Fern Terese Kalfas

Fern Terese Kalfas obituary, Parma, OH

Fern Terese Kalfas

Fern Kalfas Obituary

Published by Legacy Remembers on Jun. 27, 2024.
Fern Terese Kalfas (née Geringer), aged 97, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2024, in Parma, Ohio. Beloved wife of the late Raymond F. Kalfas for 63 years. Dear mother to her children Kathryn Hric (Robert, deceased), Larry (Laura), and Susan Fisher (Ed). Sister-in law of Nancy Kalfas (Frank, deceased). She was preceded in death by her daughter, Patricia Boyko (Timothy), and her five siblings. Loving grandmother of 11, great grandmother of 13, and great, great grandmother of 2. Fern's legacy continues through her family and all who had the pleasure of knowing her.

A Mass in memory of Fern will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024, at 4:00 p.m. at Our Lady of Grace Church in Hinckley, Ohio. In lieu of flowers, the family requests that charitable donations be made to The Patty Boyko Foundation, dedicated to continuing Fern's legacy of kindness and support. Contributions may be made at https://pattyboykofoundation.org

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Susan & Family,
Such sad news about Fern! She will be missed in our office. May the memories of her love help to ease the sorrow.

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