1923
Ruth
2016
Ruth Eddy
March 4, 1923 — February 28, 2016
North Lima, Ohio- A Mass of Christian Burial will be held Friday, March 4, 2016 at Noon at St. Patrick's Catholic Church, Youngstown for Mrs. Ruth A. Montella Falconi Eddy, age 92, who died peacefully Sunday evening at Assumption Village.
Born March 4, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephen and Mary (Kuntz) Montella, Ruth was a 1941 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University. She had worked at the family business, Montella's Isaly, on the east side.
She was a charter member of St. Joseph Church, Austintown, and was involved there with the Altar and Rosary Society and Garden Club. Later, a member of Holy Family, Poland, OH, and finally St. Patrick's Youngstown, Ruth was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Belonging to several card clubs and an avid follower of politics, Ruth's greatest joy was her family. She was an excellent cook, baker and food enthusiast, collecting cookbooks and recipes from around the world.
She married Joseph R. Falconi Sr. on April 10, 1944 and they had 5 children: 3 daughters: Judith (Joseph) Magielski of Boardman, Nancy (George) Sinchak of Austintown, Mary Rose (James) Zirkel of Antioch, CA and two sons Joseph R. Falconi, Jr. of Middlefield, and David J. (Karen) Falconi of Hubbard. Her husband Joseph died Nov. 25, 1970.
Ruth married Francis J. Eddy on April 20, 1974 and he died March 15, 2004.
She leaves 3 sisters: Louise Cerny of Youngstown, Mary Rita DePietro of CA, and Geraldine (Paul) Damore of Austintown, one brother Joseph (Barbara) Montella of Campbell; 9 grandchildren: Joseph Jr., and Stanley (Melissa) Magielski, Ann (Josh) Weinberger, Laurie (Franco) Carusone, Gregory (Clarissa) Sinchak, Lynne (C.J.) Tyree, Joseph Falconi III, Katherine and Gregory Zirkel, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and 2 sisters: Josephine Javorsky and Delores Meranto.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can to be made in memory of Ruth to Assumption Village. The family thanks the staff for their caring and compassion.
Friends may call Friday from 10:00 till 11:45 AM at the church. Ruth will enter her eternal life on her birthday and will be buried at Calvary Cemetery.
This obituary can be viewed and condolences sent to www.higgins-reardon.com
Born March 4, 1923 in Youngstown, a daughter of Stephen and Mary (Kuntz) Montella, Ruth was a 1941 graduate of Ursuline High School and attended Youngstown State University. She had worked at the family business, Montella's Isaly, on the east side.
She was a charter member of St. Joseph Church, Austintown, and was involved there with the Altar and Rosary Society and Garden Club. Later, a member of Holy Family, Poland, OH, and finally St. Patrick's Youngstown, Ruth was a volunteer for Meals on Wheels. Belonging to several card clubs and an avid follower of politics, Ruth's greatest joy was her family. She was an excellent cook, baker and food enthusiast, collecting cookbooks and recipes from around the world.
She married Joseph R. Falconi Sr. on April 10, 1944 and they had 5 children: 3 daughters: Judith (Joseph) Magielski of Boardman, Nancy (George) Sinchak of Austintown, Mary Rose (James) Zirkel of Antioch, CA and two sons Joseph R. Falconi, Jr. of Middlefield, and David J. (Karen) Falconi of Hubbard. Her husband Joseph died Nov. 25, 1970.
Ruth married Francis J. Eddy on April 20, 1974 and he died March 15, 2004.
She leaves 3 sisters: Louise Cerny of Youngstown, Mary Rita DePietro of CA, and Geraldine (Paul) Damore of Austintown, one brother Joseph (Barbara) Montella of Campbell; 9 grandchildren: Joseph Jr., and Stanley (Melissa) Magielski, Ann (Josh) Weinberger, Laurie (Franco) Carusone, Gregory (Clarissa) Sinchak, Lynne (C.J.) Tyree, Joseph Falconi III, Katherine and Gregory Zirkel, and 7 great-grandchildren.
Ruth was preceded in death by her parents, both husbands, and 2 sisters: Josephine Javorsky and Delores Meranto.
In lieu of flowers, contributions can to be made in memory of Ruth to Assumption Village. The family thanks the staff for their caring and compassion.
Friends may call Friday from 10:00 till 11:45 AM at the church. Ruth will enter her eternal life on her birthday and will be buried at Calvary Cemetery.
This obituary can be viewed and condolences sent to www.higgins-reardon.com
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