Maria S. Turk-Wolenski

Born Oct. 8, 1959, in Cleveland, she had lived in Eastlake before moving to Euclid six years ago.

She loved the music of Phil Collins, Elton John and various Motown artists. She also enjoyed playing the piano and writing poetry.

She was self-employed as a telemarketer for more than 10 years. Prior to that she worked at Direct Options in Beachwood.

Survivors are her husband, Carl C.; daughter, Michele Davis; son, Scott; grandchildren, Alicia and Kyle; great-granddaughter, Alaina; sisters, Frances Gladys and Joanne Noel, both of Arizona and Charlene (Allen) Goryance; brother, Robert (Ann) Turk; an aunt; a great-aunt; and uncle, Wayne (Marlene) Telling of Texas.

She was preceded in death by her parents, Jean (Telling) and Joseph Turk.

Friends may call from 4 to 8 p.m. Friday at Gattozzi and Son Funeral Home, 12524 Chillicothe Road, Chester Township.

Services will be held 10 a.m. Saturday, Oct. 22, 2011, at the funeral home. The Rev. Thomas Sweany, Pastor of Saint Anselm Church will officiate. Burial will be in Plains Road Cemetery in Willoughby.

Contributions are suggested in Maria's memory to the American Diabetes Association , P.O. Box 1643, Merrifield VA 22116-1643.