Vivian Cunningham

VIVIAN CUNNINGHAM

WAPAKONETA — Vivian JoAnn Cunningham, 79, of Wapakoneta, died 3:44 p.m., Wed. Dec. 24, 2014, at Lima Memorial Health System. She was born May 21, 1935, in Maplewood, OH, the daughter of Donald C. & Ruth A. (Lentz) Stahler, Sr., who preceded her in death.

Survivors include, 3 children, Robert D. Cunningham, Jr., Rockford, IL, Dianna (Jeffrey) Gehrlich, Fairfield, OH, Patricia (Anthony) Miller, Wapakoneta, 4 grandchildren, Marcy, Amber, Zachary, & Tyler, 3 great grandchildren, Dylan, Alyssa, & Gavin, a brother, Donald (Cheryl) Stahler, Jr., Wapakoneta, a niece & many nephews and their families, a former husband, Robert D. Cunningham Sr., Winterpark, FL.

She was preceded in death by 2 sisters, Norma Jean Fox, and an infant Patricia Ann Stahler.

JoAnn worked for Stahler Trucking and Leasing, Wapakoneta, and was retired from Walt Disney World, Orlando, FL. A 1953 graduate of Blume High School, she was a life member of the Ladies Auxiliary of the Wapakoneta V.F.W. Post #8445. She was also a former member of St. Marks' Lutheran Church, Wapakoneta. JoAnn enjoyed spending time with her family and spoke of her children & grandchildren with much love and pride! She also enjoyed painting, reading, baking, playing games, and watching tennis, golf, and ice skating. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Funeral services will be 10:30 a.m., Tues. Dec. 30, 2014, at the Bayliff & Eley Funeral Home & Cremation Services, Pastor Mark Bauer officiating. Burial is to follow in the Greenlawn Cemetery, Wapakoneta. The family will receive friends 4-8 p.m., Mon., and 1 hr. prior to the service, Tues. at the funeral home. Memorial contributions may be directed to the Lima Memorial Health System Intensive Care Unit or Respiratory Care. Condolences may be directed to www.bayliffandeleyfh.com.