Vera C. Joseph

NILES - Vera C. Joseph, 87, 1500 McKinley Avenue passed away peacefully at 8:32 pm, Monday, December 17, 2012 at University Hospital in Cleveland following a short illness. Vera was born in Niles on June 22, 1925 the daughter of Fred and Bader Kolik (Cyra) Joseph. She lived in Dayton all of her adult life and was employed for over 30 years for the United States Defence Logistics Agency. She retired on August 31, 1984.  Vera was an active member of Saint Albert Catholic Church, Dayton and Saint Stephen Church, Niles. Vera is survived by a sister, Sister Mary Concilio Joseph, Humility of Mary of Villa Maria, Pennsylvania and a brother, Thomas (Betty) Joseph of Niles. She was preceded in death by her parents; sister, Nora Joseph and five brothers, Cleo A., J. Leo, Edward, Michael,  and George Sr. Calling Hours will be Friday, December 21, 2012 from 9:00 am to 9:45 am at the Holeton-Yuhasz Funeral Home. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 am at Saint Stephen Church. Rev. Thomas Kraszewski will be the celebrant.  Burial will be in Saint Stephen Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in her memory to the Villa Maria Community Center, Villa Maria, Pa.