Evelyn I. (Petko) Kontra

Evelyn I. Kontra (nee Petko), age 92, passed away August 24, 2022 surrounded by loved ones. Though born in Connellsville, PA, she spent most of her life in as a resident of Northeast Ohio. She was born to the late John and Mary (nee Sweda) Petko on March 27, 1930, as the tenth of eleven children.

Following moving to Northeast Ohio, she worked at Bailey Meter in Wickliffe for over 30 years. Evelyn enjoyed being a part of her church community and spending time with her children, grandchildren and great grandchildren.

Evelyn is survived by her sons, Bill (Mary), Terry (Cindy), Mark (Michelle) and Brian; nine grandchildren, Terry, Kelly, Nadine, Kristy, Michael, Madelyn, Matthew, Billy, Brandon and great grandmother of seven; also survived by her last remaining sister, Kay Zitney and numerous other family members and friends.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Bill, Sr. and son, Gary Francis.

The family will receive family and friends at The Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home 29550 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe, on Tuesday, August 30th from 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10:00 a.m. on Wednesday, August 31st at Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church 29850 Euclid Ave., Wickliffe. Burial will be in All Souls Cemetery in Chardon Twp. immediately following the mass.

In lieu of flowers, donations may be made in Evelyn’s memory to Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Church.

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