Mass for Jeanne Herbstreet is Wednesday

Jeanne Marie Herbstreet, 58, died on August 26, 2010.

She was born and raised in Akron's Kenmore area, graduating from Immaculate Conception grade school and St. Mary High School class of 1970 (where she grew to dislike the color navy blue after 12 years of uniforms). 

Jeanne was an excellent cook and made her living as a
baker for Egg Castle, Susan's Coffee and Tea and, most recently, Acme #4 in Hudson. She was a member of St. Mary's Catholic Church.

She loved purple, all things chocolate, scary movies, and cooking, especially Italian. She liked all types of music, lions, and cats. Christmas was her favorite holiday and she always loved giving thoughtful gifts. She was an accomplished cross stitcher and those who received her beautiful handiwork, cherish it. She never missed an opportunity to send the funniest birthday card she could find.

Jeanne was preceded in death by her parents, David and Ann Herbstreet, and her brother, Robert Chilson. She will be sadly missed by sisters, Mary Ann (Dale) Lawson and Joyce (Tim) Gannon; sister-in-law, Paula (Tom) Hoch of North Canton; niece, Amy Ann Gannon; nephews, David Chilson, Scott Lawson, Mark (Ashley) Lawson, Gregory Gannon; and great nephew, Owen Lawson.

The family would like to thank Dr. Stephen A. Farkas for always being there when we need him, Dr. Andrew Haas and his staff, and the Radiation Oncology staff at Summa Barberton Hospital. Special thanks to Summa Home Hospice Service. They are angels personified, who walk among us providing comfort everyday. We are very grateful to therapist Kim and nurse Heather, who gave us loving care throughout these days.

A Memorial Mass will be held at 6:30 p.m. Wednesday September 1, 2010 at St. Paul Catholic Church, 1580 Brown St. Akron, Ohio. Visitation will be immediately following the Mass in the Church Narthex. Please wear bright colors and avoid navy blue. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that memorials be made to Summa Hospice and Palliative Home Service
Donovan Bagnoli Funeral Home.330-633-3350

[Akron Beacon Journal, Akron, OH\, Tuesday, August 31, 2010, page B7, col. 1 ]