HUNTSBURG TWP. – Bertha A. (nee Aragon) Adams, age 76, of Huntsburg Township, died Sept. 30, 2016, at her home, after a courageous battle with cancer.
Born Sept. 11, 1940, in Valle de Allende, in the state of Chihuahua, Mexico, she moved to Ohio after marrying Clark Adams, while he was serving in the army at Ft. Bliss in El Paso, Texas, on June 9, 1959. Bertha later acquired her U.S. citizenship.
She was a homemaker, but worked outside the home at Capricia Creations and Briar Hill Nursing Home.
She was a very active member of the Huntsburg Grange #2541 and Lighthouse United Methodist Church for many years.
Her hobbies included cooking, canning, sewing, knitting, garage sales, gardening, bird feeding and spoiling her grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Bertha is survived by her husband, Clark Madison Adams; daughters, Bertie Ford, of Westerville, Patti (Jerry) Shega, of Medina, and son John (Dona) Adams, of Huntsburg.
She leaves her grandchildren, Andrea Adams, Blair Ford, Clark (Chelsea) Adams, Johnny Adams, Nick and Allie Shega; as well as great-grandchildren, Mason, Faith and Grace Adams.
She also is survived by sisters Maria Aragon and Marta Heredia; brothers Martin Aragon and Antonio Aragon; and numerous nieces, nephews, family and friends.
Bertha was preceded in death by her son Ernest James Adams; parents, Marciano and Luz (nee Costando) Aragon; brothers, Ramona and Modesto Aragon; and sisters Ana and Manuela Aragon.
The family will receive friends on Oct. 3, from 2-4 p.m. and 6-8 p.m., at Lighthouse United Methodist Church, 14780 Mayfield Road, East Claridon.
A funeral service will be held at 10:30 a.m. Oct. 4 at the church, with burial to follow at East Claridon Cemetery.
The family suggests donations be made to the church in Bertha’s name.
Arrangements are being handled by Burr Funeral Home, Chardon. Information and condolences online at www.burrservice.com.