Josephine A. Vernau Obituary
We announce the death of Josephine A. Vernau of Newark, Ohio, who passed away on August 27, 2026, at the age of 96. Josephine will be remembered by family members, friends, and others whose lives were connected in meaningful ways. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Josephine A. Vernau to pay them a last tribute.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Bruno Angilletti and Rose Angilletti (Prato); her husband Donald Vernau; and her grandson Michael Vernau. She is survived by: her children, Belinda Weston (Jim), Lisa Elwell (David), Jay Vernau (Mary) and Adam Vernau (Kim); her daughter-in-law Valoree Gavin (Robert); her grandchildren, Nicholas Elwell, Toni Newsome (Robert), Ryan Weston, Mark Elwell (Stephanie), Andrew Vernau (Kelsey), Garrett Vernau (Tori), Max Vernau, Jacob Weston and Alexis Overstreet (Tim); her great grandchildren, Cameron Newsome, Jorden Weston, Addison Newsome, Jackson Newsome, Adelina Elwell, Griffin Elwell, Hudson Elwell, Blake Vernau, Charlotte Vernau, Hayes Vernau, Logan Vernau, Maeve Vernau and Jovie Vernau; and her caregivers, Connie, Linda, Georgia and Molly. She is also survived by many cousins and dear friends.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that memorial contributions be made to the Newark Catholic High School Foundation (https://www.newarkcatholic.org), 1 Green Wave Drive, Newark, Ohio 43055.
