John Ciccolella

The obit of John Ciccolella appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on September 10, 1957.

FOLLANSBEE — John (Chico) Ciccolella, 61, of 1028 Clifton Street, died unexpectedly of an apparent heart attack at 7:35 a.m. today while en, route to work at the Follansbee Steel Corp.  He was walking to work when he collapsed.  He was dead, when an ambulance arrived.  He was born Feb. 28, 1896, in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Italy, the son of the late Panfilo and Margaret Ferrelli Ciccolella.  He came to the United States in 1909.  Mr. Ciccolella was employed in the shipping department of Follansbee Steel.  He was a member of St Anthony's Catholic Church, the Garibaldi Lodge, and the Elks Lodge, all of Follansbee.  Mr. Ciccolella was married to Christine Lamonica June 28, 1934, in Steubenville.  He leaves his widow; six daughters, Mrs. Margaret Trotta of Baltimore, Mrs. Mary Ann Suciu of Follansbee, Antonetta, Pauline, Jeanette and Sandra, all at home; two sons, John Ciccolella Jr. and Michael Ciccolella, both at home; two grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Anthony Cocco of Follansbee and Mrs. Maria Lancia in Italy; and two brothers, Andrew of Italy and Titino Dentino in California.  Friends may call at the family home after 7 p.m. today. Requiem High Mass will be celebrated Friday at 9 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church with the Rev. Fr. John L. O'Reilly officiating. Burial will be in Oak Grove Cemetery.  (The photo is from May 1957, my grandfather, John Ciccolella is to the far right.  Also included in this blog is a copy of his death certificate.)

Wordless Wednesday - Pettorano Cafe

The photo is from our June 2009 visit to Pettorano.  My son Alden (in the Southern Miss shirt) visits with some new friends.  We stopped by the cafe for a cola and some local insight.

Antonia Leone Ranalli

The obit of Antonia Leone Ranalli appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on January 4, 1960
FOLLANSBEE - Mrs. Antonia Leone Ranalli, 86, died at 1:30 a.m. Sunday after a brief illness in the home of her daughter, Mrs. John Martino of 1035 Main Street, with whom she had made her home for the past four years.  She was born June 13, 1873, in Pettorano Sul Gizio, Province of Aquila Abruzzi, Italy, a daughter of the late Ambrozio and Carolina Schiappuicci Leone.  She came to the U.S. on December 2, 1955, and had resided with her daughter since that time.  She was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church of Follansbee.  She leaves one daughter, Mrs. John (Concetta) Martino of Follansbee; one step-daughter, Mrs. Anna Tecca of Akron, Ohio; one step-son, Patsy Ranalli of Youngstown, Ohio; nine grandchildren and eight great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Ranalli, in 1951, and two sons, Christian Ranalli and Vito Ranalli.  Friends may call at the James Funeral Home in Follansbee.  A Requiem High Mass will be celebrated Wednesday at 9 a.m. in St. Anthony's Church.  The Rev. Fr. John L. O'Reilly will officiate.  Burial will be in the Oak Grove
Cemetery, Follansbee.

Regina Santucci Ciccolella

The obit of Regina Santucci Ciccolella appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on December 3, 1925

Mrs. Regina Ceccollali (name misspelled), aged 24 years, wife of John Ceccollali, Italian resident of 459 South Sixth street, this city, died this morning at 10:30 o'clock at the Gill hospital following a short illness with complications.  The remains were brought to the Elliott funeral home, where funeral arrangements will be made.  (Regina Santucci was the first wife of my grandfather John Ciccolella.  He was born in Pettorano sul Gizio, Italy).

Liberato Santucci

The obit of Liberate Santucci appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on August 31, 1925
Mrs. Liberato Santucci, widow of Archangelo Santucci entered into rest at her home 476 South Sixth Street on Sabbath at 6:30 p.m.  She was 85 years of age and hger death followed one week's illiness with a complication of ailments.  She was born in Pettorano, Italy, and had resided here 22 years.  These children survive, James Santucci, Joseph Santucci, Mrs. Anna Cicone, Mrs. Carmel Di Vittorio all of this city and one sister in Italy.  The deceased was a devoted member of St. Anthony's church and was very highly respected in this community.

Maria Berarducci Trombetti Moio

The obit of Maria Moio appeared in the Steubenville (Ohio) Herald Star on August 21, 1962
Mrs. Maria L. Moio, 77, wife of Frank Moio of 492 South 5th Street, died at 3:35 a.m. today in St. John Hospital shortly after admittance.  She had been ill two days.  Mrs. Moio was a member of St. Anthony's Catholic Church.  She came to the United States, from her native Italy in 1909 and moved to Steubenville in 1916 from Minnesota.  Her first husband, Querino Tiberio, preceded her in death in 1914.  Her second marriage was to Frank Moio in 1915 in Hibbing, Minnesota.  She leaves her husband; three sons, Peter A. Tiberio Sr., Wilbur Tiberio Sr. and Domenic Moio, all of Steubenville; three daughters, Mrs. Joseph (Carmella) Perciavalle of McKeesport Pa., Mrs. Mary Angelo, at home and Mrs. Joseph (Anne) Pierro of Steubenville; a sister, Donata in Italy; 16 grandchildren and six great grandchildren. She was preceded in death by a brother Anthony Berarducci of Steubenville.  Mrs. Moio was born July 1, 1885, in Pettorano, Sul Gizio, Province of Aquila, Italy, a daughter of the late Pietro and Gaetana Trombetti Berarducci.  Friends may call at the Mosti Funeral Home from 7 to 9 tonight and from 2 p.m. to 4 p.m. am 7 p.m. to 9 p.m.  Wednesday and Thursday.  Rosary will be recited at 7:30 p.m. Thursday in the funeral home.  A Solemn Requiem High Mass will be celebrated at 9 a.m. Friday in St. Anthony's Church.  Burial will be in Mt. Calvary Cemetery. 

John Costanzo

The obit of John Costanzo appeared in the Bradford (Pennsylvania) Era on December 28, 1976
ERIE - John A. (Libby) Costanzo, 74, of 627 Ardmore Drive, died Saturday at Doctor's Osteopathic Hospital in Erie, after an extended illness.  He was born in Pettorano, Italy, and raised in Lewis Run.  He had lived in Erie for the past 50 years and was a salesman, last employed by the Bargain Barn.  Mr. Costanzo retired two years ago.  He was a member of the Elks Club.  His wife, the former Mary O'Connor, died in 1960.  Survivors include a son, Atty. John J. Costanzo of North Hollywood, California; two daughters, Mrs. Elaine Johnston and Mrs. Marilin Ziegler, both of Erie: 16 grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren; and a brother, C. E , Costanzo of Lewis Run.  Friends may call after 2 p.m. today at the John J. Quinn Funeral Home, West Ninth and Liberty Streets, where a funeral service will be held at 9:30 a.m. Wednesday.  A Mass of Resurrection will follow at 10 a.m. at St. Andrew's Church, with burial in Calvary Cemetery, Erie.