Despina Walls

Despina Walls, 79, of Van Wert, died Thursday afternoon, October 13, 2011, at her residence.

She was born April 26, 1932, in Boston, Mass., the daughter of the late Michael and Catina (Petalides) Trabazen. She married Wayland Wayne Walls, who also preceded her in death.

Survivors include three daughters, Connie L. (Charles) Myers of Van Wert, Tina (Randy) Burton of Newark, Del., and Kelly (Steve) Whitaker of Celina; a brother, Nick (Lynn) Trabazen of Rockland, Mass.; one sister, Joanne Trabazen of North Reading, Mass.; five grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

A sister, Mary LaClair; and one granddaughter, Haley Jo Moser, also preceded her in death.

A memorial service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, October 21, at Cowan & Son Funeral Home in Van Wert, with the Rev. Paul W. Miller officiating.

Calling hours are from noon-2 p.m. October 21 at the funeral home.