Vanessa A. Norden

Vanessa Ann Norden, age 63, passed away on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, at Hospice of Northwest Ohio in Perrysburg after her very hard-fought battle with cancer. She never let her diagnosis stop her from finding the humor and silver linings in life. She was born on May 2nd, 1962, in Toledo, Ohio, to Ernest and Theresa (Zachman) Park. She was raised in the North End and graduated from Woodward High School in 1980. She married Jeff Norden on May 26th, 1990, and they spent 35 loving years together, many of which were in their current residence of Sylvania, Ohio. For 42 years, Vanessa worked at Aramark Uniform Services (formerly Superior Overall of Toledo), making many lifelong friends and leaving a legacy of hard work and dedication.

She will be remembered for her famed chocolate chip cookies, contagious creativity, and her unending kindness. Vanessa enjoyed spending time outdoors; whether relaxing in her hammock amongst the trees or walking along the beach in search of sea glass and making sand sculptures, she always found beauty in nature. She was an avid reader known for having her nose in a book. She was also a thrill seeker who loved roller coasters and Cedar Point. Vanessa would lovingly bake and decorate cookie cakes for her friends and family for any occasion. She is survived by her husband, Jeff; her daughter, Lauren; her sisters, Cassie (Jeff) Hall and Dawn (Greg) Baumker; her brother, Tim Park; 10 nieces and nephews, as well as 8 great nieces and nephews.

Family and friends are invited to gather in remembrance of Vanessa at Wisniewski Funeral Home, 2426 N Reynolds Rd, Toledo, OH 43615, with visitation at 2:00 pm and memorial services starting at 3:00 pm on Sunday, September 21st, 2025. The service will be followed by a celebration of life at 4:00 pm at Fallen Timbers Golf Course Banquet Room at 7711 Timbers Blvd, Waterville, OH 43566. In honor of Vanessa’s memory, contributions can be made to Hospice of Northwest Ohio, the Toledo Metroparks, or the Toledo Museum of Art.
 

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