[Congressional Record Volume 168, Number 134 (Tuesday, August 9, 2022)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Pages E831-E832]
From the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [www.gpo.gov]




                    REMEMBERING LOIS ANN COSTARELLA

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                             HON. TIM RYAN

                                of ohio

                    in the house of representatives

                        Tuesday, August 9, 2022

  Mr. RYAN. Madam Speaker, I rise today to honor the life of Lois Ann 
Costarella, of Girard, who passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022. She 
was 84 years old.
  Lois was born on March 6, 1938, in Niles, Ohio, the daughter of 
Nicholas and Anna Marsico. Remaining in Niles during her youth, she 
would graduate as the valedictorian of her 1956 class of Niles High 
School.
  Lois had worked for Woolco in Liberty Township for 13 years and 
Crishal's Florist in Liberty for 16 years. She was a member of St. Rose 
Church, K of C Ladies Auxiliary, the United Auto Workers retirees, and 
enjoyed reading in her spare time.

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  She leaves to cherish her memory, her husband of 65 years, Joseph R. 
Costarella, whom she married on May 4, 1957; her children, Joseph R. 
(Lorraine) Costarella Jr., Susan J. (John) Leskovec, and Michael (Tara) 
Costarella, all of Girard; her grandchildren, Erica (Greg) Cook, Johnny 
(Ali) Leskovec, Toni Ann (Ryan) DelBene, Rachele (Tyler) Karabin, 
Anthony Costarella and Samantha Costarella; and her greatgrandchildren, 
Eli, Livia, Brooks, and Rena.
  Lois and Joe were instrumental in supporting me at the beginning of 
my political career, and that is something I will never forget. I will 
always remember her quiet and determined commitment. She was a special 
lady and I will truly miss her.

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