In Memory Of
Josephine Mary Nave (Nee Leone)
1929
2013
Josephine Mary Nave (Nee Leone)
March 6, 1929 — May 2, 2013
On Thursday, May 2nd, 2013, the Lord called upon one of the most precious, strongest, kind-hearted, unique women on earth to be an angel in Heaven. Josephine Mary "Nenelle" Nave (nee Leone), age 84, passed away peacefully at home under the careful watch of her daughter, Nancy, along with her family and friends, including her dearest companion, James.
Jo was born on March 6, 1929 to the late Thomas Leone and Clara (DiCola) Leone in Youngstown, OH and grew up as one of the "Gibson Girls". In 1954 she married the late Grier Harvey Nave, moved to Akron, and had 3 wonderful children, Mary (Ron) Brincko, Nancy (Marty) Baker, and her "Baby Boy" Roy Nave (Mon Subba).
Jo is survived by her 3 sisters, Gloria (Frank) Wielbruda, Ginger (Steve) Kubala, and Mary Reigle; 2 brothers, Thomas "Bones" (Jackie) Leone and James "Squirt" (Georgia) Leone.
She retired after 25 years of service from Rockyknoll Presbyterian Nursing Home in Akron. Jo was full-blooded Italian so she loved cooking and baking, especially during holidays. She enjoyed crocheting and watching TMC (Turner Movie Classics). She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, Deena (Nathan) Snipes, Jesi Crane (Ethan Shumacher), Tiffany Crane, Sunny Crane, Damon Jones, and her newest grandson, Evan Nave. Jo also enjoyed her 3 great-grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsie and Christine Newton; and dearest companion, James Walkup.
In such a "small world", she was well-known within the deaf community as a respected member of the Akron and Youngstown Deaf Clubs, the Deaf Outreach Church in Green, and the Deaf Ladies Fraternity.
The family would like to thank Summa Cooper Cancer Center, Hospice staff and Dr. Mehesh for their dedication and support. Also, the family would like to extend special appreciation to Linda Williams and Linda Waisner.
Calling hours will be Thursday, 5-9 p.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Deaf Outreach Church, 2200 Greensburg Rd., North Canton, OH 44720.
Jo was born on March 6, 1929 to the late Thomas Leone and Clara (DiCola) Leone in Youngstown, OH and grew up as one of the "Gibson Girls". In 1954 she married the late Grier Harvey Nave, moved to Akron, and had 3 wonderful children, Mary (Ron) Brincko, Nancy (Marty) Baker, and her "Baby Boy" Roy Nave (Mon Subba).
Jo is survived by her 3 sisters, Gloria (Frank) Wielbruda, Ginger (Steve) Kubala, and Mary Reigle; 2 brothers, Thomas "Bones" (Jackie) Leone and James "Squirt" (Georgia) Leone.
She retired after 25 years of service from Rockyknoll Presbyterian Nursing Home in Akron. Jo was full-blooded Italian so she loved cooking and baking, especially during holidays. She enjoyed crocheting and watching TMC (Turner Movie Classics). She also loved spending time with her grandchildren, Deena (Nathan) Snipes, Jesi Crane (Ethan Shumacher), Tiffany Crane, Sunny Crane, Damon Jones, and her newest grandson, Evan Nave. Jo also enjoyed her 3 great-grandchildren, Lauren, Lindsie and Christine Newton; and dearest companion, James Walkup.
In such a "small world", she was well-known within the deaf community as a respected member of the Akron and Youngstown Deaf Clubs, the Deaf Outreach Church in Green, and the Deaf Ladies Fraternity.
The family would like to thank Summa Cooper Cancer Center, Hospice staff and Dr. Mehesh for their dedication and support. Also, the family would like to extend special appreciation to Linda Williams and Linda Waisner.
Calling hours will be Thursday, 5-9 p.m., at NEWCOMER FUNERAL HOME, 131 N. Canton Rd., Akron, where a funeral service will be held Friday at 10:45 a.m. Interment at Hillside Memorial Park. Memorials may be made to Deaf Outreach Church, 2200 Greensburg Rd., North Canton, OH 44720.
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