Naomi Brady

Naomi L. Brady, 93, of Van Wert, died Saturday morning, July 28, 2012, at her residence.

Naomi L. Brady She was born October 29, 1918, in Wayne, the daughter of the late Clyde A. and Helen R. (Lashaway) Reese. On October 17, 1943, in Wayne, she married Merle F. Brady, who preceded her in death on June 26, 2009. Mrs. Brady was a former co-owner of Brady Fashions in Van Wert until 1975. She was also a licensed real estate agent and secretary for Merle Brady Realty. She was a member of Trinity United Methodist Church in Van Wert, and was a past matron, past district president and served as secretary for 10 years for Van Wert Chapter 48, Order of Eastern Star. She was a lifetime member and past secretary of American Legion Auxiliary Unit 178 in Van Wert and had formerly served on the Van Wert Peony Festival Committee. Survivors include a brother, Karoll E. Reese of Fremont; and two sisters, Marjorie Thaxton of Huron and Beatrice A. Sharp of Wayne. Two brothers and two sisters also preceded her in death. Calling hours will be 11:00AM to 1:30PM on Tuesday July 31, 2012 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory. Services will start at 1:30PM on Tuesday July 31, 2012 at Alspach-Gearhart Funeral Home & Crematory, Van Wert, OH. Rev. Scott Campbell will be officiating and burial will be at the Woodland Cemetery, Van Wert, OH. Preferred memorials: Brady Scholarship Trust.