Obituaries

Susan M. Zaben

Susan M. Zaben, 92, of Mingo Junction, OH died Tuesday, January 26, 2010 in Sandusky, OH surrounded by her loving family. She resided in the Community at Parkvue since January 10, 2006. She was born May 5, 1917 in Mingo Junction a daughter of the late Cesare & Amelia Ferroni. She was a member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and a retired Head Cook for Indian Creek Schools with 30 years service. She was a member of the Catholic Women’s Club of St Agnes Church. Preceding Susan in death were her loving husband John Zaben on February 9, 1978; two brothers Samuel and Alphonso Ferroni and sisters Anna Jones, Fannie (John) Tague and Mary (Mike) Holdinsky. Surviving are two daughters Ann (Larry) Smith of Huron, OH and Janet (Paul) Ferguson of Wintersville, OH; son Stan (Beth) Sagun of Dublin, OH; 8 Grandchildren; 10 Great grandchildren; brother Charles (Barbara) Ferroni of Venice, FL; and sisters Mary Alice (Ron) Mitchell of Mingo Junction OH and Helen (John) Delatore, of Steubenville, OH.  She was devoted to her family and church community. She especially enjoyed babies, cooking, working in her yard, dancing the tarantella at weddings and family gatherings, and telling family stories. Friends may call at Hoff-Shorac Funeral Home, 235 Clifton Ave., Mingo Junction, OH on Thursday 7 -9 p.m. and Friday 2 – 4 & 7 – 9 p.m. On Saturday friends may call at St. Agnes Catholic Church from 10:30 until the time of the funeral liturgy with Mass at 11 a.m. with Rev. James Dunfee officiating. Entombment at Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Memorial contributions may be directed to St. Agnes Church.

Date of Death:    January 26, 2010