Patty J. Retherford 1947-2025

She was born Aug. 15, 1947, in Adolph, W. Va., the daughter of the late Arthur and Edith Armstrong Fincham.

A resident of Newton Falls since 1975, Patty had worked as a nurse’s aide at the former Charles Court. On May 22, 1975, she married the love of her life, William Retherford; together they shared 50 years of marriage.

Patty was of Methodist faith and attended Pricetown Methodist Church in Newton Falls, and her brother-in-law’s church, the First Assembly of Pentecost in Braceville Township. In her spare time, she enjoyed gambling and playing the slots, gardening and planting flowers, reading a good book and spending time with her family and grandchildren.

She is survived by her husband, William; daughter, Rebecca (Richard) Scofield of Cortland; two sons, Bobby Cappadony and Mickey (Robin Manos) Retherford, both of Champion Township; three sisters, Jeanne Jones of Garrettsville, Dottie (William) McCartney of Braceville, and Carolyn King of Garrettsville; a brother, Don Fincham of Windham; eight grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents; a daughter, Dorena Cabosky; and several siblings, brothers, Shirley, Neil, Doyal, and Charles Fincham, and sisters, Linda Fincham and Opal Taylor.

According to Patty’s wishes, cremation will take place and there will be no calling hours or services.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, OH 44444, 330-872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.

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