Caryl June Welfle (nee: Crawford), 69 years of age, and a resident of North Ridgeville, passed away November 18, 2020, at University Hospital following a life devoted to her family.
Caryl was born January 16, 1951 in Beckley, WV, where she was raised and graduated from high school. Caryl lived in Sheffield Lake before moving to North Ridgeville in 1987.
Caryl worked in the phone industry for 31 years retiring from AT & T in 1999. Her family was her greatest joy and she treasured being a wife, mother, and grandmother. Vacationing with family, gardening, crafting with her grandsons and decorating for the holidays filled her spare time as well as redecorating, seamstress work, and showing hospitality to all. Caryl’s life revolved around keeping the family together and happy, which is why she loved hosting countless family gatherings.
Survivors include her husband of forty-three years Stephen “Steve” L. Welfle: her daughter Amanda (Shawn) Stypa of North Ridgeville; her grandchildren Griffin and Grant; her brothers Danny Crawford of Sheffield Village and Mike Crawford of Dunedin, FL; her sister Diane Verlato of Elyria; and mother Marie Crawford (nee: Bentley) of Elyria.
Caryl was preceded in death by her father Edward Crawford.
Private family funeral services will be held at Hempel Funeral Home. Rebroadcasting of services will be available at YOUTUBE/Hempel Funeral Home. The Rev. Willie Dean Bradley will officiate.
The family suggests that memorial contributions be made to St. Jude Children's Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105.
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