Caroline K. Kale

Caroline K. Kale, 96, of Slippery Rock passed away Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, at Grove Manor.

Caroline was born June 21, 1924, in Boyers. She was the daughter of James and Elizabeth Rich Marterella.

She married Wardine D. Kale Sr. on Oct. 27, 1945. He preceded her in death.

Caroline was a member of St. Anthony Church in Forestville. She was a member of the former Christian Mothers Group in the church.

She worked for 14 years at Slippery Rock University in housekeeping.

Caroline enjoyed playing cards in her younger years, and watching the Pittsburgh Pirates. She was always busy cooking and cleaning in her home, and lovingly acquired the nickname Zippy from her son because she was always zipping around the house.

Loved ones left to cherish her memory are her daughters, Betty Baldo and her husband, Richard, of Slippery Rock, Cindy Thompson formerly of West Sunbury, Carol Kennedy and her husband, John, of Slippery Rock, and Barbara Surrena and her husband, David, of Grove City; her grandchildren, Ryan (Rhonda) Surrena, Alan (Kara) Surrena, Diona (Regis) Brick, Yvonne (Jim) Gamble, Jenna (Ryan) Enscoe, Christina Barkley and Katie (Josh) Geiwitz; and her great-grandchildren, Grace, Garrett, Matthew, Cameron, Chelli, Jon, Alexis, Tony, Brody, Carlyssa, Isabelle, Luke and Jordan.

In addition to her husband, she was welcomed into Heaven by her parents; her son, Wardine D. Kale Jr.; her son-in-law Butch Thompson; her brother, Charles Marterella; and her sister, Delores Parenti Rose.

Caroline’s family would like to extend a heartfelt thank you to Dr. David Hoyt for the 36 years of care and compassion he had for their mother. Her family also wishes to acknowledge the exceptional care provided by the entire staff at Grove Manor during her last nine years.

KALE — The family of Caroline K. Kale, who died Sunday, April 4, 2021, will receive friends from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at Jamison-McKinley Funeral Home, 117 N. Main St., Harrisville.

Caroline’s funeral Mass will take place at 11 a.m. Thursday at St. Anthony Catholic Church, 232 Boyers Road, Forestville, Pa., and will be officiated by Father Adam Verona.

Memorial donations in Caroline’s honor can be sent to Grove Manor, Activities Fund, 435 N. Broad St., Grove City, PA 16127.

Friends can email condolences by visiting www.jamisonfuneralhome.com.