Debbra L. Latessa

Debbra L. Latessa obituary, Wickliffe, OH

Debbra L. Latessa

Debbra Latessa Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Orlando-Donsante-Previte Funeral Home on Jun. 10, 2025.

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Debbra Latessa (nee Gusik), age 71, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully June 6, 2025 surrounded by loved ones. She was born August 2, 1953 in Vermillion, Ohio.
Beloved wife of Lester; dearest mother of Tonya (Scott, deceased) Cilenti and John (Tina) Savage; devoted grandmother "Mo" to Dezirae (deceased) and Dontae, "Little Grandma" to Noelle; beloved daughter of the late Joseph and Evelyn Gusik; dear sister of Gary (Kathy) Gusik and Tina (Tim) Austin; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Private family services were held.
Donations may be made in Debbra's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve P.O. BOX 72101 Cleveland, OH 44192 or St. Jude Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude’s Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME OF WICKLIFFE (440) 943-2466.
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