NEW CASTLE, PA. – Elizabeth Peluso Nocera, 104, formerly of Vista South, passed away the evening of June 9, 2013, at Golden Hills Nursing Home, New Castle, Pa. (Lawrence County)
Elizabeth was born on May 17, 1909, in Roccaraso, Italy. She was the daughter of the late Peter and Elodia DiCola Cugini.
Elizabeth was married to the late Anthony Peluso for 30 years and he preceded her in death in 1965.
She then married Andrew Nocera and he preceded her in death in 1981.
Mrs. Nocera was of the Roman Catholic faith and attended St. Vitus Parish.
Elizabeth was a loving mother.
She worked at the former G.C. Murphy Company as a sales clerk.
Mrs. Nocera retired in 1974 after 16 years of service.
She was a member of the Christian Mothers of St. Vitus Parish. Elizabeth used to volunteer her time at the former St. Francis Hospital in New Castle, Pennsylvania.
Elizabeth was well known by her family and friends for her crocheted blankets and quilts she hand made.
Mrs. Nocera is survived by a stepdaughter, Margaret Morici of New Castle; sister, Clara Lombardo of New Castle, Pa.; three nephews; three step grandchildren; and seven step great-grandchildren.
In addition to her husbands and parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by, three brothers; and a sister.
Calling hours will be Wednesday, June 12, 2013, from 6 to 9 p.m. at the Noga Funeral Home Inc., 1142 S. Mill St.
A procession will leave the funeral home Thursday at 9:30 a.m. for St. Vitus Parish, where a Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. .
Burial will be at St. Vitus Cemetery.
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Published: Youngstown Vindicator, Youngstown, Ohio
Roccaraso is a town and comune of the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy