Patricia A. Kerchofer

Columbiana - Patricia A. Kerchofer, 74, of Columbiana, died peacefully Saturday, September 26, 2015, following a lengthy illness.

Mrs. Kerchofer was born March 11, 1941, in Youngstown, the daughter of the late Thomas D. and Margaret M. Tobin Bode. She was a 1959 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School.

Patricia worked as a restaurant manager at the American Legion Post 290 for over 20 years.

Her husband, John E. Kerchofer, whom she married on March 11, 1967, died March 16, 1988.

She leaves behind her children, Theresa Ryan of Tifton, Georgia, Betsy (Kevin) Sposetta of Florida, Patty (David) Hogue of Columbiana and Michael (Lori) Kerchofer also of Columbiana; her siblings, Margo (Richard) Hornyak of Andover, Thomas F. (Kathy) Bode of Boardman, Michael J. Bode of Coitsville, Ellen K. Bode of Sharon, PA, and Maureen B. Wiland-Bode of Warren; ten grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

There will be no services at this time. A private family memorial will be held at a later date.

The family wishes to thank the Center for Dialysis Care in Boardman, Parkside Nursing Home and Hospice of the Valley for their care, support and compassion during this time.

Warrick-Kummer-Rettig Funeral Home, Columbiana has been entrusted with the arrangements.

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