KATHERINE PENCE

1923 - 2019

KATHERINE PENCE obituary, 1923-2019, Independence, OH

BORN

1923

DIED

2019

FUNERAL HOME

Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence

7076 Brecksville Road

Independence, Ohio

KATHERINE PENCE Obituary

(nee Zemba), age 96. Beloved wife of James (deceased). Loving mother to James (Elizabeth), Katherine Boldt (Robert) and Robert (Lynne). Devoted grandmother to Ashley (Tamplin), Stephanie (Matthew), Michael, Johnathan, Austin, Jordan, Morgan, and Paige. Great grandmother to Peyton and Lincoln. Sister to the late Ann, John, Joseph, Steve, Julia and Michael. Dear aunt, cousin and friend to many. A lifelong parishioner of St. John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church from which she passed on the traditions of the blessing of Easter baskets and Christmas Eve Velija. Leader of grandma's post-liturgy donut club. Proud Ohio Bell employee who retained lifelong friendships through a dedicated Lunch Bunch. Notorious lover of sweets who made the best milkshakes. Always had cups of ice cream with the wooden spoons and cherry strawberry soda on hand for the grandkids. Made the best homemade mac and cheese. Forever loved a bushel and a peck and a hug around the neck. Visitation Friday, October 11, 2019 from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. with 4:00 p.m. Parastas Service at FORTUNA FUNERAL HOME 7076 Brecksville Rd, Independence, OH 44131. Saturday, October 12, 2019, 10:00 a.m. Funeral Services at Saint John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church, 1900 Carlton Rd, Parma, OH 44134. Interment All Saints Cemetery.

Published by Cleveland.com from Oct. 10 to Oct. 11, 2019.
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Sweetest and Beautiful Great Aunt Ever. She TRULY will always be in our Hearts.My Mom always loved her. She always talks so Highly of Aunt Kay. She was Amazing. So full of Love as with Uncle Jimmy. So so Sorry for your Loss. I would of made sure Mom would've been there. I don't want to tell her now. I will with Huge tears.

Christina Kunka

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July 5, 2020

So sorry was not able to attend wake or service. I remember all the working nights at Ohio Bell and the lunch bunch in retirement. May she Rest In Peace.

Kathy Golias

October 13, 2019

Kate was a very wise aunt and a good friend!Love, Audrey

October 10, 2019

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Visitation

4:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence

7076 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131

Oct

11

Service

4:00 p.m.

Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence

7076 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131

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12

Funeral service

10:00 a.m.

Saint John the Baptist Byzantine Catholic Church

1900 Carlton Rd,, Parma, OH

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Fortuna Funeral Home - Independence

7076 Brecksville Road, Independence, OH 44131

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