Umberto Pace Society

During my research, I found several articles in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star newspaper on the Umberto Pace Society.  The group was comprised of citizens of Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy or their family members who lived in the Steubenville area.  Their purpose was simple described in the local newspaper, "its purpose is the binding together of former residents of the town of Pettorano sul Gizio  in Italy". 

The group was founded in 1931.  Two years later, James Carrara served as the club's president.  Entertainment for the second annual meeting in 1933 included Rocco Cicone, the Berarducci Trio, Lena Trombetti, R. Yannon and Ross Monaco.

In December of 1933, the club meet to elect officers for 1934.  Quirmo Lancia was elected president.  Others elected included: Pasquale Ioffolo, Guiseppe Cicone, Oreste Serafin, Marco Ginetti, Pietro Giannamore, Pietro Suffoletta, Rocco Cicone and Pietro Lancia.  In another note that was important to me included the evening's entertainment.  The music was provided by Giovanni Ciccolella and Pietro Lancia.  Ciccolella is my grandfather.  I have several photos of him with musical items, he loved to play the accordion.

In March of 1936, the club celebrated its 5th Anniversary.  Holding office at the time were Rocco Berarducci, Cesidio Grossi, Guiseppe Cicone, Giovanni DiFonso, Pietro Bonitatibus, Costanzo Grossi, Pietro Soffoletta, Antonia Monaco and Pasquale Cicone.  The club was praise for being a successful organization during its first five year, "...they have been very successful in its purpose of setting a high standard of brotherhood and unity among its members and providing for the entertainment of all who belong to the Umberto Pace club."

After seeing several articles, I began to wonder, Who was Umberto Pace?  So through a little more internet research, I found out that Umberto Pace was a native of Pettorano Sul Gizio, Italy.  He was considered a war hero, killed August 14, 1915 in Mount Sljeme (Croatia).  He was awarded the first Gold Medal in the "Great War", what many called World War I.

Today, there is a plaza in Pettorano sul Gizio dedicated to Umberto Pace.  A plaque is also on display for his honor.

Mino Rocco D'Aurora

Many natives of Pettorano sul Gizio went on to great careers in many fields, one of the those was Mino R. D'Aurora.  Born August 12, 1909 in Pettorano, he was the son of Giovino and Maria DeStefano D'Aurora.  Mino grew up in Follansbee, West Virginia.  He was active in his community, serving in several elected positions.  He was elected to the West Virginia State Legislature and served 1959-1973.  He was a popular politician throughout the state.  D'Aurora died November 23, 1997.

Dalmano Bonaventura

The obit of Dalmano Bonaventura appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on August 8, 1960.
Dalmano A. Bonaventura, 66, of 241 North 3rd Street died at 10:45 p.m. Saturday.  Death was attributed to natural causes.  Mr. Bonaventura was a retire employee of the coal strip department of the Wheeling Steel Corp.  He came ta the United States in 1902 and had been a resident of Steubenvllle since that time.  He was a member of St. Anthony's Church.  Mr. Bonaventura was married October 20, 1920, in Steubenvllle to Edith M. D'Aurora who survives with five sons, Camillo J. Bonaventura of Cincinnati, Dr. Clarence Bonaventura of Columbus and Alfred Bonaventura, Angelo Bonaventura and Rudy Bonaventura, all of Steubenville; three daughters, Mrs. John (Rose) Pompei of Weirton, Mrs. Vito
(Olga) Sprochi of Mingo Junction and Mrs. Nick (Virginia) Yuricic of Beech Wood Addition, Steubenvllle; one sister, Mrs. Joseph (Gaitanina) DeLuca of Steubenville, and 15 grandchildren. He was preceded in death by a son Mario, in 1955.  He was born August 3, 1894, in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, a son of the late Camillo and Rose Mary Duora Bonaventura.  Friends may call at the Mosti Funeral Home from 2 p.m. to 5
p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. today and Tuesday.  A Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Wednesday to St. Anthony's Church.   Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Tuesday in the funeral home.

