Shirley Raffo

Shirley M. Raffo (nee Houston), 79, of Vermilion, died Sunday, July 26, 2015 at Mercy Regional Medical Center, Lorain after a lengthy illness. She was born November 20, 1935 in Memphis, TN, and had been a Vermilion resident since 1957 moving from Memphis. Shirley was a member of AMVETS Post #22 Aux. and enjoyed watching t.v., working on puzzles, and spending time with her grandson. She is survived by her husband of 58 years, Paul Raffo; daughter, Patti (Jeff) McClelland of Wakeman; grandson, Jacob Raffo of Vermilion; and twin sister, Patricia Burkey of Vermilion. She was preceded in death by her parents, Horace and Maggie Lou (nee Fowler) Houston. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, July 29, 2015 from 2-4 and 6-8 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Funeral services will be Thursday, July 30, 2015 at 10 am at the funeral home. The Reverend Tim Holt will officiate. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Susan G. Komen for the Cure, 3100 West Central Ave., 2nd Floor, Toledo, OH 43606. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.