Linda L. Messaros

Linda Lou Messaros, 61 of Vermilion, died Saturday, January 20, 2007 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following a lengthy illness. She was born October 28, 1945 in Cambridge, Ohio and has lived in Vermilion since 1969, moving from Mansfield. She worked as a nursing assistant at Mill Manor Nursing Home in Vermilion from 1984-2003. She was an avid bowler, participating in various leagues, including the Saturday Night Couples League at Lake Erie Lanes. She served as a league secretary and treasurer for many years and was also a bowling coach. She enjoyed bingo, shopping, garage sales and time spent with her children and grandchildren. She is survived by her husband of 28 years, John Messaros of Vermilion; daughters, Beverly Abel-Zimmerman of Vermilion and Kathie Messaros of Vermilion; son, Ron Abel of Vermilion; 17 grandchildren and 4 great-grandchildren; sisters, Evelyn Wilfong of Mansfield and Barbara Carpenter of Cambridge; brother, David Callihan of Cambridge. She was preceded-in-death by her parents, William and Bessie (nee Calloway) Callihan, daughter, Karen Thach and brother, Bill Callihan. Friends may call Monday, January 22, 2007 from 2-4 pm and 7 pm until the time of service at 8 pm at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. The service will be co-officiated by Brother James Browning and Brother Samuel Browning, pastors of Believers Spoken Word Tabernacle in Sheffield Lake. Memorial contributions are suggested to New Life Hospice, 5255 North Abbe Road. Elyria, Ohio 44035.