1928
Catherine
2014
Catherine "Katy" Gontero
October 10, 1928 — August 29, 2014
Catherine A. "Katy" Gontero, a loving and dedicated mother, 85, of Kent, died Friday, August 29, 2014 at Gables at KentRidge.
She was born October 10, 1928 in Cleveland to Peter and Beatrice (Fanelli) Viola. She loved growing up in Vermillion and was doted on by her aunts and uncles. She graduated from Ohio University with an education degree. She then moved to Dallas Texas and taught Special Education. She returned to Ohio to get her Master's degree in Education at Kent State University where she met her future husband. Her husband died at an early age and she continued to raise the family on her own. She was a member of the Herb Society of Portage County, Birthright of Portage County, Kent Coterie, Kent State University Alumni, Ohio University Alumni and Our Lady of Fatima Circle. She was a volunteer and supporter of the Kent State Fashion Museum and Kent State Chestnut Society. She was an involved club member, avid traveler and a voracious reader. She had a big heart and a strong will to help others in need.
She is survived by children, Mary (Wendell Day) Gontero of Cincinnati, Victor (Kelly) Gontero of Kent, Ginny (Bob Chandler) Gontero of Painesville Township, and Susan Gontero Bregar of Akron; nine grandchildren, Adrienne Day, Sarah Gontero, Ryan Gontero, Lauren Day, Tyler Gontero, Maddie Chandler, Sam Bregar, Natalie Chandler, and Molly Bregar; sister in law, Olanda Merhar and many nieces and nephews . She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Gontero in 1979.
Her family would like to thank Kent Ridge and Harbor Light Hospice for their loving care and support.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Friday, September 5th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, September 6th with her longtime family friend, Father Stan Drongowski officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association c/o Alzheimer's Research, 70 W. Streetsboro Street, Suite 201, Hudson, OH 44236, or Harbor Light Hospice, 724C Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, OH 44143, or Kent Social Services, 143 Gougler Avenue, Kent, OH 44240.
She was born October 10, 1928 in Cleveland to Peter and Beatrice (Fanelli) Viola. She loved growing up in Vermillion and was doted on by her aunts and uncles. She graduated from Ohio University with an education degree. She then moved to Dallas Texas and taught Special Education. She returned to Ohio to get her Master's degree in Education at Kent State University where she met her future husband. Her husband died at an early age and she continued to raise the family on her own. She was a member of the Herb Society of Portage County, Birthright of Portage County, Kent Coterie, Kent State University Alumni, Ohio University Alumni and Our Lady of Fatima Circle. She was a volunteer and supporter of the Kent State Fashion Museum and Kent State Chestnut Society. She was an involved club member, avid traveler and a voracious reader. She had a big heart and a strong will to help others in need.
She is survived by children, Mary (Wendell Day) Gontero of Cincinnati, Victor (Kelly) Gontero of Kent, Ginny (Bob Chandler) Gontero of Painesville Township, and Susan Gontero Bregar of Akron; nine grandchildren, Adrienne Day, Sarah Gontero, Ryan Gontero, Lauren Day, Tyler Gontero, Maddie Chandler, Sam Bregar, Natalie Chandler, and Molly Bregar; sister in law, Olanda Merhar and many nieces and nephews . She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Gontero in 1979.
Her family would like to thank Kent Ridge and Harbor Light Hospice for their loving care and support.
Calling hours will be held 6-8 PM Friday, September 5th at Bissler & Sons Funeral Home where funeral services will be held 10:00 AM Saturday, September 6th with her longtime family friend, Father Stan Drongowski officiating. Burial will be held at Standing Rock Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to Alzheimer's Association c/o Alzheimer's Research, 70 W. Streetsboro Street, Suite 201, Hudson, OH 44236, or Harbor Light Hospice, 724C Alpha Drive, Highland Heights, OH 44143, or Kent Social Services, 143 Gougler Avenue, Kent, OH 44240.
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