Ned D. Stiles

Ned D. "Henry" Stiles Jr., 61 of Berlin Hts., died Tuesday, December 25, 2007 in Community Health Partners, Lorain after a lengthy illness. He was born September 9, 1946 in Kingston, WV and has been a Berlin Hts. resident for the past 18 years moving from Lorain. He worked in the paint division of Ford Motor Co. Lorain for 30 years retiring in 1995. He was a member of the Lorain UAW, and a social member of the Vermilion Amvets Post #22. He enjoyed being outdoors doing yard work and gardening. He also had a love for animals including his dogs and cats. Survivors include his wife of 12 years, Claudia (nee Beane) Stiles, step-daughter, Victoria Louis of Berlin Hts., step-son, Marcus "Scott" Howes of Vermilion, several grandchildren, and sister, Edna Christensen of The Villages, FL. Preceding him in death were his parents, Ned Sr. and Una (nee Friendly) Stiles. Private services will be held. Contributions may be made to the Genesis House P.O. Box 718 Lorain, OH 44052. Online memorials can be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com