Maria Culetu

Maria Culetu, 89, of Cortland, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at Grace Hospital in Cleveland. She was born March 10, 1920 in Greece, the daughter of Michael and Elena (Mangiuchi) Stamu.

A homemaker, Mrs. Culetu enjoyed cooking and her family.

Surviving are her children, Aurelia Culetsu of Cortland, and George (Irene) Culetsu of Howland; three grandchildren: Angie Misa of Columbus, and Dino and Manoli Culetsu of Howland; a sister, Flora Oprea of Romania; two brothers, Constantine and Gheorghe (Sultana) Stamu, both of Romania; and a brother-in-law, Constantine Hagea of Romania. Preceding her in death are her parents; her husband, Constantine Culetu, whom she married in 1944 and who died March 18, 2004; a grandson, Peter Culetsu; a sister, Sia Hagea; a sister-in-law, Pandora Stamu; and a brother-in-law, Paul Oprea.

Services are 1:00 p.m. Monday, December 21, 2009 at St. Demetrios Hellenic Orthodox Church, 429 High St. N.E., Warren, Ohio 44481. Interment will follow at Oakwood Cemetery. Friends may call 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Monday at McFarland & Son Funeral Home.

Arrangements are entrusted to McFarland & Son Funeral Services Co., 271 N. Park Ave., Warren, Ohio 44481. Please visit www.mcfarlandfuneral.com to view this obituary and send condolences.