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Catherine Cerwinsky Obituary
Age 66, of Canton, passed away early Sunday morning in Aultman Hospital following a courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. She was born Aug. 5, 1944 in Scotland, daughter to the late David and Catherine (Bryceland) Duffy. She was a member of First Christian Church and the founder of Ohio Friends of Greyhounds Rescue and Adoptions. She had been the owner of Kitten Fashions in Minerva and worked at various stores in the area including in the office of Ethel Wilson Fashions. Catherine had been a volunteer with the Stark County Board of Developmental Disabilities and a member of the National MS Society. Besides her parents she is preceded in death by her stepbrother, Andrew Duffy and mother-in-law, Berchyie Ealy.
Survivors include her loving husband of 48 years, Fredrick R. Cerwinsky of the home; sons, Fred (Kerri) Cerwinsky of Minerva, Kurt Cerwinsky also of Minerva; daughter, Heather (Nick) Kalagidis of Canton; four grandchildren, Zeke Rhiel, Erica and Nicholas Kalagidis, Bryceland Cerwinsky; brother, David Duffy of Isle of Wight, England; and two nieces, Denise Brown and Jeanette Deannes, both of the UK.
Funeral service will be conducted Friday at 11:30 a.m in the Reed Funeral Home Canton Chapel with Msgr. Lewis F. Gaetano officiating. Interment will be in Forest Hill Cemetery. Calling hours will be held Thursday evening from 6-8 p.m. in the funeral home. Those wishing to send their condolences or share a fond memory may sign the Reed On-line guestbook at
www.reedfuneralhome.com
Reed, 330-477-6721
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for Catherine Cerwinsky
November 21, 2010
Fred, I just heard of Irene's death and am so sorry for your loss. Irene was one in a million - I used to treasure our long phone conversations. Sally & Pat Hennessey, Lake Erie Greyhound Rescue
Richard Lockard
November 17, 2010
Fred, Kurt. I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts are with you.
Michelle DeSantis
November 14, 2010
I was very sorry to hear about Irene. I got both of my Greyhounds from her. I think the work she did with dogs was wonderful. I still have the picture of us from the Repository many years ago. God bless the family. Michelle DeSantis
November 12, 2010
Fred and family, So sorry to hear of your loss. Our thoughts are with you.
Shawn and Chris (WILSON)Coe.
November 11, 2010
Fred, Heather, Freddie, and Kurt, I'm so sorry for your loss. She will be missed by so many. She was a wonderful person. Kelly (Malone) Decker.
Gary Wilson SR.
November 10, 2010
Fred & family sorry for your loss. Irene was a great person.
Gary & Carol Dewalt
November 10, 2010
I was so sorry to hear of your loss. The thoughts of many are with you at this time of sorrow.
November 10, 2010
Cerwinsky Family: I'm so sorry for your loss. Danette
Pam Fouse
November 10, 2010
Heather,
My thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. Know that you are in the hearts of many. Blessings to you and your family.
Missy (Morgan) Casper
November 10, 2010
Heather, I'm so sorry for your loss. You and your family have my deepest sympathy.
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