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Vera G. Wiczen

NEWTON FALLS — Vera Goldie Wiczen, 93, of Newton Falls, passed away Friday, Dec. 9, 2016.

Vera was born April 15, 1923, to the late Nicholas and Marie Matachuk Elie.

She married the love of her life, James P. Wiczen, Oct. 22, 1948, and they enjoyed 55 blessed years of marriage before he passed May 19, 2004.

Vera and James were lifelong and faithful members of SS. Mary and Joseph Church.

They were best friends and well-known for their love of dancing and swimming. In addition to raising their four children, Vera worked at the Ravenna Arsenal in the 1960s and later retired from General Motors in 1978.

Memories of Vera will be carried on by her loving family; her daughter and son-in-law, Cindy and Jeffrey Smith of Kent; her son, Richard Wiczen of Newton Falls; and her son and daughter-in-law, James and Kathy Wiczen of Portage Lakes; her sisters, Rose Duda and Eva Toboc, both of Warren; her grandchildren, Tina, Anna, Katie, William, Anthony, Daniel and Nicholas; and nine great-grandchildren.

Vera was preceded in death by her son, Terrance; and 10 siblings: Charles, Nick, John, Ann, Keva, Pete, Joe, Jenny, Mary and Florence Elie.

Calling hours will be 10 to 11:30 a.m. Tuesday at James Funeral Home. The funeral service will immediately follow at 11:30 a.m. Vera will be laid to eternal rest next to her husband, James, in St. Joseph’s Cemetery in Newton Falls.

The family wishes to extend their gratitude to all those who lovingly cared for her.

Arrangements have been entrusted to James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444; 330-872-5440.

Family and friends may view Vera’s obituary online or to send condolences to her family, please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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