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Joann Abrigg Obituary

Joann M. Abrigg
Age 62 of Canton passed away Thursday morning in Mercy Medical Center following an extended illness. She was a life resident of Stark County, a 1967 graduate of Central Catholic, was employed by Mercy Medical Center and was a member of St. Michael Catholic Church. Joann enjoyed spending time with her grandson, nieces, nephews and the outdoors.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph P. Gerber. She is survived by her son, Ronald M. (Christine) Abrigg of Riverview, Fla.; mother, Ann M. (Manderine) Gerber; brother, Joseph M. Gerber of Canton; sister, Kathleen A. (Timothy) Harbert of N. Canton; grandson, Christian Joseph Abrigg; nephews, Joseph F. Russell, Joseph R. Gerber, Andrew T. Gerber; niece, Tiffany M. Streb; great-nephew, Ryan Russell; great-niece, Raegan Russell and long time companion, Michael Kleinhenz.
Mass of Christian burial will be Monday at 11 a.m. in St. Michael Catholic Church with Fr. Donald E. King as celebrant. Burial will be in Calvary Cemetery. Friends may call Sunday at 2 to 5 p.m. in the Wackerly Funeral Home. For those unable to attend services you may register on line at our 'On Line Registry Page' at www.wackerlyfuneralhome.com
(Wackerly 330 455-5235)

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Published by The Repository on Feb. 25, 2012.

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Robin and Paul Guerra

March 8, 2012

So sorry for your loss.

Ronnie & Judi Abrigg

February 27, 2012

Dear Ronnie, And Family of Joann

My deepest sympathy to all of you.There is one thing that no one will ever be able to take away from you ,is the memory and legacy she left behind, I am so thankful that Joann and my relationship was a good one. Many bumpy roads in the past but her and I became good friends. She knew that I loved her son as much as a step mother could possibly love their own biological child,as life continues her son, mother,sister,brother grandson,niece and nephews and family will carry her heart with them forever and now that she is at peace and in God's arms she can look down on her loved ones and embrace and keep you safe.I will miss her smile,and jubilant personality,but a soothing thought will be to look in each others eyes and you will see what Joann saw in each and everyone of you, it was the love, and affection that she left this earth with, and with that being said, you all will see a little bit of her in the loved ones she left behind, God Be With Her and May God Bless!

February 27, 2012

My condolences to the family. Joann will be truly missed. She was always so happy and bubbly. I loved all her different Glasses she wore
and all her crazy accessories. I enjoyed working with her At Mercy.. RIP.
Holly

February 26, 2012

My condolences to the family. Joanie was always upbeat and made everyone laugh. She will be missed. I enjoyed working with her at Mercy. Tina Swope

February 26, 2012

I am so sorry for your loss. Joann will sadly be missed at our family get togethers. She always made every one around her happy, smiling and definetly laughing.. My prayers and sympathy are with your family . Love Dianne and Douglas

February 26, 2012

Joannie you will be truly missed I can't believe you are gone. Working with you when I started Mercy you always made me laugh you were a queen as I always called you queenie RIP ....April

Dona Holmstrom

February 25, 2012

Family,
I am very sorry to hear about your loss. I have told many people this weekend what a great lady Joann was. She always seemed happy and enjoying life. She was proud of herself and was not afraid to show it. I am tearing up thinking about her. I can't even imagine what all of you are going through. Continue to share all the great memories formed with Joann over the years. I know she will be missed here on Earth, but heaven got a special lady. Thoughts and prayers with all of you. Love, The Holmstrom Family

Chelsa Torres

February 25, 2012

Your bright smile always lit up the room. You will truly be missed. Rest In Peace!
Chelsa Torres

February 25, 2012

Mike I am so sorry to hear about your loss. We only seen Joanie a few times but she made such a great impression. She had a wonderful personality. The Lois Miller Family.

CRYSTAL MIRAGLIA

February 25, 2012

MISS JOANIE,WHERE DO I BEGIN TO TELL OF ALL THE FOND MEMORIES THAT WE HAD...TOO MANY TO WRITE ABOUT...BUT LAST SUNDAY WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT BECAUSE WE LAUGHED,WE CRIED, WE PRAYED AND WE EVEN WATCHED QVC LIKE OLE TIMES BUT I KNOW THAT I KNOW YOU ENTERED THE GATES OF HEAVEN.. I'VE ALWAYS SAID ITS NOT WHERE YOU HAVE BEEN ON THIS EARTH THAT MATTERS BUT WHERE YOU SPEND ETERNITY DOES AND I'LL SEE YOU SOON AND I KNOW YOU'LL COME TO GREET ME...LOVE YOU ALWAYS BEST FRIEND...MISS YOU ALREADY..MISS CRYSTAL

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