Loretta Ann Clark

Loretta Ann  "Way" Clark  (nee Barker) of Lorain, Ohio passed away with her family by her side on August 1, 2024 at the age of 87 years.

She was born in Ashland, KY on April 5, 1937 and had been a Lorain/Vermilion area resident for over 65 years.

Loretta was a dedicated health care provider for over 50 years; spending time helping the elderly and assisting the sick.

She loved her family time with her grandchildren, especially during the holiday seasons. Loretta and her husband  Paul enjoyed traveling, camping, antiquing, card playing, and frequent visits to the surrounding casinos.

Loretta is survived by her husband of 45 years, Paul Clark; brother, Paul (Mary) Freeman; sons,  Rick (Diana) Spencer, Mike (Renee) Spencer, and Randy (Kathy) Spencer; stepdaughters, Brenda (Dennis) Bates, Hope (Veronica) Clark, Angela (Mark) Kovarik, and Melissa Woods; her grandchildren Shane, Shawn, Dawn, Andrew, Katie, Ryan, Jeffrey, Megan, Jonathan, Sarah, Jennifer, Rebekah, Stephanie, Nick, Christopher, and Ella and 12 Great grandchildren.

Loretta was preceded in death by her father, Dennie Barker and mother, Bessie Freeman and infant son, Jeffery; and nine brothers and a sister.

The family will receive friends on Monday, August 5, 2024 from 3:00 until the time of service at 5:00p.m.  at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio.

The family suggests memorial contributions to Mercy New Life Hospice 3500 Kolbe Road, Lorain, OH 44053.

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