Obituaries

Aug 23, 2024

Michael Jared Fahrney, 38, of Amherst, passed away at his home on Friday, August 23, 2024.

Born on October 15, 1985, in Canton, OH, Michael had been a resident of Amherst for the past three years after relocating from San Diego, CA.

He was the owner and operator of Mike's Mobile Tax Service and also...

Aug 15, 2024

Mary Elaine Cymbalski (nee Tolgo), 91, of Roseville, MI passed away Thursday, August 15, 2024 at her home after a brief illness.

She was born December 6, 1932 in Whitney Township, MI and had been a lifelong resident of Michigan.

She grew up on the family farm in Turner, MI. She and her siblings shared...

Aug 15, 2024

Kathleen Ann "Kathy" Kukes (nee Ross), age 77, of Sheffield Lake, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2024, at UH St. John Medical Center following a sudden illness.

Born on January 26, 1947, in Akron, Ohio, Kathleen had been a resident of Sheffield Lake for the past 48 years after moving from Lorain.

Kathy dedicated...

Aug 15, 2024

Merle Koppenhafer, 94, of Vermilion, passed away, August 15, 2024.

Born and raised in Vermilion, Merle graduated from Vermilion High School, received his Bachelor’s Degree from Baldwin-Wallace College and MBA from Northwestern University.

Merle was a member of Vermilion Evangelical and Reformed Church; past member of the Vermilion Port Authority; served on the Vermilion Township...

Aug 12, 2024

Sandra L. Brillhart (née Gayneau), 84, formerly of Fairview Park, passed away on Monday, August 12, 2024, at Mill Manor Nursing Home after a lengthy illness.

Born on April 13, 1940, in Cleveland, OH, Sandra had been a resident of the Lorain area for the past six years, having relocated from Fairview Park.

Sandra dedicated...

Aug 9, 2024

Thomas E. Galinsky, age 70 of Brownhelm, passed away at his home on Friday August 9, 2024 after a brief battle with pancreatic cancer.

Tom, affectionately known as “Tommy”, was born September 19, 1953 in Oberlin, Ohio to Janet and Edward Galinsky. He grew up helping milk cows and planting crops at the family farm on West...

Aug 3, 2024

Eldonna "Ducky" Shields-Kyle completed her life journey on August 3, 2024 after a brief illness.

Eldonna was born on February 27, 1940 in Lorain, Ohio to the late Earl F. Shields, Sr. and Ileta Blanche (nee McFadden) Shields.

Eldonna grew up in Lorain and graduated from Lorain High School in 1958. She earned a B.S...

Aug 1, 2024

Loretta Ann  "Way" Clark  (nee Barker) of Lorain, Ohio passed away with her family by her side on August 1, 2024 at the age of 87 years.

She was born in Ashland, KY on April 5, 1937 and had been a Lorain/Vermilion area resident for over 65 years.

Loretta was a dedicated health care provider...

Jul 28, 2024

Earla Jayne Biekert, 81, of Vermilion, died Sunday, July 28, 2024 at Kingston of Vermilion after a brief illness.

She was born April 23, 1943 in North Royalton, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 12 years moving from Brook Park.

Earla worked as a medical laboratory  technician for  various companies for...

Jul 25, 2024

Sandra Snell (née Croll), 72, of Lorain, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 26, 2024, at Amherst Manor Retirement Community after a brief illness.

Born on February 11, 1952, in Lorain, Sandra was a lifelong resident of the area. She dedicated her career to working at Marconi's Factory as a circuit board operator and later as...

Jul 22, 2024

Patricia Reed (nee Green), 84, of Vermilion, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2024, at Kingston of Vermilion after a lengthy illness.

Born on March 11, 1940, in Toledo, OH, Patricia had been a cherished resident of Vermilion for the past 62 years, having moved from Sandusky.

Patricia dedicated 20 years to Vermilion Schools, working...

Jul 21, 2024

Nadine Shuler Keener, age 89, of Graceville, FL, our beloved mother, peacefully passed away on July 21, 2024, under the care of Emerald Coast Hospice.

Born on February 7, 1935, to the late Richard Lloyd McKinney and Annie Cress McKinney, Nadine grew up in Big Stone Gap, VA, before spending over 50 years in Ohio, including 35...

Jul 20, 2024

Christopher Phillip Stahl, 56, of Elizabethton, TN died unexpectedly on Saturday, July 20, 2024.

He was born March 28, 1968 in Lorain, OH and most recently resided in Elizabethton, TN.

Christopher  was a talented woodworker and carpenter.

He is survived by his father, Raymond  Stahl of Vermilion; sister, Dana  Offner Evesson of TN;...

Jul 16, 2024

Helen Patricia Rosenberger (nee Smith), 74, of Vermilion, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2024, at Regency Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Helen was born on August 7, 1949, in Kittanning, PA. She had been a beloved resident of Vermilion for the past 49 years, having moved from Worthington, PA.

Helen worked as a lunch...

Jul 15, 2024

David Witkowski, 69, of Vermilion, died Monday, July 15, 2024 at Mercy New Life Hospice after a lengthy illness.

He was born January 31, 1955 in Cleveland, OH and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 15  years moving from Garfield Heights.

David worked in mechanical maintenance for 37 years at Worthington Steel

Jul 14, 2024

Ryder Jace Zander, 11 days old , of Vermilion, passed away Sunday, July 14, 2024 at his home unexpectedly.

He was born July 3, 2024 in Cleveland to Morgan Zander and Jacob Johnson.

Ryder is survived by his parents, brothers, Liam Zander, Mason Johnson, and Elijah Johnson, maternal grandparents, Marc and Kimberly Zander, paternal grandmother,...

Jul 13, 2024

Julie A. Ebel (nee Wilson), 63, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at her home following a lengthy illness.

Born on September 9, 1960, in Lorain, OH, Julie was a lifelong resident of Vermilion. She had a fulfilling career at Lithonia Lighting, where she worked in supply chain management for many years.

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Jul 13, 2024

Laura Jane Decker (née Natividad), 77, of Vermilion, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024, at Mercy New Life Hospice after a courageous battle with cancer.

Born on February 15, 1947, in Philadelphia, PA, Jane had been a resident of Vermilion for many years

Jane dedicated 15 years to Bell Telephone in customer service.  She...

Jul 12, 2024

Jesse T. Moralez, 84, of Vermilion, passed away on Friday, July 12, 2024, at Main Street Care Center in Avon Lake after a lengthy illness.

Born on August 27, 1939, in Boon Lake Township, MN, Jesse resided in Fayetteville, AR, for 22 years before returning to Vermilion.

A proud US Army veteran, Jesse's professional career...

Jul 11, 2024

Rosemarie Pacholski (nee Wild ), 79, of Parma, passed away Thursday, July 11, 2024 at her happy place on the lake.

Born on August 7, 1944, in Cleveland, OH, Rose had been a cherished resident of Parma for the past 50 years after moving from her hometown.

Rose was a hardworking and warm-hearted individual who...