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Sunday, December 20, 2015

Mrs. Olga Hogrefe (nee: DeLeonardis)

Lorain-Olga Hogrefe, 91, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, December 19, 2015 at MetroHealth in Cleveland, OH.

Olga was born in Lorain, Ohio on August 25, 1924 to her loving parents, Dominic and Christina (nee: DelGallo) DeLeonardis. She was a lifelong resident of Lorain and she graduated from Lorain High School, Class of 1942B. Olga married Wayne Hogrefe on July 5, 1945 and they started their lives together raising three children. Olga and her husband Wayne met and worked together at Crystal Clear Cleaners prior to starting their own business, Wayne Cleaners in Lorain, OH. Following retirement from Wayne Cleaners, she continued to provide alteration services in her home. She was a member of St. Peter Parish in Lorain, St. Peter's Holy Name Society, St. Francis Mission Group, Lorain County Serra Club, German American Club, Lakeland Womens Club and several Packard car clubs. Olga, with her husband, enjoyed attending numerous Packard car events and was honored to receive the Woman of the Year Award by St. Peter's Holy Name Society.

She is survived by her loving daughters, Carol (Richard) Schafer and Jayne (Chris) Werbylo; loving son, Wayne Hogrefe; cherished grandchildren, Jackie Schafer, Casey (Carlton) Phi, Lindsey (Eli) Linger, Shannon (Ben) Colacchia, and Thomas (Laura) Schafer; adored great-grandchildren, Matteo Colacchia, Dominic Colacchia, Addisyn Schafer and Eva Lucy Schafer; brothers, Dominic (Aileen) DeLeonardis and Achilles (Lois) DeLeonardis; sisters, Mary Cocco and Lena Raymond; and many loving nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 70 years, Wayne on August 20, 2015; parents, Dominic and Christina DeLeonardis; sisters, Ida (Frank) Walters, Clara (Louis) Dobos and Christina DeLeonardis; daughter-in-law, Susan Kelly Hogrefe; and brother-in-laws, Tony Cocco and Wayne Raymond.

The family will receive friends at Reidy-Scanlan-Giovannazzo Funeral Home and Cremation Services, 2150 Broadway, Lorain (440)244-1961 on Wednesday, December 23, 2015 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM. Closing prayers will be held at the funeral home on Thursday at 8:50 AM. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 9:30 AM, Thursday, December 24, 2015 at St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, Fr. Craig M. Hovanec, Pastor, officiating. Christian burial services will be held at Ridge Hill Memorial Park in Amherst Twp, OH. In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made in Olga's memory to St. Peter Parish, 3655 Oberlin Avenue, Lorain, OH 44053. Online condolences may be sent using www.rsgfuneralhome.com.

Posted By: RSG Funeral Home @ 2:48:22 PM

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Posted By: Joyce Almester

Jayne, So sorry to learn of the passing of your mother. I know this is a difficult time to lose a loved one. Please know you have my sincere sympathy.

Posted on: 12/28/2015 4:56:21 PM


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Posted By: Robert Zimmerman

To the Hogrefe family; As members of the Midwest Region Packard Club, we met Wayne & Olga too many years ago to count. We became quick & good friends throughout those years through dinners, touring, picnics, Perrysburg and the many, many other Packard gettogathers. It is hard to express in just a few words the friendship and the good times we shared. The fond memories we will never forget. We apologize that we are not able to attend the visitation due to family obligations leading up to Christmas. We want to extend our condolences to Olga's family. Sincerely Bob & Roberta Zimmerman

Posted on: 12/21/2015 9:26:33 PM


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Posted By: Robert Zimmerman

As members of the Midwest Region Packard Club, we met Wayne & Olga too many years ago to count. We became quick & good friends throughout those years through dinners, touring, Perrysburg and the many, many other Packard gettogathers.

Posted on: 12/21/2015 9:17:01 PM


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Posted By: Jim&Naomi Daniels

Two wonderful people touched our lives We are better for it Condolences to their family.

Posted on: 12/21/2015 5:53:31 PM


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Posted By: Susan Frantz

Our hearts grieve for your loss...and for our loss. But we are thankful for God's mending of Aunt Olga's broken heart. Please let us know if there is anything we can do to help you at this difficult time. Love you much!

Posted on: 12/20/2015 4:10:46 PM


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