Josephine V. Hume

Josephine V. Hume, age 94, of Eaton, OH passed away on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at her residence.  She was born on October 15, 1927 in Elmira, MI to the late John and Josefina (Sagot) Blasko.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her first husband Russell Vallery; eight siblings; and son-in-law George Ashbrook.  She is survived by her second husband of 50 years, Albert Hume of Eaton; daughters: Courtney Ashbrook of Tucson, AZ, Rita McFarland of Sugarloaf, CA, Wilma McKee-Brown of Eaton, OH and Lynn (Ryan) Stapleton-Fugate of Portland, OR; son Dennis (Marie) Vallery of Tucson, AZ; Stepsons Robert (Laurie) Hume of Dayton, OH and Edward (Linda) Hume of Anna, OH; grandchildren: Butch, Jenifer, Jimmy, Erin (Mike), Casey (Chris), Brooke (Donovan) and Regina (Taylor); great grandchildren: Austin, Ayden, Ashlynn, Novalee, Emily, Samantha, Kenneth, Andrea, Hannah, Liam and McKenzie; several step grandchildren and step great grandchildren; and numerous nieces and nephews.  Visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 20, 2022 from 12:00 noon until time of funeral service at 1:00 pm at Gard Funeral Home, 226 West Main Street, Eaton, OH.  Burial will follow at Preble Memory Gardens in West Alexandria, OH.  Memorial contributions may be sent to Everheart Hospice. Online condolences and other remembrances may be sent to the family by visiting www.gardfuneralhome.com.