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Ilene Barengo

February 2, 1933 — February 26, 2020

Ilene Graham Barengo, 87, of Marietta, Ohio, died Wednesday, February 26, 2020. She was born on February 2, 1933 in Fairpoint, Ohio to Russell R. and Elsie M. Applegarth Graham.

Ilene was a lifelong nurse, graduating from Ruth Brant School of Nursing in 1954. She was a member of the First Presbyterian Church, where she was involved with Stephens Ministries and Westminster Bells. She was very active in the Mid-Ohio Valley Emmaus Community, I Can Cope Cancer Program with her friend, Betty Cleland. Ilene had a love of quilting, which she enjoyed with many close friends.

She is survived by two sons, Randall Barengo (Nancy) and James Barengo (Susan), both of Marietta; four grandchildren, Melinda Bichard (J.J.), LeAnne Barengo, Alex Barengo (Erin), and Eric Barengo (Jenna); granddaughter in law, Brandy Barengo; great grandchildren, Emily, Dominick, Bailey and Connor; brother Kenneth Graham (Nadine); and special Nephew Dr. Johnathan Graham (Martha).

She was preceded in death by the love of her life, Harry Barengo, whom she married on June 4, 1955; grandson, Thomas Barengo; and brothers, Wallace and Donald Graham.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 1, 2020 at the First Presbyterian Church in Marietta, with The Rev. David Smith officiating. There will be a reception immediately following the service at the church. Private family burial will be in Mound Cemetery at a later date. Visitation will be from 4 to 7 p.m. on Saturday, at the Marietta Chapel of Cawley & Peoples Funeral Home.

Donations in Ilene's memory may be directed to the First Presbyterian Church, for Westminster Bells and Scholars on Fourth, 501 Fourth Street, Marietta, Ohio 45750. Cawley & Peoples is honored to serve the Barengo family and offers online condolences and many more resources by visiting their website, CawleyandPeoples.com.
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