Connie “Cookie” Delande, 69, of Shadyside, Ohio died October 14, 2016 at Ruby Memorial Hospital, Morgantown, WV.
Cookie was born January 18, 1947 in Wheeling, WV a daughter of the late Alfonso and Rachel DeLoretta Jafrate.
She was retired from Family Services of the upper Ohio Valley, Wheeling, WV and was a member of St. Mary Catholic Church, Shadyside, Ohio.
Preceding her in death, was a brother-in-law, Donald Delande.
Surviving is her husband of 45 years, Daniel Delande, a daughter, Gina (Brad) Holmes of Shadyside, OH, 4 grandchildren, Alexa Coggins, Anthony Coggins, Collin Holmes and Aivreigh Holmes, two, brothers, Alan (Sandy) Jafrate of Benwood, WV. and Thomas (Kim) Jafrate of Wheeling, WV, a sister-in-law, Frances Delande of Canal Winchester, OH, several nieces and nephews.
Connie loved her family, she and Dan were always involved with their grandchildren, especially in their school sports and extracurricular activities. She was affectionately called “Grandma Cookie “by all that knew her.
Family and friends will be received Wednesday, October 19, 2016 6-8pm, Thursday, noon-4pm and 6-8pm at the Bauknecht-Altmeyer Funeral Homes and Crematory, 3900 Central Avenue, Shadyside, Ohio. Funeral Liturgy with Mass will be 10am Friday at St. Mary Catholic Church Shadyside, OH with Fr. Samuel Saprano officiating.
Burial follows in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Wheeling, WV.
Vigil service 7:45pm Thursday in the funeral home.
Condolences may be expressed to the family at www.bauknechtaltmeyer.com
Mr. Delande,
My thoughts and prayers are with you and your family during these difficult times.
Keith Johnson-former student
Dan, I’m so sorry for your loss. I know Connie was an honorary member of our class and a great friend of us all. We will miss her also. You keep the Faith and stay strong and God will lead you on your new journey of life. He will provide.God Bless you and Gena.
I first met Connie at Pulaski playground in 1979 when our husbands played softball. We sat together many times until the lights went out. In July, I saw her at K-Mart in the middle of a rain storm and we quickly caught up with stories about our grandchildren. She beamed as she spoke of them. She was always so very sweet. Sending our deepest sympathy to the family. Janet & Charlie
It is with sadness I read of Connie’s passing. She was a dear friend and co-worker of my mother and my father in the past, Our condolences to the family of a very fine lady
I have great memories working with Connie many years ago at Family Service. And without fail, Connie & Dan’s Christmas card was the first one I received every year since. I’m sure she will be missed by many. So sorry for your loss.
All of my sympathy and prayers in the loss of Connie! She was a beautiful lady who will be missed by many! Love and prayers to all!
So very sorry to learn of the loss of your beloved wife and mother. Our thoughts and prayers are with you at this difficult time.
dan and gina sorry about your loss in connie you are in my prayers god bless jimmy hood
Our thoughts and prayers are with you during this difficult time.
Dear Danny, I am very sorry for your loss. Please accept my sincere condolences.