 13, 1934 in Diana, WV and had been a Wakeman resident for 60 years, relocating in 2020 to West Virginia to be with family.

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Mar 12, 2025

John William "Jack" Athey Jr. , 73 of Marietta, Georgia and formerly of Vermilion, Ohio passed away on Wednesday, March 12, 2025, at Wellstar Hospice Care at Kennesaw Mountain after a brief illness. Born on February 16,1952 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania, Jack spent the last 29 years In Marietta, after relocating from Vermilion.

Jack began his career...

Mar 3, 2025

Earlene Joann "Butch" Pavlich (née Hovey), 85, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025, at Mercy Regional Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Born on October 1, 1939, in Elyria, OH, Earlene had been a proud resident of Vermilion for the past 68 years after moving from Lorain.

A devoted member of St....

Mar 1, 2025

Freddy J. Weaver, 83, of Amherst, passed away on March 1 after a lengthy illness.

Born on June 7, 1941, in Levelland, Texas, Fred was a longtime resident of Amherst, having moved there 35 years ago from Vermilion. He was a proud graduate of Texas Tech University and then had a lifelong career as an accountant for...

Mar 1, 2025

Noah Meade Sr, 80, of Vermilion, died Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family after a lengthy illness.

He was born May 31, 1944 in Letcher, KY and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 50 years moving from Lorain.

A proud veteran of the United States Army, Noah dedicated...