Florence (Flo) Catherine Parke Obituary

With solemn hearts, we announce the passing of Florence (Flo) Catherine Parke (Canton, Ohio), born in Bristolville, Ohio, whose presence will be deeply missed, having departed on April 9, 2026 at the age of 97. Family and friends are welcome to leave their condolences on this memorial page and share them with the family.

She was predeceased by: her husband Elmer Parke; her parents, Louis Palich and Mary Palich (Mitrovich); her brothers, Louis, George, William, Cyril Palich, Martin, Thomas and Joseph Thomas; her grandson David Cabobianco; and her great grandchild Julia Lokie.

She is survived by: her children, Karen Swinehart (Sam), Rick Parke (Anita), Rita Oravitz (Tim) and Brenda Parke; her grandchildren, Melanie Ensley (Chris), Tiffany Lokie (Mike), Ryan Parke (Tracy), Seth Capobianco (Kelly), Brian Capobiano, Michael Oravitz (Ashley), Alex Oravitz (Tara) and Anthony Swinehart (Jimie); and her sisters-in-law, Wanda Palich and Jan Palich. She is also survived by many loving nieces and nephews.

In lieu of flowers, Flo requested. Memorial Donations may be made to St. Benedict's Catholic Church (St. Francis of Assisi Parish) or to a charity of the donor's choice.