Carlotta G. Fercana 1931-2024

She was born June 13, 1931, in Youngstown. She was the daughter of Vincent and Christina Vitale Delle Fave.

Carlotta graduated from The Rayen School and attended Youngstown College.

Carlotta was married to William “Bill” Fercana on Sept. 20, 1952, for nearly 55 years until his passing in 2006. Together they loved traveling to different casinos, including Las Vegas, Atlantic City, Canada, New York and many other locations. Carlotta was an assistant manager in the business office of Ohio Bell for 36 years and retired in 1986. She enjoyed working with her customer service representatives and developed lifelong friendships. Carlotta was a member of Ohio Bell Pioneers and the American Business Women’s Association Mill Creek Chapter. She was an avid bowler in several leagues after retirement. Carlotta was a presiding judge for 20 years for the board of elections. She happily coordinated all her class reunions from the fifth to the 60th. She was a longtime parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Austintown.

Carlotta had many passions throughout her life, but above all, loved spending all her time with her family, taking care of her yard and flowers, and especially spending time around her backyard pool. After the passing of Carlotta’s dear sister, Josephine, at the age of 36, she stepped in to help raise her three young nieces. She selflessly opened her arms and home to create a special place for the family to gather and maintain strong family values. She promoted with great joy the Italian traditions of baking, cooking and celebrating special events and family milestones together. Carlotta was best known and loved as “Auntie.” Auntie was known for her sharpness, elegance and selfless character; she truly was the matriarch of this family. Her family was the love of her life.

Carlotta was preceded in death by her husband, Bill; her sister, Josephine (Delle Fave) Mancini; and her parents.

She leaves behind to cherish her memory three special nieces, Sherry (Mike) Borovitcky, Chris (Don) Yankle and Carla (Jeff) Chahine; along with her very special great-nieces and great-nephews, Michelle and Nicole Borovitcky, Donny and Jaclyn Yankle, and Jeffrey, Joelle and Jillian Chahine; brother-in-law, Herb Mancini; and sisters-in-law, Donna Fercana and Claire Fercana.

Family and friends may gather to pay their respects from 9:30 to 10:45 a.m. Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 4545 New Road, Austintown, where a Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 11 a.m.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Rossi Brothers and Lellio Funeral Home, 4442 South Ave., Boardman.

In lieu of flowers, material contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church. Carlotta and her family would like to thank the compassionate staff at The Inn at Ironwood Assisted Living. Family and friends are encouraged to offer prayers for the family and support via phone call, text, email or may visit the Book of Memories at www.rossifunerals.com.

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