Vada V. Craven, age 84 of Celina, Ohio passed away at 11:24p.m. on Thursday Jan 7, 2016 at her residence in Celina. She was born on June 11, 1931 in Ironton, Ohio to the late Alfred & Rita (Imes) McClellan. On Feb. 6, 1954 she married Arthur Craven, who died June 1, 2013. Survivors include her four sons & daughters-in-law Jeff & Hallie Craven of Celina, Randy & Marilyn Craven of Fulton, IN, Robin & Sue Craven of Friendswood, TX, Dana & Lynn Craven of Parkersburg, WV, two grandchildren Phillip Hal & Kristin Craven, Arthur Alan Craven, great grandson Connor Craven and a sister Betty Snider of Rockford. She was preceded in death by her six brothers Edward, Ray, Kenneth, Mint, Lawrence, Lyndsey and three sisters Wilma, Lillian and Mary.
Vada graduated from Ironton High School in 1949. Then went to work for General Telephone in Marion, when she got married she went to work for the East Elementary School cafeteria in Celina and was employed there for 23 years and retired in 1991 from Head Start in Celina. She was a member of the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina, Ohio and the Celina Order of Eastern Stars #91. She worked on the Mercer County Board of Elections. She was an avid Cincinnati Reds Fan.
Funeral services will be held at 10:30a.m. on Tuesday Jan 12, 2016 at the St. Paul's United Methodist Church in Celina, with Rev. Matt Reynolds officiating. Burial will follow in Mercer Memory Gardens in Celina. Friends may call from 2-4p.m. on Monday Jan 11, 2016 at the Lehman-Dzendzel Funeral Home and one hour prior to services at the Church on Tuesday. Eastern Star Services will be held at 4 p.m. on Monday. Memorial contributions may be made to the St. Paul's United Methodist Church. Condolences may be left at LehmanDzendzelFH.com.
