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- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 20 Nov 2007.
James F. Cureton obituary
- [S1] U. S. Social Security Death Index, 413-92-2431.
Issued in Tennessee
- [S24] The Newport Plain Talk, (http://www.newportplaintalk.com), 26 Mar 2004.
Sara Cureton Ciocco passed away on March 26, 2004, in Philadelphia, Pa., after suffering cardiac arrest associated with lymphoma.
Sara grew up in St. Tide Hollow in Newport and graduated from Parrottsville High School in 1970. She moved to Philadelphia at age 20 and resided there until her death.
She was predeceased by a very special aunt, Bertie Cureton, and her parents, Lee Roy and Ruby Cureton.
She is survived by her loving husband, Frank Ciocco; a special goddaughter, Sara Hendrix; mother-in-law, Rose Ciocco; sisters and brothers-in-law, Brenda and Rod Evans, Judy and Jack Harrison, Mary and Wayne Keller, and Ida and Dane Baxter; brothers and sisters-in-law, Tony and Janice Cureton, Preston and Kay Cureton, Alton Cureton, and James and Betty Cureton; brother-in-law and sisters-in law, Ray and Sharon Ciocco and Maria Ciocco; and many nieces, nephews, special friends and coworkers.
Sara was a lifelong advocate for homeless and displaced families in Philadelphia. After several years of volunteer work, she chose social work as a career and received a Masters Degree and a Bachelors Degree in Social Sciences, both with the highest honors, from Temple University in Philadelphia.
She was a member of the Alpha Delta Mu National Social Work Honor Society. She received numerous awards and recognitions including the first Dr. Philip Jaslow Graduation Award from Temple University in 2001. The award, established in memory of Dr. Jaslow, a longtime dean of the Temple University School of Social Administration, is now awarded annually to a student who exhibited a high level of academic excellence, exceptional performance in field practica and who epitomizes ideals and aspirations of the School of Social Administration.
Sara also received the President's Scholar Award from Temple University. Other recognitions include the Luthern Settlement House Award for her work in Community Education and the Rod Chavis Friends of Literacy Award from the Germantown Women's Education Project for her work on behalf of women in adult education programs. At the time of her death, Sara was a case worker for the Salvation Army's Red Shield Family Residence in Philadelphia.
Memorial services will be held at the Mannal Funeral Home in Philadelphia on Friday, April 2, 2004. The family requests that, in lieu of sending flowers, donations be made in her memory to the Salvation Army, Red Shield Family Residence, 715 North Broad Street, Philadelphia, PA, 19123, Attn:John Camarda.
Sara was a remarkable person making a positive difference in so many lives. She will be sorely missed by her family, friends, coworkers, and the countless homeless and displaced families she served throughout her short lifetime.
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