Mrs. Virant was born in New London, Ohio on May 29, 1934, moving to Lorain in 1953. She was a cashier for the former Fisher Foods and also worked at the Moose Lodge.

 

     Mrs. Virant was a member of the Ladies of the Moose Lodge # 552 and the American Legion Post # 30.  She enjoyed traveling, trips to Las Vegas, dancing and especially spending summers at her home in Loudonville, OH.

 

     Mrs. Virant is survived by her husband, John to whom she was married on Dec. 9, 1967, daughters, Cindy Doane of Lorain, Linda Gezzer of Amherst, Patti Hickman of New London, sons, Michael Murr of Amherst, David Virant of Lorain, 9 grandchildren, 7 great grandchildren, sister, Ristie Chuhaloff of Sebastian, FL and her in-laws John and Irene (nee Erdy) Virant of Lorain.

 

     She was preceded in death by her parents Donald O. and Viola Mae (nee Chrisman) Murr and a brother Donald Murr.

 

     The family will receive friends and relatives on Tuesday, December 19, 2006, from 5:00 until 7:30 PM with  Celebration of Life at 7:30 PM at the Schwartz, Spence, Boyer & Cool Home For Funerals, 1124 W. 5th Street, Lorain, Ohio  44052. The Rev. Kelly Peters, pastor of the Avon Lake United Church of Christ will officiate.

 

     Burial will be later in the Grove Street Cemetery in New London.

 

     The family suggest that memorial contributions may be made to the Lakeview Rose Garden, c/o Lorain County Metro Parks, 12882 Diagonal Road, LaGrange, Ohio  44050.

 

Condolences

 

From:     Ristie Chuhaloff
Relation: Sister

 

Comfort is knowing that those who have lived in our hearts are never really gone. As long as we keep them with us in our hearts and our thoughts, they will be with us always. Comfort is a deep gratefulness for having known and shared in the life of a very special person.
Consolation is a little like a journey that each man must find his own map to navigate by.
There is a prayer that says the only way any of us ever achieve immortality is by living on in the hearts of those who love us and the thoughts of those who remember us. My sister will always live on in my heart.
My thoughts and prayers are with all of you, as I know your thoughts and prayers are with me.

 God Bless and Keep You All at this sad time. 

 
 Love Ristie

From:     Rick and Deb Porterfield
Relation: Friend of Cindy Doane

 

Dear Cindy and family,

Please know our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult loss of your mother.  Know that she is at peace and in very good hands.

With sincerest sympathy,

Deb and Rick Porterfield

 

 

From:     Sharon Tracy
Relation: Friend
 

To Pam and Family,

I am truly sorry about your Grandmother, Mother ETC:
You all are in my thoughts and Prayers.

Sharon