Catherine Rich

Catherine “Cherri” Rich, 93, of Fort Myers, Florida and formerly of Springfield, Ohio died at 3:35 p.m. on Saturday, May 25, 2008 at Hospice in Cape Coral, Florida.

She was born in Sabina, Ohio on January 27, 1915 the daughter of Frank and Janie (Lynch) Cherryholmes.

She owned and operated the W.S. Rich business with her husband for a number of years. She was a member of Temple Sholom and the Elks.

She is survived by three granddaughters, Kathy Sinibaldi, Cape Coral, Florida, Vicky Strine and Cindy Falk both of Ft. Myers, Florida; nephew Ed Bentley in Bellbrook, Ohio, niece Rita Howard in Fairborn, Ohio, nephew Roger Cherryholmes in Albuquerque, New Mexico, niece Janie Funk in Portales, New Mexico, and niece Wanda Funke in Frederick, Maryland, as well as several great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her husband William Rich in 1973, one son, Sidney in 1973, grandson, Lance in 1978, one brother Meredith B. Cherryholmes and one sister Mae Bentley.

Funeral services will be held at 1 pm. on Friday in the CONROY FUNERAL HOME with Rabbi Janice Garfunkel officiating. Friends may call two-hours prior to the service. Burial will be in Ferncliff Cemetery.