Elizabeth "Libby" (Zeller) Nypaver

Elizabeth “Libby” Nypaver, 91, of Howland Township, entered peacefully into eternal life on Thursday, July 30, 2020, at 5:20 a.m. in her home under the comforting care of hospice.

Libby was born December 19, 1928, in Grosskrotzenburg, Germany, the daughter of the late Franz and Therese Noll Zeller.

She immigrated to the United States from Germany in December of 1948 and came to Warren from Pennsylvania in 1964. Libby proudly became a United States citizen in 1952.

Libby was married on October 10, 1948, to Leo Michael Nypaver, and they were married for 68 years until his passing on April 9, 2016. Together they shared the love of eight children, twelve grandchildren, and five great grandchildren.

A homemaker, she worked as a seamstress out of her home, and loved to do all types of needlework, gardening, flowers, and watching the birds in her backyard, but her greatest love was her family. Libby was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Warren, where she served on Parish Council, taught CCD classes, participated in the Jewish Dialogue Group, and worked the former church bazaars.

She will be forever remembered by her loving children Veronica (Werner) Wedel of Grosskrotzenburg, Germany, Robert “Bob” (Joan) Nypaver of Williamsfield, Ohio, Rose (James) Datesh of Bristolville, Ohio, Christina (Jonathan Schiele) Nypaver of Richmond, California, Timothy (Karen) Nypaver of Columbus, Ohio, Eric Nypaver of Howland Township, and Mary Beth (Brian) Townsend of Howland Township. Libby is also survived by a brother, Helmut (Meta) Zeller of Grosskrotzenburg, Germany; and by eleven grandchildren and five great grandchildren.

Besides her husband and parents, Libby was preceded in death by her son, Gregory Nypaver; a granddaughter, Theresa Nypaver; and her sister, Hildegard Albert.

Due to the COVID 19 Pandemic, there will be no public calling hours and a private Mass of Christian Burial, with Fr. Frantisek Katriank officiating, will be offered on Monday, August 10, 2020 in St. Mary’s Catholic Church.  Burial will follow in All Souls Cemetery in Cortland.

The family would like to thank the many caregivers who helped take care of Libby in her later years.

The family requests that material tributes take the form of contributions in Libby’s name to the Restoration Fund of St. Mary’s Church, 232 Seneca Ave NE, Warren, Ohio, 44481.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the care of the Staton-Borowski Funeral Home, 962 North Road, NE, Warren, Ohio, 44483, 330-394-6200. Dedicated to serving your loved ones. This obituary may be viewed and condolences sent to www.statonborowskifuneralhome.com.

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