Juanita M. Pardee

On August 26, Juanita M. Pardee (nee Rarick) passed away at Life Care of Medina after a long illness.

She was born in New Lexington, Ohio, but lived 61 of her 99 years in Grafton. She enjoyed reading, sewing, golf, crossword puzzles but mostly being with her family.

Juanita is survived by her daughters Dawn (David) Painter and Kim (Kevin) Kemp and her son Stephen Pardee, 7 grandchildren, 10 great grandchildren and 4 great great grandchildren plus a brother, Kenneth (Donna) Rarick and sister, Pauline Cervone.

She was preceded in death by Richard, her beloved husband of nearly 56 years, her parents Paul and Lorena Rarick, an infant son Richard, her daughter Lynn Szczepanski, brother Dale Rarick and daughter-in-law Margaret Pardee.

There will be a graveside service for the family only on Monday at Nesbit Cemetery in Grafton.

In lieu of flowers, the family request donations to your favorite charity in Juanita's memory.

Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Services of Elyria is entrusted with arrangements.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com