Paul Grna's stepmother dies

Joan E. Grna, 78, passed away Wednesday, November 19, 2008.

She was born in Akron and retired from Firestone Tire and Rubber Company after 34 years of service. She was a dedicated member of and worker for St. Mary Catholic Church where she worked every Friday in the church office for many years. She was an avid golfer and was a member of the Akron Woman's City Club, St. Monica's Guild of St. Mary Church and the Legion of Mary.

She was preceded in death by husband, Paul I. Grna and brothers, Ralph and Richard Young. She is survived by stepchildren, Paul D. Grna of Akron and Deborah Rogers of California; nieces, Corrinne Markley of Medina, Theresa Ford and Kathryn Young, both of Florida; and nephews, Paul Young of Florida and Eric Young of Michigan.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, 9:30 a.m. at the Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz Chapel, 1990 S. Main St. (PLEASE NOTE NEW LOCATION) in Akron and at 10 a.m. at St. Mary Catholic Church, Fr. Edward Burba officiating. Interment at Holy Cross Cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, 6 to 8 p.m. at the funeral home. Donations may be made to St. Mary Catholic Church, 750 S. Main St., Akron 44311.
(Anthony Funeral Home Kucko-Anthony-Kertesz, 330-724-1281, www.kakfh.com)
[Beacon Journal, Akron, OH, Thursday, November 20, 2008, page B6, col. 5]