Obituary of Katherine M. Oriti

Katie M. Oriti (Romeo), 95, of Akron, Ohio passed away on June 6, 2011. Katherine was the beloved wife of the late Joseph L. Oriti; the loving mother of 3 children: Samuel J. Oriti, Mary Ann Hess and Mary Kay Young; the devoted grandmother of Gina (Martin) Cannistra, Neal (Karla) Hess, Katherine (Richard) Smith and Audrey Ann Young; and great-grandmother of Isabella Marie and Benjamin Richard Smith who also brought her great joy. Katie was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Mary Romeo; four sisters, Rose McVay, Motil Hamilton, Josephine Hamilton and Mary Dannemiller; daughter-in-law, Patricia J. Oriti; and son-in-law, Larry J. Young. Katie and Joe were well-known in Firestone Park for their family owned Italian Grocery Store. Katherine was an active member of St. Paul Catholic Church. She enjoyed quilting, traveling, bingo/slots and collecting Christmas ornaments. Funeral service will be held Friday, 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. in Akron followed by Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. at St. Paul Catholic Church. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Thursday, 4 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. (Anthony Funeral Homes, 330-724-1281, www.anthonyfh.com)