Francesco Orsini

The obit of Francesco Orsini appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on September 30, 1975

Francesco Orsini, 85, of 340 Scenic Drive, died Monday, September 29, 1975 at 2:55 a.m. in the Royal Pavilion Extended Care Facility; patient 2 weeks and in failing health the past 2 months.  Born March 28, 1890, in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Province Aquila, Italy, a son of the late Gelsimino and Margerita Orsini. Married December 1918 to the former, Michelina Tortis and she preceded him in death October 5, 1942.  He retired in 1958 from the blacksmith shop of Wheeling-Pittsburgh Steel Corp.  He was a member of St. Pius X Church and the Knights of St. George Branch 285, Mingo Junction.  Survived by a son, Joseph Orsini, Steubenville, with whom he resided; a brother, Nunzio Orsini, Toronto, 0hio; 2 granddaughters, Mrs.Steve (Michelina) Milligan, Steubenville, Miss Marie Orsini, of the residence, and a great grandson, George Joseph Milligan, Steubenville.   Preceded in death by 2 brothers, Dan Orsini, Toronto, John Orsini, Plattsburgh, N.Y., and a sister, Mrs. Anna Williams, Plattsburgh, N.Y.  Friends are being received at the Mosti Funeral Home, Tuesday, 2-4 and 7-9.  Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. Wednesday, October 1, 1975 in St. Pius X Church with Rev. Fr. Robert A. Mascolino, celebrant.  Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Rosary Tuesday 8 p.m. in the funeral home.

Walter P. Orsini

The obit of Walter P. Orsini

Walter P. Orsini, 87 of Steubenville, died Tuesday December 25, 2007 in Kindred Hospital, Oakdale, PA.   He was born May 16, 1920 in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Italy.  He is the son of the late Joseph and Laura Bonitatibus Orsini.  Walter is also preceded by two brothers, John and Pasquale and one sister, Nancy Valles. Surviving are his wife, Liana Bedeschi Orsini whom he married December 7, 1946. 2 sons, Joseph (Jo Ann) Orsini of Baltimore, MD and Robert (Darliss) Orsini of Richmond,OH. 3 daughters, Mary Ann Ziarko of Pittsburgh, Rita Orsini of Scio and Debbie (Jim) DiLeonardo of Pittsburgh. 8 grandchildren and 1 great grand daughter 2 sisters, Catherine Cellini of Italy and Antoinette Juliano of Steubenville.  He was a WWII Air Force Veteran, a member of the American Legion Argonne Post 33, he worked for the former A&P for almost 23 years and he retired from Fort Steuben Metals, a member of Holy Rosary Catholic Church ,was a strong humanitarian, a love for his family, classical music and an animal lover.  Calling hours are today 2-4 & 6-8 pm at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4435 Sunset Blvd. Steubenville. A funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated 10:00 am Saturday at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Fr. Timothy MaGuire celebrant and Fr. Edmundo Stabene Con Celebrant. Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  There will be a vigil service today at 3:45 pm.  Memorial contributions may be made to the Jefferson County Humane Society.  

Clara Ciccolella Orsini

The obit of Clara Ciccolella Orsini appeared in the Weirton (West Virginia) Daily Times on February 13, 1971
Follansbee -- Mrs. Clara Ciccolella Orsini, 62, of 402 Main Street, died Friday morning in the St. John Hospital.  A daughter of the late Liberatore and Julia Bonitatibus Ciccolella, she was born February 8, 1909, in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Italy.  Mrs. Orsini managed the Ohio Valley Drive-In concession stand for 13 years and was a member of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society of the church and the Sisters of Garibaldi.  Her husband, Pietro A. Orsini, preceded her in death in 1967.  Surviving are two sons, L. A. (Libby) Orsini, business manager at West Liberty College, and Henry both of Follansbee; two daughters, Mrs. Charles (Bridget) Andriano at home and Miss Julia Orsini, a teacher in Cambridge, Ohio; four brothers, Joseph P., Angelo, Anthony and Umbert, all of Follansbee; five sisters, Mrs. James (Eleanor) Weeda, Mrs. Guy (Rose) Fuscardo and Miss Mary Ciccolella, all of Follansbee, Mrs. Ann Buntrock
of Long Beach, California, and Mrs. Nick (Carmen) Fuscardo of Torrance, California, and three grandchildren.  Friends may call today from 7 to 9 p.m. and Sunday and Monday from 1 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. at the James Funeral Home, Follansbee.  Rosary devotions will be held there Monday at 8:30 p.m.  Funeral Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 10 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church by Rev. Fr. Leonard Murray.  Interment will be made in Oak Grove Cemetery.

