Mary Lucretia Kerestman
June 1, 1939 ~ December 26, 2019
Mary Lucretia Kerestman, age 80, of Geneva passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 peacefully in her sleep at home after Christmas visits from her family. She was born June 1, 1939 in Painesville, OH to Carl and Dorothy (Storm) Palo. She married the love of her life, James Kerestman, on Aug 6, 1960. She is now reunited with him in Heaven.
Mary’s happiness in life came out of her love for her husband, Jimmy; her children and grandchildren, her church and her cats who were her comfort. She was proud of becoming an RN while raising 7 children. In retirement, she volunteered in numerous church activities and organizations and was proud of becoming “Volunteer of the Year”.
She was generous to family and charity and anyone in need. She was so proud of passing on her Hungarian cooking expertise to her children and grandchildren. She was a Great Cook! She loved books, movies and jewelry and thought of herself as an expert Gemologist.
Her final message to her family was a letter in her diary from November that read “Remember to love each other, you are family…there is a strong tie. You were made with love now cherish it! God bless you all. I love you. Mom, Mary L. Palo Kerestman.”
She leaves behind her children, Katherine Kerestman, Vicki Kerestman, Lisa (Robert) Persinger, Jamie D. Kerestman, Dori Wright, Chris Kerestman; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her husband of 56 years, James Kerestman; son, Joseph Kerestman; her parents; and brother, Jimmy Palo.
Visitation will be 10 am to 12 pm, Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Behm Family Funeral Home, 175 South Broadway, Geneva, OH 44041. A Mass of Christian Burial will take place at 12 noon Thursday, January 2, 2020 at Assumption Catholic Church, 594 West Main St., Geneva OH 44041. Father Daniel Finnerty will officiate. Final resting place will be Riverside Cemetery in Painesville. Contributions may be made in Mary’s name to Helping Hands Ministry, Care of Assumption Catholic Church.
Online obituary and condolences may be viewed at www.behmfuneral.com
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Vicki, Although I didn't know your mother, learning of her passing saddened my heart for you and those who loved and cared about her. When someone we love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure. I send loving, comforting thoughts to you.
Mary was such a wonderful lady.she gave me my first job at Geneva health care where she was D.O.N there.may you rest in peace with your husband in heaven .
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