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Judith Petro "Mema"

Cleveland, OH, USA

January 10, 1950 - February 19, 2019

Jan 10, 1950 - Feb 19, 2019

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Judith (Baran) Petro, a brilliant matriarchal leader to so many, passed peacefully from this earth on Tuesday, February 19, 2019, lovingly surrounded by her family. Judi, a resilient, free-thinking, and compassionate woman spent much of her life modeling and building the strength of character of her seven children and in turn her ten grandchildren. She was an extraordinary mother, a stalwart intellectual, a consummate reader, and an inspiration to all within the orbit of her bright and warming light.

No stranger to adversity throughout her life, Judi’s resilience and enduring tenacity backdropped the days and months of debilitating illnesses that ultimately overcame her. Judi’s strength, her will, and her endless curiosity were the benchmarks of her integrity-filled life. Not one to shy away from debate, Judi was as quick to speak her mind as she was to understand the voices of others. The success and happiness of her enormous family circle was her most cherished life project and the impression of her caring, at times tough, love live on in those who keep her spirit close. This world will be a little less colorful without her.

She is survived by her husband, Mike Petro; her children, Kristi (Serhant) Schoenbeck, Kerri (Serhant) Miihlbach, Lia (Brooks) Seeber, Pita Brooks, Michael Petro, Emily Petro, and Justin Petro; her grand-children, Katie Schoenbeck, Sydney Schoenbeck, Kyle Schoenbeck, Alexa McCauley, Zach Miihlbach, Kenny Seeber, Nikolas Seeber, Xoe Bly, Arianna Petro, and Kyri Petro, her sister Kathie (Baran) McNeill, and brother David Klamut.

A memorial service will be held on Sunday, March 24, 2019 from 3-6pm to honor her incredible life.

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