Golden Wedding - Mr. and Mrs. Panfilo DeSantis

The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Panfilo DeSantis appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on May 18, 1970
FOLLANSBEE -- Mr. and Mrs. Panfilo DeSantis of Main Street will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary Sunday, May 24 beginning with a noon Mass in St. Anthony's Church.  A reception from 1:30-5 p.m., at St. Francis Centre, Lee Road, will be hosted by their three children, Patsy DeSantis, Anthony DeSantis and Mrs. Victor (Margaret) Boni and families, all of Follansbee.  The couple also has 10 grandchildren.  Mr. and Mrs. DeSantis were married May 31, 1920 in Holy Mother Church, Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, by the Rev. Fr. Luigi Voce.  Mr. DeSantis is the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Pasquale DeSantis and came to America in 1916.  He is a veteran of World War I and is a retired employee of Follansbee Steel Corp.  Mrs. DeSantis, the former Sebastiana Orsini, is the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Joseph Orsini.  She came to the United States as a bride in 1920. 

Carmine Orsini

The obit of Carmine Orsini appeared in the Weirton (West Virginia) Daily Times on September 24, 1968
FOLLANSBEE - Carmine Orsini, 69, of 725 Virginia Avenue, died today in St. John Hospital, Steubenville.  He was born September 6, 1899 in Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy, a son of the late Antino and Raffalea Orsini.  Mr. Orsini was a retired employee of the Follansbee plant of the Wheeling Steel Corp. and was a member of St. Anthony's Roman Catholic Church, Follansbee, Garibaldi Lodge, Eagle Lodge, Knights of St. Anthony of Steubenville Chapter.  He leaves his widow, Mrs. Margherita Suffoletta Orsini; two sons, Dermo A. Orsini of Follansbee and Sandy Orsini at home; a daughter, Mrs. Samuel A. (Antoinette) Bonacci of Weirton; a sister, Mrs. Jessie Cilli of Mingo Junction, and seven grandchildren.  Friends may call at the James Funeral Home.  Requiem High Mass Friday, 9:30 a.m. St. Anthony's Church; Rev. Fr. Harold Moore; Oak Grove Cemetery; Rosary Thursday, 8 p.m.

Nicola Orsini

The obit of Nick Orsini appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on May 13, 1966
Nicola (Nick) Orsini, 78, of 704 Western Avenue, Mingo Junction, Ohio, died Wednesday night, May 11,1966 at St. John Hospital, Steubenville.  Born April 1, 1888, in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Aquila, Italy, son of the late Anthony and Raffael Guglielmo Orsini.  He was a retired millwright, Carnegie-Illinois Steel Mill.  Member of St. Agnes Catholic Church.  His wife, Donala Cipolla Orsini preceded him in death in 1964.  Survived by 4 daughters, Mrs. Bene (Raffaelina) Leone, Mingo Junction; Mrs. Alfred (Edith) Adyniec, Mingo Junction; Mrs. George (Norma) McCain,Wheaton, Maryland; Miss Wanda Orsini, Mingo Junction; 1 brother, Carmen Orsini, Follansbee; 1 sister, Mrs. Jesse Cilli, Mingo Junction, 12 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.  Preceded
in death by 1 daughter, 2 brothers, 1 sister.  Services Requiem High Mass, Monday, May 16, 10 a.m. St. Agnes Church, Mingo, with Rev. Fr. William Young, celebrant.  Burial In Mt. Calvary Cemetery, Steubenville.  Friends may call at the Murphy Blaschalk Funeral Home, Friday 7 to 9 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m.  Rosary Sunday at 8 p.m. in funeral home.

Donato Cipolla Orsini

The obit of Donato Cipolla Orsini appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on April 9, 1964
Mrs. Donato Cipolla, 68, 704 Western Avenue, Extension, Mingo Junction, Ohio, passed away April 7 in the Ohio Valley Hospital. She was born May 13, 1898 in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Italy, a daughter of the late Carlo and Luisa Spagnoli Cipolla.  She was a member of St. Agnes Roman Catholic Church.  She is survived by her husband Nick Orsini, 9 daughters, Mrs. Bene (Raffaelina) Leone, Mrs. Alphonse (Edythe) Adyniec, both of Mingo Junction, Mrs. Glenn (Elia) Banks, Santa Barbara, California, Miss Wanda Orsini at home, Mrs. George (Norma) McCain, Wheaton, Maryland, 1 brother Victor Cipolla, Sacramento, California, 18 grandchildren, 3 great grandchildren.  Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m., Saturday, April 11 in St. Agnes Church with Rev. Fr. William Young.  Burial in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.  Recitation of the Rosary Friday at 6 p.m. in funeral home.  Friends may call at the Murphy Funeral Home, 2 to 4 and 7 to 9:30 Thursday and Friday.

