Florence A. Soltis, 91, of Stow, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2009 at Aurora Manor.
She was born March 4, 1917 in Century, Pa., to the late Steven and Catherine (Mayher) Kruper. She was a store manager at Lawson's for many years. Florence was a baker extroidiner, made quilts, was a wallpaper hanger, owned a grocery and candy store, was a judge of elections in Hiller, Pa., and an avid Bingo player. She also worked at the Stow and Ravenna Revco Drug Stores.
She is survived by her son, Dennis (Teresa) of Seattle; daughter, Janet (William) Gregg of Garrettsville; brother, Frank Kruper; grandchildren, John, Jeffrey, Scott, Jason, Nickole, Mark and Jennnifer and 12 great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, John A; son, Stephen; brothers, Steven and John; Sisters, Margaret, Frances, Mary, Katherine and Helen; and one grandchild, Denijo.
Mass of Christian burial will be on Monday at 11 a.m. at St. Ambrose Catholic Church, Garrettsville with Fr. Leo Wehrlin officiating. Visitation will be one hour prior to Mass from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m. also at the church. Burial will be at Westlawn Cemetry, Mantua, Oh. Mallory-DeHaven-Carlson Funeral Home & Cremation Services, 8382 Center St. Garrettsville, Oh. 44231 have been entrusted with arrangements. wwwcarlsonfuneralhomes.com
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Suzanne Silvey
January 30, 2009
Denny and family,
My most vivid memory of your mother is the afternoon of the rehearsal dinner. I recall how she worked tirelessly in the kitchen and with the best of spirits. While I can't recall exactly what she served that evening, I remember being impressed with the results. Larry and I are so sorry for your loss yet happy she lived a long life with a family who cared for her deeply.
Glennelle Bourgeois
January 19, 2009
Dear Janet, Bill and Boys
your mom and grandmother held a very dear place in my heart. sorry to hear of her passing. Now she's with my grandparents up in the patch in the sky. your in my thoughts and prayers.
Love Glennelle
The Carlson Family Funeral Home
January 17, 2009
Offering our deepest sympathy during this difficult time.
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