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Clara Massara Obituary

MASSARA Clara "Kate" Massara, age 78, died peacefully October 23, 2006, surrounded by family. Preceded in death by husband Peter. Survived by sons, Tony (Linda) of Wilmington, Oh., Tom (Joyce) and Tim (Sandy); grandchildren, Angela, Benjie, Josh, Laura and Desiree; great-grandson, Casey and to be, Colin; sister, Alice (Paul) Sweazy; numerous nieces and nephews. Friends received Thursday 3-6 p.m. at the MAEDER-QUINT-TIBERI FUNERAL HOME, 1068 S. High St. Friends and family will meet for the Memorial Mass of Christian Burial, 9:30 a.m. Friday at Our Mother of Sorrows Chapel, 6440 S. High St., on the grounds of St. Joseph Cemetery, burial to follow. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to the hospice of your choice.

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Published by The Columbus Dispatch from Oct. 25 to Oct. 26, 2006.

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Carolyn (Schreiber) Dew

October 30, 2006

Tony & Family,
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of your Mom. I have many fond memories of her being Room Mother & helping to organize the Minstrel Shows @ St Mary's. My prayers are for you & yours.
Take care.

Lorraine Sapp

October 28, 2006

Tony, Tom & Tim,

We are very sorry to hear that loss of your mother. You have our condolences and prayers. Your mother was so wonderful. We never forget that she always smiled. She is in a Heaven as she is happy without her suffering anymore and already met your father now.

Ryan, Lorraine & Trevor Sapp

Denette Coleman

October 26, 2006

Tony,
I know these last few months have been very difficult and my heart goes out to you and your family. Please accept my deepest sympathy.

Nikki Creeger

October 26, 2006

Tony
Thinking of you and your family during this difficult time. May the memories and love of family & friends comfort you, now and always.

Tonya Ostermeier

October 26, 2006

Tony Massara and Family -
May the many memories of your Mother support you through this difficult time. Please accept my deepest sympathy and know many thoughts and prayers are with you.

Cindy Garen

October 26, 2006

I'm sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. My prayers are with you.

Stephanie Branham

October 26, 2006

Tony,
Im sorry for your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

Pam and John Hagans

October 26, 2006

Our hearts go out to you at this time and in the days ahead.

Jim Carpenter

October 26, 2006

Tony,

My deepest sympathy for your loss. May God richly bless you and your family during your time of need.

God Bless,

Anita Milner

October 26, 2006

To the Massara Family,
We are so sorry to hear about your loss, Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Kate was a wonderful woman and will be missed.
Good Bless you and yours

Anita, Marty, Hailey, and Hannah Milner

Kathy Vanderpool

October 26, 2006

Tim- I am so sorry for your loss. You are in my thoughts and prayers.

MARY ANN THURSTON

October 25, 2006

TONY,TOM&TIM, I WANT YOU TO KNOW THAT I'M SO SORRY ABOUT YOUR MOTHER.I WILL ALWAYS REMEMBER KATIE AS A HAPPY FUN LOVING PERSON. ALWAYS REMEMBER THE GOOD TIMES YOU HAD WITH HER.
BOB & MARY ANN (OGBURN)THURSTON

Fred Sweazy

October 25, 2006

To my Cousins - I love you much and share your loss. Aunt Kate is one of a few who everyone will say was their best friend. I do.
Hoping to see you soon.
Love, Fred, Mary, Levi & Paul

Mary Souders

October 25, 2006

Tim
Kate was a wonderful lady and we are very sorry for your loss. Your in our thoughts and prayers.
John, Mary, Abby, & Katie

TERESA MCCULLAH

October 25, 2006

MY PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU!

Amy Jo Morris

October 25, 2006

Tim,

I am so sorry to learn of the loss of your Mother. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family.

JULIE BARNES

October 25, 2006

TONY, I AM THNKING AND PRAYING FOR YOU AND YOU FAMILY.

Liz Horn-Waugh

October 25, 2006

Dear Tom & Tim,

Sorry to hear about your loss, you guys are in our prayers and thoughts.

The Horns

Stephanie Dunseith

October 25, 2006

I am very sorry to hear about the loss of your mom. My thoughts and prayers will be with you in this time of grief and sorrow.

Jackie Rowe

October 25, 2006

TONY-I AM so sorry to hear about you loss. I know from the stories you have told that you mother was a wonderful person.My thoughts are with you during this tring time.

Keith Adams

October 25, 2006

Tony, I was so sorry to hear of the death of your mother. I can understand the deep loss you must feel. My prayers are with you and your family during this time.

John Dorko

October 25, 2006

Tony, we at Liberty Savings Bank, Kettering are very sorry for your loss, our prayers are with you and your family.

Roseann Moore

October 25, 2006

Tony, I am sorry of the loss of your Mother.

Alexis Dale

October 25, 2006

Tony - My deepest sympathy on the passing of your Mother. I was so impressed when we met in August with your love for your family and the closeness you share. I am sure that is a legacy from your Mother. You are blessed. I will include you in my prayers.

Kathy Lukas

October 25, 2006

I work with Tim, I did not know Kate, but I am sure by how good and kind her son is she must have been a wonderful mother.
Please except my sympathy to all of her family and prayers are sent to you that time will heal the sadness and leave good, happy memories of Kate.

Marc Bergdahl

October 25, 2006

Dear Massara Family,

We are very sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you. Love, Marc & Laurel Bergdahl

Centerville Team

October 25, 2006

As part of the Liberty Savings Bank family, the Centerville Team joins you in your sadness for the loss of your loved one. Please know, however, that as a family would do, we will keep you in our prayers.

Sincerely,
Mark Koogler II
Angela Trout
Kim Thomas
Cynthia McCall
Heidi Murphy
Dave Lee
Tom McTaggart
Cindy Voelkl

Nathaniel Newman

October 25, 2006

Sorry to hear of your loss, you are in our prayers...
Nathaniel Newman & family

Debbie Waller

October 25, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.

Edwin E. Rhoades Rhoades

October 25, 2006

Sorry about the passing of your mother. My prayers are with you as you go through this period in your life.

Patty Hickey

October 25, 2006

I was so sorry to hear of your loss. Please let me know if there is anything I can do to help at this time.

Andy & Jody Powell

October 25, 2006

We are so sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you in our prayers.

Tom Shedlock

October 25, 2006

Tony, Tom & Tim:

We are so sorry for your loss. Your mom was a great woman and we will always have fond memories of the times we spent with her during family get-togethers in Wilmington and here in Columbus. Your should be proud of the legacy she has left behind. May she rest in peace.

Tom, Sheryl, Laurel & Kirklen Shedlock

Mark Schroeder

October 25, 2006

Tim, I am very sorry to hear of your loss. I know that many of us at Franklin have you in our thoughts.

Sister Wilma Ross

October 25, 2006

Dear family and friends of Kate,
We at St. Ladislas parish wish to express our deepest prayers and sympathy to you at this time of loss. Kate is now with Jesus in His Kingdom. God Bless You.

Jenell Evans

October 25, 2006

My dear friend Tim,
I am so sorry for your loss. A friend of mine once told me behind every cloud was a rainbow and I sincerely believe that. Just remember all the good times and know your Mother is now watching from a better place pain free.
Love You
Jenell

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