Eva Penttila

Eva Penttila, age 88 of Fairport Harbor passed away Friday Jan. 31, 2014 at Lake West Hospital. she was the daughter of Eliina and John Kallio and was born on Feb. 7, 1925 in Soini, Finland. Eva was formerly employeed by the Painesville Twp. Schools. She was a member of the Immanuel Lutheran Church and Zion Lutheran Church in Fairport Harbor. Eva enjoyed walking and was an avid gardner, love to knit and to crochet. Mrs Penttila was noted for her bread making and pulla. She is survived by daughters: Helena (Richard) Black of Lowell, Indiana, Marie (Dennis) Nelson and Brita Penttila both of Painesville, son Heikki "Hank" (Linda) Penttila of Chardon, Grandchildren: Stuart and Robert Black, Sam, Jacob, and Elina Nelson. Erica, Matthew and Dane Penttila and Victoria Sofra. Great Grandchildren: Alexander, Saren and Troy Black, Tyler, Timothy and Maggie Nelson and Brother Arne (Eva) Kallio of Fairport Harbor. Preceded in death by Husband Svante who passed in year 2000. Visitation will be held on Wednesday from 5-8 PM at the Potti Funeral Home 538 Fifth St. Fairport Funeral Services will be held 11:00 am Thursday with one hour viewing prior to the service Burial will be in Riverside Cemetery.