ERMA C. HEDGES (nee Cromley), age 82, winter resident of Ft. Myers, FL. and summer resident of Hudson, OH. entered into rest Sept. 4, 2006. Beloved wife for 63 years to Dr. Edgar W. Hedges; loving mother of Paula H. (Brock) Bell and Nancy H. Mandovi; devoted grandmother of Jennifer M. Ballou, Amy A. Bell, W. Brad (Tanya) Bell, Andrew W. Mandovi and Katrina L. Mandovi; dear family friend of Steve E. Lyons and Ali M. Mandovi. Mrs. Hedges was an active member of D.A.R., Berger Hospital Guild in Circleville, OH., Forest Country Club in Ft. Myers, FL., Country Club of Hudson, Hudson, OH. and The Order of Eastern Star. She was a lifelong golf enthusiast who loved to shop and spend time with family and friends. GRAVESIDE SERVICE HELD THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 7, 2006 AT THE CROWN HILL CEMETERY, 8592 DARROW RD., TWINSBURG, OH (1/2 MILE SOUTH OF I-480, RT. 91 EXIT) FAMILY AND FRIENDS REQUESTED TO MEET AT FRONT GATE AT 11: 15 A.M. In lieu of flowers, family requests donations to Children''s Hospital of Southwest, Florida, c/o Lee Memorial Health System Foundation, 9800 South Health Park Drive, Suite 210, Ft. Myers, FL. 33908.