Sharon Margaret Kernell

Sharon Margaret Kernell (nee Tansey), 66, of Vermilion, died Sunday, September 2, 2012 at Hospice of the Western Reserve, Westlake after a 6 month illness. Sharon was born April 28, 1946 in Lorain and has been a life long resident of Vermilion. Sharon worked as a seamstress for Norwalk Furniture and had worked at South Shore Packing, Vermilion. She was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Vermilion and had been a 4 H Advisor. She made jams, jellies and enjoyed baking and taking care of her family. She traveled extensively including trips to Ireland, Italy and Puerto Rico. She is survived by her son, Timothy Kernell, Sheffield Village; daughter, Shellie Kernell, Vermilion; sisters, Sally (Jim) Emory, Orlando, FL, Diane Socha, Amherst, Janet Tansey, Vermilion; brothers, Gerald Tansey, Howey in the Hills, FL, Ronald Tansey, Huntington Beach, CA, Frank Tansey, Smithfield, KY John (Deborah) Tansey, Elyria, Patrick Tansey, Vermilion; and several nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Ernestine (nee Sartor) Tansey, a brother, Michael Tansey and a niece, Peggy Tansey. The family will receive friends on Tuesday September 4, 2012 from 2-4 and 7-9 p.m. at the Riddle Funeral Home, 5345 South Street, Vermilion, Ohio. Prayers will be said in the funeral home at 10 a.m.on Wednesday, Sept. 5, 2012 followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10:30 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, 731 Exchange Street, Vermilion, Ohio 44089. Father Ron Brickner will officiate. Burial will follow at Maple Grove Cemetery. The family suggests memorial contributions to the Hospice of the Western Reserve, 300 East 185th St, Cleveland, Ohio 44119 or St. Mary Catholic Church.. Online condolences may be made at www.riddlefuneralhome.com.