Lillian V. Beck

Lillian V. Beck (nee Pollak), 93, of Vermilion, died in the arms of her daughter at her home Tuesday, November 8, 2011 after a short illness. Lillian was born April 7, 1918 in Cleveland, She had been a Volunteer Bay resident for the past 40 years moving from Cleveland. She was a member of the Unity Lutheran Church in Cleveland. She was past president of the Volunteer Bay Women's Club. She enjoyed playing poker and bingo at AMVETS and the VFW. Lillian loved baking for her neighbors and being with her family. She was a very special person and will be missed. One of her greatest joys was being a waitress for 30 years at the Silver Grill and shopping at Higbees in downtown Cleveland. She is survived by her son, Barry (Helen) Beck of Seven Hills; her daughter, Nancy (Ed) Sergi of Vermilion; her grandsons, Michael (Donna) Kadas, and Kurt (Donna) Kadas; her granddaughter, Kelly Kadas; 8 great grandchildren, and her great great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents Albert and Stella ( Anna) (nee Szypkowski); husband, Otis Kenneth Beck; sister, Florence Pelgar, and brother, Al Pollak. The family will receive friends on Friday, November 11, 2011 2-4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Funeral services will be Saturday, November 12 at 10:30 a.m at the funeral home. Chaplain Mel Sayler will officiate. A celebration of Lillian's life will follow the service. The family suggests memorial contributions to Stein Hospice, 1200 Sycamore Line, Sandusky, Ohio 44870. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.obit will be on line soon