Demetra Richardson 1952-2025

WARREN — Demetra Richardson, 73, entered into eternal rest on Monday, July 21, 2025, at Warren Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
She was born March 6, 1952, in Warren, to Dorothy Bridges of Pittsburgh, Pa., and George Williams of Warren.
She graduated from Warren Western Reserve High School in 1970, where she met the love of her life, Leo Richardson. Demetra and Leo married on Sept. 18, 1971. She was affectionately known as “Dove” from then on. Following graduation from high school, she later attended cosmetology school in Warren, where she received her certification as a hairstylist and went on to work at a local beauty shop.
Some would agree that Demetra was definitely a risk-taker and was not afraid to explore different things. She carved a niche for her interest in “waterbeds,” which were quite popular in the early 1970s and 1980s. She went on to start her own business in Warren, making her own beds and selling them by order. Demetra and Leo spent tireless hours in their little store building the frames for the popular waterbed. After the store closed, she later took on employment at Ohio Lamp, as well as the B.J. Alan Fireworks Company. She then went on to work for Trumbull Memorial Hospital for a number of years before retiring from there.
Demetra loved to spend time with her good friends and cherished her time with her grandchildren. She enjoyed watching movies while at home, and when she was out, you could find her at the casino or playing numbers.
People knew Demetra as this petite, 5-foot 2-inch little woman with blonde hair and a fiery attitude, who walked around town with both arms full of gold bangled bracelets. She loved those bracelets and never took them off.
Precious memories of Demetra live on with her two sons, Kendal Richardson of Columbia, South Carolina, and LaVaile Richardson and daughter-in-law, Amber of Macomb, Michigan; six grandchildren, Korey, Kendal Jr. “ManMan,” Kenedi, Ty, Trey and Tevin; 10 siblings, Franklin Williams (deceased), Renee Hemsley of Washington, D.C., Mark Jason of Farmington Hills, Michigan, Deborah Ervin of Pittsburgh, Pa., Olivia Bryant of Warren, and Elliott Williams, Leigh Williams, George Williams Jr., Samuel Williams and Rashawn Williams, all of Toledo; and a host of nieces and nephews.
Preceding her in death were her parents; her beloved husband of 46 years, Leo Richardson; and her brother, Franklin Williams.
Calling hours will be 10 to 11 a.m. Saturday, July 26, 2025, at Staton-Borowski Funeral Home. Services will begin immediately after the viewing and will be officiated by the Rev. Dr. Avan Odom.
Please join us in celebrating Demetra’s beautiful life.
Arrangements are entrusted to Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road NE, Warren, OH 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.
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