Judith L. Walbom, 67, Life-long Area Resident

Mrs. Walbom was born on January 30, 1938, in Lorain, OH and has lived the last 30 years in Vermilion. She was a graduate of Lorain High School. She was employed by Wells Fargo in Sandusky and formerly had worked at Key Bank in Vermilion. She attended The Chapel in Sandusky, and enjoyed gardening, flowers, reading, and her grandchildren.

Mrs. Walbom is survived by her husband of 46 years William D. Walbom of Vermilion; daughters Laurel Purtell of Reynoldsburg, OH, Christine Smith of Upper Arlington; sons Brad Walbom of Avon Lake, Darrin Walbom of Plain City, William Walbom, Jr. of Vermilion; 12 grandchildren; brother Lance Erdy of Lorain; and sister Lauren Roth of Sauk City, WI.

She is preceded in death by her parents Lawrence and Ella (nee Horvath) Erdy.

Friends may call at Schwartz Spence Boyer & Cool Home for Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, OH, on Tuesday, June 14, 2005, from 3:00 to 8:00 PM. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 15, 2005, at 11:00 a.m. at The Chapel, 4444 Galloway Road, Sandusky, OH, with Rev. Reg Gentery officiating. Mrs. Walbom will be buried in Ridge Hill Memorial Park Cemetery in Amherst Township, OH.

The family suggests that memorial contributions may be made to National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Northwestern Ohio Chapter, 401 Tomahawk Drive, Maumee, OH 43537. Phone: 419-897-9533 or the American Heart Association, Northeast Ohio Affiliate, Inc., 1689 E. 115th Street, Cleveland, Ohio 44106-3988.