LORAIN - "So live that when you die, the rich, the poor, the lonely, will mourn the passing of a friend." So was the life of Veronica Sogan Tokarczyk, 94, of Lorain, Ohio.
Born in a coal mining town of West Virginia, Veronica moved at a young age to Lorain, Ohio.
Veronica was not one to worry about material things but rather making sure others had what they needed. Besides her family, Veronica was an avid gardener, living most of her years from the fresh fruits and vegetables of her garden; crocheter, making beautiful things for her family and friends and winning many awards at the Lorain County Fair; a woman who could make any unusual plant grow, blossom and bear fruit; and loved mowing her lawn.
She is survived by her children, Joseph Tokarczyk (Beverly) Lorain,; Jim Tokarczyk, Lorain; Judy Tokarczyk Balzer (Dennis) Lorain; and Kathy Tokarczyk Burrows (John), Avon Lake; 10 grandchildren, 14 great grandchildren, 1 great great grandchild; sister Margaret Taylor; brother Martin Sogan; and her wonderful friends who brought her much joy.
The family will receive friends on Thursday, Dec. 22, 2011 from 6-9 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain, where prayers will be held Fri. at 9:30 am.
Her funeral Mass will follow at 10:00 am, at St. Vincent DePaul Catholic Church, 41295 North Ridge Road, Elyria, Ohio 44035.
Burial will follow in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain.
To send an online condolence, go to
www.dovinfuneralhome.com.
In the spirit of mom's love to give, we ask that you remember someone less fortunate in her name. Published in The Morning Journal from December