Gloria Ray Horning

Gloria Ray Horning (nee Lettenberger), 62, of Vermilion, died Wednesday, February 6, 2013 at Mercy Regional Medical Center following an extended illness. She was born March 29, 1950 in Oklahoma City, OK. She moved with her family to Columbus Ohio and eventually to Lorain. She lived in Lorain until July 12, 1980, when she married her husband, Arthur and moved to Vermilion. Gloria was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion. Her greatest pride was her children and grandchildren. Gloria enjoyed old movies especially "The Ten Commandments", the music of Neil Diamond, and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband of 32 years, Arthur A Horning of Vermilion; daughters, Amanda R. (Michael) Gonzalez of Lorain and Alicia B. (Sean) Brewer of Virginia Beach; son, Alex (Gina Smith) Horning of Vermilion; grandchildren: Dylan Zion Gonzalez, Jasef Cash Gonzalez, X'avier Lenox Horning, Carmen Angelyna Horning, and Elaine Ray Gonzalez; father, William Lettenberger of Lorain, sister, Rebecca Lettenberger of Lorain, brother, William "J" Lettenberger of Lorain; and a large extended family. She was preceded in death by her mother, Carmen (nee Silvas) Lettenberger; son, Arthur A. Horning Jr., step-daughter, Nadia A. Horning, and her close companion Fred. The family will receive friends on Sunday, February 10, 2013 from 3:00 - 7:00 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Family and friends are to meet at 9:00 am at Saint Peter Roman Catholic Church, 3655 Oberlin Ave., Lorain on Monday, Feb. 11, 2013, where there will be a Mass of Christian Burial. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Mary Catholic Church, School Fund 731, Exchange Street, Vermilion, OH 44089 . Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.