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MARYANN D. (nee Lapetina) of Phila., PA and Wildwood Crest, NJ relieved of all pain and suffering on Friday, Sept. 24, 2010. Wife and soul mate for 55 years of John P. Rania, beloved mother of Jon J. Rania (Robert Shade), Jennifer Rania Ruggiano (Ronald) and Jessica Tursi (Daniel). Loving grand-mother of Jeffrey, Daniel, Amanda and Joseph Tursi, Rania and Olivia Ruggiano, Kenneth and Evan Shade-Rania and great grandmother of Daniel J. Tursi. Also survived by sisters-in-law Elizabeth R. McWilliams and Marie Giannone, cousins, nieces, nephews, a large extended family and close friends and her dear pets. Owner and operator of Fabulous Finds Boutique in South Phila. Mass of Christian Burial, Wednesday, Sept. 29, 2010, 11 A.M. at Stella Maris Catholic Church, 10th and Bigler Sts. Viewing Tues. evening 7 P.M. at STOLFO FUNERAL HOME, 2536 S. Broad St., Phila., PA. 19145. Interment private. The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to The Philly H.E.R.O. Trust Fund c/o P.O. Box 18008, Phila., PA 19147 or Stella Maris Church, 2901 S. 10th St., Phila., PA 19148.

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Published by Philadelphia Inquirer/Philadelphia Daily News from Sep. 26 to Sep. 27, 2010.

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November 4, 2010

Dear Rania Family-
I was blessed to know Maryanne for over 40 years. She was a truly beautiful person to everyone. I have so many wonderful memories of time spent with her. Jay and I send our condolences.
Eileen Cohen

Donna Burke

October 4, 2010

Jessica and family, time can and will heal any pain for you, but your mom's memories will live forever in your hearts. Your mother was a wonderful woman and I am so happy that I got to visit with her just so recently.

All my love and heartfelt sympathy
Donna Burke

Jim Everette

September 30, 2010

Jon,
You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers at this time of your loss and sorrow. May you find comfort and solace in warm memories of your mother. Your mother is now at peace and with God.

Rob Shade

September 28, 2010

I had the honor of knowing Maryann for the past 16 years. From that first day I met her, she made me feel that I was part of her family. Always happy to see you! Maryann became my second mother, always there when you needed someone to talk to, always there when you needed someone to laugh with, always there without any prejudgments. She was one of a kind and I am a better person for having the opportunity to share part of her life. I will miss the crazy greetings we would offer each other on the phone...
... it was our thing we did.
Maryann, you will greatly be missed, BUT you will continue to be with us in spirit. We will feel your presence in all we do.
Rest in peace and look over us from up above.
With Love, Rob (or as she fondly called me from time to time Robbie)

SHANGO-JAMAL LEWIS

September 28, 2010

The 1980s choral alumni ("King's Kids") from the High School for Creative And Performing Arts (CAPA) offer our deepest sympathy and sincerest prayers to Jon and the Rania family. We stand with you in your hour of grief, and ask God's blessings of strength and peace to comfort you.

Michele Santelli-Tamburo

September 27, 2010

Jessica,

Death leaves a heartache no one can heal, but LOVE leaves a memory no one can steal.
It doesn't get better, it just gets different and you don't get over it...you just get through it.


You and your family are in my thoughts and prayers.

Camille Frat

September 27, 2010

John and family, Words cannot express how truly sorry I am for your loss. My memories of Maryann are many, specially our annual trips to the shore every summer when we would sit on the beach for hours and just enjoy each other's company. I am comforted by the thought of our mothers together again in heaven, where I am sure they are enjoying a glass of wine, a good book and a ton of laughs. I love you all and you are in my thoughts and prayers.

September 27, 2010

The Rania Family,

I am so sorry to hear of your loss, you wife and mother was a wonderful person and always a smile on her face. She is in God's hands now and at peace and no more pain or suffering.
My prayers and thoughts are with you all.

Barbara Ruggiano and Family

CIAFRE FAMILY

September 26, 2010

May your hearts soon be filled with wonderful memories of joyful times together as you celebrate a life well lived.

September 26, 2010

Dear John,
My Mother and I are very sorry to hear of your loss. We will keep you and your family in our prayers.


Rose Wiegand
Rose Savage

September 26, 2010

My dear friend for many, many years. We have shared many happy moments together. All of you are in my thoughts. John be brave, Jon take care of everyone, Jennifer be the strength that I know you are and Jessica pay attention to all of them like you always do. You are all in my thoughts and prayers. She is at peace now and forever.
Marianne Galantino

Debbie Bartolomeo

September 26, 2010

The 6 years I had the pleasure of being Maryann's caretaker and friend was wonderful. She always had an ear to listen and words of wisdom to give. I feel as though I became part of the Rania family, they treated me as though I was one. I will truly miss Maryann. I love her as if she was my own mom. She is now in the arms of the angels with no more pain. Rest in Peace.
Your Forever Friend

Mary Arendt

September 26, 2010

Jon,
You are in my thoughts and prayers during this time of sorrow and loss.
She is now in God's loving arms.

CHARLIE MORESI

September 26, 2010

JON,
MY THOUGHTS AND PRAYERS ARE WITH YOU AND YOUR FAMILY.
SINCERELY,
CHARLIE MORESI

Lori Ribecchi

September 26, 2010

My cousin Maryann was a kind, sensitive and loving woman. She embraced everyone's individuality and was always welcoming. Maryann was smart and could hold a conversation about any topic. She had a terrific sense of humor and I always remember her little giggles when something made her laugh. Maryann loved her family especially her devoted husband John and her dear pets. Her children and grandchildren, and now her great grandson were her world. We shared so many happy times on the beach in Wildwood Crest and around many of our kitchen tables talking and laughing.
Maryann, may you rest in peace with Aunt Isabelle and the rest of the family. I will miss you, but know now you are at peace. With Love always, Lori

Diane Weiss

September 26, 2010

I still make the same meatballs Maryanne taught me. I know the beauty of sitting on my front porch because of beautiful people that have influenced my life.
I will always hold your laughter and memories in my heart.
You will be greatly missed but I know your spirit will stay with us forever.

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