Obituary of Verna Louise Fuller

Verna 'Baba' Louise Fuller Verna 'Baba' Louise Fuller, 99, went home to be with the Lord on May 4, at the Hospice Care Center in Copley. Born in Clarence, PA on January 29, 1911 to the late Michael and Mary Basalla, Verna had been an Akron resident since 1942. She was a parishioner of St. Paul Catholic Church for over 65 years, where she was also a member of the Ladies Guild. In addition to her parents, Verna was preceded in death by her husband Stokes in 1983; brothers Mike and Joe and sister Mary. She is survived by her son and daughter-in-law Bob and Barb Fuller of Mogadore; grandchildren Bobby (Jackie) Fuller of Akron, Kim (Fiance Eric Chalmers) Huggins of Medina, Adam Williams of Akron, and Jennifer Williams of Mogadore; great-grandchildren Dustin, Amanda, Anthony, Kaylee, Tyler , Michael, Morgan, and one little angel soon to be born. Verna also leaves behind many nieces, nephews, cousins, other extended family members, & dear friends. The family would like to extend their gratitude to the nursing staffs of both the 8th floor and the Maternity Ward at Akron General Medical Center for their extraordinary efforts in helping Verna see her twin great-grandchildren before her death. A special thanks is also given to Dr. Richard Nemer and staff for their years of care; thanks also goes to the VNS Hospice Care Center for their compassion and care during the last days of Verna's life. The family will receive friends Friday from 5-8 pm at the Anthony Funeral Home KUCKO-ANTHONY-KERTESZ CHAPEL, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Fr. Ralph Thomas on Saturday at 10:30 am at St. Paul Catholic Church on Brown St. in Akron. Interment will take place at Hillside Burial Park in Akron. In lieu of flowers, donations in Verna's memory may be made to St. Paul Catholic Church 433 Mission Drive Akron, OH 44301 or the VNS Hospice 3358 Ridgewood Rd. Akron, OH 44333. (Anthony Funeral Homes, 330.724.1281, anthonyfh.com)