Bertha Cann

Cann, Bertha, 92, of Windber, PA, formerly of Richland Township, passed away on March 14, 2013 at Precious Care Assisted Living, Concord Twp., OH. She was born on December 5, 1920 in St. Michael, PA. Daughter of Settimio and Maria (Biocco) Portante. Preceded in death by her parents; husband, Charles “Dick” Cann; son, Charles A. Cann; sisters, Adele Freto, Nancy Morocco and Albine Predko and brother, Anthony Portante. She is survived by her loving daughter, Deatrae “Dee Dee” Cann, Willoughby, OH; daughter-in-law, Charlene Cann, Concord, OH and several nieces and nephews. Bertha was a 1938 graduate of Windber High School. She formerly was employed at Bali Bra Manufacturing Comp. and Miracle Mart. Bertha was a former member of St. Benedict Catholic Church, Geistown and was a member of St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Windber. She was a former member of Windber Country Club where she was an avid golfer. Bertha was also a volunteer at Arcadia Theater, Windber. In her spare time she enjoyed bowling, reading, knitting, and crocheting. Bertha knitted many slippers for people at Quemahoning Towers in Windber, PA. She was a loving mother, who will be remembered for her kind and giving nature. Friends will be received from 9-10 A.M. on Tuesday at the Harris Funeral Home, 500 Cherry Lane, Richland. Funeral Mass will be held at 11 A.M. on Tuesday at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Windber, PA, Father Rod Soha, T.O.R. Committal will be at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church Cemetery. The family suggests contributions be directed to a charity of one’s choice or to Precious Care Assisted Living, 8095 Auburn Road, Painesville, OH 44077 in memory of Bertha. On line condolences may be posted to www.wharrisfuneralhome.com.