GRACE CASSHIE
Grace Anna (Gatchel) Casshie, 87, entered eternal rest on August 22, 2024, at Holy Family Hospice in Parma, Ohio. Born on August 27, 1936, in Dillonvale, Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Russel and Edna (Zaboroski) Gatchel.
Grace graduated from the Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing in 1957. A devoted and caring registered nurse, Grace specialized in Newborn and Pediatric Nursing. During her 40-year career, she served as a head nurse, nursing supervisor, trainer, and mentor to novice nurses. She retired in 1997 from Monmouth Medical Center in Long Branch, New Jersey.
Grace cherished her family and was dedicated to the care and nurturing of others. She loved keeping in touch with family and friends by sending cards on special occasions. Preserving family history was important to her, as evident in capturing many special moments through photos. While living on the Jersey shore, Grace often visited its beaches and boardwalks. She also liked to visit garage and estate sales looking for her favorite collectibles. Grace loved her dogs, Sam, Manny, and Muffin, who brought her immense joy over the years.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Tony R. Casshie and nephew, Douglas Pilney.
Left to cherish her memory are her sister, Frankie Lou (Gatchel) Pilney of The Villages, FL; nieces Diane (Robert) Hubacz of The Woodlands, TX, and Tina (Richard) Becker of Parma, OH; great-nephews Ryan Hubacz of Houston, TX; Jared Hubacz of San Antonio, TX; and Rick and Anthony Becker of Parma, OH.
A private interment will take place at St. Adalbert Cemetery in Dillonvale at the convenience of the family. Contributions may be made to Holy Family Hospice, 6707 State Road, Parma, Ohio, 44134, honoring Grace’s compassionate spirit and dedication to the care of others. Arrangements have been entrusted to Borkoski Funeral Home, Tiltonsville, Ohio.