She was a lifelong area resident, born in Akron, but living in Stow since 1962. She was a member of Holy Family Catholic Church in Stow. She loved caring for her home as well as bowling, card playing, and spending time with her many friends.

Jo was preceded in death by her husband of 46 years, John, her parents, Anna and Joseph Gallo; sisters, Ethel Hellwig, Emily Bruno and Stella Smith; brothers, Theodore, Anthony, William and Albert. She is survived by her daughter, Janet Koscik and grandson, Jeffrey Koscik both of Dublin, Ohio; sister and brother-in-law, Wilma and Roy Chervenic; sister, Ruth Coburn; sister-in-law, Connie Percoco; brother-in-law, and sister-in-law, Mario and Jean DiFederico; sister-in-law, Jennie Fatica; and many nieces and nephews. She also leaves a special friend, Roland Cormany.

Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 26, 2006, 10 a.m. at Holy Family Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Friends may call at Hummel Funeral Home, 500 E. Exchange St., Akron, on Monday from 4 to 8 p.m. Memorial donations may be made to Hospice of VNS, 3358 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333 or Holy Family Catholic Church, 3450 Sycamore Dr., Stow, OH 44224.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal from Sep. 24 to Sep. 25, 2006.

Memories and Condolences
for Josephine DiFederico

8 Entries

Patricia Chapman (DiNuoscio)

October 5, 2006

Janet, Jeffrey, family and friends,

I was sorry to hear of your mothers passing and also sorry I was unable to pay my respects personally due to business travel.

My thoughts and prayers are with you during this time. May your memories bring you comfort. If there is anything I can do to help you please don’t hesitate to call.

Carolyn Dumke

September 27, 2006

It was with great sadness when we heard that Jo had passed on. She may be gone but will not be forgotten
Carolyn and Arthur Dumke.

Mary Atkinson

September 26, 2006

Jo's Family,
I bowled with Jo At Stow Kent Family Entertainment. She was quite a character and a very sweet lady. After my dad died, I realized just how many friends he had and I wanted you to know how many friends Jo had. She touched many lives.
My sincere sympathies to your family.

Janet Scoville

September 25, 2006

To: Ruthie Coburn & Family,
I am sorry to read of your sister's passing. All of the Queens wondered if you were away when we got together last Friday. My sympathy to you and all the family. Losing a loved on is one of the most difficult things we have to endure. Please know that my thoughts and prayers are with all of you. Love, Janet Scoville

Stella Kunkler

September 25, 2006

Dear Janet, Jeffrey family and friends.

Paul and I were so sorry to learn of your Mom's passing and also sorry for not being able to visit you in the funeral home last evening.

Jo and John were great neighbors. We both moved to Oak Road early on, we were here in October 1961. We have not seen much of your Mom since your Dad passed on but she always was a very lovely person and nice to be with.

Please accept our heartfelt condolences.

Stella and Paul Kunkler
3623 Oak Road

Mary Frasca

September 25, 2006

Dear Janet and Jeffrey,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you and your extended family. May all the many happy memories you have bring you comfort.
Frasca Family

Joe & Judy Barmess

September 25, 2006

Janet, everyone here at JPMorgan has you and your entire family in our thoughts and prayers. I've forwarded the information to Marie, Brad, and Barbara Otti. Please let us/me know what we can do.

Ralph & Amy DeGennaro

September 24, 2006

We are going to truly miss seeing you on Monday nights. We are very glad that one of our favorite memories of you is the great time you had at our wedding in June. It was also a pleasure to meet your special friend Roland. We know you are in a better place now. God Bless.

Ralph & Amy DeGennaro

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