Pietro Giannamore

The obit of Pietro Giannamore appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on May 13, 1960.
Pietro Giannamore, 69, of 506 South Street, died today at 7:05 a.m in Gill Memorial Hospital.  Death was attributed to natural causes.  Mr. Giannamore had been in ill health for two months. 
He was born in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy,
June 29, 1890, a son of the late Vincenzo and Michelena D'Emilio Giannamore.  Mr. Giannamore came to the United States in 1890
and had been a resident of Steubenville since then.  He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, and the Holy Name Society of the. church, the Knights of St. Anthony.  Until his retirement in 1955, Mr. Giannamore had been employed in the

tube works department of the Wheeling Steel Corp.  He was married, to the former Maddalena Ginnetti September 25, 1913. 
He leaves his widow, Mrs. Maddalena Giannamore, at home three sons, Vincent Giannamore and Michael Giannamore of Steubenville, and the Rev. Fr. Anthony Giannamore of the St. John
Vianney Seminary in Bloomingdale; four daughters, Mrs. Conny
G. (Norma) Mascio and Mrs. Charles (Mary) Manfresca, both
of Steubenville; Mrs. George (Anna) Spagno of Cleveland, and

Miss Elvira Giannamore at home; three, brothers, Liberatore Giannamore, Ernest Giannamore and William Giannamore all of Steubenville; and 11 grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by three children and one brother.  Friends may call at the Mosti

Funeral Home tonight after 8, Saturday from 2 p.m. to 10 p.m. and
Sunday from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.  Solemn Requiem High Mass will

be sung Monday at 9 a.m. in St. Anthony Church with the Rev. Fr.
Anthony Giannamore, his son, as celebrant.  The Most Rev. John
King Mussio, bishop of Steubenville, will be in attendance and will
officiate at the Absolution.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Donato Danny Pace

The obit of Danny Pace appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on March 5, 1960.
Donato (Danny) Pace, 60, of 160 South 4th Street died at 3 p.m. Friday in his home.  He was born January 6, 1900 in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, a son of the late Cisidio and Margaret Orsini Pace.  Mr. Pace came to' the United States in 1918 and settled in Steubenville.  He was employed by Weirton Steel until 1946 and was employed by the Wheeling Steel Corp. until 1947.  He leaves his widow, Mrs. Anna Monaco Pace of Boston; two sons, Mike Pace of Boston and Anthony Pace of Steubenville; one daughter, Mrs. Guy (Virginia) Schiappa of Steubenville; one brother, Anthony Pace of Steubenville; two sisters, Mrs. Charles (Helen) O'Malley and Mrs. Jules (Anna) DiFederico, both of Steubenville; and three grandchildren.  Two
brothers, John Pace and Ralph Pace, and one son, Vincent Pace,
preceded him in death.  Friends may call at the Mosti Funeral Home after 7 this evening and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Sunday.  Funeral services will be held in the funeral home Monday at 10 a.m.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. 

Golden Wedding - Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cocco

The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cocco appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on September 16, 1959.

OPEN HOUSE SET.  Mr. and Mrs. Anthony Cocco, 755 Virginia
Avenue, Follansbee, will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary

Sunday, September 20.  A family dinner will be held in the residence at 1 p.m. and "Open House" will be held at the Follansbee Community House, with a buffet dinner between 4 and 8 o'clock.  Arrangements are being made by their children and all their many friends are being invited to attend.  Mr. Cocco came to America from Pettorano, Sul Gizio, Italy, in 1901 and lived in Dover. Ohio, until 1905 at which time he came to Follansbee.  In 1909 he returned to Italy to marry the former Carmela Ciccolella

and after one year they came to Follansbee to make their home. 
Mr. Cocco was employed at the Follansbee Steel Corporation for 45 years working as hot mill shearman.  He is now the owner of the

Alco Furniture & Appliance Company at 744 Main Street, Follansbee.  They are members of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.  Mr. Cocco is one of the three surviving charter members of the Garibaldi lodge and a member of the Holy Name Society.  Mrs. Cocco is a member of St. Lucy's Guild, Altar and Rosary Society and Sisters of the Garibaldi.  They are the parents of two sons, Leo Cocco, 761 Virginia Avenue, and Mario Cocco, 933 Virginia

Avenue, Follansbee; and three daughters Mrs. Joseph Basile and

Mrs. John Wallace of Follansbee, and Mrs. James Oliveto, of Wellsburg.  Two sons, Domenick and Alex are deceased.  They have 15 grandchildren and one great grand daughter.  (This is a part of my family - Carmela Ciccolella was my grandfather John's sister.  The photos are of Anthony Cocco and Carmela Ciccolella Cocco.)

