Obituaries

Obituaries

Jason Michael Dunbrook

Jason Michael Dunbrook

Apr 5, 2017

Jason Michael Dunbrook, 40, of Vermilion, passed away unexpectedly April 5, 2017. Jason was born October 24, 1976 in Columbus, OH and had lived in Vermilion for 30 years. He was self-employed as an electrician for many years. There were so many wonderful qualities Jason had besides being a kind, loving, and funny guy. He had many great skills,...

Robert L Blankinsop

Robert L Blankinsop

Apr 2, 2017

Robert L. Blankinsop, 85, of Wakeman, passed away Sunday, April 2, 2017 at Admiral's Pointe, Huron after brief illness. Robert was born June 11, 1931 in Washington, PA. He had been a Wakeman resident for the past 43 years moving from Lorain. He was a veteran of the Marine Corps. Robert retired as a foreman of 3 Seamless Hot...

Violet E Younker

Violet E Younker

Mar 30, 2017

Violet Evelyn Younker (nee La Form), 66, of Vermilion, passed away Thursday, March 30, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness Violet was born December 11, 1950 in Cleveland, OH. She had been a Vermilion resident for the past 12 years moving from Cleveland. Violet worked at Kohls for 10 years before her retirement. She enjoyed...

Mary Furci

Mary Furci

Mar 24, 2017

Mary M. Furci (nee Alu), 93, of Lorain, passed away Friday, March 24, 2017 under the care of Mercy New Life Hospice at Autumn Aegis Nursing Home after a brief illness. She was born August 14, 1923 in Lorain where she has been a life-long resident. Mary at one time was an entertainer and performed locally with Jimmy Dulio's...

Derek A. Bowen

Derek A. Bowen

Mar 23, 2017

Derek A. Bowen, 64, of Vermilion, died Thursday, March 23, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born November 18, 1952 in Lorain and had been a life long Vermilion resident. Derek graduated from Vermilion High School and worked for the City of Vermilion on the Street Department for 38 years retiring in 2010....

John C Hannah

John C Hannah

Mar 19, 2017

John C. Hannah, 78, of Vermilion, died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at University Hospitals of Cleveland after complications from unknown factors. He was born July 22, 1938 in Marlinton, WV, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 46 years moving from South Amherst. John started his career on the line at Ford Motor Co. Lorain. He retired...

Jeanne Brown

Jeanne Brown

Mar 16, 2017

P. Jeanne Brown (nee Hartsell), 92, of Amherst, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born April 7, 1924 in Columbus, and had been a Amherst resident for the past 50 years moving from Mt. Vernon, OH. Jeanne was a past member of Faith Baptist Church, Amherst and enjoyed playing cards, shopping,...

Ernest Otto Stone

Ernest Otto Stone

Mar 16, 2017

Ernest Otto Stone, 81, of Vermilion, died Thursday, March 16, 2017 during surgery to realign a broken hip at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He was born July 1, 1935 in Duffield, VA, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 56 years moving from Virginia. Ernest was a veteran of the US Army serving during the Korean War....

Patricia J Luchkowsky

Patricia J Luchkowsky

Mar 15, 2017

Patricia J. Luchkowsky (nee Weber), 64, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born July 13, 1952 in Lorain and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 38 years moving from Lorain. Patricia worked as an English teacher for Admiral King, Lorain before becoming the Director at the Genesis...

Judy A Proctor

Judy A Proctor

Mar 15, 2017

Judy A. Proctor (nee Rogers), 76, of Nova, died Wednesday, March 15, 2017 at University Hospitals Elyria Medical Center after a lengthy illness. She was born March 21, 1940 in Miami, WV, and had been a Nova resident for the past 5 years moving from Vermilion. Judy loved reading, gardening, and spending time with her long time friend, Anita...

Carnie Eugene Reynolds

Carnie Eugene Reynolds

Mar 13, 2017

Carnie Eugene Reynolds, 73, of Vermilion, died Monday, March 13, 2017 after a sudden illness. He was born March 8, 1944 in Webster Springs, WV, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 52 years moving from West Virginia. Carnie was self employed as a contractor for Reynolds Building and Contracting. He had also worked at Hull Builders...

Barry E Ansell

Barry E Ansell

Mar 12, 2017

Barry E. Ansell 79, of Vermilion, died Sunday, March 12, 2017 at MetroHealth Medical Center following a sudden illness. Barry was born March 14, 1937 in Sculton, PA. He moved to Ohio in 1959, was a resident of Vermillion for the past 58 years. Barry was a veteran of the US Army. Upon graduation from basic training he made...

Clinton Clay King

Clinton Clay King

Mar 10, 2017

Clinton C. King, 81, of Vermilion, died Friday, March 10, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born September 29, 1935 in Pikeville, KY and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 15 years moving from Warren, OH and Pikeville, KY. Clinton retired as a Maintenance Supervisor for Pikeville College (now known as...

Helen P. Lucy

Helen P. Lucy

Mar 2, 2017

Helen P. Lucy (nee Kapalko), 84, of Vermilion, passed away Thursday, March 2, 2017 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. Helen was born December 27, 1932 in Hibbs, PA and has been a Vermilion resident for the past 58 years. She worked as a private caregiver for many families in Vermilion, and was a member of...

Inez E. Meyer

Inez E. Meyer

Mar 1, 2017

Inez E. Meyer (nee Hunter), 89, of Vermilion, died Sunday, January 29, 2017 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness. She was born December 5, 1927 in Polk, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 4 years moving from Kentucky where she lived for 12 years, and Grafton where she resided for 55 years....

Albert Eugene Bukowski

Albert Eugene Bukowski

Mar 1, 2017

Albert Eugene Bukowski, 97, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 at his home after a brief illness. He was born January 30, 1920 in Tower Hill, PA, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 28 years. Albert enlisted in the Army in 1939 for a three year duty in Hawaii. He was on duty at Hickam...

Mary Louise Richardson

Mary Louise Richardson

Feb 24, 2017

Mary Louise Richardson (nee Burt), 51, of Amherst, died Friday, February 24, 2017 at University Hospitals of Cleveland after a short illness. Mary was born May 19, 1965 in Amherst where she has been a life long resident. She graduated from Firelands High School. Mary had attended Firelands Baptist Church and had also been a 4H advisor for 13...

Frances 'Patty' Rice

Frances 'Patty' Rice

Feb 22, 2017

Frances "Patty" Rice (nee Donaldson ), 65, of Vermilion, left this world Feb. 22, 2017 to enter into the presence of the Lord. She was born April 14, 1951 in Elkins, WV and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 38 years moving from Elyria. Patty was a member of West Ridge Enterprise Baptist Church, Amherst and enjoyed...

James William Cody

James William Cody

Feb 19, 2017

James William Cody, 76, of Vermilion, died Sunday, February 19, 2017 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. He was born November 6, 1940 in Rock Lick, WV and had been a Vermilion area resident for the past 51 years moving from Lorain. James worked for Ford Motor Co., Lorain as a relief man for 35 years...

James Patrick Murphy

James Patrick Murphy

Feb 17, 2017

James Patrick Murphy, 40, of Huron, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, February 17, 2017 James was born February 18, 1976 in Cleveland, OH. He is survived by his father, Edward Murphy; sister, Kelly (Bernard) Lavelle; brothers, Eddie Murphy and Bill Younis; and nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his mother, Janet Murphy (nee Burghardt) and niece...

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