Darleen Ploenes

Darleen Ploenes (Dee) born on November 2 1927 in Barberton died unexpectedly of a long illness on May 7 2009. She was preceded in death by parents John and Carrie Kosco; sister-in-law Lib Daugherty; brother-in-law Frank Gerber. She is survived by her husband Bill of 59 years; children Paula and John Coon John and Barb Ploenes Tracey and Jeff Bognar and Lea and Troy Burns. Darleen was loving grandmother to Joshua Morena Carrie Kellen Aaron Peyton Casey Alexandra and great-grandmother to Zindeen. She is also survived by her sister Eleanor Gerber and brother-in-law Al Ploenes. Darleen was a retired science teacher from Woodridge Schools where she had a passion fo outdoor education and the space program. DLTBB The family thanks all of Dee's caring and supportive caregivers. In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice of Visiting Nurse Services 3358 Ridgewood Rd Akron OH 44333 or Hattie Larlham 9772 Diagonal Rd Mantua OH 44255.