Catherine L. Willison 1913-2021
AUSTINTOWN — Catherine L. Willison, 107, passed away peacefully Tuesday afternoon, June 29, 2021, after a long full life.
Catherine was born Sept. 13, 1913, in Youngstown, a daughter of John L. and Hannah Newell Sullivan. She was a 1931 graduate of The Rayen School and a charter member of St. Christine Church.
Catherine’s greatest joy in life was taking care of her family, cooking, baking and crocheting afghans for them.
Her husband, John C. Willison, whom she married Feb. 13, 1933, passed away Jan. 15, 1996.
She leaves to cherish her memory, her children, Barbara Milliron of Austintown, John C. (Delores) Willison Jr., of Columbiana, Catherine (Patrick) McKenna of Austintown, Carol O’Malley of Columbiana and Robert P. (Roxanne) Willison Sr. of Canfield; grandchildren, William Milliron, Cathy Beth McClain, Marty (Lisa) Milliron, Richard Milliron, John C. (Celeste) Willison III, Diane (Kenneth) Fusco, Michael (Michelle) McKenna, Shelly (Donald) Jackovina, Lisa (William) Larson, Robert O’Malley, Magge (Michael) Lehman, Erin (Joseph) Greenwood, Robert P. Willison Jr. and David Willison; 23 great-grandchildren; seven great-great-grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.
Besides her parents and husband, Catherine was preceded in death by sons-in-law, William Milliron and Robert O’Malley; sisters, Rita Higgins, Virginia Carney, Florence Dalby and Mary Audrey Mahon; and brothers, John Sullivan, Paul Sullivan and James Sullivan.
Friends and family may call 9 to 9:45 a.m. Saturday, July 3, 2021, at St. Christine Church, 3165 S. Schenley Ave., Youngstown.
There will be a Mass of Christian burial following at 10 a.m., celebrated by the Rev. Leo Wehrlin. Interment will be in Calvary Cemetery next to her late husband.
The Willison family would like to thank the staff at Austinwoods Nursing Home for the wonderful care and compassion shown toward Catherine.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the Edward J. Fox and Sons Funeral Home, 4700 Market St., Boardman. Family and friends of Catherine may visit www.foxfuneralhome.org to view this obituary and leave condolences for the Willison family.
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