Esther R. Fontanella 92, Ashville, formerly of Tippletown, died April 12, 2015. Born December 4, 1922 in Emeigh, daughter of the late Candido and Angelina (Bortot) Rossa. Preceded in death by husband, Mario T. “Skuck” on August 25, 2007, son Raymond and his wife, the former Rose Ivory, sisters: Jennie Venturini, Louise DiNapoli, Mary Stoehr, and Albina Fontanella, and brother Angelo. Survived by children:
John (Patty Dietrich) Dysart
Betty Hanlon (John) Ashville
Denny (Ginny Basal) R.D. Dysart
Randy (Diane Garman) New Cumberland
13 grandchildren 17 great grandchildren
Sister: Nellie Bernazzoli Coupon
And numerous nieces and nephews. Esther enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren and great grandchildren. Former member of St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Frugality. At the request of the deceased there will be no viewing. Friends will be received from 10:00 Am until time of Memorial Mass at 11:00 AM Thursday at St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ashville, Rev. Robert Reese, Celebrant. Committal, Pleasant Hill Cemetery, Glasgow. In lieu of flowers, please make donations to St. Thomas Catholic Church, Ashville, PA in Esther’s memory. Arrangements in charge of Gibbons Funeral Home, 1688 Liberty St., Ashville, PA 16613. www.gibbonsfhashvillecoalport.com
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