Catherine Gross Obituary

Catherine F. "Katy" (Young) Gross

MANSFIELD: Catherine F. "Katy" (Young) Gross, 97, of Mansfield, passed away on Sunday morning, June 8, 2014 at Winchester Terrace.

Catherine was a life long resident of Mansfield, Ohio and was able to remain in her home on Barnard Avenue until just a few months ago. She graduated from Mansfield Senior High School in 1934. She loved spending time with her family and friends, reading, playing cards, vacationing at Lakeside, Ohio and babysitting her grand dog Toby. She was an avid Buckeye fan and never missed watching a football game.

Catherine was a long time member of Grace Episcopal Church and lived each day by her strong faith and belief in God. She never missed a day reading her Bible and devotionals. She was a member of ECW and also served as the treasurer.

Before her marriage of 31 years to William W. Gross, she worked at Ohio Brass in the office for 6 years, was a devoted housewife and mother for many years and then returned to work at Crall's on Taylor Road for approximately 20 years. She ran the post office and loved her job.

Surviving are her two children, David W. Gross (Carolyn) and Pamela K. Armstrong (Larry) of Mansfield; eight grandchildren, Jeff Gross, Jay Gross, Kara Adams (Jesse), Vicki Bartman (Jerry) all of Mansfield, Kim Nesser (Sean), Kevin Gross (Nicki Scott, fiancee) of Columbus, Marcy Armstrong of Lexington, Kentucky, Mark Armstrong (JoAnn) of Galion and last but not least her grand dog, Toby; seven great grandchildren, a nephew, Jon Young (Kris) of Mansfield; and a niece, Beth Powell of Canada.

She was preceded in death by her husband, William W. Gross; her mother and father, Vera I. (Cronenwett) Young and Jay M. Young; and two brothers, Charles G. Young and Richard F. Young.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00 noon on Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Grace Episcopal Church conducted by Rev. Joe Ashby and Rector Emeritus David S. Sipes. Burial will follow in Mansfield Memorial Park. Friends may call starting at 10:30 a.m. until the time of the service at the church on Wednesday. Per Mom's request, we are asking everyone to wear bright colors to the funeral.

In lieu of flowers, the family is requesting memorial contributions be made to Grace Episcopal Church Food Pantry, Area Agency on Aging or MedCentral Hospice.

The family would like to thank both Winchester Terrace and MedCentral Hospice for all the hours of loving care that Mom received. A special thanks to Father Joe Ashby for the many years of visitations and prayers and the love and kindness that he has shown her.

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Published by News Journal on Jun. 10, 2014.
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For my Mom. Miss you so much!

Pam Armstrong

June 18, 2014

Until 6th grade my family lived at 349 Taylor Road. I have wonderful memories of Pam's mom as we all grew up together...the Gross, Davis, Hammett, Lake, etc families. Crall's was the place for lemon phosphate, penny candy, gifts and Katy. Warm memories to you all and how blessed you were to have such a wonder Mom. Jana Johnson Mulherin

June 15, 2014

Love & Prayers go to Pam Larry & family, She was a very lovely person & well liked.& will be missed.

Barbara Utt

June 10, 2014

Vicki
Am sorry to hear of your Grandma's passing.
Annette Cottrill

June 10, 2014

Dear Gross Family!!! so sorry for your loss, I remember your mother as a very wonderful lady, Prayers & Hugs to all
Jackie(Cochran) Scherer

June 10, 2014

She was a great lady ..I will always remember my first visit to lakeside where she took us to the abigail for dinner..thoughts and prayers to all of you. Especially Pam and Dave. .love frank

Frank Poling

June 10, 2014

Our sympathy goes out to the Gross family,especially David and Pam, and friends of Catherine. We just recently read the crowning of her at the nursing home and enjoyed the news article. What a wonderful long life. All the best to everyone and sorry for the loss. Larry and Clarissa

June 10, 2014

Pam, Larry and family, My most sincere sympathy goes out to all of you.. I know your mother has been ill for quite some time but it is NEVER easy to say "goodbye"... Thinking of all of you. Sue Glenn

June 10, 2014

My dear family - I am honored to be in the obituary. My Aunt Tootie (we never knew why my Dad, her beloved brother nicknamed her Tootie and we were the only family members to call her by that endearment) will be missed in my mind and heart. My Aunt was an inspiration to me for her love of family and her style. I loved visiting her home at Christmas to view her unique trees and in the summer to sit at the ice cream kitchen table with my Dad and Mom. Although I am unable to travel from Canada for the funeral my thoughts will be with you all, David, Pam , Jon and I will be wearing my brightest colors all day. Love, Beth

Beth Young Powell

June 10, 2014

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