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Rachel was a past president of the Wickliffe Italian American Club Ladies' Auxiliary where she a member for many years and also involved with the Silver Sneakers/Willoughby YMCA. She loved going on casino trips, cooking, especially for her family and spending quality time with them.
Rachel was the beloved wife of the late Lester; dearest mother of Philip (Jill), Lester III (Debbie), Denise (Mike) Clayton and Vinny (Cheryl); devoted grandmother of Dawn (Andrew) Banc, Brian, Vinny, Jr. (Lindsay), Janel (Tom) Mirabelli, Michael (Breanna) Clayton, Matthew (Debbie) Clayton, Tonya Cilenti and great grandmother of Noah, Maddie, Domenic, Gianna, Cadence, Ava, Jax and Dontae; dear sister of the late Lawrence, Nick and Rocco Ranallo; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.
Private family services were held.
Donations may be made in Rachel'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 Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME OF WICKLIFFE (440) 943-2466.
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Gary and Colleen Winney
September 16, 2024
Rachel and her husband Lester were great neighbors. They were always pleasant, friendly and helpful. They raised a wonderful family with like qualities. My sincere condolences to to everyone.
Mary Jane Frascarelli
August 18, 2024
Mary Jane Frascarelli
August 18, 2024
FAREWELL MY FRIEND
Farewell my friend, you're leaving.
It's time for you to go.
Your friendship was a blessing,
And I will miss you so.
We shared so many secrets.
You brightened up my days.
You brought me so much happiness
With your kind and loving ways.
You lifted up my spirits
When I was feeling blue.
No matter what was happening,
You knew just what to do.
We ran between the raindrops
And walked beneath the sun,
Ran barefoot in the summertime,
And oh, we had such fun.
Through all the ups and downs of life
The good times and the sad,
From high school days to golden years,
The best friend I ever had.
God is here to take you home.
Now you and I must part.
I love you, and forever
You will live within my heart.
Mary Jane Frascarelli
Earlene Miller
August 16, 2024
God saw you were getting tired and a cure was not to be. So he put his arms around you and he whispered come with me. I will miss you my friend. Earlene
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