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Josephine Mary "Nenelle" Nave

FUNERAL HOME

Newcomer Funeral Home - Akron

131 North Canton Road

Akron, Ohio

Josephine Nave Obituary

On Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, the Lord called upon one of the most precious, strongest, kind-hearted, unique women on earth to be an angel in Heaven, Josephine Mary "Nenelle" Nave (nee Leone), age 84, passed away peacefully at home under the careful watch of her daughter, Nancy, along with her family and friends, including her dearest companion, James.

Jo was born on March 6, 1929 to the late Thomas Leone and Clara (DiCola) Leone in Youngstown, Ohio and grew up as one of the "Gibson Girls". In 1954 she married the late Grier Harvey Nave, moved to Akron, and had three wonderful children, Mary (Ron) Brincko, Nancy (Marty) Baker, and her "Baby Boy" Roy Nave (Mon Subba).

Jo is survived by her three sisters, Gloria (Frank) Wielbruda, Ginger (Steve) Kubala, and Mary Reigle; two brothers, Thomas "Bones" (Jackie) Leone and James "Squirt" (Georgia) Leone.

She retired after 25 years of service from Rockyknoll Presbyterian Nursing Home in Akron. Jo was full-blooded Italian so she loved cooking and baking, especially during holidays. She enjoyed crocheting and watching TMC (Turner Movie Classics). She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, Deena (Nathan) Snipes, Jesi Crane (Ethan Shumacher), Tiffany Crane, Sunny Crane, Damon Jones, and her newest grandson, Evan Nave. Jo also enjoyed her three great-grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsie and Christine Newton; and dearest companion, James Walkup. In such a "small world", she was well-known within the deaf community as a respected member of the Akron and Youngstown Deaf Clubs, the Deaf Outreach Church in Green, and the Deaf Ladies Fraternity.

The family would like to thank Summa Cooper Cancer Center, Hospice staff and Dr. Mehesh for their dedication and support. Also, the family would like to extend special appreciation to Linda Williams and Linda Waisner.

Calling hours will be Thursday, 5 to 9 p.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Deaf Outreach Church, 2255 Greensburg Rd., North Canton, OH 44720. To leave a special message for the family, visit www.NewcomerAkron.com <http://www.NewcomerAkron.com>.

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Published by Akron Beacon Journal on May 5, 2013.

Memories and Condolences
for Josephine Nave

26 Entries

Nancy Baker

April 21, 2014

Hi mommy, it's just so hard to believe it's almost one (1) year since you left this world and I have tried to be as happy as I can be, but too hard my heart just aches for you ,I miss you so much. I have been going to DOC and it makes me feel closer to God and you. I know it was a shock to you when Sunny joined you and the rest of our family in Heaven. Please watch down on all of us things just haven't been right. I love & miss you so much mommy. In my heart forever!

Kim Dokes

May 12, 2013

To the Nave family, we were sorry to hear about Josehine's passing, what a wonderful and kind woman who truly loved her family, we worked with Josephine at Rockynol and loved working with her - such a sweetheart! Please accept our deepest condolences, and prayers on Miss Josephine's passing. Kim Dokes, Jimmie Esters, Tonya Sneed, and Chyrell Allen.

Linda Waisner

May 11, 2013

Dear Nancy and Roy ,
My prayer are with u loss of ur mommy. She is now with Jesus in heaven and no more painful and suffering.. Always thinking of her in my heart forever... \|m/

Irene Tunanidas

May 9, 2013

I met Josephine once through her deaf sister and mother at a deaf picnic in the early 70s. She was a kind soul and came from a wonderful family. She will be sadly missed but not forgotten. May she rest in peace. From: Irene Tunanidas, Teacher, Youngstown, Ohio

May 9, 2013

Nancy, so sorry for your loss. The heart remembers most what it has loved best. May memories comfort you and bring you peace. Love, Joanie and Gary Alexander

Sue Garritano White

May 8, 2013

Dear Nancy and Family, My thoughts and prayers are with you. May all the wonderful memories you made with your mom thoughout the years comfort you during this difficult time.

The Staff of Newcomer Funeral Home

May 8, 2013

Offering our deepest condolences during this difficult time.

May 7, 2013

Prayers and thoughts are with all the family. I will always cherish the wonderful memories of your mother, especially her kindness towards me. Heartfelt love, Sue and Bob Westfall

Shelly Loraditch

May 7, 2013

I just loved your Mom, thinking and praying for your Family.

Ivonne Herron

May 7, 2013

Jo was the sweetest lady I ever met. She always smiling all times. She is now with Jesus in heaven with no more pain and suffering.
May the Lord comfort and pray for the Nave family.
Joe, Ivonne and Jacob

Linda Wallace

May 6, 2013

Nancy and family,

I am thinking about you and your family at this time for your loss and I will have all of you in my heart and prayers.

Jill & Ed Snipes

May 6, 2013

Very Beautiful Lady. If I could sign I would say Love you too the first thing she taught you to sign, and heaven is filling up! Our Prayer's to Deena and Family. Love You

Tiffy

May 5, 2013

Gramma I am sad to have you leave me, but I am glad you are not suffering anymore. I will miss you more and more each day. You touched so many lives during you 84 yrs on earth, especially mine. Heaven received a wonderful gift. You are an angel now and I know you will watch over all of us. We will meet again, but not before I carry out my promises I made to you. I love you soooo much and I wish I would been able to keep you here longer but God had another plan that he needed you for. You were that absolute BEST GRANDMA and MOTHER that anyone could wish or hope for. My heart is broken because of your loss, but the memories we have made especially in the last year will stay in my heart forever. Until we meet again gramma I will keep an eye on things here earth, cause I know your handling them up there. Rest in Peace and I will miss and love you FOREVER!!!!

Julie Martin

May 5, 2013

Take comfort in knowing that now you have a special guardian angel to watch over you.

May 5, 2013

You are in peace with Jesus now as He wiped ur pain away....I never forget how I met u long long time ago..I never forget how much u love chatttttinngggg!!!!! So now chat with dear Jesus..

Missed by Ron and Elaine Lawrence

May 5, 2013

keeping you warm!!

Nancy

May 5, 2013

Mommy, I know your in such a better place now and you have no more pain and suffering, I'm just so sorry you had to endure such pain and discomfort in the last year of your life, but I remember you saying how happy you feel having Tiffany here and all the fun things we did together and how you couldn't wait until the weekend for her to come back and do more things...how you loved getting your nails and toes polished and will never forget Tiffany pushing you around Walmart in a wheelchair for the first time...We're gonna miss those times so bad, but we'll think of you every time we polish our nails and go shopping...It's just going to be hard for me to remember not to buy something for you...ha,ha I love you my mommy and hold your pillow close to my heart always and forever...I will never forget how much you loved us all no matter what...and Lucy Lou Clara Jo knows your ok now becuz she is back to normal leaving her toys all over the floor. Missing you now!!!!

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