Mary Genevieve Radobenko, age 94, of Scottsdale was ushered to Heaven on Friday, March 26, 2021. Born in Rochester, New York on January 20, 1927 to Rose and Sam Venturelli, she attended Benjamin Franklin and Nazareth Academy High Schools, followed by nursing school at Rochester General Hospital. Working in the nursing profession, she served others and her family, retiring after 25 years as a pharmacist assistant.
Mary married Bill Radobenko on October 9, 1948 in Rochester, NY; moved to Scottsdale, AZ in 1962 and took loving care of each other for 57 years until he passed in 2006. Her main role as domestic engineer kept their lively home with seven children running smoothly, with love. Both dedicated their lives to God early in their marriage and they enjoyed serving together at their home churches: Christian Missionary Alliance, Biltmore Bible, founding members of Trinity Church, McCormick Ranch where they served for more than 30 years, Scottsdale Bible and Grace Chapel.
Mary is preceded in death by her husband William, son, William Charles and grandson, Jonathan Gaub. She is survived by her sons, David (Janet), Sam (Donna), Richard (Cindy), Paul (Joyce) and daughters, Sue Gaub and Chris (Russ) Itami; daughter-in-law Julie; 13 grandchildren: Sammy, Bill, Jr. (Sue), Krishele (Will), Charlie, Richard James (Jessica), Nicole (Troy), Kristi (Sean), Jill (Andrew), Jay (Leen), Jessica and Michael (Rachel); 20 great-grandchildren, one great-great-granddaughter, extended family grandchildren/great grandchildren; cousins, nieces, nephews and dear friends.
For celebration information, contact Green Acres Mortuary. In lieu of flowers, gifts can be made to Grace Chapel or Family Life Radio. Fond memories and expressions for the Radobenko Family at: www.greenacresmortuary.net.
