Katherine Crane
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Katherine Crane, 92, of St. Joseph, MI passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022 in Stevensville.
A Graveside Service will be held at All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, Ohio on Friday March 25, 2022 at noon. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society Hope Lodge in Cleveland, Ohio. Those wishing to share a memory of Katherine online may do so at www.starks-menchinger.com
Katherine was born November 24, 1929 in New Castle, PA to Daniel & Catherine (Ducthak) Shabala. On May 29, 1953 she married Robert K. Crane in New Castle, PA. Katherine worked as an administrative assistant for the Shenango China factory and as a substitute teacher for many years in the Lakeview School District. She cherished her 60 years on Lakeshore Drive with her many neighbors and friends before she moved to St. Joseph, MI in 2016. She enjoyed walks around the circle, sewing, creating and planning the Lakeview High School Christmas Madrigal show, traveling, and dining with family and friends at Monty's, Caf? 422, the El Rio and the Ohio Inn.
Katherine is survived by her children Robert (Michele) Crane, Roberta (Greg) Smith, Mary (Leland) Rusk and; five grandchildren Rachel (Morris) Brown, Rebecca Crane, Katie Smith, Olivia Rusk and Major Rusk; two great grandchildren Rose Marie Brown and Stella Brown.
Katherine was preceded in death by her parents; husband Robert Crane; grandson Gregory Smith; great grandchildren Scarlett and Robert Brown; daughter-in-law Anita Crane; three sisters; and a brother.