M. Charlotte Mike 1927-2021

M. Charlotte Mike was born Nov. 2, 1927, in Wilkes-Barre, Pa., the eldest daughter of Josephine Sod Saba and John Maron Saba Sr., and came to Youngstown after marrying Michael A. Mike Sr. on April 17, 1947.

M. Charlotte was a member of the church, the St. Tobias Society, and was one of the founders of Basilica and National Shrine of Our Lady of Lebanon. She was a member of N.A.M., National Apostolate of Maronites, attending annual conventions throughout the country over the past 50 years. M. Charlotte was a Perpetual Member of The Order of St. Sharbel, an organization supporting the education of Maronite clergy.

M. Charlotte was preceded in death by her loving husband, Michael A. Mike Sr., who died Nov. 16, 1992; her brother, John Maron Saba Jr.; and two brothers-in-law, Joseph M. Mike and Phillip J. Detec Jr.

M. Charlotte leaves her five children, Marion Mike (Richard) Coury of Corona, Calif., Joanne (Anthony) Saridakis of Olney, Md., Kathleen (Elias) Boulos of Boardman, Michael A. (Charlotte) Mike Jr. and Beverly Mike-Nard, both of Poland; 17 grandchildren; 17 great-grandchildren; two sisters, Theresa C. Mike of Poland and Ann C. Detec of Boardman; and a brother, Thomas (Maryellen) Saba of Arizona.

Family and friends may pay their respects Saturday morning, Oct. 23, 2021, from 8 until 9:45 a.m., at St. Maron Maronite Church, 1555 S. Meridian Road, Youngstown.

There will be a Divine Liturgy of Christian burial held Saturday morning, Oct. 23, 2021, at 10 a.m., with Father Tony Massad as officiant. The funeral will also be livestreamed on St. Maron’s Facebook page (StMaronYoungstown) for those who are unable to attend the services in person.

Due to COVID-19, masks and social distancing are greatly appreciated by the family for your safety, as well as theirs

Burial will take place in Calvary Cemetery, Youngstown.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi and Santucci Funeral Home, 4221 Market St., Boardman.

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