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1961
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2008
John Katoll Obituary
The son of Ethel Grace (Muntz) Katoll and the late John H. Katoll Jr., John was born April 10, 1961, at Chicago, Ill.
He was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church at New Philadelphia. John was employed as an LPN.
John was an active member of the Masonic Lodge and he served as presiding officer of the York Rite Bodies. He was a recipient of the Knight of the York Cross of Honor as well as the Deputy Division Commander of the 10th Division of the Grand Commandery of Ohio.
He is survived by his wife, Jennifer (Twigg) Katoll; his mother, Ethel Grace Katoll of Sherrodsville; three sisters, Barbara (Tim) Katoll-Koons of Rockford, Ill., Ellen Katoll of Dekalb, Ill., and Suzanne (Pete) Hodges of Ypsilanti, Michigan; his father-in-law and mother-in-law, Mr. and Mrs. Edd Twigg of Green, and numerous nieces and nephews.
Friends may call on Tuesday (today), Dec. 2, 2008, from 4 to 8 p.m. in the Linn-Hert-Geib Funeral Home & Crematory at New Philadelphia with the New Philadelphia Lodge No. 177 F. & A.M. holding services at 7 p.m. Rosary services will then take place at 7:45 p.m. A funeral service celebrating John's life will be held on Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2008, at 10:30 a.m. in Emmanuel Lutheran Church at New Philadelphia with Pastor Steve Patrick officiating. Visitation will also be held one hour prior to the service in the church. Burial will take place at 2:30 p.m. in Holy Cross Cemetery at Akron.
Those wishing to do so may send the family a personal condolence and view an online memorial by visiting the funeral home Web site.
Linn-Hert-Geib
(330) 343-5506
www.geibcares.com
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for John Katoll
Kenny Beachy
December 11, 2008
I knew big John back in the late 1980's. I was shocked to see he had past. He was a good friend and took care of my own dad in the nursing home in Dover in the late '90's. He will be Missed .
Steve Elliott
December 10, 2008
Our sincere condolences! John will be missed. It was great to have his friendship. It's good to know he's off to a better place. Our prayers are with him, his family and friends.
Tammy Hellman (Muntz)
December 5, 2008
Dear Ethel Grace and Family,
We are so very sorry about your loss. Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of your family at this difficult time. We will remember John fondly, he always had a smile on his face and kind words to say.
Local 550L
December 4, 2008
We are so sorry for your loss, John was are nurse at IAC in Canton. He was always joking around and having at good time, he will be missed. You and your family are in are thoughts and prayers.
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Dr. Morisak & Staff
December 3, 2008
Our most sincere condolences, Our prayers are with you.
Phillip, Kassandra, and Olivia Brady
December 3, 2008
Ethel and Jennifer-
We are so deeply sorry for your loss. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. May God be with you during this very difficult time.
Sandy Seran
December 3, 2008
I just heard about John. I worked at the Canton IAC Plant where John was the nurse. He was a very cheerful and full of life person. So terribly sorry for your loss. May God Bless your family at this time.
Marilyn Garbrandt(Rothacher)
December 3, 2008
May God bless you and your family in this time of sorrow.
Patty (Gradisher) Dyer
December 2, 2008
Jenny--
We are so sorry for your sudden loss. May Our Lord give you the strength you need in the days to come. Mom wanted me to convey her sympathy to you and said she will have a Mass said for John. Keeping you in our prayers.
RUCHELLE(HEARTHSTONE)
December 2, 2008
JENNIFER I AM SO SORRY TO HEAR ABOUT JOHN.WE NEVER EXPECT FOR THESE THINGS TO HAPPEN AND CAN NEVER PREPARE OUR SELF FOR THIS DAY,MAY GOD BLESS YOU AT YOUR TIME OF NEED.AND THE DAYS TO COME
Theresa (Gradisher) Holmes & Family
December 2, 2008
Jenny,
Words fail at such a time as this. Please know that we will be praying for you, especially during the holidays.
Ruth Katzenmeyer
December 2, 2008
Dear Jennifer,
Please accept our deepest sympathy on the tragic passing of your beloved husband John. You and your family are in our thoughts and prayers. May God give you strength and help in this difficult time.
Bill & Ruth Katzenmeyer
Dorothy Ballard
December 2, 2008
Ethel,
My thoughts and prayers are with you always. John will always have a very special place in my heart.
Helen Leggett/Candea
December 2, 2008
Hi Grace and family,
Was sorry to read in the paper of your son's death. Sometimes I just scan the deaths and your maiden name popped up. Just wanted you to know how sorry I am and to let you know that you all are in our prayers. Helen Leggett Candea
Rebecca Marchino
December 2, 2008
Ethel,
Please know you and your family will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Rebecca (Hanood) Marchino
Julie Katzenmeyer-Ball
December 2, 2008
Jennifer-
I am so sorry to hear of your loss. My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family. Please accept my deepest sympathies.
shelly
December 2, 2008
my deepest sympathy to the family.
BOB PANKONIEN,SR.
December 2, 2008
I am so very sorry for your loss. I am sure the world is a better place for John having been with us.
Bob Pankonien, Sr.
Sarasota, FL
Oriana House Nurses
December 2, 2008
Jennifer,
We are shocked and saddened to hear about John. Our prayers are with you and your family. We will miss working with John who was a caring and compassionate member of our team.
Sharon, Marilyn, Lisa, Karen T., Karen N., and Diane
Bob Pankonien
December 2, 2008
My sympathy goes out to all of the family. Look to your faith in times of crisis.
Donn and Julie Rhine
December 2, 2008
Jennifer and family,
Please accept our deepest sympathies in John's passing. Although we will not be able to make it out to Ohio for the services, please know that you are in our thoughts. May your memories and love of him give you comfort in this time of great loss.
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