Ference, Anna M. 90 of Benscreek, Portage Township, passed away October 25, 2024. She was born on April 20, 1934. The daughter of George and Angeline (Latoche) Hoberney.
She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Nicholas Ference Sr. and her siblings: Infant sister, Antoinette, Rose Sterbacky, Veronica Charvet, Carrie Mitsko and George Hoberney.
Anna is survived by her children: Roxanna wife of Raymond “Jake” Kiel of Portage, Nicholas Ference Jr. and wife Lucia of Hillsdale, NY and Eric Ference and wife Michele of Salix, PA. She is also survived by her grandchildren, Carrie wife of Edward Coslett, Nicholas and Ashley Ference and great granddaughter, Laurel Coslett. Anna was the sister of Walter “Sonny” Hoberney of Benscreek.
She was a member of Our Lady of the Alleghenies Catholic Church. Anna enjoyed gardening and yard work around her house with her husband, Nick. She also enjoyed trips to the casinos and cooking. She made sure that you never left her home hungry. Most important to Anna were her three grandchildren and her great granddaughter. She loved helping to raise them and spending time with them.
Family will receive friends from 9 AM – 11 AM on Tuesday, October 29, 2024 at the Matthew R. Decort Funeral Home & Cremation Services Inc. in Portage. Funeral Mass will follow on the same day, Tuesday, at 12 PM at Our Lady of the Alleghenies Church in Lilly, Fr. Matthew Reese, Celebrant. Committal will be held at Mount Carmel Cemetery in Lilly. Online condolences may be made at www.decortfh.com
In lieu of flowers memorial contributions may be made to the Portage Area Ambulance Association and/or the Portage Volunteer Fire Company
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