Julia Ethel Dilda, age 94, died Thursday, November 6, 2009 at the Tri Point Medical Center, Concord Twp., OH. Born in Rocky River, OH, February 11, 1915. She has resided for the past 14 years in Chardon; Prior for 47 years in Aquilla Village.Mrs. Dilda worked for the Food Service at Chardon Local Schools for 19 years, retiring in 1976.Julia Ethel Tarpai married Emery Dilda in Bedford, OH, on August 3, 1940. He preceded in death on December 12, 1980.Active member of the First Congregational Church of Claridon she volunteered for Geauga Regional Hospital with over 7000 hours and also volunteered for the Geauga Chapter of the Red CrossShe is survived by her daughter Susan (Joseph) Little of Concord Twp., OHSons Emery Andrew Dilda of Fredericksburg, VA and Victor Frank (Janet) Dilda of Royal Palm Beach, FL6 Grandchildren: Andrew (Janice) Little of Hattisburg, MI, Arthur (Shelly) Little of Rogers, AR, Lindsey Gillmore of Roanoke, VA, Kevin Dilda of Bedias, TX, Matthew Dilda and Jill Dilda both of Royal Palm Beach, FL.She had four Great-grandchildren. She is preceded in death by her parents: Andrew and Elizabeth (Nee: Pazman) Tarpai and her brother Frank TarpaiPastor Pam Easterday of the church will officiate services.Burial will be at the Claridon Center Cemetery, Claridon Twp., OH.