Ila M. Fenstermaker age 84 of Braceville passed away peacefully into eternal rest on Tuesday Aug 18, 2026 at her residence. She was born on March 17, 1942 in Warren, OH the daughter of the late Clyde A. Peterson and Betty W. (Rudy) Peterson. Ila lived in Braceville for many years, formerly of Cortland, OH. She married the love of her life, Kenneth C. Fenstermaker Jr. on Oct. 21, 1967 and they enjoyed 31 years of marriage together until his death on July 21, 1998. Ila worked as an Education Director and Bookkeeper for the Second Christian Church in Warren for many years. She also taught Sunday School, and was a Youth Group leader at the church. Ila enjoyed sewing, bowling, cooking with the grandchildren and spending time with them.. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Kenneth, 1 son: KC, 2 sisters: Jeanetta Williams, Vivian Cross, 2 brothers: Robert & Dale Peterson, and 2 grandchildren: Jeremy Riley & Jennifer James.

Ila is survived by: 1 daughter: Patty & William James of Ellenton, FL , 1 son: Don & Jennifer Fenstermaker of Braceville, 1 sister in law: Joan Garland of Braceville, 7 grandchildren: Melissa, Valerie, Rachel, Donald Jr, Andrea, Amber, Danny, and 16 great grandchildren.

Calling hours will be at the James Funeral Home in Newton Falls on Sunday Aug 23, 2026 from 4:00 - 7:00pm. Funeral services will be on Monday Aug 24, 2026 at 11:00am with Pastor Jeff Sagstetter officiating. She will be laid to rest beside her husband Kenneth at Braceville Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, the family has requested that all donations please be made to the Crossroads Hospice 9775 Rockside Road Suite 270 Valley View, OH 44125 in her name.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the James Funeral Home, 8 East Broad Street, Newton Falls, OH 44444 (330)872-5440. Family and friends may view her obituary online or to send condolences, please visit us at www.jamesfuneralhomeinc.com