Mary Josephine ?Mojo' Kieper, 200 Logan Ave. Sharon, passed away unexpectedly of natural causes Monday, August 22, 2011 in her residence. She was 44.
Mary was born June 9, 1967 in Detroit, Michigan, the daughter of John E. 'Jack' LaCamera and Ilona Toth Kieper.
She was a graduate of Airport High School in Michigan. Mary was employed as a bartender at the Blue Ribbon and also a cook at the Chestnut Street Café.
Mojo was very spiritual; she had a kind and compassionate heart to all those in need. She was a volunteer for the Shenango Valley River Watchers and the Sharing and Caring Organization. Mojo was also a care giver to very dear friends.
Surviving are: a significant other, Randy A. Martin of Sharon; her mother, Ilona Kieper of Sharon; 2 daughters, Chastity Porterfield of Sharon, and Rikki Lee Gardlock of Florida; a son, Richie LeJon Gardlock of Florida; A niece Day'Dreana Kieper whom she has cared for the 3 years; a sister, Tina LaCamera of Reynolds; 2 brothers, Matthew Kieper of Farrell, and Brian LaCamera of Sharon; paternal grandmother, Grace 'Nunnie' LaCamera; nieces and nephews, McKenzie Jo Stinedurf, Cara, Jena, Briana, Allena, Brian, Shawn LaCamera, Kurtis Kieper. She is also survived by her god mother Vivian LaCamera.
She was preceded in death by her father; her adoptive father, Bernhard R. Kieper, Paternal Grandparents, Charles 'Red' LaCamera, Maternal Grandparents, Mary Agnus Kraynok and John S. Toth.
A Memorial Service will be held on Sunday, August 28, 2011 at 3:30 p.m. in Grace Chapel Community Church 4075 Lamor Rd. Hermitage.
Memorial Contributions can be made to Akron Children's Mahoning Valley ATTN: Foundation 6505 Market St. Building C Boardman, OH 44512.
Arrangements entrusted to the J. Bradley McGonigle Funeral Home and Crematory, Inc. 1090 E. State St. Sharon, PA 16146.