Elizabeth Papista (nee: Nemeth), 75 of Lorain, Ohio died Monday, January 23, 2012 in her home following a long term illness. She was born on January 28, 1936 in Hungary to the late Marie (nee: Lorinez) and Jozsef Nemeth. Mrs. Papista was a homemaker who loved knitting and cooking, especially fried chicken. She was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Church, Lorain. Mrs. Papista is survived by her sons, George P. Papista and Joseph Papista, both of Lorain, her granddaughter, Misty D. Papista of Lorain and her great greandchildren Mahala and Issiah Papista. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of twenty years Peter Papista on April 14, 1975 and five brothers and sisters. A private family burial will be in Calvary Cemetery, Lorain, Ohio. The WALTER A. FREY FUNERAL HOME is handling the arrangements. On line condolences may be made to www.freyfuneralhome.com.