Jill Marie Ott

Jill Marie Cramer-Ott (nee Fitzpatrick), 56, of Norwalk, died Saturday, December 2, 2023 after a brief illness.

She was born March 31, 1967 in Lorain, OH and had been a Norwalk resident for the past 15 years moving from Vermilion.

Jill graduated from Vermilion High School and worked as a cook and server for Ponderosa Restaurant in Vermilion.  She had also worked as a cook for Kingston of Vermilion.

Jill enjoyed crocheting, spending time with her family, friends, dogs and cats, going to Norwalk Reservoir, playing games on her phone, painting, crafts, and keeping in touch with family and friends on Facebook.

She is survived by her husband of 15 years, Dennis G. Ott of Norwalk, grandson, Aiden Cramer, brother, James Fitzpatrick, father-in-law, Kenneth Cramer, brothers-in-law, Paul D. II ( Mimi) Ott, David Ott and Larry Hanneman; sisters-in-law, Darlene (Dave) Krupp and Nancy (Scott) Sisson, several nieces and nephews, and special friends, Jerry, Krystale, and Lenny and their families.

She was preceded in death by her parents, James and Joan Fitzpatrick; first husband, Lucas Cramer; son, Justin Cramer; mother-in-law, Patricia Cramer;  father in law and mother in law, Paul D. Sr. and Mary Ann Ott and her sister-in-law, Linda Hanneman.

The family will receive friends to celebrate the memory of Jill and her son, Justin, on Friday, January 12, 2024 from 2 p.m. until the time of the service at 4 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio.  Inurnment will take place at a later date.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Friendship Animal Protective League of Lorain County, Inc. 8303 Murray Ridge Road, Elyria, OH 44035  or The Vermilion Salvation Army, P.O. Box 510, Vermilion, OH 44089 or The Norwalk Salvation Army, 55 Whittlesey Ave., Norwalk, OH 44089.

Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.