Lillian V. Harvey (nee: Vargo) 74, of North Ridgeville, passed away Saturday December 22, 2012 at New Life Hospice Center of St. Joseph in Lorain following a long illness. She was born March 15, 1938 in Lorain, OH. Lillian was a Lorain High School graduate, and had attended The Northern Institute of Cosmetology, she had worked at Moen and in the cafeteria for North Ridgeville Schools. She loved creative cooking and baking, she enjoyed gardening flowers and reading. Survivors include her companion; Josip Grgic of North Ridgeville, two daughters; Elaine S. Jones of Elyria, Jonelle M. West of Nashua, MT, a son; William "Dean" Harvey of South Amherst, ten grandchildren and one great grandchild. She was preceded in death by her parents; Jess Sr. and Mary (nee: Allison) Vargo, and a brother; Jess Vargo Jr. Funeral services 11:00 AM Thursday December 27, 2012 at The Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home and Cremation Service 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. (at State Rt. 57) Elyria (440)322-4626 where friends may call from 10:00 AM until time of services. Burial will be private at Elmwood Cemetery in Lorain. Memorial contributions in Lillian's memory can be sent to Harvest for Hunger 15500 South Waterloo Rd. Cleveland, OH 44110. Online condolences can be expressed at www.laubenthalmercado.com Service: 11:00 AM Thursday December 27, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria,Ohio Visitation: 10:00 to 11:00 AM Thursday December 27, 2012 Laubenthal-Mercado Funeral Home 38475 Chestnut Ridge Rd. Elyria,Ohio