Evelyndale Kern (nee Alspach), age 93, of West Salem, passed away peacefully on December 16, 2016, at the Burbank Parke Care Center while under the care of Crossroads Hospice.
She was born on July 3, 1923 in Marion, Ohio. She lived in Lorain for a large part of her life and moved to Avon in 2001, and finally moved to West Salem to live with her daughter, Rosanna.
Evelyndale was a member of Lorain Baptist Church and she enjoyed gardening, hunting, fishing, and boating. She also crocheted a lot and was a fitness fanatic.
She is survived by her daughters; Rosanna (Stanley) Strojek, of West Salem and Dianna (Larry) Beers, of Valley City. She is also survived by her 7 grandchildren, 13 great grandchildren, and 3 great great grandchildren.
Evelyndale was preceded in death by her husband, Harold Kern, in 1999, parents; Dale and Jesse (nee Snyder) Alspach, a brother, Charles, and sisters; Imogene Maylor and Audrey Scott. She was also prededed in death by her companion, Hayden Crawford.
The family will receive friends on Tuesday, December 27, from 4 - 7 pm, in the Dovin Funeral Home, 2701 Elyria Avenue, Lorain. Services will be held on Wednesday, at 11:00 am, also in the funeral home. The Rev. Dempsey Miller, Pastor of Lorain Baptist Church, will officiate. Burial will follow in Ridge Hill Memorial Park, Amherst.