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Colleen Tataru Obituary
Age 98, of East Canton, passed away peacefully on Sunday, December 12, 2021. She was born July 23,1923 in East Canton to Albertus and Audrie (Summer) John. She retired from Ohio Bell Telephone Company where she was a long-distance operator, information operator, file clerk, and supervisor for the Alliance and Canton offices. She graduated from East Canton High School in 1941 and was a member of Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church where she served as past president of the United Methodist Women. She joined The Order of the Eastern Star in 1959 and was past Matron in 1965 for the Louisville Chapter. She was a past president of the Knights Templar Ladies Club in Alliance, a past president of Kate DeWees, a member of the Louisville YMCA and the Julliard Senior Center in Louisville. She received the Certificate of Woman Conservationist of the year from the James Reserve Association. She enjoyed music, dancing, driving, swimming, the country, church and her family and friends. She especially enjoyed jazz, big band music, pansies, purple Irises, cats and kittens.
Colleen was preceded in death by her husband, John Tataru; son, Terry Tataru; brothers, Rogell and Joel John; and son-in-law, Gary Martz.
Colleen is survived by her daughter, Tanya Martz; son, Todd (Colleen) Tataru; 3 grandchildren, Chelsi and Caitlin Tataru, and Callie (Chris) Thompson; 5 great grandchildren, Phoenix, Achilles, Azrael, Fletcher and Wyatt; and 2 sisters, Rosie (Bob) Adkins, and Donna (Bob) Carlson.
Honoring her wishes, the family will mark Colleen’s passing with a private service at Moultrie Chapel Cemetery. Those wishing to send condolences or memories, may sign the online register book at www.gotschallfuneralhome.com.
The family wishes to thank Chad, Nurse Carol, all the caregivers at Whitewood Village and to Mercy Hospice for their loving and wonderful care.
Contributions in her honor may be made to Mt. Tabor United Methodist Church.
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for Colleen Tataru
Oranna Loy
December 21, 2021
A good friend until the end. I have lots of fond memories.
Roseann Widder
December 20, 2021
Todd and Family,
My deepest sympathy to you doing this time. Your mom brought smiles to so many and was a good friend to my mother. I know she will be missed. You are in my thoughts and prayers.
Roseann Widder
Micalann Curlutu
December 19, 2021
My deepest sympathy to Tanya and her family. You Mom was so special to you. Keep the memories of her alive.
Linda & Ken Griswold
December 17, 2021
John and Tanya and family we are sad to lose such a spirted and fun lady. She was always happy and smiling. I will never forget the friendship both our moms had over the years. It lifts my heart when I think of them being reunited again. With much love, Linda and Ken
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Marilyn and Brenda Petroli , Momirovic
December 17, 2021
Mom and Colleen were friends for many years, traveling around Ohio in Eastern Star. She would tell me of their adventures with your dad.
Rhonda Pfalzgraf
December 17, 2021
I will remember her always. Always happy and full of sunshine
SueAnn Geitgey
December 17, 2021
So sorry for your loss.
DAVID ALMASY
December 16, 2021
SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF YOUR MOM WAS A GREAT LADY AND SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS OF TERRY ALSO DIDN'T KNOW HE PASSED WOULD LIKE A CALL IF POSSIBLE WHEN TIME 330-904-0232
December 16, 2021
SO SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS YOUR MOM WAS A GREAT LADY AND ALSO SORRY FOR YOUR
DAVE ALMASY
December 16, 2021
TANYA AND TODD, SO SORRY FOR YOUR LOSS SHE WAS SUCH A NICE LADY AND ALWAYS NICE TO ME WHEN I WAS AT YOUR HOUSE WHICH WAS MANY TIMES. ALSO SORYY TO HEAR ABOUT TERRYHAVE BEEN TRYING TO GET AHOLD OF HIM FOR YEARS HE WAS MY BEST FRIEND IN SCHOOL WOULD LIKE TO HEAR WHAT HAPPEN TO TERRY IF POSSIBLE
Debbie Nolan
December 16, 2021
Tanya so sad to hear about your beloved Mom. She was such a beautiful lady and a wonderful friend to my Mom - Betty Frantum. I always remember how she was so full of life. She will certainly be missed but never forgotten. Take joy that she is finally home with her dear Savior and your dad. I am sure she is playing those piano keys and our loss is heaven's gain. Take care and pass our sympathy to the entire family.
Mary Ann (Gorman)Ruthrauff
December 15, 2021
Tanya & Todd, I am so sorry to hear of your mom's promotion to heaven. Whether at church or when seeing her at school she always smiled and often stopped to talk. I graduated with Terry, so did see her often. I'm also sorry to see Terry also passed away. May God be with you at this difficult time.
Robin (Summers) Fry
December 15, 2021
Our thoughts and prayers are with each of you.
Randy & Jackie Branch
December 15, 2021
Sincere sympathy to Colleen’s family. We’ll miss her. She was a real sweetie. She always greeted us with a smile at church and we were grateful for all kind notes we received from her. She loved country line dancing and was so fun in our dance class. Colleen Tataru was one special lady.
Adella Kay Welker (Stith)
December 15, 2021
My sincere condolences to the Tataru family!
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