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Gail Cousino Obituary
Gail Harriet Cousino, age 69, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2019 after a courageous battle with brain cancer.
Born August 7, 1949 in Brooklyn, NY to Jerome & Shirley Gerber, the family eventually settled in Toledo, Ohio where a lifetime of memories would be made.
A graduate of Ottawa Hills High School and Kent State University, she would come to work for Riverside Hospital in 1973/74 where she met the love of her life, Ron Cousino. They married in 1976. Life and work would take them from Toledo to Ft. Wayne, IN in the late 80s, where treasured friendships, people who became like family to her, would grow and flourish.
Gail was a social worker for Riverside Hospital and Parkview Osteopathic Hospital in Toledo, OH and then Lutheran Hospital in Ft. Wayne, IN. She also worked for Talbots and recently retired from Visiting Nurse & Hospice Home of Ft. Wayne, IN.
Gail was the most loving mother. However, her absolute favorite role in life was as Boopsie (grandma) to her three grandsons Jonah, Oliver, and Alexander.
She had a vivacious personality and always made people around her laugh. She drew people in, making friends wherever she went. She was a fighter and a shining light that unfortunately was dimmed too early.
She is preceded in death by her father Jerome Gerber.
Gail is survived by loving husband, Ron Cousino of Ft. Wayne, IN; daughter, Marna Berlekamp (Dustin) of Rossford, OH; grandchildren, Jonah, Oliver & Alexander Berlekamp, mother, Shirley Gerber of Toledo, OH; brother, Jeff Gerber (Evi) of Austin, TX; sister, Felice Wolff of Toledo, OH; her niece and nephews Allison Brunger of Dayton, OH; Gregory Gerber of Dayton, OH; and Joel Gerber of Austin, TX; sister-in-law, Emily Fall (Mike). She also has a host of great nieces and nephews.
Services and burial will take place Friday, June 14, 1:30PM at Beth Shalom Cemetery, 420 Otter Creek Rd., Oregon, OH 43616.
In lieu of flowers or for those who wish, donations in memory of Gail can be sent to Congregation Achduth Vesholom (www.templecav.org); Cancer Services of Northeast Indiana(www.cancer-services.org), or Hospice of Northwest Ohio (www.hospicenwo.org). Arrangements by the Robert H. Wick/Wisniewski Funeral Home (419) 535-5840
www.wickfh.com
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Deborah Sampson
July 24, 2019
Gail had an infectious smile and a positive outlook on life...We were friends when she lived in Toledo and lost touch over time.However,I wont ever forget the wonderful memories of her friendship...may she rest in peace..will miss her..deepest sympathies to her family.
Dave Burns
June 25, 2019
I am so sorry for your loss
Judy Bowles
June 16, 2019
My dear Marna,
I am so sorry for you and your family.
What a loss for everyone especially your three little guys.
It's terrible to lose your mom, I know.
Bless you as you go through this difficult time in your life.
Judy Bowles
June 15, 2019
Ron, so sorry for your loss.
Susan Howard Leach, class of 66
Curt Rockwell
June 14, 2019
Shirley ,Ron ,Felice And Family - My Heart just sank when I read your Gail's Obituary. I kept reading and thinking it can't be the Gail I know. My thoughts, Prayers and Love go out to each of you. In Sympathy , Love Curt
Edna Reed
June 14, 2019
Marna & Dustin, Jonah, Oliver & Alexander,
The Reed, Steinkamp and Rogers Families from Springfield, Il send our deepest sympathy and love to all of you. There is nothing like a mother and grandmother's love. You will certainly cherish all your sweet memories of her. We are thinking of you today with heavy hearts and a tear in our eye. She was one in a million.
Diana Hoffman
June 14, 2019
Felice, so very sorry to hear of your sisters passing. I can see your smile in her.. prayers and hugs as you go through this difficult time. God Bless
Diana Hoffman
Cindy Todd Brown
June 14, 2019
Felice, I am so sorry to hear of your sister Gail's death. I pray that you will feel God's loving arms surrounding you and your family, comforting you in your grief. My heart is with you. Love, Cindy
Beth and Mitch Sherr
June 14, 2019
Thinking of you today and sending thoughts of love and strength.
June 13, 2019
My sweet cousin Gail, I've known you my whole life. I always considered you as a warm and thoughtful person with a great sense of humor, even when I was a little kid. My thoughts are with your family and friends. Warm regards - Steve Russell & family in Boise
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