Olga Fortini, 1925-2019

She was born Nov. 24, 1925, in Collesannita, Provincia Benvento, Italy. It was there that she met her husband of 60 years, the late Joseph Fortini, who died Sept. 13, 2011.

Olga was employed as a registered nurse prior to her immigration. Upon her arrival to America in 1955, she earned her citizenship, and was employed at Northside Hospital, from which she retired in 1987.

She was a devoted wife, loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, who greatly enjoyed cooking and baking for the family she cherished. She also loved to crochet blankets, hats, and booties for the grandchildren and great-grandchildren that she absolutely adored!

She leaves to treasure her memory her two daughters, Phyllis (Orton) Cowles of Poland and Melinda (Richard) DiGregorio of Liberty Township; a son, Thomas (Linda) Fortini of Austintown; five grandchildren, Ashley DiGregorio (Jared) Ruiz of Pittsburgh, Jeffrey Cowles of Solon, Ohio, Brian (Taylor) Cowles of Diamond, Ohio, Christina Fortini, and Joseph Fortini of Austintown. She is also survived by three great- grandchildren, Wesley, Marcella, and Elena Cowles.

Friends may call from 4 to 6 p.m. Sunday, Oct. 6, 2019, at the Schiavone Funeral Home, 1842 Belmont Ave., Youngstown.

A calling hour will be from 9 to 10 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2019, at St. Anthony of Padua Church, 1125 Turin Ave., Youngstown, of which she was a member.

The funeral mass will begin at 10 a.m., with a graveside service at Calvary Cemetery, 248 S. Belle Vista Ave., in Youngstown.

The family wishes to thank all who have expressed their love and support, by the cards and flowers sent, phone calls made, and prayers offered. They are extremely grateful for these expressions of love. Please visit www.schiavonefh.com to share condolences.

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