Rocco Berarducci

The obit of Rocco Berarducci appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on July 7, 1959.
Rocco Berarducci, 67, of 309 Hollywood Blvd., a Steubenville insurance agent and real estate broker, died at 6:45 pm.  Monday in Ohio Valley Hospital.  He had been ill a week.  He was born April 29, 1892, in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, the son of the late John and Anna D'Emilio Berarducci.  Mr. Berarducci came to the United States in 1903 and had resided
in Steubenville since that time.  He had operated the Rocco Berarducci Insurance Agency in the First National Bank Building for 30 years.  Mr. Berarducci was president of Local 223 of the American Federation of Musicians and an organizer and member of the American Federation of Musicians Band.  He was a member and past president of the Steubenville Real Estate Board, a member of the Loyal Order of Moose, Right Worshipful Master of Osiris Lodge 590 Ancient and Accepted Scottish Rite of Steubenville, a member of the International Co-Masonry, and
a member and past - president of the board of trustees of Our Savior United Presbyterian Church.  Mr. Berarducci was formerly associated with the Internal Revenue Service and had served as street commissioner and Jefferson County sealer of weights and measures.  He was married to the former Lucy DiBenedetto, July 31, 1913, in Steubenville.  Mr. Berarducci leaves his widow; two sons, William Berarducci of Columbus and Robert Berarduci, at home; two daughters, Mrs. Albert (Anna) DeMayo and Mrs. James (Flora) Gillette, both of Steubenville; three sisters, Miss Mary Berarducci and Mrs. Louise Costantini, both of Steubenville, and Mrs. Julia Johnson of Detroit, and eight grandchildren. A brother, Joseph Berarducci and a sister, Mrs. Gentilina Giannamore, preceded him in death.  Friends may call at the Mosti Funeral Home after 8 p.m. today and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. Wednesday and Thursday.  Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Friday in Our Savior United Presbyterian Church. The Rev. Mr. Alfred D'Aliberti will officiate.
Burial will be in Ft. Steuben Burial Estates.

Golden Wedding - Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale la Folla

The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale la Folla appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on May 6, 1959.
A family dinner will be held Sunday in DiFederico's Restaurant in honor of Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale la Folla of 1229 Oregon Avenue.  A special mass in honor of the couple will be said Sunday at 11:30 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church.  The couple was married May 6, 1909 in the Roman Catholic Church in Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy.  Mrs. la Folla is the former Filomena Lancia, daughter of the late Achille and Jacoba Lancia.  She was born April 3, 1885 in Italy.  Mr. la Folla is a son of the late Liberato and Crisenzo la Folla.  He was born May 17, 1886 in Italy.  Mr. la Folla came to this country in 1902.  He returned to Italy in 1909, married and returned to the United States in 1910.  The couple resided in Steubenville for a short time and then moved to Minnesota.  They returned to Steubenville in 1914 and have resided in the community since.  Mr. la Folla was employed at the old La Belle Iron Works, which later became Wheeling Steel Corporation.  He later worked at the Pope plant of Weirton Steel Co.  He worked for Weirton Steel for 25 years before becoming disabled in 1937.  He is a member of the 25 Year Club of Weirton Steel.  Mr. and Mrs. la Folla are members of St. Anthony's Church.  Mrs. la Folla is a member of the Daughters of Italy and Mr. la Folla is a member of the Sons of Italy.  They are the parents of four sons, Gene De Fallo of Biloxi, Mississippi, James M. De Fallo, Albert De Fallo and William De Fallo, all of Steubenville; one daughter, Mrs. Joseph (Mamie) Ippoliti and seven grandchildren.  One son is deceased.  (Note:  I am aware that the parents last name and the children are different, but the newspaper listed it this way.)

Maria Pace Crugnale

The obit of Maria Pace Crugnale appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on January 26, 1959.
Mrs. Maria Pace Crugnale, 82, of 3111 West 18th Street, Fort Lauderdale,Florida, a former resident of Mingo Junction, died at 2 p.m. Saturday in the North Broward General Hospital, Fort Lauderdale.  She had been a patient 10 days.  She was born February 9, 1876, in Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy.  Mrs. Crugnale had been a resident of Fort Lauderdale 17
months, coming from Mingo Junction, where she had resided 58 years.  She was a member of a Catholic Church in Fort Lauderdale, the Catholic Woman's Club of Mingo Junction, and the Sons of Italy of Steubenville.  Mrs. Crugnale leaves her husband, Matteo Crugnale; two sons, Anthony J. Crugnale of Steubenville and Rocco A. Crugnale of Mingo Junction; three daughters, Mrs. Earl Sweeney of Fort Lauderdale, Miss Sylvia Crugnale, at home and Mrs. George Thompson of Mingo Junction; one sister, Mrs. Judith Coletta of Mingo Junction; one brother, Mike Vandress of Canton; nine grandchildren, and four great grandchildren.  Friends may call at the Hoff Funeral Home, Mingo Junction, from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.  Solemn Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Thursday in St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mingo Junction.  The Rev. Fr. John Costlow will officiate.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville.

