Toni A. Dean 1954-2025

Toni was born Sept. 29, 1954, in East Liverpool, to loving parents Anthony M Ferlaino Sr. and Anna Trivelli Ferlaino.

She graduated from Cardinal Mooney High School in 1973. Toni attended Cuyahoga Community College and Youngstown State University. She spent most of her working years at Forum Health Care and Trustmark Life Insurance Co., where she retired in 2019.

Toni was a defender of her faith, which was a very important part of her life since childhood.

She leaves behind her cherished partner of 10 years, Martin Wollam, who gave her great love and happiness. She considered her greatest gift from God her precious daughter, Melanie Dean of Columbus, who gave her immeasurable joy and unsurpassed pride. She also leaves her sister-in-law, Sharon Ferlaino (Clark King) of The Villages, Florida; godson, Giovanni Ferlaino; and Martin’s children, Myles (Kara Mitchell) Wollam and Lori (Al) Manke.

Toni was preceded in death by her parents; her sister, Marina Ferlaino; and brother, Anthony M. Ferlaino Jr. Their passing took part of her heart with them. She mourned their passing until she died.

Toni was loving, affectionate, and giving, qualities which she happily shared with Martin’s grandchildren, Lila Manke and Mitchell Wollam. Also special to her were Bryson King and Marina Fusco King. She considered herself a fortunate person to have the love and support of extended family of cousins who were always at her side, as family should sacrifice to themselves.

Family and friends may call 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday, July 17, 2025, at Higgins-Reardon Funeral Homes, Boardman-Canfield Chapel.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be 12:30 p.m. Friday, July 18, 2025, at St. Patrick Church in Hubbard.

Visit www.higgins-reardon.com to send condolences to the family.

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