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Michele Blaho Obituary
BARBERTON -- Michele Blaho, 62, went home to be with the Lord on January 23, 2007.
She was blessed with a heart of Gold, and was a courageous woman. She touched many lives for the better.
She was the devoted wife of 42 years to Robert Blaho; loving mother and friend to Jill Blaho, Robert Jr. (Shelley) Blaho, Christy (Cliff McCully) Blaho, Lisa Blaho, and Michael Blaho; adoring grandmother to her angels, Melissa Starcher, Ariel Edwards, Michael Jr. and Autumn Blaho; dear sister of Steven and David Shadrach. She was preceded in death by her mother, Helen Shadrach; father, Ivan Shadrach; and brother, Daniel Shadrach.
Michele worked 10 years at Hopocan Gardens in Barberton and 10 years at The Olive Tree in Akron for her dear friend, Cleo, and retired in 2004. She will always be loved and missed by many.
A "Celebration of Life" Service will be held Sunday, February 11th, from 1 to 4 p.m. at the Nights of Columbus, 70 North Van Buren Avenue, Barberton, Ohio 44203, for all family and friends to attend. In lieu of flowers, donations in Michele's memory may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Service, 3340 Ridgewood Rd., Akron, OH 44333. (COX, BARBERTON, 330-745-3311)
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Memories and Condolences
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Karen Cireddu
February 5, 2007
Dear Jill and Family:
Even though I never met your Mom, I felt like I knew her. Jill always spoke very highly of her mother. She is in peace with our Lord. May you also find comfort in knowing that. God be with all of you. Love, Karen
Cleo Kefalos
January 29, 2007
Dear Family of sweet Michele, Michele is one of those people that make you feel truly blessed to know.She always found the best in people no matter what. We shared many wondweful times together and it is a great loss to many that we lost her.We will miss her kind words but feel comfort that she is at peace with the Lord.God bless all of you and may you carry her memory with you always Love Cleo XO XO
One East Barberton Hospital
January 29, 2007
The staff on one east at Barberton Hospital would like to extend our most sincere sympathy to your family for your loss. Michele was one of those patients we absolutely loved, she was so very kind. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all. As you find your way through the grief of losing Michele, God will hear your prayers. His presence, your memories and the love you all share will comfort you. Again, our condolences.
The Town Crier Restaurant
January 28, 2007
Our deepest sympathy goes out to Bob, and his children. A loved one that has finished their life on earth is not dead, their life just began.They are still with us in spirit. That you must believe!
Charlene and Steve Haverlick
January 28, 2007
Our thoughts and prayers are with you in your time of grief. May your memories bring you comfort.
Marie Langford
January 28, 2007
Bob and children: I am so sad to hear about Michelle passing. I have wonderful fond memories of her from our days when our kids were so young. She was always so sweet and pleasant. I think of you at this time and include you in my prayers. Bob, thanks for always being Carl's close friend. Marie
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