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Mary Ratosky Obituary
BARBERTON -- Mary "Mae" Ratosky, 92, passed away peacefully on March 1, 2015 at Summa Barberton Hospital.
Mary was born in Wilmore, Pa. and had been a Barberton resident all her life where she was a member of St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church.
Preceded in death by her husband, Mike; daughter, Helen Macko; and four brothers and two sisters; survivors include her daughters, Anna (Richard) Killoran of Barberton and Betty (Thomas) Jerimiah of North Royalton; grandchildren, Carleen (Mike) Keese, Janet Rowland, Michael (Nadine) Mahoney, Lisa (Jeff) Weinsheimer, Kim Macko and Kelly (Clay) McCormack; 13 great-grandchildren; and 15 great-great-grandchildren; brother and sister-in-law, Bob and Irene Szala.
Funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, March 5, 2015 at St. Nicholas Byzantine Catholic Church, 1051 E. Robinson Ave., Barberton, where the body will lie in state one hour prior, Rev. Fr. Miron Kerul-Kmec officiating. Interment at St. Nicholas Cemetery, Clinton. Calling hours Wednesday from 5 to 8 p.m. at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton; Parastas service at 7 p.m.
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Charlene Haverlick
March 8, 2015
My deepest sympathy to the family.
Cathy Mason
March 5, 2015
My thoughts & prayers are with you & your entire family Lisa Weinsheimer. I know Baba was loved by all. She is now dancing with the angels!
March 5, 2015
Aunt Mae was always kind and thoughtful. She took the time to listen. I will miss her, but happy she is out of pain and with others that love her. Stephanie
Michele Newbanks
March 3, 2015
I am proud to say Baba was my great-grandmother. I know she is in a better place now. She will be truly missed.
michele burton (mahoney)
March 3, 2015
Baba was always sweet and kind to me. She was a wonderful great grandma to Mikes and my girls
Marci Henry
March 3, 2015
Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.
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