Loretta A. Parsons 1956-2022

Loretta was born Oct. 17, 1956, in New Castle, Pa., a daughter of the late James A. Parsons and Bessie J. Airgood Parsons, and was raised in New Bedford and resided in Poland for 20 years.

She was a graduate of New Wilmington High School and worked as a caregiver with Comfort Keepers for 10 years, and also worked at Giant Eagle decorating cakes.

Loretta was of the Catholic faith.

She enjoyed knitting, crocheting and watching television. Loretta had a fondness for pigs and collected pig figurines, knick-knacks and other collectibles and treasures throughout the years. Most of all, she enjoyed the time she spent with her family and friends.

Loretta leaves to cherish her memory, two sisters, Mary Ellen Misik of Sharon, Pa., and Susan B. Parsons of Lordstown; two brothers, David (Regina) Parsons of Campbell and Joseph Parsons of New Bedford, Pa.; a sister-in-law, Cindy Parsons of Youngstown; several nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews; a great-great-niece; and many extended family members.

Loretta will be sadly missed by all who knew and loved her.

A sister, Betsy Fields; and two brothers, Thomas Parsons and James Parsons, also preceded Loretta in death.

A private memorial service will be held Tuesday, Jan. 3, 2023, at Kinnick Funeral Home in Youngstown.

Loretta will be laid to rest with her mother in St. James Cemetery in New Bedford at a later date.

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