EMILY VANEK

Emily Vanek (nee Brichacek) 104 of Hiram Township died September 1, 2016 peacefully at home. She was born August 27, 1912 in Cleveland, Ohio to Vaclav “James” and Betty “Barbora” (nee Dvorak) Brichacek.

She graduated from John Adams High School in 1930 and married Charles J. Vanek in 1933. Emily enjoyed her children, grandchildren, loved animals and was a great cook. She was an avid gardener and grew beautiful house plants. In her spare time, she enjoyed reading, doing crossword and jigsaw puzzles, hooking rugs, crosstitching, needlework & crafts.

Emily is survived by her daughters, Lynne (Jack deceased) Herold of Hiram Township and Charlene Lillie; son, Charles J. (Terry) Vanek Jr. of Garrettsville; grandchildren, Dorene, John, Maureen, Charles J. III, Stacy and Adam; 12 great-grandchildren and 5 great-great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Charles J. in 1980; brother, Charles Burch and her parents, James and Betty (Brichacek) Kunc.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, September 7, 2016 from 11 AM – 12 PM at Mallory-Dehaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St., Garrettsville, Ohio 44231. Services to follow at Noon at the funeral home with Reverend Randal Riley officiating.

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in Emily’s name to UH Portage Hospice, 6847 N. Chestnut St., Ravenna, Ohio 44266.