Courtney Maria O'Keefe

Courtney Maria O'Keefe, 25, of Vermilion, died Friday, September 23, 2022 after a sudden illness.

She was born February 10, 1997 in Svolusk, Russia and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 23 years.

Courtney had worked as a quality engineer for Jiffy Products International, Lorain and was enrolled at Bowling Green to further her knowledge of quality engineering.

She was a member of Crossroads Church, Mansfield and had been attending Trinity Lutheran Church, Vermilion.  She enjoyed gardening, music, and was very artistic and creative.

She is survived by her mother, Abigail  O'Keefe of Vermilion; her companion and friend, Rick Wellner of Vermilion; aunt, Karen Moon; and her cousin, Chad K. Moon.

She was preceded in death by her father, Timothy "Tim" R. O'Keefe in 2019; paternal grandparents, Timothy James and Betty O'Keefe; and her maternal grandparents, Kenny and Ann Chapman.

The family will receive friends on Friday, Sept. 30, 2022 from 4-7 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio.   Private interment will take place Brookdale Cemetery, Elyria.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Riddle Funeral Home to help with expenses by clicking on the Tribute Fund link below or to Friendship Animal Protective League, 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.