Fern Lois Corradi, 96, of Midland, passed away on December 15th, 2024 at the Calcutta Health Care Facility in Calcutta, Ohio surrounded by her children. She was born in Rochester on January 31st, 1928, a daughter of the late Bertha Ammen Deem and Andrew Jackson Deem. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of thirty three years, Homer L. Corradi, brothers; Ed, Ralph, Clarence (Rube) and Charles (Chuck), her sister, Bertha Hohenshell and her son in law Bernard (Bernie) Komara. She is survived by her children: Robert Corradi (Donna) of Midland, Valerie Komara, Crystal River, Florida, Richard Corradi (Nanette), of Midland and Karen Francis (Michael) of Lincolnton, North Carolina, eleven grandchildren, thirteen great grandchildren, a special sister-in-law, Lorene Deem of Center Township, two special Godchildren, Lisa Simmons Green and John Simmons of Midland, as well as several nieces and nephews.

Fern was both a Christian and Methodist by Faith. She went to Midland schools and worked in the Crucible Steel Mill restaurant with her mother.
In her lifetime, she worked at the Martinetti and Castelli Clover Farm store in Midland for many years until its closing. She worked as a waitress at the Willows Motel and Banquet center in Ohioview and Rocca’s Pasta in Midland.
She was known for the love of serving people. She also loved to travel. She was passionate about her love for animals, especially her dachshund dogs that she had throughout her life. She loved to garden, shop and decorate her home. She loved to read books and cook for her family. She was famous for her Hoopie noodles, Serbian sarma, bread pudding, rice pudding and her sheet pies that will be missed by all that was lucky enough to indulge in these dishes.
Friends will be received at the Schwerha-Noll Funeral Home, 629 Midland Avenue, Midland, on Thursday, December 19th from 3 p.m. until the time of service at 7 p.m. by Pastor Bill Anzevino. A private burial will take place at Beaver Cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations can be made in Fern’s memory to the Humane Society of Beaver County, the Midland Library or the Midland Volunteer Fire Department.
A heartfelt thank you to family, caregivers and hospice staff at Calcutta Health Care for the extraordinary kindness and loving care given to our mom.