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Catherine Ligas Obituary
Catherine Marie Ligas (nee Ostovich)
Catherine "Kate" Ligas, 98, joined her husband of 73 years, Andy, on October 24th. He preceded her in death in 2013.
Kate was born on January 23, 1917 in Granite City, Illinois, but lived most of her life in Barberton. She attended SS Cyril & Methodius Church and currently was a parishioner at St. Augustine Church.
Kate worked at Yoder Brothers Greenhouse, Hopocan Gardens and managed the German Brethren Union in Barberton. She and Andy performed with the Singing Strings Tamburitzan group for many years touring in Ohio, Pennsylvania, Nashville, Washington, D.C. and Canada.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mary and Daniel Ostovich; brother, John (Sue) Ostovich; nephew, John Ostovich; uncle and aunt, Matthew and Julia Ostovich.
She is survived by her children, Mary (John) Ferraro, Teena, Andy (Sue), Larry, Rick (Laura), Teresa (Wesley) Burnett, and Mark (Cynthia); grandchildren, Rita Ferraro, Dr. Andrea Ferraro, Dr. Martina Ferraro, Daniel Ligas, and Anna Ligas; cousin, Mary Shepherd; sisters-in-law, Norma Ligas, Margaret Genet, and Patty Ligas; brother-in-law, Peter Ligas; and many beloved nieces and nephews.
The family would like to thank VNS Hospice of Akron General and nurses Karen, Denise, Sue, and Patty; caregivers Bethany, Jen, Kate and her niece Deann Adams for the loving care that they provided to our mother making it possible for we, her family, to grant her wish to care for her at home.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m. on Thursday, October 29, 2015 at St. Augustine Catholic Church, 204-6th St. NW, Barberton. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hours Wednesday from 4 to 8 p.m., with Rosary at 7:30 p.m. at the SILVA-HOSTETLER FUNERAL HOME, 1199 Wooster Rd. West, Barberton, where prayers will be said Thursday morning at 9:30 a.m.
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October 28, 2015
Sending our love and prayers to all the Ligas family. Kate was a very kind woman who raised a wonderful family with Andy!
Thanks for some great memories, Valerie Pramik Craddock and family
Kathy Ligas
October 28, 2015
Catherine was a kind and caring grandmother to my children. I will always be grateful for the love she gave them and for the positive influence she had on their lives. They loved her so much. I regret that I never told her how much I appreciated her.
Patricia Kualii
October 27, 2015
Mom and I were so Happy we got to see you and talk to you and see your Beautiful Smile when we visit you a few months ago . You will be missed !! Prayers to all of the Families !!!!!
From Mary Lou Mcguinness & Patty Mcguinness Kualii
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Kenny Anderson
October 27, 2015
To Gerilyn and all the Ligas family's.
Please accept my deepest condolence regarding Kate's passing.I remember her and Andy and the love everyone had for them.My prayers are with you all.
Kenny Anderson
Linda Massironi
October 27, 2015
Roses for you, Kate.
Ruggeri family
October 27, 2015
Unfortunately we never met, Kate, but thank you for your lovely smiles that we were able to see through many pictures in these years, at least
Many blessings from the Ruggeri family in Italy
Charlene Harrison
October 27, 2015
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Dale Amlin
October 25, 2015
Give rest to the soul of Your departed servant , Katherine in a place of light, in a place of repose, in a place of refreshment, where there is no pain, sorrow and suffering. As a good and loving God, forgive every sin she has committed in thought, word or deed, for there is no one who lives and does not sin.. You alone are without sin. Your righteousness is an everlasting righteousness. And your word is truth.
For you are the resurrection, the life, and the repose of Your departed servant Katherine, Christ our God, and to you we give glory, with Your eternal Father and life-giving Spirit, now and forever and to the ages of ages. Amen.
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