Guiseppe Cicone

The obit of Guiseppe Cicone appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on January 20, 1959.
Guiseppe (Joseph) Cicone, 72, of 118 McConnell Avenue, a retired
Wheeling Steel Corp. employee, died unexpectedly this morning in his home.  He was born March 4, 1886 in Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy a son of the late Benjamin and Madeline Costanzo Cicone.  Mr. Cicone had resided in Steubenville since coming to the United
States in 1901. He was married to the former Enrica Belli in April,
1921, in Steubenville.  He had been employed in the tube mill and coke plant of Wheeling Steel Corp. before his retirement.  A veteran of World War I, Mr. Cicone was a member of the Sons
of Italy, Christopher Columbus Lodge, the Peter De Mark Post of Italian-American War Veterans and St. Anthony's Church. Mr. Cicone leaves his widow; three sons, William Cicone of San
Francisco, Calif., Albert Cicone of Las Vegas, Nev., and Anthony J. Cicone of Steubenville; a daughter, Miss Sally Cicone at home;  brother, Rocco Cicone of Chicago; a sister, Mrs. Josephine Carrara of Miami, Fla., and six grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a son, Corp. Benedict Cicone who died in 1944 while serving with the U. S. Air Force; a brother, Anthony, and two sisters.  Friends may call at the Mosti Funeral Home after 8 this evening and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 pm. to 10 pm. Wednesday and Thursday.  Blessing services will be at 10 a.m. Friday in the funeral home.  Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery.

Vincenzo D'Aurora

The obit of Vincenzo D'Aurora appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on December 26, 1958.
FOLLANSBEE — Vincenzo D'Aurora, 69, of 162 Locust Lane, Hooverson Heights, died at 3:40 p.m. Wednesday in his home after a lengthy illness.  He was born April 9, 1889, in Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy, the son of the late Pasqual and Liberate Allegretta D'Aurora.  Mr. D'Aurora came to the United States in 1901.  He had been a resident of Follansbee since 1920, coming from Ridgeway, Pennsylvania.  He had been employed by the Follansbee Steel Corp. for 32 years, having retired due to ill health.  Mr. D'Aurora was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, the Moose Lodge and the Garibaldi Lodge.  He leaves his widow, Mrs. Julia Noelli D'Aurora; ten daughters, Mrs. Dorothy Croce, Mrs. Natalena Ranalli, Mrs. Concetta Settimio and Mrs. Lucy Rotellini, all of Follansbee, Mrs. Mary Marzano of Cleveland, Mrs. Antoinette Stataro of Wellsburg, Mrs. Julia Bannon of Wheeling, Mrs. Donna Scarnecchia of Warren, Ohio, and Miss Anna D'Aurora and Miss Carmela D'Aurora, both at home; two sons, Patsy D'Aurora of Follansbee and Edward D'Aurora, at home; one brother, Dominic D'Aurora of Follansbee; one sister in Italy, and 18 grandchildren.  Friends may call at the James Funeral Home.  Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony's Church.  The Rev. Fr. John L. O'Reilly will officiate.  Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.  The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Sunday in the funeral home.

Jennie DiGolormo Fornsaglio

The obit of Jennie DiGolormo Fornsaglio appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on September 15, 1958.
Mrs. Vincenza (Jennie) Fornsaglio,71, of 104 George Street, wife of Salvatore Fornsaglio, died at 1:50 p.m. Saturday in Ohio Valley Hospital.  She had been ill two years.  She was born June 15, 1887, in Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, the daughter of the late John and Margaret DiGolormo.  She came to the United States in October, 1907.  Mrs. Fornsaglio was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church, the Mothers of Sorrows Society of the Church and the La Fraterna Lodge.  She was married to Salvatore Fornsaglio, December 28, 1907, in Steubenville.  Mrs. Fornsaglio leaves her husband; two sons, Frank Fornsaglio and John Fornsaglio, both of Steubenville; four daughters, Mrs. Philip Delatore, Mrs. Paul DeJaro, Mrs. Angelo Lamatrice and Mrs.
Julio Pignalitti, all of Steubenville, and 13 grandchildren. Three

sons preceded her in death.   Friends may call at the Mosti Funeral Home from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. today and Tuesday.  Solemn
Funeral High Mass will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday in
St. Anthony's Church.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Ralph Pace

