Earlene "Betty" Negro

NILES - Earlene "Betty" Negro, 86, passed away peacefully at 12:30 pm on Friday July 18, 2014 at the Shepherd of the Valley Nursing Home, Niles. She was born in Warren on May 23, 1928 the daughter of Norris and Pauline (Yencer) Hake and lived in this community her entire life. She was a homemaker and cared for her family, children and grandchildren. She enjoyed and cherished all the time spent with her kids throughout their lives. From toddlers to adults, she loved watching and being involved in their activities. Betty is survived by four children, Ernest L. Negro Jr. of Lordstown, David E. (Susan) Negro, Richard E. (Patricia) Negro, Rita L. (Jeff) Riedel all of Niles; eight grandchildren, Regina (Pedro) Orellana, Christopher Negro and Rachael Baiduc, Michael Negro, Tyler Negro, Jenifer Riedel, Sydney Negro, Julie Riedel, Dylan Negro; great grandson, Pedrito Orellana; brother, Donald (Sally) Hake of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest L. Negro Sr. whom she married on May 23, 1958 and who died on October 29, 1994; two brothers, Robert Hake and Claude Hake. At her request, there are no calling hours or funeral service. Cremation will take place and burial will be in Niles City Cemetery with her husband. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to Second Wind Dreams at Shepherd of the Valley 1500 McKinley Avenue, Niles, Ohio 44446 or Hospice of the Valley 5190 Market Street, Youngstown, Ohio 44512.