Josephine E. "Jo" Caserta age 87, died peacefully on Wednesday November 24, 2010 after undergoing major surgery at OSU Hospital on November 8, 2010.
She was born in Marion on November 27, 1922 to the late James and Mayme Manzo.
Jo graduated from Marion Catholic High School in 1940. On June 30, 1951, she married Charles Caserta in St Mary Church, where she was a lifetime member. Together they owned and operated Storad Tape and Label company until retirement in 1992. Josephine was preceded in death by Charles on April 21, 2010.
One of her best memories was a trip to Italy that she and her husband took to celebrate their fiftieth wedding anniversary.
Josephine is survived by her only sibling, Rosaline Doria, a brother in law Chris Caserta of Tennessee, sisters in law Patty Caserta of Marion and Rosemary Stidham of Kentucky. She was especially close to her nephew, Jim (Cheryl) Doria of Canton, nieces Ann Hord of Marion, and Rita (Tim) Kindler of Rochester, NY and their families.
Family will receive friends from 4:00 PM till 6:00 PM Friday, November 26, 2010 at Gunder/Hall & Folk Funeral Directors with parish prayers at 4:00 PM. A funeral Mass will be held at 10:00 AM in St Mary Church on Saturday, November 27, 2010 with Father Michael Nimocks officiating. Burial will follow in St Mary's Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to St Mary's Church. Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.gunderhallandfolk.com.
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