Grace Myrtle Funk
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Born August 4, 1929 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. She was born to William Ezra Funk and his wife Della Mae Menear.
Description
Grace was of average build and of average stature. She had a light complexion along with brown hair and brown eyes. She wore eyeglasses in her later years
Early Years
- Childhood -
- Siblings
Education
Religion
Baptized into the Catholic faith.
She was a member of St. Pius X Church and St. Mary's Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
Military Service Years
Grace never served in the U.S. Armed Services
Family Years
Married Robert Joseph Petiya on May 1, 1948 at St. Mary's Church in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had five children, two boys - David J. and Richard R. and three girls - Helen Marie, Rebecca and Sheryl A.
The couple had three children:
- David Joseph Petiya
- Helen Marie Petiya
- Rebecca A. Petiya
- Richard R. Petiya
- Sheryl A. Petiya
Residences
- Lived at 525 Fourth Street SW in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1950.
- Lived at 1633 Arthur Dr. NW, Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 2006
Working Years
Grace was a homemaker.
She retired from Warren City Schools, Warren Western Reserve High School cafeteria, as a cook.
Personal Life
Grace enjoyed playing cards and being with her friends at the SCOPE Center in Howland. She loved reading, puzzles and sitting outside in the sun with her friend, Buster.
Death
Grace passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021 at Mercy Health St. Joseph Warren Hospital in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio.
She was buried on September 3, 2021 at St. Mary's Cemetery in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The grave of Grace is located at St. Mary's Cemetery on the west side of the intersection of Niles Road SE (Ohio State Route 169) and Thomas Road SE. This cemetery is approximately 1 1/2 miles southeast of Warren, Ohio.