Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Dec 10, 2024

Carolyn Blake Reed (née Carolyn Ann Blake), 83, of Lafayette, California, and Vermilion, Ohio, passed away peacefully at her home in Vermilion on Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2024 after a lengthy illness.

Born on October 9, 1941, in Ashland, Ohio, Carolyn split her time between Lafayette, CA, and Vermilion, OH, creating cherished memories in both communities.

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Dec 9, 2024

Donald J. Showman, 67, of New London, Ohio, passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, at Kingston of Ashland after a brief illness.

Born in Amherst, Ohio, Donald was a lifelong resident of the Vermilion and Birmingham areas.

He began his working life at Fulper's Auto Parts in Vermilion before finding his calling as a...

Dec 8, 2024

Denise Cyrek (nee Erdman), age 72, of Vermilion, passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024, at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born on February 2, 1952, in Berea, Ohio, Denise grew up in Elyria before moving to Lorain and ultimately settling in Vermilion, where she resided for the past 44 years.

A...

Dec 6, 2024

Diane Holly Barres (née Moss), 78, of Vermilion, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 6, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a brief illness.

Born on December 15, 1945, in Amherst, Ohio, she had been a Vermilion  resident for the past 25 years, moving from Elyria.

She worked as a long-distance operator for the...

Dec 2, 2024

It is with great sorrow and loving hearts that we announce the passing of Bob Ritz, 88, a proud member of the United States Air Force, a devoted family man, a spirit filled with joy and mischief, and a huge Browns and Buckeye fan! He passed away on December 2nd, surrounded by the love of family.

Bob...

Nov 26, 2024

Ricky Jack Taylor, 72, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at his home following a sudden illness.

Born on September 27, 1952, in Paducah, Kentucky, Ricky spent most of his life as a proud resident of Vermilion, Ohio.

Ricky began his working life at Calvary Cemetery in Lorain before embarking on a...