The life and witness of Dr. John Walter Kuras was celebrated when his family and friends gathered recently for the Mass of the Resurrection.  John was an optimistic person and had chosen the title “Anything’s Possible” for a book that he had hoped to write and would have described his life.  As a result of the injuries he suffered in an accident as a toddler, John walked with a noticeable limp for his entire life.  While he could not excel in sports, Dr. Kuras stood out academically and professionally.

The descriptors of wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and aunt define some of the roles that describe Joyce Ann Eby.  In these roles and the many other ways that she was involved in serving others, she sought and found the good in each person.  Her children described her as a gentle soul, who had a deep well of patience and extended kindness to others.

With thankful hearts, the family and friends of Joanne Katherine Cooper gathered for a Scripture service in Rupp Funeral Home to give thanks and praise to God for the gift of her life.  Joanne had an “ever-ready” smile, and an optimistic and creative nature. She was a faithful helper in many ways in the life of the parish; caring for the hungry through the God Works! Dinners hosted on Friday evening in the Parish Life Center.  She also enjoyed working as part of the ProMedica Regional Hospital Guild, clocking more than 20,000 hours of service.