James R Cummings

James R. Cummings 69, of Vermilion, died Sunday, August 28, 2011 at his home after a lengthy illness with ALS. James was born August 22, 1942 in Lorain, and had been a Vermilion resident since 2006 moving from Lorain. He was a veteran of the United States Navy. James was assistant superintendent of the Lorain Utilities Water Department for 3 years and worked at the Sewage Plant for 9 years. He also was a bus driver for Cleveland Lorain Highway Coach Co. and worked at Ford Motor and Griffith Blacktop. He was a member of Mary Mother of God Church, Lorain., AMVETS Post 22, Vermilion, American Legion and the Amherst Eagles. He served on the Vermilion Board of Zoning Appeals. He enjoyed walking, camping, shooting, bike riding, and his family. He was a handyman and liked helping friends and family. He is survived by his wife, Frances Cummings (nee Stuehringer); 2 daughters, Kathryn Cummings of Holland, Ohio, Michelle (Todd) Barnes of Parma; his son, James Cummings; his mother, Geraldine Cummings (nee Exton), 2 sisters, Kathleen (Dennis) George of Vermilion, Nancy Faulkner of Lorain. He was preceded in death by his father, James B. Cummings, 1999; daughter, Cherie Szucs, 2002 and brother, Brent A. Cummings, 2005. The family will receive friends on Thursday, Sept. 1, 2011 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. The Vermilion Veterans Council will conduct a military honors at the funeral home at 7 pm. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday at 10 a.m. at Mary Mother of God Parish, 309 West 7 St., Lorain. Father Daniel Divis will officiate. The family suggests memorial contributions to the ALS Association Northeast Ohio Chapter, 2500 East 22 St. Suite 102, Cleveland, Ohio 44115. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.