Lois J. Metzger, 84, of Valley City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family Monday, October 20, 2014. Lois was born July 15, 1930 in Wellington, to the late William and Agatha (nee Lawrence) Becker. She resided in Lorain County prior to moving to Medina County in 1949.
Lois was a member of the Valley City VFW Auxiliary, Post 5563 and former member of the Valley City Fire Department-Volundears. She had been a correspondent for various newspapers including the Medina County Gazette, Elyria Chronicle, Akron Beacon Journal and the Plain Dealer reporting highlights of the Valley City area.
Lois retired as an inspector at MTD Liverpool Plant in 1996, after 27 years of service. She loved to bowl and golf. Lois enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles and jigsaw puzzles. In the past 15 years, Lois dedicated her love of clipping coupons and sending them to the military personnel over seas.
Lois is survived by her daughters, Kay Ann Beard Boyce of Orlando, Florida, Bonnie (Darrell) Metzger of Valley City and Vickie Metzger of Brunswick; sister, Wilma Yanick of Elyria; and many nieces and nephews
She was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Metzger in 1971; granddaughter, Stacey Parisi; sister, Kathryn Becker in 1993; and brothers, George Becker in 1986 and Russell Becker in 1996.
The Metzger family would like to express their sincere appreciation to the entire staff of Hospice of Medina County for their extraordinary care and compassion given to our Mom during her final days.
At Lois’s request, there will be no calling hours or funeral service. Her body has been cremated and a private family burial will be held at Zion Lutheran Cemetery, Valley City.
In lieu of flowers, Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Medina County, 5075 Windfall Road Medina, OH 44256; Liverpool Fire & Rescue Department, 6700 Center Road Valley City, OH 44280 or the VFW Ladies Auxiliary Post# 5563 Relief Fund, 6731 Center Road Valley City, OH 44280.
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