Josephine F. Dadich
NEW FRANKLIN -- Jo began her new life with our Savior on January 8, 2009 surrounded by the love of her family.
She was a loving mother and our best friend. Jo lost her battle with cancer always keeping her sense of humor, positive attitude and showing great strength. Mom was a great inspiration to us always thinking of others first.
Jo was born December 5, 1931 in Akron and was a 1950 graduate of Tallmadge High School. She worked most of her life at restaurants and taverns in the Akron and Portage Lakes area, where she met many nice co-workers and friends. Jo loved dancing, bowling and socializing with friends. She enjoyed spending time with family especially at cook outs and bonfires.
Jo was preceded in death by parents, Rufus and Dova Hatfield and brother, Lewis Hatfield. She is survived by daughter, Sophia John of New Franklin; son, Ernest Grace of Sorrento, Fla.; grandchildren, Bryan, Nicholas, Christina, Josh, Thomas and Alex her special pal; brother, James Lupita of Mexico; sister, Jerri of Canfield, Ohio; many relatives, friends and those who call her mom.
Many thanks to Dr. Hazra, her staff and all at the Parkview Cancer Center. Also special thanks to the Hospice staff of Akron General and our nurse, Denise, for their knowledge and sincere compassion.
Services will be held 1 p.m. THURSDAY at the Billow LAKES Chapel, 472 W. Turkeyfoot Lake Rd. with Rev. Dr. John F. Thielenhaus officiating. Burial at Hillside Memorial Park. Friends may call from 4 to 7 p.m. WEDNESDAY at the funeral home. In lieu of flowers, please donate to Make a Wish Foundation, 1422 Euclid Ave. #239, Cleveland, OH 44115 and St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital, 332 N. Lauderdale St., Memphis, Tenn. 38105