Valia Marcelli Obituary
In loving memory of Valia Marcelli in Massillon, Ohio, who departed this world on March 31, 2026 at the age of 95. Valia leaves behind a legacy remembered by family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Valia Marcelli to pay them a last tribute.
Though Valia may no longer walk beside us, her memory will forever be enshrined in the fabric of the lives of those Valia touched, a beacon of light guiding us through the darkness. In her absence, her spirit lives on — a gentle whisper in the breeze, a ray of sunlight on a cloudy day, a reminder that love knows no boundaries.
She was predeceased by: her parents, Carl DeFrank and Mary DeFrank; and her former husband Joseph Marcelli. She is survived by: her sister Norma; her goddaughter Paula Ziccardi; and her husband Michael Ziccardi. She is also survived by many loving cousins, including her cousin.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made, in Valia's memory, to the Santa Clara Monastery or a charity of your choice.
