Marilla Nedro

Marilla A. Nedro (née Granata), 80, of Vermilion, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Fairview Hospital after a lengthy illness.

Born on December 25, 1944, in Painesville, Ohio, Marilla had made Vermilion her home for the past 55 years after moving from her hometown.

A dedicated educator, Marilla taught in the Vermilion, Lorain, South Amherst, and Elyria school districts for a total of 40 years. She concluded her career as a Gifted and Talented teacher with Elyria Schools, retiring in 2012.

She had been a member of both the Vermilion E&R Church and the Vermilion United Church of Christ Congregational. Marilla had a passion for the arts, especially watercolor painting, and took great joy in attending her weekly painting classes. She was an avid fan of Jeopardy!, enjoyed reading, traveling, and was a frequent patron of performances at Playhouse Square.

She is survived by her son, Josh Nedro of Vermilion; her grandchildren, Elijah Nedro, Abigail Link, Margaret Link, Gianna Stanley, and Josie Nedro; and her sister, Nancy (Jim) McCormick of California.

Marilla was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Larry Nedro (1992); her daughter, Julianna Nedro (2014); her parents, Peter and Helen (née Shaw) Granata; and her in-laws, Lawrence and Jeanne Nedro.

Family and friends are invited to gather on Monday, June 30, 2025, from 4:00 p.m. until the time of the funeral service at 6:00 p.m. at Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion. Pastor Wally Burman will officiate. Interment will take place at a later date at Rugby Cemetery, Vermilion.

Memorial contributions in Marilla’s memory may be made to Susan G. Komen for the Cure, Northwest Ohio, 3100 W. Central Ave., Suite 235, Toledo, OH 43606.

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