Edna Pauline Richards, 81 of Hopedale, Ohio passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021 at the Carriage Inn of Steubenville surrounded by her family. She was born June 26, 1939 in Middlebourne, WV, a daughter of the late Hayward Harold and Malvery (Bond) Sterns. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband, Vincent Joseph Azzarello; brothers, Harold, Kermit, Andy, and James Sterns.

Edna was retired from Weirton Steel where she worked as a clerk. She attended Wintersville Baptist Temple.

Edna is survived by her sons, David Richards of Weirton, WV, Gary (Michelle) of Hopedale, and Jerry (Lisa) Richards of Weirton, WV; four grandchildren, Cynthia Richards, Ashley Richards, Jerry (Sydney) Richards and Taylor Richards; three great-grandchildren, Desiree, Destiny, and Luna; brother, Eugene Sterns; sisters, Yvette Sterns and Patty (Ray) Cunningham.

Friends will be received at the Everhart-Bove Funeral Home, 685 Canton Rd., Wintersville on Saturday from 11-1 PM and from 3 until time of funeral services at 5 PM. Send condolences online at www.everhart-bovefuneralhomes.com.