Vera Demby, resident of Grafton, passed away peacefully at home October 4, 2023, at the age of 95.  Together, with her husband Richard "Dick" Demby owned and operated Demby Real Estate and Demby Insurance. Vera was president of Demby Insurance for over 35 years.  Her identity as a businesswoman was very important to her, especially during her early career when few women worked outside the home.  She enjoyed helping her clients and running a business.

Vera was born June 9, 1928, to Abe and Anna Brenner, owners of Brenner Shoe Store.  She had three brothers, Nate, Ray, and Jimmy. Vera attended Elyria High School and graduated Valedictorian. After much effort convincing her father, she was allowed to attend Ohio University where she graduated with a degree in business.  There she met Dick and they had 56 wonderful years of marriage.

Vera enjoyed spending time with family and friends.  She was an avid reader and favored classic movies.  She and Dick enjoyed travel, boating, and fishing; she was particularly adept at bottom fishing for perch and grouper.  Vera was also an avid bargain hunter, who often kept her receipts for bragging rights.

Vera is preceded in death by Dick, and brothers Nate and Ray. She is survived by her two sons, Robert (wife Shari), Brian(wife Karla), and three beloved grandchildren, Max Demby (wife Courtney), Rachel Demby, and Nicole Demby.  Her two wonderful caretakers, Cynthia Coleman and Donna Koester, cannot be thanked enough for the exceptional care they provided. Private graveside services  at Agudith Achim Cemetery where Rabbi Lauren Werber of Temple B'nai Abraham will preside. Funeral arrangements were entrusted to The Laubenthal Mercado Funeral Home of Elyria (440)322-4626. Online condolences to the family may be expressed at ww.laubenthalmercado.com