Nellie Jerkovich, 86, Enjoyed Reading and Working CRossword Puzzles
Nellie Jerkovich (nee Stedman), 86, of Lorain died Monday, August 20, 2001 at the New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph following an extended illness. She was born September 2, 1914 in Lorain and had been a lifelong resident of the city.A 1932-B graduate of Lorain High School, Mrs. Jerkovich was formerly employed as an assembler and union steward at Bendix-Westinghouse in Elyria. She had also previously been employed by the Jerkovich Market of South Lorain, as well as Jax Store for Men in Lorain.
A member of Faith United Brethren Church, her hobbies included reading and working several crossword puzzles.
She is survived by several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her husband: Peter in August of 1995; parents: Jessie and Ruby (nee Snyder) Stedman; and brother: Lowell Stedman in September of 2000.
Private graveside services will be held in Ridge Hill Memorial Park - Amherst Township.
Funeral arrangements are under the direction of the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel - Lorain.