Golden Wedding - Mr. and Mrs. Nick Orsini

The 50th Wedding Anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Orsini appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on January 23, 1963
MINGO JUNCTION - A mass in observance of the 50th wedding anniversary of Mr. and Mrs. Nick Orsini of 704 Western Avenue was celebrated Tuesday in St. Agnes Catholic Church.  The Rev. Fr. William A. Young was celebrant.  A family diner will be held Saturday, January 26 in the Fort Steuben Hotel.  Open house will be held Sunday, January 27 from 2 p.m. to 9 p.m. in the family residence.  The Orsini's were married January 22, 1913, in the Mothers Catholic Church in Pettorano Sul Gizio Provience Aquila, Italy, by the late Fr. Lugi Voce.  She was the former Donato Cepeilla.  Mr. Orsini came to the United States from Italy in 1901 and was joined by Mrs. Orsini in 1914.  They have since resided in Mingo Junction.  They are both members of St. Agnes Catholic Church.  Mr. Orsini was employed by the Carnegie Illinois Steel Corp., Mingo Junction, for 45 years.  He was later employed by the Steel Service Inc., Steubenville, for 10 years.  He retired in 1957.  They have five daughters, Mrs. Alf (Edythe) Adyniec, Mrs. Bene (Raffaelena) Leone and Wanda Orsini, all of Mingo Junction, Mrs. George (Norma) McCain of Wheaton, Md., and Mrs. G. W. (Elia) Banks of Santa Barbara, Calif.  They also have 12 grand children and 3 great grandchildren. 

Domenick Orsini

The obit of Domenick Orsini appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on October 18, 1961
MINGO JUNCTION -  Domenick P. Orsini, 71, of 101 Western Avenue died at 1:30 a.m. today in Gill Memorial Hospital.  He had been hospitalized three days and in ill health the past four years. 
Mr. Orsini retired in 1957 from Wheeling Steel Corp., where he
had been employed as a blacksmith's helper.  He was a member of St. Agnes' Catholic Church of Mingo Junction.  He also held membership in the Sons of Italy and the Knights of St. George.  He leaves his widow, Mrs. Luigia Pelini Orsini; two sons, Anthony
R. Orsini and Ralph A. Orsini, both of Mingo Junction; a daughter, Catherine Orsini, at home; two brothers, Nick Orsini of Mingo Junction and Carmine Orsini of Follansbee; a sister, Mrs. Frank (Jesse) Cilli of Mingo Junction and six grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.  Mr. Orsini was born May 11, 1890, in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, a son of  the late Antonio and Raffaela Guelielmi Orsini.  Friends may call at the Hoff Funeral Home in Mingo Junction from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. and 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Thursday and Friday.  A Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 a.m. Saturday in St. Agnes' Church.  The Rev. Fr. William Young will be celebrant.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Rosary will be recited at 8 p.m. Friday in the funeral home.

Guiseppe Orsini

The obit of Guiseppe Orsini appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on October 18, 1961
WEIRTON - Guiseppe (Joseph) Orsini, 75, of 115 North llth Street, died today at 3:50 a.m. in the Weirton General Hospital.  Mr. Orsini had been in ill health for the past week.  Mr. Orsini was a retired employee of the Liberty Paper Board Corp. of Steubenville. He was a member of St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church and the Sons of Italy Lodge of Weirton.  He had resided in Weirton since 1958, coming from Steubenville.  He leaves his widow, Mrs. Laura Bonitatibus Orsini, three daughters, Mrs. Orlando (Catherine) Cellini, and Mrs. Albert (Nancy) Valles, both of Weirton, and Mrs. John (Antonette) Juliano of Steubenville; three sons, Pasquale A. Orsini, John Orsini and Walter Orsini, all of Steubenville, 14 grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren.  He was preceded in death by a brother and a sister.  He was born in Pettorano sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, April 15, 1886, a son of the late Pasquale and Gaetana Ferrelli Orsini.  Friends may call at the Schwerha Mortuary Sunday after 10 a.m.  Requiem High Mass will be celebrated Tuesday at 9 a.m. in St. Paul's Roman Catholic Church.  The Rt. Rev. Msgr. William J. Lee will be celebrant. Burial in Mount Calvary Cemetery. 

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.