Lorraine Schott 1954-2020

Beloved daughter, sister, aunt and godmother, Lorrie was born Dec. 21, 1954 in Youngstown to John and Katherine Kukla Taraszewski.

Lorrie was a 1972 graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School. She went on to become a licensed commercial insurance agent, retiring from L. Calvin Jones in 2017.

She was a volunteer for several rescue and adoption animal shelters. Lorrie walked in Relay For Life events, was an avid reader, and enjoyed soapmaking, concerts and family gatherings.

Lorrie is survived by her siblings, Jim (Sue) Terry of Florida, Nancy (Jerry) Demetra of Boardman and Dolly (Kevin) Emborsky of Austintown; her nephews, Jim Terry, Mark Terry, Nate Demetra and Jake Demetra; and niece, Jill Terry.

She was preceded in death by her parents, John and Katherine Taraszewski.

A special thank you to Dr. Amy Awaida, nurses Patty and Ann, and staff Karen and Rosemary for all their compassion and help.

Memorial donations can be made, in Lorrie’s name, to the Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave, Youngstown, OH 44511, Angels for Animals, 4750 S Range, Canfield, OH 44406 and / or Animal Charity Humane Society, 4140 Market St, Boardman, OH 44512.

There will be a Mass of Christian burial 11 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2020 at St. Stanislaus Kostka Church, Youngstown.

Family and friends may call 10 a.m. to 10:50 a.m. at the Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko Funeral Home, 5925 Market St.

Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery.

The family has entrusted Lorrie’s care to the Kubina-Yuhasz-Wasko Funeral Home, please visit www.wasko family.com to view the obituary and send the family condolences.

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