Rachel Latessa (nee Ranallo), age 88, of Wickliffe, passed away peacefully August 12, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. Mrs. Latessa was born September 17, 1935 in Wickliffe, OH to the late Dominic and Florence (nee Prezioso) Ranallo.

Rachel was a past president of the Wickliffe Italian American Club Ladies' Auxiliary where she a member for many years and also involved with the Silver Sneakers/Willoughby YMCA. She loved going on casino trips, cooking, especially for her family and spending quality time with them.

Rachel was the beloved wife of the late Lester; dearest mother of Philip (Jill), Lester III (Debbie), Denise (Mike) Clayton and Vinny (Cheryl); devoted grandmother of Dawn (Andrew) Banc, Brian, Vinny, Jr. (Lindsay), Janel (Tom) Mirabelli, Michael (Breanna) Clayton, Matthew (Debbie) Clayton, Tonya Cilenti and great grandmother of Noah, Maddie, Domenic, Gianna, Cadence, Ava, Jax and Dontae; dear sister of the late Lawrence, Nick and Rocco Ranallo; dear aunt to many nieces and nephews.

Private family services were held.

Donations may be made in Rachel's memory to Hospice of the Western Reserve P.O. BOX 72101 Cleveland, OH 44192 or St. Jude's Children's Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

ARRANGEMENTS ENTRUSTED TO ORLANDO-DONSANTE-PREVITE FUNERAL HOME OF WICKLIFFE (440) 943-2466.

To leave condolences for the family, please visit www.orlandodonsanteprevitefh.com.

Hospice of the Western Reserve
P.O. BOX 72101, Cleveland OH 44192
Tel: 1-800-707-8922
Web: https://p2p.onecause.com/hwrgift/donate

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital
501 St. Jude Place, Memphis TN 38105
Tel: 1-800-805-5856
Web: https://www.stjude.org/