Mary C Pellegrini Wrasman

Mary Caroline Pellegrini Wrasman, 81, of Lima, died at 7:00 p.m., Wednesday, December 26, 2012, at her residence surrounded by her loving family. She was born Jan. 21, 1931, in Akron, Ohio, to John W. and Mildred (Morris) Pellegrini who preceded her in death. Following her parents’ death at a young age, she was raised by her father’s brother and sister, Dan Pellegrini and Pia Pellegrini. On May 30, 1953, she married Ralph J. Wrasman who died Feb. 16, 2009.

Mrs. Wrasman was a homemaker who enjoyed family, friends and life on the country farm. She was a member of St. John Catholic Church, Lima, and a member of a monthly Cousin’s Club.

Surviving are nine children: Jenny (Tom) Lament and Julie (John) Imes both of Lima, Linda (David) Young of Westminster, Kathy (Arnold) Coy of Waynesfield, Diane (Chris) Cole of Elida, Debbie (David) Hickey of Marysville, Bob (Jenny) Wrasman of Houston, TX, David (Susan) Wrasman of Garner, NC, and Ron (Lisa) Wrasman of Lima; a brother: John (Adrene) Pellegrini of Lima; twenty-four grandchildren and twenty-two great-grandchildren. She is also survived her sisters-in-law: Irma (Tom) Buettner, Marg (Charlie) Ashby, Jane (Ron) Goergens and Alice (Gene) Rayman all of Delphos, Mary Lou (Bill) Browning of Columbus and Sr. Mary Gail of Toledo; a lifetime friend, Rita Luchessi, and special cousins, Lucille Sheperd and Alice Winter.

She was preceded in death by a brother, Frankie Pellegrini who died at age 5, a sister, Nancy Pieraccini, and a great-granddaughter, Aubrey Shobe.

Mass of Christian Burial will begin at 10:00 a.m. Saturday, December 29, 2012, at St. John Catholic Church, Lima, with Fr. Tim Ferris officiating. Burial will follow in Gethsemani Cemetery, Lima.

Visitation will be on Friday, from 2-8 p.m. at Siferd-Orians Funeral Home, Lima, and from 8:30 until 9:30 a.m., Saturday at the funeral home. There will be a time of sharing memories of Mary Friday evening at the funeral home.

Memorial contributions may be made to St. John’s Catholic Church or St. Rita’s Hospice.

Condolences may be expressed at www.siferd-oriansfuneralhome.com

The Wrasman family would like to extend special thanks to the Harrod Rescue Squad, Lima Memorial Health Systems and Lost Creek Care Center.