Obituaries

Obituaries

Maryann Spradley

Maryann Spradley

Mar 3, 2016

Maryann B. Spradley (nee Czerapowicz), 88, of Vermilion, died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness. She was born November 24, 1927 in Holyoke, MA, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 66 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion and enjoyed reading. She is survived by her...

David Lee Alston

David Lee Alston

Mar 3, 2016

David Lee Alston, 75, of Colorado Springs, died Thursday, March 3, 2016 at St. Francis Hospital, Colorado Springs after a short illness. He was born April 11, 1940 in Cleveland, and had been a Colorado Springs resident for the past 14 years moving from New York. He had been an Ohio resident for 30 years prior to New York....

Jean L. Mihu

Jean L. Mihu

Mar 2, 2016

Jean L. Mihu (nee Gorbach), 98, of Oberlin, died March 2, 2016, at Kendal of Oberlin after a lengthy illness. Born January 18, 1918 in Washington D.C., she graduated from Roosevelt High School in Washington and subsequently received an M.A. from Cleveland State University. Following this graduation she was employed as a clinical psychologist at Cleveland State Hospital and...

Bessie L. Major

Bessie L. Major

Mar 1, 2016

Bessie L. Major (nee Light), 95, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, March 1, 2016 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph after a lengthy illness. She was born October 2, 1920 in Canton and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 59 years moving from Elyria. Bessie worked as a Booth Clerk for Ridge Tool, Elyria for 26...

Geraldine Marie 'Boggs' Rush

Geraldine Marie 'Boggs' Rush

Mar 1, 2016

Geraldine Marie Rush (Boggs) (nee Williams), 75, of Thonotosassa, Florida, died March 1, 2016 after a sudden illness. She was born on May 1, 1940 in Lorain, Ohio. Gerry loved all wildlife and supported numerous animal shelters and wildlife centers. She also enjoyed scrapbooking and playing games on her computer. She is survived by her children Guy Boggs of...

Lois Stone

Lois Stone

Feb 27, 2016

Lois Stone (nee Leimbach), 78, of Berlin Heights, passed away early Saturday morning, February 27, 2016 at Firelands Regional Medical Center, Sandusky after a short illness. Lois was born June 16, 1937 and lived most of her life in Berlin Heights. She was a member of the first graduating class of Firelands High School. Throughout her life, Lois grew...

Mary Jean 'Sam' Dawson

Mary Jean 'Sam' Dawson

Feb 23, 2016

Mary "Sam" Jean Dawson (nee Gaten), 68, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, February 23, 2016 at the Cleveland Clinic Foundation after a short illness. She was born January 2, 1948 in Charleston, WV, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 45 years moving from Cleveland area. Sam enjoyed caring for and spending time with her family. Besides being...

Paul A Mayer

Paul A Mayer

Feb 22, 2016

Paul A. Mayer, 79, of Vermilion, died Monday, February 22, 2016 at his home after a short illness. He was born January 9, 1937 in Vermilion where he had been a life long resident. Paul retired from the City of Vermilion's Parks and Recreation Department and also farmed most of his life. He was a member of St. Mary...

Kenneth M. 'Hungerford' Moore

Kenneth M. 'Hungerford' Moore

Feb 15, 2016

Kenneth M. Moore (Hungerford), 57, of Vermilion, died Monday, February 15, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a courageous battle with cancer. He was born September 12, 1958 in Berea, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 9 years moving from Elyria. Kenneth worked for Design Engineering Inc., Avon Lake and had also worked for Modern...

George A Gvist

George A Gvist

Feb 8, 2016

George A Gvist, 78, of Amherst, died Monday, February 8, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born February 22, 1937 in Lakewood and had been an Amherst resident for the past 28 years moving from Vermilion. George graduated from Firelands High School and worked as an inspector for Ford Motor Co., Lorain, retiring...

