Ienza Mae Laurie Connolly

Ienza Mae Laurie Connolly, 62, of Milan, Ohio, passed away peacefully on February 25, 2026, at Continuing Healthcare of Milan. She was born on May 7, 1963, in Warrensville Heights, Ohio, to the late Richard W. and Sherry A. (Fry) Cervelli. Ienza grew up in Charlestown Township and was a 1981 Southeast High School graduate.

Ienza loved her cat “Trigger”, shopping, activity books, coloring, makeup, puzzles, stuffed animal cat, stuffed bear “Olivia” friends and family, and trips to the lake. She had a very special bond with her late father, Richard W. Cervelli.

In addition to her parents, Ienza was preceded in death by her granddaughter, Kinzley Dale.

She is survived by her daughters, Bethanne (Billy Bernadine) Grund, and Danyelle (Shawn) Dale; grandchildren, Issac Benjamin, Samantha Halitzka, Richard Halitzka, and one grandson on the way, Charlie Dale; brothers, Richard Andrew (Susan) Cervelli, William Robert Cervelli; sister, Corina Lillian Bilczo.

In keeping with Ienza’s wishes, she will be cremated with no public services planned. Online expressions of sympathy may be made by visiting: www.walkereastmanheydingerfh.com