Lyda M. Venia (Hammond) Krell

Lyda M. Venia (Hammond) Krell at age 94 peacefully passed away on Monday, January 3, 2022. She was a resident at Otterbein Monclova but lived for decades in Point Place. Lyda was born to Francis H. Venia and Margaret M. (Ebersole) Venia of Toledo on July 6, 1927. She graduated from Waite High School, attended Toledo University College of Pharmacy, and worked for various retail stores. In 1995, Lyda retired from Petrie's after 15 years of employment. Lyda was a member of St. John the Baptist Church in Point Place for over 50 years. Lyda was a devout Catholic who always had her rosary nearby. She loved reading, crossword puzzles, holidays with family, and was always overjoyed when family came to visit.

Lyda is survived by son, Gary (Mary Beth) Hammond of Toledo; daughter, Diane Heidelberg of Maumee; sister, C. Annette Brown of California; sister, Mary Venia of Perrysburg; and brother, James (Nancy) Venia of Toledo. Lyda's grandchildren: Amy (Teddy) Peacock of Michigan; Craig (Christy) Heidelberg of Sylvania; Sarah Heidelberg of California; James (Jami) Hammond of Toledo; and Jonathon (Holly) Hammond of Sylvania. Lyda's ten great-grandchildren: Logan, Lexie, Lucas, Jacob, Julianne, Jaclyn, Carter, Cora, Casey, and Caleb.

Preceded in death was her infant son, Baby Hammond; mother, Margaret M. Venia; father, Francis H. Venia; and siblings, Tommy Joe Venia, Robert Venia, Richard Venia, Frank Venia, and Emma Manthey.

The family is grateful for the staff from Heartland Hospice who assisted in finding comfort for Lyda. A special thank you to Sister Mary Beatrice Ann S.N.D. and Sister Mary Francis Theresa, S.N.D. for all their visits and prayers shared with Lyda. Thank you to St. Joseph of Maumee for all the Sundays they provided prayer and communion. Thank you to Dale Katcher, Hospice Chaplain, for all the prayers and wonderful Christian songs he sang with Lyda.

Visitation will be on Friday, January 28, 2022, at Newcomer Southwest Chapel, 4752 Heatherdowns Blvd., Toledo, OH 43614 from 4:00 pm – 7:00 pm, with a prayer service starting at 7:00 pm.

A private family prayer service will take place on Saturday, January 29, 2022 with interment following at St. Anthony Catholic Cemetery, Erie Road, Temperance, Michigan.

Future memorial masses will be held at St. John the Baptist Catholic Church, 5153 N. Summit Street, Toledo, OH 43611 and St. Joseph Catholic Church, 104 W. Broadway, Maumee, OH 43537.

In lieu of flowers, donations can be made to: the Foundation for Life Northwest Ohio, Catholic Charities NWO, St. John the Baptist Catholic Church in Point Place, St. Joseph of Maumee, or Heartland Hospice.

A special memory or online condolence may be expressed to the family by visiting www.NewcomerToledo.com.