Marcella Chicatelli

CONNEAUT — Marcella Chicatelli, age 88, died Thursday, March 6, 2008, at Akron City Hospital.Born September 5, 1919 in Racine, Wis., she was the daughter of James Victor and Irene Catherine (Dooley) Nolan. She moved to Milwaukee, Wis., where she resided until her marriage to Cletus Picard in April ,1944.Marcella worked as a secretary for attorneys in Wisconsin, and the Davis/Tickner Agency in Conneaut for 20 years, until her retirement in 1981.After the death of her first husband in 1965, she married Nick Chicatelli in July, 1971.She was an active member of St. Mary Catholic Church in Conneaut, where she was a past officer in the Ladies Guild, Parish Life Committee, and Buildings and Grounds Committee.She enjoyed her family and spending time on her computer. After retirement she also spent a number of years volunteering in the Hudson City School system where her daughter was an administrator.Marcella is survived by two sons, John C. (Michele) and Robert A. (Marti) Picard of Conneaut; two daughters, Joanne C. Picard of Pasadena, Calif., and Patricia Picard of Akron, Ohio; stepson, Paul (Sherrie) Chicatelli M.D. of Cuyahoga Falls, Ohio ; four grandchildren, John M. Picard of Cleveland, Christine (Shawn) Bowers of Lyndhurst, Tracey Picard of Ashtabula, and Jaimie Picard of Kent; five step-grandchildren, Steve (Amy) and Jeff (Ashley) Chicatelli of Akron, David (Tara) Chicatelli of Detroit, Mich., Eric (Heidi) McCroskey of Denmark Twp., and Michelle (Rob) Shetler of Kingsville, Ohio.She was preceded in death by her parents; both husbands; brother, John E. Nolan of Milwaukee, Wis.; and son-in-law, Rick Williams.The family wishes to thank the staff of Select Specialty/Summa Hospital and her special caregiver, Sarah Sturkey.A Mass of Christian burial will be held on Tuesday, March 11, 2008 at 10:00 a.m., at St. Mary’s Catholic Church with Father Raymond Thomas as celebrant. Burial will follow at St. Joseph Cemetery in Conneaut. Calling hours will be held on Monday, March 10, 2008, from 5 to 8 p.m., at the THOMPSON-SMITH FUNERAL HOME, 345 Main St., Conneaut, Ohio 44030.In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made in her name, to the St. Mary Capital Fund, 480 State St., Conneaut, Ohio 44030. Envelopes will be available at the funeral home.