Leona M. Graber

Leona M. Graber age 85 of Massillon passed away April 27, 2005 at The Village of St. Edward Assisted Living in Fairlawn. Leona was born July 20, 1919 in Rittman to the late Sebastian & Mary (Klein) Vetter. She moved to Massillon in 1955 and remained here until moving to Fairlawn in 2004. Leona was a member of St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, and was very devoted to her church and family. Her husband Walter E. Graber passed away December 23, 2003. In addition to her husband and parents eight sisters & brothers preceded her: Sr. Mary Leona, Louise, Oliva, Margaret, Esther, Agnes, Paul & Albert. She is survived by: Children & spouses Pat & Bill Arbaugh of Akron Karen & Jeff Paramore of Laconia, NH Gary & Rita Graber of Akron Seven grandchildren and one great granddaughter Brother Leo Vetter of Wadsworth, OH Devoted niece Mary Ann Gatts of Massillon And many other caring nieces, nephews and cousins. A Mass of Christian Burial will be 10 AM Monday at St. Barbara’s Catholic Church, her pastor Fr. Thomas Cebula will officiate. Burial will be at St. Ann’s Cemetery in Rittman, OH. Friends may call Sunday from 2-4 PM at the Paquelet Funeral Home in Massillon. The family would appreciate contributions to the Memorial fund at St. Barbara’s.