She was born November 5, 1924, in Akron, Ohio, a daughter of the late Max and Lorena (nee Frank) Kuss. Gertrude was devoted to her family and a faithful member of the First Congregational Church, UCC of Rootstown.
Gertie was active in the Rootstown community, having been a member of the 60-Plus Club, Rootstown Historical Society, the Rootstown Garden Club, and the Red Hat Society. She also taught Sunday school and was a den mother for many years. Gertrude enjoyed scrapbooking, puzzles, and spending time with her grandchildren.
Survivors include her children: Dave (Connie) Moulton of Randolph, Bill (Debbie) Moulton of Rootstown, Alan (Debbie) Moulton of Rootstown; grandchildren: Jason (Lynda) Moulton, Angela Moulton, Jeremy (Mindy) Moulton, Matthew Moulton, Mallorie (Scott) Anderson, Arthur (Sadie) Maines; great-grandchildren: Jenna Sturm-Moulton, Justin and Matthew Maines; sister: Flora Mae (Ben) Arnold of South Carolina; also survived by Mildred Ann (Mickey) McGuire of Tallmadge.
She was preceded in death by her husband Charles Moulton, her brothers Alfred, Maxwell, and Fritz Kuss, and her sister Anna Marie Betts.
Friends will be received Tuesday from 4-7 PM at the Wood-Kortright-Borkoski Funeral Home, 703 E. Main St., Ravenna, OH 44266. Pastor Susan Woodall will officiate the 11:00 AM funeral service on Wednesday, May 5, 2010, at the First Congregational United Church of Christ, 4022 State Route 44, Rootstown, OH 44272.
Condolences and memories may be shared at www.wood-kortright-borkoski.com. While flowers are appreciated, memorial contributions may also be made to the Rootstown Fire Department.
(Wood-Kortright-Borkoski 330-296-6436)
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