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Violet G. Kish 1929-2019

McDONALD — Violet G. Kish, 90, passed away Sunday, Oct. 13, 2019, at Continuing Health Care Center, Mineral Ridge.

Violet was born Jan. 29, 1929, in Niles, the daughter of Rocco and Vera Vechione Flaviano.

She had worked for Woolworth’s in Niles and Packard Electric, but for most of Violet’s life she was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.

Violet was a member of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, Niles. She enjoyed crocheting, bingo and loved her garden of beautiful flowers.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Nick (Gretchen) Kish, of McDonald; sister, Yolanda Montefort of Niles; grandchildren, Sherri Treadway and George Dobbs; and four great-grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, George Kish, whom she married Sept. 3, 1949, and who died Dec. 27, 1981; her daughter, Georgeanne Dobbs; her daughter-in-law, Terri Kish; sisters Mary Bufwack and Laura Biviano; and brothers Rocco Flaviano and Anthony Flaviano.

Funeral services will be held 11 a.m. Friday, Oct. 18, 2019, at Blackstone Funeral Home. The family will receive relatives and friends 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday at the funeral home.

Violet will be laid to rest in Niles Union Cemetery, next to her husband.

The family suggests any memorial contributions be made to the Animal Welfare League, 812 Youngstown Kingsville Road SE, P.O. Box 66, Vienna, Ohio 44473.

Visit www.blackstonefuneralhome.com to view this obituary and to send any condolences to the family.

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