Donna Kay Kendera

Donna Kay Kendera (nee Shoup), 76, of Vermilion, passed away Monday, July 2, 2018 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain. Donna was born July 7, 1941 in Lytle, OH and had been a Vermilion resident since 1970, having moved from Avon Lake. . Donna married her high school sweetheart, Richard, and enjoyed raising their daughter together. She was an Auxillary member of VFW Post 7576, American Legion Post 397, and Amvets Post 22. Donna enjoyed all outdoor activities, especially boating, fishing, gardening, and yard work. Donna also enjoyed their trips to the Hollywood Casino. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly (Dan) Kelley of Sandusky; sister, Sue Sizemore; grandchildren, Chris, Zachary, Lara and Tiffany; great-grandchildren, Ella, Lillian, and Madison; nephews, Dave, Tom, Danny and Paul; nieces, Cheryl, Dawn, Debra and Michelle; many great nieces and nephews; and her beloved dogs, Bear and Lucy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard; and parents, Charles and Katheryn (nee Smith) Shoup. The family will receive friends on Sunday, July 8, 2018 from 1:00 pm until the time of a memorial service at 3:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street,Vermilion, OH. Reverend Kelly Brill will officiate. The family suggests memorial contributions to American Cancer Society Ohio Division Inc. 10501 Euclid Avenue Cleveland, OH 44106. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.