Lona VanGilder Obituary
The passing of Lona VanGilder (Ashtabula, Ohio) occurred on July 11, 2026. Lona, born on May 12, 1940, is remembered by those who knew her. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Lona VanGilder to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Squire Hamilton and Nannie Hamilton; her husband Billy E. VanGilder; her sons, Billy VanGilder, Jr. and Kenneth VanGilder; her grandchildren, Keegan Maple and Nicole Tabor; and her sister Bee Knapp.
She is survived by: her children, Cathy Capone (Tom), Brenda Jerauld (Gary) and Kelly Kern (David); and her grandchildren, Stephanie Blenman (Mike), Kyle VanGilder (Ashley), Staci Metzinger, Arin Franklin (Ryan), Kendrick Maple, Jillian Kern and Alex Kern (Mandy). She is also survived by twenty-five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews.
Memorial contributions can be made in her name to the Lily of the Valley Church, Geneva, Ohio.
