Amy Marie Rottari

Amy Marie Rottari 36, of Vermilion, died Monday, August 8, 2011 at the home of her parents after a 7 month courageous battle with brain cancer. Amy was born August 7, 1975 in Lorain; she had been a Vermilion resident for the past 5 years, moving from Sandusky. She graduated from Firelands High School and attended Bowling Green State University. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Vermilion. Her greatest joy was taking care of her boys. She enjoyed running, Yoga, exercising, reading, writing and shopping. Amy worked as a bartender for Quaker Steak and Lube in Vermilion and had also worked at Fridays, Sandusky. She is survived by her 2 sons, Owen and Wyatt Grear both at home, parents, Donald and Sandra (nee Laws) Rottari; sister, Melissa (Dan) Starkey of Lorain; brother, Anthony (Gail) Rottari of Lorain; boyfriend, Kevin Jones of Vermilion; niece, Jaira; nephews, Rion, Ian & Logan; maternal grandmother, Edna Laws of Lorain; Mama Cheryl and Uncle Stacy; many other aunts, uncles, cousins, and friends. She was preceded in death by her paternal grandparents, Dan & Helen Rottari, maternal grandfather, John Laws Sr., and cousins, Will Quickle, and John Laws. The family will receive friends on Thursday, August 11, 2011 from 2:00 pm - 4:00 pm and 6:00 pm - 9:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion Ohio where there will be a Christian Wake service at 8:15 pm. Prayers will be said at the funeral home on Friday, August 12, 2011 at 9:30 am followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 am at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion with Reverend Ron Brickner officiating. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. The family suggests memorial contributions to Amy M. Rottari Benefit fund c/o Lorain National Bank 4455 East Liberty Avenue, Vermilion, Ohio 44089 or any Lorain National Bank location. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.