- Date Of Birth: September 8, 1926
- Date Of Death: September 4, 2017
- State: Ohio
SALEM – Vera Jermolenko, age 90, of Salem, died at 6:20 p.m. on Monday, September 4, 2017 at the Essex III in Salem. She was born September 8, 1926 in Friedrichsfelde, Germany, the daughter to the late Heinrich and Henrietta (Mahler) Henkel.
She was a high school graduate in Germany. Vera was a chef at the Salem Memorial Building prior to her retiring in 2000 as a pastry chef for 32 years at the Salem Golf Club.
Vera was a member of St. Paul Catholic Church, the Salem Saxon Club and an avid philanthropist for the Salem Public Library.
Survivors include a son, William Jermolenko Jr. of Parma; three daughters, Halia (Petro) Prysheta of Massillon; Hilda-Monika (Dr. Fred) Ineman of Ravenna and Annette Jermolenko of Salem; one grandchild Timmy Howard, who lived with his grandmother; nine great grandchildren; and numerous great great grandchildren.
Preceding her in death on October 25, 1986 was her husband William Jermolenko, whom she married July 12, 1948; a daughter, Nina Chestnut; one grandson; and two granddaughters, Rachel Howard and Pamela Lederman.
Her favorite charity is the American Diabetes Association, 4500 Rockside Rd. #380, Independence, OH 44131.
Stark Memorial Thursday, September 07, 2017 05:00 PM – 07:00 PM 1014 East State Street
Salem, OH 44460 Directions
St. Paul Catholic Church Friday, September 08, 2017 01:30 PM 925 East State Street
Salem, OH 44460 Directions