The obit of Ralph Pace appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on October 6, 1958.
Ralph Pace, 51, of 849 Lincoln Avenue died at 12:45 p.m. Sunday in the home of his sister, Mrs. Charles
O'Malley, with whom he made his home.  He apparently suffered a heart attack.  He was born September 13, 1907, in Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, the son of the late Cesidio and Margaret Orsini Pace.  Mr. Pace came to the United States in 1910 and has been a resident of Steubenville since that time.  He was employed as a shear man in the cutting line department  of the Weirton Steel Company.  Mr. Pace was a member of Holy Name Cathedral, Fraternal Order of Eagles, American Legion, Argonne Post 33 and the 25 Year Club of Weirton Steel.  He leaves two brothers, Anthony Pace and Dan Pace, both of Steubenville; two sisters, Mrs. O'Malley and Mrs. Jules DiFederico both of Steubenville; ten nieces and five nephews.  Two brothers Angelo Pace and John Pace, preceded him in death.  Friends may call at the  Mosti Funeral Home after 8 p.m. today and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday.  Blessing services will be held at 10:30 a.m. Thursday in the funeral home. Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.

Joseph Santucci

The obit of Joseph Santucci appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on September 5, 1958
Joseph Cesidio Santucci Sr., 74, of 529 Maxwell Avenue died at 11:20 p.m. Thursday in Ohio Valley Hospital.  He had been ill five months and a patient 11 days.  He was born June 27, 1884, in
Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, the son of the late

Angelo and Maria Liberate Fratorelli Santucci.  He came to the United States in 1900.  Mr. Santucci formerly operated the Central Grocery.  He was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church and the Order of the Sons of Italy of America Christopher Co1umbus Lodge No. 472.  He was married to the former Agnes Anzuini March 17, 1905, in Steubenville.  Mr. Santucci leaves his widow; one son, Joseph Santucci Jr. of Indianapolis, Indiana; five daughters, Mrs. Joseph Acerra of Wintersville, and Miss Anna  Mary Santucci, Miss Antoinette Santucci, Mrs. Ida De Sarro and Miss Gilda Santucci, all at home; seven grandchildren, and six great grandchildren.  One daughter, three sons, one brother, Vincent Santucci, and two sisters, Mrs. George Di Vittorio and Mrs. Rocco Cicone, preceded him in death.  Friends may call at the Mosti Funeral Home after 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.  Funeral High Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Monday in St. Anthony's Church.  Burial will be in Mount Calvary Cemetery. 

Vincent Anzuini

The obit of Vincent Anzuini appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on August 14, 1958
Vincent Anzuini, 55, of 470 South 5th Street died at 9:30 p.m. Wednesday in Gill Memorial Hospital.  He had been ill three years and a patient one week.  He was born April 9, 1903, in Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, the son of the late Olimpio and Enrichetta Agapite Anzuini. He came to the United States in 1920. 
Mr. Anzuini was a former employee of the Wheeling Steel Corp. in the Mechanical Department, having retired in 1956 due to ill health.  He was a member of Holy Name Cathedral.  He was married to the former Lena Leone January 15, 1929, in Steubenville.  Mr. Anzuini leaves his widow; two sons, Henry Anzuini of Zanesville and Robert Anzuini with the U. S. Army at Fort Knox, Ky.; two brothers, Angelo Anzuini and Anthony Anzuini, both of Steubenville; two sisters, Mrs. Gaetanina

Calabrese of Detroit and Mrs. Margaret Marini in Italy, and two

grandchildren.  One son, Edward Anzuini, preceded him in death.

