Lou Ella J. McCulloch, 83, of Medina, passed away on Thursday, October 30, 2025, with her family by her side. Lou Ella was born on September 29, 1942, in Cleveland, Ohio, the daughter of the late Howard and Laura (Willard) Welker.

She worked as a nurse for various hospitals around NE Ohio, primarily focusing in ICU nursing. She was a well-known artist and especially enjoyed using watercolors. She had a love for all types of music, but she particularly enjoyed listening to Reggae music. Lou Ella had a special eye for collectables. She even authored books in Paper Americana discussing various antiques. Lou Ella loved water, and spending time on vacations at the beach. Anyone that knew Lou Ella also knows that she loved her margaritas and seafood.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Robert McCulloch in 2019 and her brother, Phillip Welker.

She is survived by her children, Robert (Sandra) McCulloch, Bonni (Martin) Gasparro, and Scott (Lori) McCulloch; grandchildren, Jillian, Devin, Greg, Rocco, Randi, and Thomas; and 12 great-grandchildren.

Visitation hours will be held on Tuesday, November 4, 2025, from 5-7 pm and on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, from 10-11 am at Waite Funeral Home: 765 North Court Street, Medina, OH 44256. A Celebration of Lou Ella's life will be held on Wednesday at 11 am. Interment will follow at Spring Grove Cemetery. Because Lou Ella had a love for cats, memorial contributions may be made to: Medina County SPCA: www.medinacountyspca.com. Messages of comfort and support may be shared with Lou Ella's family at www.waitefuneralhome.com.