Loretta Graziani

YOUNGSTOWN — Loretta R. “Lorrie” Graziani, 79, passed away Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Summa Health Akron City Hospital.

She was born Oct. 12, 1942, in Youngstown, a daughter of the late Ross and Mary Bero Bertelli.

Lorrie graduated from Villa Marie High School and received a bachelor’s degree from Youngstown State University. She was a middle school teacher for Columbus School District.

Lorrie enjoyed going to the beach, playing cards, lying out and watching sunsets. Her greatest joy was spending time with her family and she was her grandchildren’s biggest cheerleader.

Lorrie is survived by her sons, Luke (Lisa) Graziani of New Castle, Pa., and Mark (Wendy) Graziani of Kent; three grandchildren Nico, Dante and Mario; a great-granddaughter, Gracelynn; a sister, Agnes Ginnetti of Canfield; and a brother, John (Marilou) Bertelli of Boardman.

Besides her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Joseph Bertelli.

Family and friends may call 5 to 7 p.m. Thursday, May 26, 2022, and from noon to 1 p.m. Friday, May 27, 2022, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Poland Chapel, where a service will follow Friday at 1 p.m.