Carla Ann Kratsas 1951-2022

Carla was born Jan. 9, 1951, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Floyd and Hazel Cargill Underwood.

Raised in Youngstown, she was a graduate of South High School. Carla was a dedicated and loving homemaker, wife, mother and grandmother. Her love for her family was abundant and she always made sure they had everything they needed and more. Nothing brought her more joy than her title of “Mamoo” and spending every opportunity she had with her grandchildren.

Later in life, after her children were grown, Carla began working, cleaning homes. She loved interacting with her clients and the friendship she shared with them.

A wonderful cook, Carla enjoyed hosting holiday gatherings and celebrations at her home with family, friends and neighbors. Many lasting memories were created on the annual family vacation in Ocean City, a tradition she started when her children were young and continued with her grandchildren.

Carla will be remembered for her kindness, generosity and love she showed to everyone.

Her husband, Richard A. Kratsas, whom she married Dec. 12, 1981, preceded her in death July 31, 2012.

She leaves to carry on her memory, her children, Victor (Kimberly) Gasior of Youngstown, Kerry (Elie) Khoury of Boardman and John (Jodi) Gasior of Ontario, Canada; grandchildren, Joseph and Lily Gasior, Eli and Zac Khoury, and Audrey and Elise Gasior; and her brother, Floyd “Bud” Underwood of Florida.

In addition to her parents and husband, Carla was preceded in death by her brother, Alan Underwood.

A funeral service celebrating Carla’s life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Nov. 23, 2022, at Davis-Becker Funeral Home, 8536 Market St., Boardman, followed by a luncheon and fellowship at the Becker Family Center.

Family and friends will be received from 5 to 7 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 22, 2022, and from 10 to 10:45 a.m. Wednesday at the funeral home.

Carla had a huge heart for all animals and especially enjoyed the companionship of her many rescue cats through the years. In honor of her love for animals, memorial tributes may take the form of contributions in Carla’s name to Angels for Animals, 4750 W. South Range Road, Canfield, OH 44406.

The family would like to express their appreciation and thank Caprice Health Care Center and Akeso Hospice for the wonderful care they gave to Carla.

Please visit www.beckerobits.com to share memories and condolences with Carla’s family.

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