Carmela Jean Wright, 79, of Fremont, OH passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2022 at Bridge Hospice in Bowling Green, OH. She was born March 22, 1943 in Tiffin, OH, the daughter of Carmen and Grace (Ruggerio) Mangiola. She was a 1961 graduate of Tiffin Calvert High School. Jean then graduated from the Toledo Academy of Cosmetology. Jean married James Vernon Wright on June 13, 1964 at St. Mary’s Church in Tiffin, OH. She was a beautician working in Fostoria for fifteen years and then at Bethesda Care Center, Fremont for twenty-five years until she retired in 2005.
Jean was a member of St. Joseph Catholic Church in Fremont. She enjoyed cooking, baking, playing cards with her girlfriends and spending time with her family and friends.
Jean is survived by her husband of fifty-seven years, James Vernon Wright, Fremont, OH; children, Laurie (Michael) Zyski, Fremont, OH, Jill (David) Kovaleski, Findlay, OH and Pamela (John) Plath, Fremont, OH; sister, Lena Randall, Carmel, IN; sister-in-law, Judy Mangiola, Tiffin, OH; grandchildren, Benjamin (Brittany) Zyski, Natalie (Daniel Foos) Zyski, Nicholas Kovaleski, Amanda Kovaleski and Samuel Kovaleski.
She was preceded in death by her parents; brother, Frank Mangiola.
Visitation: Monday, May 23, 2022 from 4 to 8 p.m. at Wonderly Horvath Hanes Funeral Home and Crematory, 425 E State St., Fremont, OH.
Mass of Christian Burial: Tuesday, May 24, 2022; 10:00 a.m. St. Joseph Catholic Church, 709 Croghan St., Fremont, OH
Burial will take place Wednesday, May 25, 10:00 a.m. at St. Joseph Cemetery, Tiffin, OH.
Memorials can be made to St. Joseph Catholic Church or Bridge Home Health and Hospice.
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Sue Wolf
So sorry for your loss, prayers to your family.
Olivia Bauer
So sorry to hear about your mom. Prayers to you and your family .
Karen Lowery
I’m so sorry for your loss, Jim. Thoughts and prayers for you and your family. May Carmela rest in God’s peace.
Tom Herb
So sorry for your loss Jim and family. I will always remember her smiling face at church. Prayers for all.
Greta Moore
I’m so sorry. Such a beautiful lady. Sending love hugs and prayers to the family ♥️
Paula Wethington Rose
My prayers and condolences to JW and family.
Paula Wethington Rose, Fremont Ross class of 1984
Barbara McNelly
Jim, i am so very sorry for your loss. My prayers are with you and your family at this difficult time. My sincere condolences. Barb McNelly
Anne Marquis
Prayers for all of you at your loss. Anne
Kent and Sharon Watkins
Jim, our heartfelt sympathies are with you and your family during this time of sorrow. May you find comfort in all the memories you shared.
Dana Dorsey
My condolences and prayers for the family!
Alex Gorobetz
Jim… Sincere sympathies to you and the family. Jean was a wonderful lady.
Ann Lochotzki
Hugs and prayers to you and your family. Ann & Denny Lochotzki
Kathy Stout
My sincerest sympathies to the Wright family at this difficult time. May God wrap his loving arms around you and give you peace.
Joan and Gary Godfred
So sorry for your loss. Our thoughts and prayers are with you all.
Laura Schweickert
Vince and I are deeply sorry for your loss. Your mom sounded like a wonderful person. We will keep you and your family in our thoughts and prayers as you mourn your loss.
Linda M Gegorski
Sincere sympathy to all the family with prayers/thoughts–got to know you both (Jim/Jean) at the PT Pool and had not seen you recently–may she rest in peace!!
Calvert Catholic Schools Tiffin, Ohio
With Heartfelt Sympathy…may she rest in God’s loving embrace. Her warm smile and caring personality blended seamlessly with her servant’s heart. Be assured of our prayers for comfort, strength and God’s peace at this most difficult time.
Jenny Mears
Laurie, our deepest sympathies to you and your family. Keeping you in our thoughts and prayers.
Larry and Jenny Mears
Bob & Kathy Free
Jim & family,
We extend our deepest sympathy on the loss of your beloved wife, mother, and grandmother. She was such a kind lady and always smiling. Remember seeing her at many Calvert functions during our childrens years attending there. You all are in our thoughts and prayers. May God bring you strength, peace and comfort.
Bob & Kathy (Snyder) Free
Joanne Croy
Jill, So sorry to hear of the loss of your Mother. Prayers to you and your family.
Joanne Croy
Henry & Janet Sauber
Jim and family,
Our thoughts and prayers are with you.
Louie Aiello
Sorry to hear about Cuz. You have my thoughts and prayers.
Jo Weyer
Laurie, so sorry to learn of your mother’s passing. Always had such a good time at their house, at Christmas, with her wonderful Italian cooking and Natalie playing the piano. My sympathies to all your family, love and prayers to all. Jo