NEWTON FALLS — Leonore “Lee” Mae Gossman Inbody, 99, of Newton Falls, passed away peacefully into eternal rest Saturday, March 4, 2017, at Laurie Ann Nursing Home with her family by her side.
She was born May 25, 1917, in Jenera, the seventh of 10 children born to Benjamin and Mary Bormuth Gossman.
Mrs. Inbody graduated from Rawson High School in Rawson in 1936, and came to Newton Falls in 1937. On Jan. 18, 1938, she married her high school sweetheart, Donald Burnett Inbody, who passed away Oct. 29, 1991, after 53 years of marriage.
Mrs. Inbody was an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church in Newton Falls and formerly was a member of Emmanuel Lutheran Church of Warren and St. Paul’s Lutheran Church of Jenera.
She was a member of Mary Circle, ELCA and sang in the church choir for over 70 years. She taught Sunday School and did a lot of volunteer work in the church. She was Social Ministry chairperson and a lifetime member of Evening Arts Guild, where she held various offices. Mrs. Inbody was also involved in many of her children’s school activities when they were younger. She once received a “certificate of recommendation” from President Harry S. Truman for selling so many war bonds house to house; and she also received a certificate of appreciation from the Red Cross for monetary donations over many years. She volunteered for Meals on Wheels for over 20 years.
She was an avid Cleveland Indians fan, loved traveling extensively, enjoyed reading, riding Harley-Davidson motorcycles, listening to music, writing and playing cards. Most of all she loved being with her family.
Mrs. Inbody was the mother of four children.
She was survived by her three daughters, Barbara Allen of Newton Falls, Nancy Krivak of Florida and Kathleen Bednarcik of Newton Falls; one son, James Inbody of Bristol; 11 grandchildren; 15 great-grandchildren; two great-great granddaughters; and three great-great grandsons.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Donald; four sisters; five brothers; and one great-granddaughter.
The family requests that all donations may be made to either Forum Health at Home Hospice, Newton Falls Public Library Building Fund, the Messiah Lutheran Church in Newton Falls or to one’s own personal charity in Leonore’s name.
Funeral services will be noon Thursday, March 9, 2017, at the Newton Falls Messiah Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends for calling hours 11 a.m. to noon, one hour prior to service time at the church.
Lee will be laid to rest next to her husband, Donald, at the Lutheran Cemetery in Newton Falls.
Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 E. Broad St., Newton Falls, Ohio. 44444, 330-872-5440.
Family and friends may view this obituary online or to send condolences please visit www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com.