Mariellen “Punk” Ketterer age 65 of Rochester Township passed away peacefully July 24, 2024 at Heritage Valley Beaver. She was born December 27, 1958 in Rochester. She was the daughter of the late John and Nora L. McCusker Futato.
She was the proud owner of Punk’s Ice Cream Shoppe Baden. Punk had such love and dedication to taking care of her store and especially her customers. She always made sure your visit was one to remember. Punk enjoyed spending time with her family, and had an extra special love for her grandchildren. Punk was an inspiration to so many people and has made a huge impact in so many lives. She would find any opportunity to help anyone and everyone, giving to families in need to sponsoring and donating to so many events and charities. Punk was an avid golfer and belonged to the Blackhawk Ladies Invitational Golf League. She enjoyed her golf trips with her friends and her vacations with her family.
Mariellen was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Ketterer, Jr. in 2008. She was also preceded by a brother, John Futato and a brother-in-law, Ted Scherer. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Eric J. and Julie Ketterer of Rochester Township, two daughters and a son-in-law, Emily J. and Jonathan Lapic of Staunton, Virginia and LuCinda E. Ketterer of Rochester Township. Also surviving are nine loving grandchildren, Anna, Abram, Nora, and Judah Lapic and Ehren, Evelyn and Eli Ketterer, Thomas and Cole Christner, her K-9 companions, Millie and Ruby, a sister and brother-in-law Julie and Mike Sabo of Beaver, two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Dan and Rita Futato and Greg and Judy Futato, all of Georgia, her mother-in-law and father-in-law Thomas and Eileen Ketterer, Rochester Township, a brother-in-law and three sisters- in-law, Susan and Dave Boehm of Rochester Township, Annette Futato of Vanport and Pam Scherer of New Sewickley Township and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-7 PM and Wednesday from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:30 PM in the William Murphy Funeral Home, 349 Adams Street, Rochester.
The family wishes to thank all who supported our mother with care and comfort during her courageous battle with cancer this past year. We are so thankful for you all!
She was the proud owner of Punk’s Ice Cream Shoppe Baden. Punk had such love and dedication to taking care of her store and especially her customers. She always made sure your visit was one to remember. Punk enjoyed spending time with her family, and had an extra special love for her grandchildren. Punk was an inspiration to so many people and has made a huge impact in so many lives. She would find any opportunity to help anyone and everyone, giving to families in need to sponsoring and donating to so many events and charities. Punk was an avid golfer and belonged to the Blackhawk Ladies Invitational Golf League. She enjoyed her golf trips with her friends and her vacations with her family.
Mariellen was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas R. Ketterer, Jr. in 2008. She was also preceded by a brother, John Futato and a brother-in-law, Ted Scherer. She is survived by one son and daughter-in-law, Eric J. and Julie Ketterer of Rochester Township, two daughters and a son-in-law, Emily J. and Jonathan Lapic of Staunton, Virginia and LuCinda E. Ketterer of Rochester Township. Also surviving are nine loving grandchildren, Anna, Abram, Nora, and Judah Lapic and Ehren, Evelyn and Eli Ketterer, Thomas and Cole Christner, her K-9 companions, Millie and Ruby, a sister and brother-in-law Julie and Mike Sabo of Beaver, two brothers and two sisters-in-law, Dan and Rita Futato and Greg and Judy Futato, all of Georgia, her mother-in-law and father-in-law Thomas and Eileen Ketterer, Rochester Township, a brother-in-law and three sisters- in-law, Susan and Dave Boehm of Rochester Township, Annette Futato of Vanport and Pam Scherer of New Sewickley Township and numerous nieces, nephews and many friends. Friends will be received Tuesday from 2-7 PM and Wednesday from 11:00 AM until time of service at 1:30 PM in the William Murphy Funeral Home, 349 Adams Street, Rochester.
The family wishes to thank all who supported our mother with care and comfort during her courageous battle with cancer this past year. We are so thankful for you all!
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