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Darlene K. Cirigliano, 77, Enjoyed Cross Stitch and Crocheting

Photo of Darlene K. Cirigliano Darlene K. Cirigliano (nee Gaetz), age 77, passed away during the early morning hours of Wednesday June 1st, 2022 at St. Mary of the Woods in Avon, Ohio.

She was born in Lorain on September 20, 1944 and was a 1962 graduate of Lorain High School. Darlene later attended The Ohio State University.

She formerly resided in Kent where she was employed for twenty-five years as an administrative assistant for the Kent State Alumni Association; she retired from that position in 2012.

In her free time she enjoyed cross stitch, crocheting, and all forms of arts and crafts.

Darlene is survived by her son Anthony Cirigliano (Christine) of North Ridgeville, and daughter Lisa Cirigliano of Kent. In addition, she leaves grandchildren Nicholas Edward “Nico” Cirigliano and Carissa Grace Cirigliano, along with niece Jeannie Webb.

Darlene was preceded in death by her father Walter Gaetz in 1985, mother Eva Gaetz (nee Yeager) in 1990, sister Judith Vidrick in 2000, and niece Joanne Jacques.

A celebratory gathering will take place Wednesday in the Gluvna-Shimo-Hromada Funeral Chapel – 3224 Broadway Avenue, Lorain from 4:00 until 6:00 p.m.

Contributions in her memory are encouraged to the St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital.

To share your memories and condolences with Darlene’s family, please visit www.gluvna.net.

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