RHONDA J. FORNARO (nee Erney), age 63, beloved wife of the late Andrew Jr.; loving mother of Robert; cherished daughter of Carl and the late Jean (nee Capuiso) Erney; dearest sister of Patrick Erney (wife Cindy) and Jeffry Erney (wife Sandra); dear daughter-in-law of the late Andrew Sr. and Marie (nee Caserta) Fornaro; dear sister-in-law, aunt and great-aunt of many.
Rhonda was born January 30, 1959 and grew up in Mayfield Heights. She lived in Florida for the past year. She graduated from Notre Dame Academy in 1977 and went on to study nursing at St. Vincent Charity Hospital School of Nursing. She then graduated 1985. She worked for UH Richmond Heights General Hospital in the field that she loved. Rhonda was an avid music enthusiast. She loved to sing and especially loved the Beatles. She also enjoyed cooking and baking. She was very hospitable and planned many family get togethers. She was friendly, loving and giving. She will always be remembered for being a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and aunt.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made in memory of Rhonda to St. Jude Children’s Hospital, 501 St. Jude Ok, Memphis, TN 38105. Mass of Christian Burial Friday, September 2, 2022, at St. Clare Catholic Church, 5659 Mayfield Rd at 10:00 AM. Entombment following at Knollwood Mausoleum. Family will receive friends to pay tribute to and celebrate the life of Rhonda at THE DeJOHN-FLYNN-MYLOTT FUNERAL HOME OF WILLOUGHBY HILLS, 28890 CHARDON ROAD (between Bishop Rd. and Rt. 91) THURSDAY from 3-5 and 6-8 PM.
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The Fedeli Family
Prayers and condolences to the Erney and Fornaro families. The Fedeli Family
Dianne Strah
Our deepest condolences to the Fonaro & Erney families.
Wayne, Dianne Strah & family
Jackie verdile
I’ll always remember Rhonda singing in the “red room” while pail played piano in nursing school, and cutting everyone’s hair. She was always so friendly. My condolences to all her family.
Jackie verdile (Rhyand)
Michele Erney
Rest In Peace my dear cousin. Your with your husband and Aunt Jean. May God Bless you
Roseanne Wasko
I can’t believe I can’t call you anymore, but I will still be talking to you!
Mr. Erney, Bob, Pat, Jeff, Sandy and Cindy so sorry for your loss.
RIP sister. I will love and miss you forever
– WASKO FAMILY
Katrina Annick
Rhonda Jean.. I love you so much.. so glad I got to talk to you just a few weeks ago.. you will be missed by so many.. my heart aches.. fly high beautiful soul.. ❤️❤️❤️❤️
Stephanie Finocchioli
You will be missed greatly I’m going to miss you I hope you rest easy now… may your legacy continue to live on I love you ❤️
Bob Saringer
Bobby so sorry for your loss. I really loved your mom working with her at Richmond. She was the shining star
Diana Hahn
Dear family. We are sorry to hear. Rhonda was always a sweet and lovable lady. We always enjoyed our times together even though far and few between. Please know we are thinking and praying for you. Love Diana and John and family
Barb Ebersold
God bless Rhonda! She was a loving Sunnybrook friend! You will be missed!. Thinking of the Erney family and sending lots of hugs your way!
Dawn Giampa Cibic
So very sorry to have to just learned this. What a light Rhonda was! She was a Sunnybrook gift of the best kind. I will never forget her beautiful smile and huge heart. So caught off guard when I heard this morning. May God bless all of her family and friends. She will never be forgotten by our family. God bless you beautiful Rhonda!