New Middletown – A prayer service will be held Friday, January 17, at 1:00 pm at the Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown for Verna L. Erwin, 54, who died Saturday, January 11, 2020, at her residence.

Verna was born October 26, 1965, in Youngstown, a daughter of Peggy and Donald  Erwin.

She graduated from Springfield High School and worked as a graphic artist at Kwik Kopy of Austintown, Youngstown Osteopathic Hospital and Boardman Medical Supply.  She was a member of St. Paul the Apostle Church in New Middletown.

Verna enjoyed playing with her two cats Gooby and Lilly. She loved watching television comedies especially her all time favorite episodes of "friends". Her pastime of choice was experimenting with new recipes, and Peggy was her favorite taste tester.

Verna leaves her mom, one son Nick (Kayla) Erwin of Ft. Myers, FL, two sisters Cathy (Chuck) Lehnerd and Lynda (Joe) Humphries both of New Middletown; four nieces Amanda, Dawn, Julie, and Mara, all of New Middletown.

Verna was preceded in death by her father, Donald Erwin.

Friends may call on Friday from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm at the Clemente Funeral Home in New Middletown.