Friends may call at the Mosti Funeral Home after 8 p.m. today and from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday.  Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in Holy Name Cathedral.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  The Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Anna Berarducci

The obit of Mrs. Anna Berarducci appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on February 14, 1958.
Mrs. Anna Berarducci, 89, of 1329 Euclid Avenue, died at 3 pm. Thursday in Ohio Valley Hospital.  She had been ill three weeks.  She was born May 12, 1868 in Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, the daughter of the late Raffaele and Beatrice Bonitatibus D'Emilo.  Mrs. Berarducci, a resident of Steubenville since 1903, was a member of Our Savior Presbyterian Church.  She was married to John Berarducci in 1891.  He preceded her in death in 1939.  Mrs. Berarducci leaves one son, Rocco Berarducci of Steubenville; three daughters, Mrs. Louise Costantini of Steubenville, Miss Mary Berarducci, at home and Mrs. Julia Johnson of Detroit; 18 grandchildren, and 27 great grandchildren.  Three sons, four daughters, one brother and two sisters preceded her in death.  Friends may call' at the Mosti Funeral Home after 7 p.m. today and from 2 p.m. to 5 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 10 pm Saturday and Sunday.  Funeral services will be at 2 p.m. Monday in Our Savior Presbyterian  Church. The Rev. Mr. Albert D'Aliberti will officiate. Burial will be in. Ft. Steuben Burial Estates.

Golden Wedding - Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Dalesio

The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Dalesio appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on November 13, 1957
Wed 50 Years.  Mr. and Mrs. Laurence Dalesio of 546 Rose Street, Follansbee will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Thursday.  They were married November 14, 1907 in Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquilla, in Italy.  Mr. Dalesio came to this county April 2, 1908, and Mrs. Dalesio the following year.  They settled in Follansbee.  After working 42 years for Follansbee Steel Corporation, Mr. Dalesio retired in 1949.  They are the parents of 10 children and have 17 grandchildren.  One grandchild, John, was killed in France in World War II.  The sons are Guy Dalesio, Albino Dalesio and Alfred Dalesio, all of Weirton.  The daughters are Mrs. John Basil, Mrs. Dan Confalone and Mrs. Howard Carson of Follansbee, Mrs. Mike Rohol of Tronto, Ohio, and Mrs. Louise Salerno of Weirton.  A family reunion will be held in the Sons of Italy Hall.

Pettorano Plaque

In the town square of Pettorano sul Gizio is a plaque.  I believe the plaque is dedicated to the local men who served the Army. 

Golden Wedding - Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orsini

The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orsini appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on April 22, 1957
Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orsini of 434 Linden Ave. will observe their golden wedding anniversary Thursday.  A mass will be said in honor of the couple Sunday, April 28, in St. Anthony's Church, where they are members.  Both Mr. and Mrs. Orsini are natives of Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy, where they were married April 25, 1907.  They have resided in the Steubenville vicinity for about 35 years.  Mr. Orsini, a veteran of World War I, is a retired carpenter at the Liberty Paper Board Co.  The couple has six children.  Their children are Patsy Orsini, John Orsini, Walter Orsini and Mrs. John Juliano, all of Steubenville, and Mrs. Orlando Cellini and Mrs. Albert Valles of Weirton.

Mike D'Alessandro

The obit of Mike D'Alessandro appeared in the Weirton (West Virginia) Daily  Times on February 4, 1957
Follansbee - Mike (Alexander) D'Alessandro, 62, a resident of 563 Allegheny Street, died at 11:30 pm Sunday at his home.  He was ill for several months.  He was born July 10, 1894 in Pettorano sul Gizio in the province of Aquila, Italy, son of the late Pasquale and Gaetana Ferrelli D'A'essandro.  He came to the United States in 1909 and was employed by the Wheeling Steel Corporatio's Steubenville works for the past 25 years.  Mr. D'Alessandro was married to Adeline DiPasquale, June 24, 1922.  He was a member of the St. Anthony church and the Garibaldi lodge.  Survivors include his wife, two daughters, Mrs. Joel Orsini of Steubenville and Mrs. Eli Petrovich, of Weirton.  One son, Pat, of Steubenville, also survive.  A daughter Lydia and a sister, Carmella Bonitatibus preceded him in death.  Friends will be received after 7 p.m. today at the James Funeral home.  Requiem high mass will be held Wednesday at 9 a.m. in the St. Anthony church with Rev. John L. O'Reilly in charge.

