Loretta Ann Grohosky
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Born on May 21, 1931 in Newton Falls, Trumbull County, Ohio. Lawrence was the third child of Edward Anthony Grohosky and Theresa Mary Baird.
Description
Loretta was short of stature (about 5 foot 3 inch) and slight of build. She had dark blonde hair and blue eyes.
Early Years
- Childhood
- Siblings
- Edna Marie Grohosky
- Cecilia Elizabeth Grohosky
- Theresa Mary Grohoski
- Edward Anthony Grohosky
Education
She attended St. Mary’s High School and was supposed to graduate in 1950 but left School to get married in 1949.
Religion
She was baptized into the Catholic faith. She was a member of Christ Our King, where Loretta, who was possessed of a lilting, lyrical soprano voice, served as a Liturgical music leader for many years. For a time, she also lent her talents to the Warren Civic Chorus.
Military Service Years
She never served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
Family Years
Married Lawrence Albert Ciferno on October 29, 1949 in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio. The couple had nine children: four boys - Lawrence Joseph, Richard Michael, Kevin Gerard and Brian Albert , and five girls - Marilu Teresa, Shelia A., Judy Marie, Theresa Diane and Lucianne Rosemary.
- Lawrence Joseph Ciferno
- Richard Michael Cifernao
- Marilu Teresa Ciferno
- Shelia A. Ciferno
- Kevin Gerard Ciferno
- Judy Marie Ciferno
- Theresa Diane Ciferno
- Brian Albert Ciferno
- Lucianne Rosemary Ciferno
Residences
Lived in Warren, Trumbull County, Ohio in 1968.
Lived in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio in 1994.
Working Years
Loretta was a homemaker and at one point she resumed her education at Kent State, achieved a nursing degree, and worked for years in area nursing homes and as a private duty nurse.
Personal Life
After her husband's retirement the couple move to Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio to be several of her children and grandchildren.
Death
Loretta passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022 in Columbus, Franklin County, Ohio.
She was buried iat All Souls Cemetery in Cortland, Trumbull County, Ohio.