Howland - Catherine Radu, 89, passed away Saturday, August 10, 2013 at Shepherd of the Valley in Howland. Catherine was born December 7, 1923 in Warren, Ohio the daughter of Constantine and Veronica Barson. She was a January 1941 graduate of Warren G. Harding High School. Catherine retired in 1989 from Packard Electric in the Production Control Department as a Secretary after 30 years. She previously worked at Taylor Winfield and Cleveland Tank Plant. Catherine was a member Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox Church, Sachs music Club, and St. Demetrios Philoptochos Society. She taught piano and enjoyed ceramics, traveling, playing cards especially bridge. She is survived by her husband John Radu, Sr. whom she married September 26, 1948, two sons: John (JoAnne) Radu, Jr. of Warren, OH and George (Marilyn) Radu of Novelty, OH., three grandchildren Juliana Radu, Chris and Constantine Kiriakou. She is preceded in death by her parents, grandson: John Thomas Radu, sister: Sophie Katerakis and two brothers: William and George Barson. Family and friends may call Wednesday from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. with a Saracusta Service at 6:00 p.m. at the Peter Rossi & Son Memorial Chapel in Warren and Thursday from 10:00 to 10:30 a.m. at Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox Church. Service will be Thursday at 10:30 a.m. at the Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox Church with Fr. James Barkett officiating. Burial will be in Pineview Memorial Park in Warren. In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to Holy Resurrection Romanian Orthodox Church Society, 1836 North Rd. NE, Warren, Ohio 44483. Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary, sign the guest book and send condolences to the Radu family.