Shirley J. Caravella, 76, passed away the afternoon of May 22, 2014 at the Haven Convalescent Home. Born in New Castle on May 18, 1938, Shirley was the daughter of the late George, Sr. and Harriet Hiler Evans. Preceding her in death on January 21, 1984 is her husband, Peter Caravella, Sr. In earlier years, Shirley had worked as a restaurant hostess. She enjoyed crocheting, working word puzzles and loved cats. She is survived by her three children, Peter Caravella, Jr. and his wife Veronica of New Castle; Joseph E. Caravella of New Castle; and Michael A. Caravella and his wife Jodi of New Castle; her brother, George Evans, Jr. of Slippery Rock; her sisters, Dorothy Mangieri of New Castle; and Evelyn Gai Bowers and her husband John of Slippery Rock; six grandchildren and one great-grandchild. In addition to her parents and husband, Shirley is preceded in death by an infant brother and her grandson, Peter Caravella III. Visitation is Saturday from 12PM to 2PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S. Mill St. followed by a Blessing Service at 2PM officiated by Deacon John Carran. Burial will take place at St. Vitus Cemetery.
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Shirley Caravella
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