1926
Jane
2013
Jane "Fran" (O'Boyle) Gelo
January 6, 1926 — January 6, 2013
Jane Frances "Fran" (O'Boyle) Gelo,
87, of Lima, Ohio died on Sunday, January 6, 2013, at 1:50 P.M. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.
Born April 14, 1925 in Lima, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James & Augusta O'Connor.
On May 9, 1946 she married James H. Gelo. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1977. She was the manager of the State Store and had also worked at Gregg's Department Store. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church.
Special thanks to Springview Manor Nursing Home and Staff for their special care and concern.
Surviving are: two sons, Edward J. "Ned" (Kathy) Gelo of Kettering, OH and James C. Gelo of Elida, OH; two daughters, Barbara (John) Finn of Lima, OH and Judith A. (Gary) Loudenback of Anderson, IN; sixteen grandchildren, Erin (Rob) Merry of Sheboygan, WI, Brian (Alicia) Finn of New Albany, OH, Patrick (Amber Lawrence) Finn of Columbus, OH, David (Maureen) Gelo of Columbus, OH, Megan (Rob) Green of Columbus, OH, Christopher (Amanda) Loudenback of Pendelton, IN, Timothy Loudenback of Anderson, IN, Andrew Loudenback of Anderson, IN, Jennifer Loudenback of Anderson, IN, Josh (Erica) Gelo of Barnum, MN, Tonya (Jason McDonald) Gelo of Barnum, MN, Steve (Becky) Colgan of Elida, OH, Andrea (Josh) Peters of Spencerville, OH, Amy (John) Solomon of Elida, OH and Brian (Beth Ann) Reeder of Elida, OH; twenty-four great grandchildren; a sister, Louise Nolte of Lima, OH; sister-in-law Janet Althoff of Lima, OH
She was preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn Gelo; a grandson Tony Gelo; sister, Mary Owens; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Gelo.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, January 11, 2013, at St. Rose Catholic Church, Lima, Ohio, 222 S. West St., Lima, Ohio.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Friday at St. Rose Catholic Church with Rev. J. Norbert Howe officiating.
Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, OH.
In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Rose Catholic Church, 523 N. West St., Lima, OH 45801 or Father Herr Scholarship Fund at Lima Central Catholic.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
87, of Lima, Ohio died on Sunday, January 6, 2013, at 1:50 P.M. at Springview Manor Nursing Home in Lima, Ohio.
Born April 14, 1925 in Lima, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late James & Augusta O'Connor.
On May 9, 1946 she married James H. Gelo. He preceded her in death on April 12, 1977. She was the manager of the State Store and had also worked at Gregg's Department Store. She was a member of St. Rose Catholic Church.
Special thanks to Springview Manor Nursing Home and Staff for their special care and concern.
Surviving are: two sons, Edward J. "Ned" (Kathy) Gelo of Kettering, OH and James C. Gelo of Elida, OH; two daughters, Barbara (John) Finn of Lima, OH and Judith A. (Gary) Loudenback of Anderson, IN; sixteen grandchildren, Erin (Rob) Merry of Sheboygan, WI, Brian (Alicia) Finn of New Albany, OH, Patrick (Amber Lawrence) Finn of Columbus, OH, David (Maureen) Gelo of Columbus, OH, Megan (Rob) Green of Columbus, OH, Christopher (Amanda) Loudenback of Pendelton, IN, Timothy Loudenback of Anderson, IN, Andrew Loudenback of Anderson, IN, Jennifer Loudenback of Anderson, IN, Josh (Erica) Gelo of Barnum, MN, Tonya (Jason McDonald) Gelo of Barnum, MN, Steve (Becky) Colgan of Elida, OH, Andrea (Josh) Peters of Spencerville, OH, Amy (John) Solomon of Elida, OH and Brian (Beth Ann) Reeder of Elida, OH; twenty-four great grandchildren; a sister, Louise Nolte of Lima, OH; sister-in-law Janet Althoff of Lima, OH
She was preceded in death by daughter, Marilyn Gelo; a grandson Tony Gelo; sister, Mary Owens; a daughter-in-law, Bonnie Gelo.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM on Friday, January 11, 2013, at St. Rose Catholic Church, Lima, Ohio, 222 S. West St., Lima, Ohio.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be at 11:00 AM on Friday at St. Rose Catholic Church with Rev. J. Norbert Howe officiating.
Interment will be in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima, OH.
In lieu of flowers Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Rose Catholic Church, 523 N. West St., Lima, OH 45801 or Father Herr Scholarship Fund at Lima Central Catholic.
Online condolences may be made to the family at www.chamberlainhuckeriede.com
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