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Edith R. Fox

October 11, 1928 — March 25, 2026

Edith R. Fox

EDITH R. FOX, (née Yerga) age 97, beloved wife of the late Edward C. Jr.; loving mother of Edward, III (wife Lena), David (wife Kim), and preceded in death by an infant son; devoted grandmother of Edward, IV (wife Rachel), Tyler and Alyssa; and great-grandmother of Austin; cherished daughter of the late Michael and Julia (née Smelko) Yerga; dearest sister of the late Michael (Bertie, deceased), Geraldine (Ralph, deceased), Julie (Hank, deceased), Valerie (Ed, deceased), Virgie (Joe, deceased), and Ann (Bernie, deceased); dear aunt, great-aunt and friend of many.

Edith was a woman of deep faith. A devoted Catholic, she was a lifelong member of St. Martin of Tours Church in Maple Heights and remained devoted to her parish community even after moving to Chardon several years ago. Edith married her husband, Edward, and together they raised their family in Maple Heights. They shared a devoted partnership that endured until his passing in 1991. She worked for Cook United in Maple Heights for thirty years, but her greatest joy and proudest role was being a mother and grandmother. She took great pride in creating a warm and welcoming home hosting holiday gatherings for her extended family. She was active in the Bedford Senior Center community where she enjoyed line dancing with her friends. She loved to bake and was an avid gardener. She proudly remained active well into her nineties, even mowing her lawn.

Celebration of Life Service Tuesday March 31, 2026 at 11AM at THE FUNERAL HOME. Burial following at Holy Cross Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Edith at THE DeJOHN Funeral Home & of Chardon (formerly Ritondaro) 126 South St. (Rt. 44, south of Rt. 6/Chardon Square) Tuesday 10-11 AM. Online obituary, guestbook, and order flowers at www.DeJohnCares.com

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Past Services

Visitation

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

10:00 - 11:00 am (Eastern time)

DeJohn Funeral Homes and Crematory - Chardon

126 South St, Chardon, OH 44024

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Funeral Service

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

11:00 - 11:30 am (Eastern time)

DeJohn Funeral Homes and Crematory - Chardon

126 South St, Chardon, OH 44024

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Burial

Tuesday, March 31, 2026

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