Julia Margaret Winson

Julia Margaret Winson (nee Kotora), 89, of Vermilion, died Sunday, May 13, 2012 at New Life Hospice, Lorain after a lengthy illness. She was born February 19, 1923 in Lakewood, and had been a Vermilion resident for the past 60 years moving from Michigan. Julia worked for Thew Shovel as a Machinist for 30 years. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion and AMVETS Post #22. She enjoyed baking, crocheting, watching baseball, and playing BINGO. She is survived by her daughters, Joyce Winson of Vermilion and Kathy ( Don) Reasor of Houston, TX, sister, Anna Chapko of St. John's, MI; grandchildren, Brittney Kitts of Grove City, OH and Robert Doman of Houston, TX.; former husband, Robert Winson; and several nieces and nephews including niece, Donna Baughman. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ignace and Pauline (nee Bagan) Kotora; sons, David Winson in 1957 and Robert Winson Jr. in 1990; an infant daughter, and brothers, Mike and Dominic Kotora. The family will receive friends on Thursday, May 17, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street Vermilion Ohio. Prayers will be said on Friday, May 18, 2012 at 10 a.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange St., Vermilion. The Reverend Ronald Brickner will officiate. Interment will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery, Vermilion. The family suggests memorial contributions to St. Mary Catholic Church 731 Exchange St. Vermilion, OH 44089 or New Life Hospice of St. Joseph, 5255 N. Abbe Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.