Jean M. Terranova, 88, of New Castle passed away the morning of January 22, 2013 at the Jameson Care Center. Born in New Castle on February 10, 1924, Jean was the daughter of the late Enrico and Alice Trott Gianni. Preceding her in death on January 30, 2006 was her husband, Peter G. Terranova who she married on August 31, 1946. She was member of St. Vitus Church. Jean was a former cafeteria worker for Union School District. She enjoyed working outside in her flower beds, watching the Pittsburgh Steelers, playing bingo and attending Challenges. Survivors include her two children, Mariann Holzworth and her husband Rick of Pulaski; Donna Ritchie Sarbo and her husband William of New Castle; sisters-in-law, Anne (Joseph) Caprara of NJ; Beverly Gianni of Ft. Myers, FL and three grandchildren, Jenine (Mark) DeSalvo, Rick (Kate) Holzworth , Josh Holzworth and fiance Elizabeth Dorogy and her close friend and neighbor, Jenny Zarella. In addition to her parents and husband, Jean is preceded in death by her sisters, Nellie A. Arena, Mary Cracraft, infant sister, Josephine Gianni, brother, Ben Gianni and son-in-law, Gary Ritchie. Visitation is Thursday from 4PM to 7PM at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 3000 Wilmington Rd. A procession will leave the funeral home on Friday at 930AM for St. Vitus Church where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10AM. Rev. Father Frank Almade of St. Vitus Church will officiate. Entombment will take place at Castle View Memorial Gardens. Memorial contributions may be made to the charity of the donor’s choice.
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Jean Terranova
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