Mary Jennie DeVitto, 91, of North Cascade Street, passed away the afternoon of November 30, 2015 at her residence. Born on August 3, 1924 in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Liberato and Clara DePinto Zarlenga. On November 22, 1947, she married her beloved husband, Matthew A. DeVitto, and the two spent over 58 wonderful years together until he preceded her in death on October 13, 2006. In her earlier years, Mary worked as a machine operator for Johnson Bronze. She later worked as a waitress for Isaly’s Restaurant and then as a manager for Red Barn Restaurant in New Castle. She was a member of the New Life Baptist Church. Mary also was a member of AARP. A lover of travelling, she organized many bus trips all over the country with different groups. Mary was an exercise enthusiast who attended several local exercise clubs. She also enjoyed flower gardening, but her greatest joy came from spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Mary is survived by her children, Carl DeVitto of New Castle, Shirley Scilla of Mercer, PA, and Lenny DeVitto of Harrisburg, NC; brother, Romeo Zarlenga of New Castle; sister, Beatrice Fee of California; grandchildren, Danielle DeVitto, Jaclyn Scilla, Tiffanie Zuzack, Justin Scilla, Brittany Gaskey, and Morgan DeVitto; and great-grandchildren, Catalaya, Owen, and Adeline. In addition to her parents and husband, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Frank Zarlenga and Al Zarlenga, and sisters, Alice Hay and Carmella Kizinski. Visitation will be held Friday from 11:00am to 1:00pm at Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory 941 S Mill St. Services will be conducted Friday at 1:00pm at the funeral home, officiated by Pastor John Bailey. Interment will take place in Parkside Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made in Mary’s honor to the Alzheimer’s Association 1100 Liberty Avenue, Ste. E-201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222.
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Mary DeVitto
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