Julia Venzel, 88, Enjoyed Playing Cards and Bingo
Julia Venzel (nee Szucs), 88 years of age, and a resident of Amherst, passed away, Thursday, October 11, 2001 at New Life Hospice Residence Center in Lorain following a one week illness.Born May 21, 1913 in Lorain where she was raised. She had been a resident of Amherst since 1962.
Julia worked as a cook for Amherst Manor Nursing Home from 1965-1972. She was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Amherst, belonging to the Catholic Golden Agers, AARP of Amherst, St. Ann's Ladies Auxillary #287 and the Virgin Mary Society. She was a former member of St. Ladislaus Church, Lorain. Julia enjoyed playing cards, bingo, crocheting and traveling.
Survivors include her daughter Maggie Gergely of Amherst, 3 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren and her sister Yolanda Goforth of Lorain.
She was preceded in death by her husband of 38 years John L. Venzel in 1972; her parents Joseph and Julia (nee Bailint) Szucs; her brothers Joseph and John Szucs.
Friends may call Sunday, October 14, 2001 from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the Hempel Funeral Home; 373 Cleveland Ave., Amherst. Funeral services will be held Monday, October 15, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. from St. Joseph Catholic Church. The Rev. Fr. Lawrence Martello, pastor of St. Joseph Catholic Church, Amherst will officiate. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to the New Life Center of St. Joseph, Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053.