Sarah L Schurdell

Sarah L. Schurdell (nee Pierce), 65, of Vermilion, died Thursday, January 1, 2015 at Mercy Regional Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Sarah was born March 18, 1949 in Amherst, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 10 years moving from Elyria. She worked as a caregiver for Flat Rock Homes for the past 16 years. Sarah had attended Kipton Community Church. She was an avid sports enthusiast following the Ohio State Buckeyes and especially the Cleveland Indians. She also enjoyed collecting bears and listening to Neil Diamond. She is survived by her husband of 46 years, Fred Schurdell; daughters, Jennifer (Joe) Novak of Endicott, NY, Aubrey (Tim) Bivins of Amherst, and Cynthia (Challan) Ashworth of Amherst; 13 grandchildren, 3 great-grandchildren; and a sister, Rebecca Hille of Elyria. She was preceded in death by her parents, Arthur and Roberta (nee Bring) Pierce; grandson, Andrew Novak; brother Richard Pierce; and a half sister, Olla Mae Towne. The family suggests that friends and family wear their favorite jeans and Indians gear during the visitation on Sunday, Jan. 4, 2015 from 2-4 pm and 7-9 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Friends may also call Monday, Jan. 5, 2015 from 10 am until the time of the funeral at 11:00 am at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Pastor Lee Stull will officiate. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. The family suggests memorial contributions to Diabetes Partnership of Cleveland, 3601 S. Green Rd Ste, 100 Cleveland, Ohio 44122-5719. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.