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Christina Ann (Ricottilli) Craig Obituary

Christina Ann (Ricottilli) Craig

December 3, 1947 - December 31, 2022

Christina Ann (Ricottilli) Craig

Christina Ann (Ricottilli) Craig, 75, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2022.

She was born on Dec. 3, 1947, in Elkins, W.Va., the daughter of the late Laboria and Mary (Centofonti) Ricottilli.

Christina graduated from Struthers High School in Ohio, where she worked at the WKTL radio station. She attended Youngstown State University while working as a secretary for an insurance company where she met her future husband, the late Rev. Lawrence Craig. Christina married Larry on Aug. 30, 1969.

She was a devoted minister's wife for four parishes in Ohio and Pennsylvania. She worked as an educational aide for the Belpre City School District as well as the Sharon City School District.

Christina loved her family immensely and enjoyed being surrounded by family and friends where she made each gathering extra special. She was a blessing to all who knew her exhibiting the love of God with whomever she met.

Christina is survived by her children; one son, Sean (Nicole) Craig; and one daughter, Heather (Joel) Fabrey; four grandchildren who were the light of her life, Erica and Megan Craig, and Kyler and Ryan Fabrey; one sister, Joanne (Steve) Vernarsky; brothers- and sisters-in-law Dennis and Beverly Craig and Geoff and Sylvia Craig; adored aunt of many; two aunts and one uncle; and many loving cousins, along with many dear friends.

The family sends sincere thanks to Southwest Residential Hospice in Strongsville for their very loving care and extreme kindness, as they treated her like family.

Visitation 4 to 8 p.m. Thursday (1-5-23) at Sunset Funeral Services, 6245 Columbia Road, North Olmsted, Ohio 44070.

Memorial service: Saturday (1-7-23) at 11 a.m. at West Park United Church of Christ, 3909 Rocky River Drive, Cleveland, Ohio 44111.

The family suggests that donations can also be made to West Park United Church of Christ's memorial fund.

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Christina Ann (Ricottilli) Craig, 75, of Strongsville, Ohio, passed away peacefully on Dec. 31, 2022.

She was born on Dec. 3, 1947, in Elkins, W.Va., the daughter of the late Laboria and Mary (Centofonti) Ricottilli.

Christina graduated from Struthers High School in Ohio, where she worked at the WKTL radio station. She attended Young

Published on January 4, 2023

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