Cora Rose Jagiela Korpita

She was born May 30, 1920, in Akron, Ohio, to parents Stephen and Frances Jagiela. Cora was a member of Immaculate Conception Parish in Ravenna and devoted herself to her family. She enjoyed all her senior citizen friends while playing cards, bingo, activities, family picnics and various get-togethers. Cora was a member of Young at Heart, the Red Hat Society, and the Ravenna Senior Center.

Cora was married to Harry Korpita for 59 years. He preceded her in death in 1999. Cora and Harry resided in Titusville, Florida, through winter months during their golden years. They were both well known for their ownership of the Jolly Time Tavern and softball field, as well as Jolly Time Trailer Sales. All of which were located in Campbellsport, where they also lived and operated the farm known as the Captain John Campbell. Many happy stories are shared about the wonderful times that were experienced there.

Cora’s six children are: Steve (Roberta) Korpita of Rootstown, Carol Korpita (deceased) of Ravenna, Susan (Raymond) Drotar of Rootstown, Connie (Frederick, deceased) Trainer of Kernersville, NC, Sandra (Pete) Coppa of Ravenna, and Linda (Tom “Jake”) Schmauch of Ravenna. Cora was truly the matriarch of the family. Her memory will also be cherished by her 13 grandchildren, 23 great-grandchildren, 3 great-great-grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews.

Cora’s three siblings have preceded her in death, Helen (James) Schrag of Akron, Ann (Richard) Nessar of Connecticut, and Edward (Nola) Jagiela of Atwater.

Friends will be received Thursday, March 12, 2015, from 6:00 – 8:00 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna. Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated by Reverend William Kraynak at 10:00 AM on Friday at Immaculate Conception Church, 409 W. Main St., Ravenna. Interment will follow at Holy Cross Cemetery in Akron.

Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be sent to Immaculate Conception Parish or Akron General VNS Hospice Care. Many, many thanks to the staff at Emeritus Assisted Living in Ravenna, as well as the loving and caring service from Becky and Jen at Akron General VNS Hospice Care.