Willodean Farno

Willodean "Willie" Farno, 83, of New Lebanon, OH and formerly of Eaton, OH, passed away Tuesday, July, 16, 2013. She's now in heaven with family and friends listening to the Bluegrass music she loved. Born in Richmond, IN, she was a daughter of the late Frank & Ruby (Ross) Wynkoop. Willie retired in 1988 after 30+ yrs. of service with the Inland Division of General Motors on Third St. in Dayton. She was a morning regular at the Dixie Diner in New Lebanon and a member of the Auxiliary of the West Alexandria American Legion. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by beloved husband Jerome J. Farno on August 30, 1977: sisters Doris, Jean and Shirley: and brother Keith. Survived by children Mark A. Farno & wife Patti of Middletown, OH; Becky Jamison of Dayton; Geneva Stidham & husband Paul of New Paris, OH; Eileen Muirhead & husband Michael of New Paris; and Belinda Johnson & husband Robby of Eaton: 13 grandchildren, 17 great grandchildren and 1 great great grandchild on the way. Friends may call on the family from 12:00 - 2:00 PM Saturday, July 20, 2013 at the Robert L. Crooks Funeral Center at Preble Memory Gardens - 3377 US Rt. 35 - West Alexandria, OH. Funeral services will follow at 2:00 PM. Burial Preble Memory Gardens Cemetery. To send flowers or a memorial gift to the family of Willodean Farno please visit our Sympathy Store.