×

Charlene K. Peterson 1945-2019

HOWLAND — Charlene K. “Char Bear” Peterson, 74, passed away Thursday, July 18, 2019, of natural causes at Trumbull Regional Medical Center.

She was born July 4, 1945, in Warren, the daughter of the late Steve and Rose Rulick.

She was a 1963 graduate of Howland High School. Charlene retired from Packard Electric as a tow motor operator after 30 years. She previously worked at Martin Chevrolet as an office clerk. Charlene was a member of Bolindale Christian Church and served as deaconess. She had been in numerous bowling and golfing leagues, and enjoyed gardening, watching TV — especially Judge Judy — and spending time with family.

Charlene is survived by three sons, David (Heidi) Peterson of Peninsula, Roger (Michele) Peterson of Cortland and Jeffrey (Sarah) Peterson of The Woodlands, Texas; six grandchildren, Anna, Abigail, Sydney, Isabel, Jack and Jake Peterson; four brothers, Steve Rulick of Niles, James Rulick of Howland, Charlie (Donna) Rulick of Charlotte, N.C., and Bill Rulick of Howland; and three sisters, Jane (Nello) Colecchi of Southington, Floss (Joe) Zampedro of Lordstown and Rose (Rick) Green of Lake Milton.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a sister, Irene Ritter; and a sister-in-law, Judy Rulick.

Family and friends may pay their respects 5 to 7 p.m. Monday, July 22, 2019, and 9:30 to 10:30 a.m. Tuesday, July 23, 2019, at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren, Ohio 44483.

A service will be 10:30 a.m. Tuesday at the funeral home with Pastor McCraken officiating.

Entombment will be in Crown Hill Burial Park in Vienna.

Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guestbook, and send condolences to Charlene’s family.

(special notice)