Anne M Griffiths

Anne M. Griffiths (May 9, 1942 - May 29, 2019) Anne, Annie, Kid, Mom, Ma, Mother, Neener, Neen Neen, Grams, Grandma, Mrs. G and (her least preferred) Mrs. Griffiths; whatever you may have called her, she has a place our hearts with so many memories, stories, smiles, laughs, and Anne-isms. Anne left this life the way she lived it during her 77 years - with attitude, on her own terms and when she was ready. She put up a valiant fight but passed peacefully with family at her side at the Hospice House, Hospice of the Valley. Anne, a lifelong resident of Mahoning county, graduated from Ursuline in 1960. She was a stay at home mother while her children were young. In 1982 she started at Western Reserve Middle School where she was as an aide in the library, playground, and cafeteria for 35 years. She also worked at the Country Pantry in Ellsworth for 22 years before retiring. She was an avid reader, loved music and was a fantastic cook. Anne loved the outdoors, sitting in the sun and gardening. She also loved to go shopping and to movies with her granddaughter. Anne is the daughter of the late Fredrick Yuhas and Laura (Davolio) Colucci. Anne will be dearly missed by the man shes shared her life with for almost 59 years, her devoted husband William Griffiths. Anne has three children that made her extremely proud; Fredrick, Louise (Dan Tippett), and William Jr (Michelle). Dont even ask about her grandchildren; William Jr.s children Chelsea, Mackenzie and Abigail; Louises crew Vincent, Carmella, Amanda, Emma and Anna; and Fredricks two daughters Kirsty and Samantha (Allen) Thor who was her grams chauffer, confidante, helper, partner in crime, best bud. They shared a very close relationship that was envious to many. Anne leaves her two sisters, Delores Diddin of South Range, Loraine (Russ) Clark of McDonald; brother, John Michael (Gwen) Colucci of Cortland and many nieces and nephews. Anne also will be missed by Dody Giovanni and her children August and Jillian who were like family and very special to her. Besides her parents, Anne was preceded in death by two sisters, Laura Duke and Barbara Victor. Friends and family may call on Sunday from 2:00 PM until 4:45 PM. at the Lane Family Funeral Homes, Canfield Chapel, followed by a service to celebrate her life a 5:00 PM. In lieu of flowers please make donations to the American Lung Association or Hospice of the Valley