Mary Phillips

Mary C. Phillips (nee Fote), 96 of Vermilion, died Monday, March 17, 2003 at Kingston of Vermilion. She was born February 4, 1907 in Brocton, NY and has been a Vermilion resident since 1970. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion. She enjoyed needlework, home crafts, and crocheting. Survivors include 3 Daughters; Patricia A. Beursken of Vermilion; Catherine Rancka of Richmond, VA; and Rose LeClair of Virginia Beach, VA ; 17 grandchildren , 31 Great-Grandchildren, and 2 Great-Great-Grandchildren; Brother, Samuel Fote of Center Point, TX; 3 Sisters: Lena Tyler of Fredonia, NY; Mildred Allenza of Dunkirk, NY; and Josie Merriman of Charleston, SC. Preceding her in death were her parents, Anthony and Catherine (nee Amalfi) Fote; 1st. husband, Joseph Vandura, 2nd husband, Kenneth Phillips, 2 sons: Anthony Vandura, and Angelo Vandura, and 2 brothers and 2 sisters. Friends may call Thursday March 20, 2003 from 2-4 and 7-9 PM at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio where a Christian Wake service will be held at 8:30 pm. Prayers will be said Friday March 21, 2003 at the Funeral Home at 12 N followed by a 12:30 Mass of Christian Burial at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion. The Reverend Nelson Beaver will officiate. Interment will follow in Maple Grove Cemetery.