Obituary of Mildred V. Borisuk

Mildred V. (Weigand) Borisuk, 80, born September 12, 1928 in Barberton, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2009 at home where she was surrounded by her family. Millie graduated from Barberton High and later moved to Firestone Park in Akron. She soon became involved in many parish activities at St. Paul Catholic Church. She was a president of the Ladies Guild. For many years, she was the chairperson for the Christmas Bazaar. Millie used her excellent sewing skills to provide altar cloths, banners, priest's vestments and palls. In 2008 Millie was nominated Woman of the Year by the National Council of Catholic Women. She was a strong inspiration and has been a wonderful role model for her children and grandchildren. Mom had a wonderful sense of humor. Always very young at heart, she played golf, bowled, loved playing cards and traveled around the world. She fostered two babies in the 1960's. Mom was the true Matriarch of our family and has instilled a sense of volunteerism. Millie worked for Barnes and Noble Bookstore at Akron U and retired in 2004 with 20 years service. On August 28th, Millie and her husband George celebrated their 61st wedding anniversary. She was preceded in death by her parents, Raymond and Maggie Weigand; infant daughter, Susan; and sister, Marcella Weigand. Mildred is survived by her loving husband, George; son, Fred (Gloria) Borisuk of Green; daughters, Sandra (Dave) Heasley of Akron, Brenda (Bill) McShaffrey of Bath Township and Denise (John) Casalinuovo of Green; grandchildren, Susan, Sarah, Alexandra and Samantha Borisuk, Eddie and Maggie McShaffrey, Michael and Christopher Casalinuovo and Christina Heasley; special great-grandson, Noah Heasley; sisters, Rosemary (Ernie) Krasovic, Betty (Les) Kinsey and Martha (Chuck) Zagar. The family would like to acknowledge the loving care and support of Sharon Shinholster of Visiting Angels. Without her held, we would never have been able to keep Mom comfortable and at home. Funeral services will be held Tuesday, 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. Mass of Christian Burial to follow at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Fr. Ralph Thomas officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. Calling hours will be Monday, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home where a rosary service will be held at 6:30 p.m by St. Paul's Ladies Guild. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made in Mildred's memory to St. Paul Catholic Church Building Fund, 1580 Brown St. Akron, OH 44301. (Anthony Funeral Home, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com )