Matthew Thomas Moes

Matthew Thomas Moes

Feb 5, 2016

Matthew Thomas Moes, 35, of Vermilion, died Friday, February 5, 2016. He was born February 18, 1980 in Cleveland, OH and had recently moved back to Vermilion. Matthew graduated from the Landing School of Boat Building and Design, Kennebunkport, Maine with a certificate in boat design. He then received a Mechanical Engineering degree from The Ohio State University. After...

June Rose Cherney

June Rose Cherney

Feb 4, 2016

June Rose Cherney (nee Hartle), 84, of Vermilion, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, February 4, 2016 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born January 12, 1932 in Lorain and had been a life long Vermilion resident. June graduated from Brownhelm School in 1950. She worked in the Loan and Appraisal Division of the...

Zetha C. Falls

Zetha C. Falls

Feb 4, 2016

Zetha C. Falls (nee Thompson), 95, of Vermilion, died Thursday, February 4, 2016 at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness. She was born April 30, 1920 in Double Springs, AL. Zetha started her career as an acetylene welder with American Stove Co., Lorain. She then worked for General Industries, Elyria, Lorain Printing, and in the executive dining...

Cory J Hammack

Cory J Hammack

Feb 3, 2016

Cory J. Hammack, 20, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, February 3, 2016 after a sudden illness. He was born December 21, 1995 in Elyria, and has been a life long Vermilion resident. Cory worked various jobs in the construction industry. He enjoyed fishing, camping, swimming, playing video games, and loved listening to music. He is survived by his mother, Latisha...

Pamela Sue Paskvan

Pamela Sue Paskvan

Feb 2, 2016

Pamela Sue Paskvan, 59, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. Pam was born October 28, 1956 in Lorain and had been a life long Vermilion area resident. She graduated from Cleveland State University and worked for the Lorain Post Office as a letter carrier for 22 years. She most...

Barbara Ann Wood

Barbara Ann Wood

Feb 2, 2016

Barbara Ann Wood (nee Lewis), 84, of Vermilion, died Tuesday, February 2, 2016. She was born January 9, 1932 in Youngstown. After her marriage to the late Warren Wood, Barbara moved to Lakewood, Ohio and then to Vermilion Ohio. Barbara began her career in administration with the City of Vermilion Mayor's office, continuing her career as a secretary at...

Kevin Scott Hable

Kevin Scott Hable

Jan 30, 2016

Kevin Scott Hable, 45, of Wakeman, Ohio, passed away Saturday, January 30, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center. He is survived by his wife, Nicole (nee Teleha) Hable of Wakeman; daughter, Valerie Hable; parents, Scott and Linda (nee Frey) Hable; sister, Kimberly (Phil) Gibson; niece, Kristen Gibson, nephew, Josh Gibson; and many aunts, uncles and cousins. Kevin attended Garden...

Jeramy L. Pickett

Jeramy L. Pickett

Jan 28, 2016

Jeramy L. Pickett, 35, of Sandusky, passed away unexpectedly Thursday, January 28, 2016 at his residence. Jeramy was born June 9, 1980, in Oberlin and had been a lifelong area resident. Jeramy was employed at Routh Packing in Sandusky. He enjoyed music and spending time with his kids. He is survived by his wife, Tshina (nee Perrin); children Amara,...

Bernice M Davis

Bernice M Davis

Jan 25, 2016

Bernice M. Davis (nee McCune), 92, of Vermilion, passed away Monday, January 25, 2016 at Mill Manor Nursing Home where she had been a resident since October of 2014. Bernice was born January 2, 1924 in Memphis, TN, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 57 years moving from Memphis. She enjoyed gardening and spending time with...

Alvah Alexander Dearth

Alvah Alexander Dearth

Jan 22, 2016

Alvah Alexander Dearth, 90, of Vermilion, died Friday, January 22, 2016 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a short illness. He was born September 3, 1925 in New Lebanon, OH, and had been a Vermilion resident since 1989 moving from Strongsville. Al was a veteran of the US Army serving during World War II. He worked for Harris Corp....

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