Obituary of Helen Lucille Mantella

Helen Lucille Mantella 90, of Cortland passed away November 16, 2010. Lucille was born November 24, 1919 in Cortland the daughter of the late Ernest and Ella Morris Glassford. Lucille graduated from Perry high school and had been a life long resident of Cortland, She was a communicant of St Anthonys Church, and had been employed in the office of Crescent Corset for over 17 years. In addition to her parents Lucille was predeceased by her 1st husband Ray Ellis in1952, her 2nd husband Biaggio Mantella in 2006, sisters Barbara Soule and Betty Glassford, niece Rhesa Gunn and nephew William Kennah. Lucille is survived by her sister Margaret (Joe) Yacono of Brandon Florida nieces Jeanne (Bill) Harrower, Renee (Paul) Ryan, Jackie (Wayne) Carroll, nephew Roger (Susan) Soule, and several other nieces and nephews. A prayer service will be held 9:30 am Tuesday at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at l0:00 am in St. Anthonys ChurchInterment will follow in St. Marys Cemetery. Friends are invited to call Monday evening from 4 -6 pm at the Wright-Beard Funeral Home 9 Lincoln Ave, Anyone wishing to make a memorial contribution in Lucilles name is asked to consider Catholic Charities 33 Central Ave. Cortland, NY 13045 or the charity of ones choice. To offer on line condolences visit www.wright-beard.com Dear Margaret and Joe I just learned of your loss of Lucille. Duke and I send our thoughts and condolences to you and to her other family members. Love, Liz and Duke