Emma J. Pletenik 1923-2021
COLUMBIANA — Emma J. Pletenik, 97, died Wednesday morning, March 24, 2021, at her home. She was born July 7, 1923, in Struthers, a daughter of George and Emma McIntire Mohr and had been a lifelong area resident.
Emma was a 1941 graduate of Struthers High School and worked for General Electric in Youngstown for several years. She was a member of Struthers United Presbyterian Church, now Parkside Church, as well as St. George Byzantine Catholic Church in Youngstown.
Emma loved her family, always putting them first. She took great pride at being a great-grandmother, which earned her the name “Grandma Peaches.” She was proud of the fact that at the age of 63, she received her driver’s license. She loved to travel and practice her skills at the penny slot machines.
Her husband, Andrew “Andy” Pletenik, whom she married May 27, 1950, died July 24, 1986.
Surviving are her daughter, Barbara J. (David) Roth of Columbiana, with whom she made her home; two grandchildren, Jaysen Roth and Travis (Gina) Roth; three great-grandchildren, Mason, Kinslee and Preston; and a granddaughter-in-law, Jennifer Roth.
As the last surviving member of her generation of the family, she was preceded in death by her parents; her son, Andrew J. Pletenik; a brother, Richard Mohr; three sisters, Margaret Knight, Coral Faddock and Florence Beike Clark; as well as an infant brother, Georgie.
A memorial service will be held noon Saturday, March 27, 2021, at the Cunningham-Becker Funeral Home in Poland, with the Rev. James Berkebile officiating. Friends may call 10 a.m. to noon Saturday at the funeral home.
Emma’s family would like to extend their most sincere thanks to Dr. Art Duran, Dr. John Chiaro and their staffs, as well as Akeso Home Hospice and Nurse Rita for the compassion and care they provided.
Due to COVID-19 regulations, all guests visiting the funeral home are asked to please wear a mask and honor the 6-foot rule.
Condolences may be sent to www.beckerobits.com.
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