Barbara Jean Orlandi (nee Morris), 82, of Mayfield Heights, Ohio passed away on August 30, 2022 following an extended battle with lung cancer and other illnesses.
Barb was born December 4, 1939, in Hooversville, Pennsylvania. In the mid 1950’s, with her family she relocated to the Cleveland area. She was a 1957 graduate of East High School. She was a talented trumpet player, earning a partial scholarship to The Ohio State University. However due to family financial constraints, she was not able to enroll.
Barb married her beloved husband Julius Orlandi Jr. in 1960. As of Julius’ passing in 2011, they were married almost 51 years.
Her family gave her the most enjoyment in life and they remember her as a loving mother and person of deep spiritual faith, dedicated above all else to her family. Her faith was clearly demonstrated through many volunteer activities throughout her life.
She worked for many years alongside the Sisters of Ursuline College. She also worked as a Certified Master in the practice of Reiki Energy Healing.
Barb spent years volunteering with the Sisters of the Most Holy Trinity – Our Lady of Lourdes, in Euclid.
She was a Lay Eucharistic Minister at St. Clare Church in Lyndhurst, and was a member of the Isabella Guild, a charitable female volunteer auxiliary of the Knights of Columbus, Gilmour Council 310.
Professionally, Barb worked on staff for many years as an office administrator within the Mayfield City School system.
Survivors are her brother Charles (“Buddy”) Morris Jr. (wife Irene) and dear brother-in-law Wally Grinnell (husband of Patricia, deceased); her children Michael (wife Lisa) of Thompson, OH; Laura Ardire (husband James) of Mayfield Heights, OH; Philip (wife Stacey) of Des Moines, Iowa; Paul (wife Sherrie) of Eastlake, OH; Julie Zukauckas (husband Brian) of Brecksville, OH; grandchildren Devin (deceased), Monroe, Kendall (Josh), Gavin, and Peyton Orlandi; Olivia and Mallory Zukauckas; Juliet Orlandi; Joshua Peters (Jeanette); Stephanie Seifried (Michael); Cassie Palmisano (Brian); and several great-grandchildren.
Barb was preceded in death by her parents Charles and Bridget (nee Haley) Morris Sr. and her sisters Charlotte Sherman, Margaret Copen, Patricia Grinnell, and grandson Devin.
Barb’s family extends a very special thank you to the staff and caregivers at Cedar Living and Cypress Hospice, who were instrumental maintaining her quality of life and care over the last couple of years. Donations in Barbara’s memory can be made to Cypress Hospice – 2 Berea Commons, Suite #1 Berea, OH 44017, or via cypresshospice.com.
Mass of Christian Burial Friday September 9, 2022, at St. Clare Catholic Church at 10 AM. Burial following at Knollwood Cemetery. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Barb at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF SOUTH EUCLID, 4600 MAYFIELD RD. (just east of Green Rd.) THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 8, 4-8 PM.
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Tammy Majsterek
Unconditional love – I will miss her beyond measure. LoveTammy
Juli Trujillo
I love you aunt Jean , prayers for peace an comfort Holy Spirit I ask you to let her family feel your presence an give them all peace an comfort knowing she’s finally home an with family an loved ones til we all see each other again , I love you guys ❤️
Fred Mieser
Rest well my East High friend. May the Lord wrap His arms around you in Heaven.
Lavanya Iyer
I am so sorry to hear of your Mom’s passing Julie. My sincere condolences to you, Brian and the girls.
Fred Mieser
May the good Lord wrap His arms around you in Heaven my East High School friend.
Cinthia Sledz
Julie and family, I’m so saddened to learn of your Mom’s passing. I knew Barb through the Ursuline Community. She was a wonderful addition to the Companions of Marie meetings. A very humble and gracious being. Condolences.
Laura
Mom I miss you so much already! I know you are finally feeling better and no longer suffering so that makes me happy. You were sad you missed the summer while you were sick, but I think you will have sunshine forever now. Give Dad a big hug for me. Love You Forever!
Mike and Mary Sawczak
Our heartfelt condolences and prayers being sent to you Julie and your family on the passing of your mother.
Candice Dickerson
It was my honor to be one of the people that had the pleasure to care for Barb. There are no words that can accurately describe what she meant to me. I am truly a better person for having had the pleasure of knowing her. The Orlandi family is truly an example of what family is supposed to be. Thank you guys for trusting us with your most precious gift. She meant the world to you guys and you meant the world to her. I will truly miss her forever. You guys are in my thoughts and prayers always. Rest well Barb! You have truly earned your reward in heaven!
Michael Orlandi
God Bless you Candice. My mom truly loved you. You have a special reward waiting for you in Heaven. Michael (son)
Joan SanFilippo
Dear Laura and family. You’re mom was truly a special lady…
She will be missed. Her family was so lucky to have such a wonderful loving mom. Her memories will go on forever❣️
I loved her, I’m so grateful we got to spend time together every time I was in town… She’s in heaven now, most likely getting her hair or nails done. God Bless you my friend love you ❤️ Joan
Karen A Ostanek
At Cedar Living, Barb always made a point of saying hello to my dad, Ed Swick. I know they had many thoughtful conversations within the last year. She looked out for him and made sure he had his cups and his food was cut properly. She was in charge there!! I thank God daily for the staff at CL, I know they provided a quality of life for our parents until the very end.
Sincere condolences from our family to yours.
Karen
Laurie Fultz
We are so incredibly sorry to hear about your dear mom. The Fultz family has so many beautiful memories from their time on Chelmsford with the Orlandi family. There must be a pretty great Chelmsford reunion party going on in heaven right now. Thinking of you all.
Laurie Fultz
Michael Orlandi
Deer Candice… You and the very special health care workers at Cedar Living we’re so, so special to my mom… She adored you. We thank God for all of you.
Michael Orlandi
Oh my… You know that Chelmsford party is SO much happening right now!
Juli Trujillo
I love you aunt Jean , finally home, see you someday soon❤️
PATRICIA A. GRONICK
Barb enriched my life for so many years, at Mayfield Vocational Dept., Isabella Guild, at the Sophia Center. Her smile lit up the room and brought a joy to everyone. Our friendship was so very special to me. My sorrow and love to the family. Thank you for sharing her with so many of us who loved her. Patt Gronick