Jesse Susi

The obit of Jesse Susi appeared in the Bradford (Pennsylvania) ERA on June 25, 1956
Jesse Susi of Lewis Run died at his home Saturday morning after an illness of 10 years.  He had observed his 73rd birthday anniversary on June 15.  Mr. Susi was born at Pettorano, Italy in 1883 and came to this country in 1909.  Since that time he had resided in Lewis Run.  He had retired from the Hanley Brick Company in 1945 due to ill health.  Last Nov. 9, Mr. and Mrs. Susi observed their golden wedding anniversary.  In addition to his wife, the former Theresa Randelli, survivors include four sons, Anthony of Lackawanna, NY, Frank of Franklin, Humbert of Rochester, NY and Angelo Susi of Erie.  Other survivors are four daughters, Mrs. John Cocco, Bradford; Mrs. Nick Schiappa, Mrs. James Schiappa and mrs. Lewis Vigliotti, all of Lewis Run; one brother, Philip Susi, Midland; 22 grandchildren; one great grandchild and several nieces and nephews.

Andolino D'Ostilio

The obit of Andolino D'Ostilio appeared in the Bridgeport (Connecticut) Telegram on August 3, 1955.
Services for Andolino D'Ostilio, 65, of 210 Federal Street, a retired employee of the Silliman and Godfrey company, who died last night in St. Vincent's hospital, will take place Saturday at 8:00 am. in the A.R. Abriola and Son funeral home, 2160 Main Street.  A solemn high Mass of Requiem will be celebrated at 9 o'clock in the St. Raphael's church.  Burial will be in St. Michael's cemetery.  Born in Pettorano sul Gizio, Abruzzi, Italy.  Mr. D'Ostilio had been a resident of Bridgeport more than 45 years.  He was a member of the Duke od Abruzzi Society.  Mr. D'Ostilio is survived by a son, Andolino D'Ostilio, Jr. of Burbank, California; a daughter, Mrs. Rose Bakis of Bridgeport; a brother; a granddaughter, Diane Bakis, and several nieces and nephews.

Barney Cianchette

The obit of Barney Cianchette appeared in the Portland (Maine) Press Herald on October 14, 1949
Pittsfield, Oct. 13 - Barney Cianchette, 83 died at his home on South Main Street Wednesday evening after a short illness. He was born at Pettorano, Italy, July 10 1866.  He had lived in Pittsfield 40 years and had retired from farming.  Surviving are his widow, Theresa, a son, Joseph R. of Pittsfield; five daughters, Mrs. Shann Frederick, Mrs. Joseph Frost, Mrs. Paul Susi, Mrs. Peter Crunagle and Miss Clara Cianchette, all of Pittsfield: 21 grandchildren and five great grandchildren.  Funeral services will be held at 2 pm. Saturday from the residence.  The rev. Edward H. Lynch of St. Agnes Catholic Church will conduct the service.  Burial will be in the Village Cemetery. 

Josephine Ginnetti Trombetti

The obit of Josephine Ginnetti Trombetti appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on October 31, 1936.
Mrs. Josephine Trombetti , 656 Slack Street, died at Ohio Valley Hospital on Friday at 10:30 pm., after an illness of two days due to complications.  Her husband , Michael Trombetti, dieed in 1914.  She was 59 years of age March 19, 1936.  She was born at Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy, her maiden name being Ginnetti.  These children survive Mrs. Filomena Sanders, Frank, Raymond, Albert, Alidore, Clyde, Lena; a brother Marco Ginnetti; a sister Mrs. Leone, all of Steubenville; also nine grandchildren.  She was a member of St. Anthony's church and the Princess Mafaldo Society, and was held in high respect by friends.

Mary Ginnetti Obit

The obit of Mary Ginnetti appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on October 9, 1928. 
Mrs. Mary, widow of Andrea Ginnetti, died at her home 826 South Street, on Monday at 1:00 am, aged 77 years.  Her husband died nine years ago.  She was born in Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy, and had resided in Steubenville (Ohio) seven years.  Three children survive - Mrs. Joseph Trombetti, Marco (Ginnetti) and Mrs. Julia Leona.  Funeral services will be held at St. Anthony's Church Wednesday morning and the Rev. A.R. Idone will officiate.

The Pettorano Story

You can find many web sites containing the history of the city and even sites with information about visiting today.  The Pettorano Family Blog is designed for the family researcher.  I hope is that we can share information regarding those who left Pettorano sul Gizio - our family members.  Please feel free to share your story, photos ans other details - you might just help a fellow family history researcher during the process.  I plan to add details, photos, stories, census, newspaper articles, etc.  It will be added over time, please be patient.  The goal is to be accurate