Irene M. Bright

Irene M. Bright, age 93, of Newton, NC formerly of Warren, OH passed away peacefully on May 5, 2022, at Terra Bella Assisted Living in Newton, NC. She was born July 10, 1928, to the late Joseph and Anna Rakosky, in Fairmont, WV.
She was married to the late John D. Bright on June 30, 1953, until his death on December 9, 2005. Irene is survived by a daughter, Jane A. Pastva of Largo, FL; two sons, David L. Bright of North Carolina, and James E. (Jenna) Bright of Hickory, NC; one sister, Anna Kovacs of Port St. Lucie, FL; three grandchildren, Lawrence (Flo) Rihel of Michigan, Alex (Brook) Bright of North Carolina, and Mackenzie (Mark) Bright of Charlotte, NC; along with her faithful furpup “Louie.”
Family will receive friends on Sunday, May 15, 2022, from 12:00-2:00 PM at Lane Funeral Home Roberts-Clark Chapel, 180 Garfield Dr. NE Warren, OH 44483. Funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM. Irene will be laid to rest on Monday, May 16, 2022, in All Souls Cemetery, 3823 Hoagland Blackstub Rd. Cortland, OH 44410.