Wilma “Cookie” Jean Balducci, 67, of Cleveland, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026 at Metro Health Main Campus, in Cleveland.
Cookie was born on April 12, 1958 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Onas and Eula Mae (nee Laws) Giles.
Cookie loved her dog Barkley more than anything else. She loved spending time with her grandchildren and riding on the back of motorcycles. She also enjoyed coloring, sewing, and working on jigsaw puzzles.
Cookie is survived by her sons; Anthony Balducci of Cleveland, Ben Balducci of Ashland, grandchildren; Anthony, Angalia, and Lincoln Balducci, a great-grandson Ade-issa, a special niece, who was more like a daughter; Angie Giles, and numerous nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Annie and Brenda and brothers; Daniel, Rocky, and Marvin.
Graveside services will be held on Friday, April 10, 2026 at 1:15 p.m. at Savannah Cemetery. Friends may call from 12:00 p.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home, 313 Center St., Ashland, Ohio 44805.
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Memorial Contributions may be made to the Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Funeral Home: Denbow-Gasche Funeral Home
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