Regina Ann (Geers) McFarland of Brimfield, OH, was called home to be with Jesus on October 1, 2023 at the age of 92. She was born in Akron, OH to the late Henry and Josephine Geers on May 24, 1931. Regina graduated from St. Mary’s High School in Akron and married the love of her life, Richard Joseph McFarland on January 20, 1951.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Richard Joseph McFarland and son Kevin John McFarland. She is survived by twin daughters, Karen (Ralph) Shaffer and Katherine (Brian) Looney, son William (Diane) McFarland, daughter Eileen (Russell) Knotts, son Gary (Charlotte) McFarland, son Mark (Jeanette) McFarland, and daughter Laura McFarland; grandchildren, Christina McFarland, Matthew Shaffer, Alexander (Becca) Looney, Hannah Knotts, Michael McFarland, Samuel Knotts, Meagan (Ean) Shankel, Christopher McFarland, Melissa (Steve) Marcurella, and Steven McFarland.
Our mom and grandma Regina:
A member of the greatest generation,
A giver of endless unconditional love and laughter,
An avid card and board game player,
A fantastic cook and baker,
Always cheerful and fun to be around,
A never-complaining tenacious woman,
An active parishioner of St. Patrick Church in Kent for 62 years,
A member of the Ladies Auxiliary of The Knights of Columbus,
A caring, fun, and proud grandmother,
An awesome mom of 8 children,
A devoted Catholic and prayer warrior,
A loving wife for 51 years,
A BLESSING TO ALL.
In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made, in Regina’s name to St. Patrick Church, 313 N. Depeyster St. Kent, OH 44240.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Saturday, October 7, 2023 at 2:30PM at St. Patrick Church, with the Rev. Fr. David Bridling and the Rev. Fr. Richard Pentello as Celebrants. Visitation will be prior to Mass from 1:00-2:30PM on Saturday at church. A private burial will take place at Restland Cemetery.
Services in care of Bissler and Sons Funeral Home and Crematory, 628 W. Main St. Kent, OH 44240
Saturday, October 7, 2023
1:00 - 2:30 pm (Eastern time)
St. Patrick Catholic Church (Kent, Ohio)
Saturday, October 7, 2023
Starts at 2:30 pm (Eastern time)
St. Patrick Catholic Church (Kent, Ohio)
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