Norma J. Babb Kutney
Norma J. Babb Kutney, 83, of North Canton, Ohio, formerly of Bobtown, passed away Sunday, December 9, 2018, in Altercare Nobles Pond, Canton, Ohio, following an extended illness.
She was born May 29, 1935, in Bobtown, a daughter of the late John Edward and Luella Irene Black Babb.
Mrs. Kutney was a graduate of Mapletown High School, Greensboro, where she was a cheerleader and member of Try Hi Y and the chorus.
After graduation, she worked for America Fore Insurance Group in Cleveland, Ohio. Mrs. Kutney moved to Valdosta, Ga., with her husband, Edward, who was stationed in the U.S. Air Force, and later to Essex, Md., to work for Martin Co. She resided in Germany from 1959 to 1965 and, upon her return to the States, worked for Victor Temporaries and as an Avon representative. Later, Mrs. Kutney worked for Babcock and Wilcox Co. for 25 years, until her retirement in 1998.
Surviving are two daughters, Charmaine M. Kutney of Lewis Center, Ohio, and Theresa A. Marulli of Canton; sister Barbara E. Babb of Bobtown; two brothers, Ronald R. Babb and wife Marie of Dilliner and Gary A. Babb and wife Clara of Bobtown; a dear cousin, Rita Reuse; three sisters-in-law, Ruth Ann Babb, Florence Jakubick and Irene Long; two former sons-in-law, Don Myles and John Marulli; and several nieces and nephews.
Deceased, in addition to her parents, are two brothers, James A. Babb and John E. “Jack” Babb Jr., and her former husband, Edward R. Kutney.
The staff of Crossroads Hospice offered extensive care and compassion.
Family and friends are welcome from 10 a.m. to noon, the time of service, Saturday, December 15, in Yoskovich Funeral Home, 724-966-5500, Martin J. Yoskovich, funeral director, 300 South Vine Street, Carmichaels, with Pastor Joseph Weaver officiating. Interment will follow in Greene County Memorial Park, Morgan Township.
In lieu of flowers, the family suggests memorial contributions be made to American Heart Association or American Diabetes Association.
To access additional information and sign a guest book, visit www.YoskovichFH.com.