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Gail Marangoni Obituary

Gail I. (Smoyer) Marangoni, 71, of Kiski Township, passed away Friday, Jan. 27, 2023, in AHN-Allegheny General Hospital, Pittsburgh. Born June 26, 1951, in Kiski Township, she was a daughter of the late Clarence and Mary (Rittenbaugh) Smoyer. Gail was a 1969 graduate of Apollo High School and lived in Kiski Township all of her life. She was a homemaker, and worked for a few years at the former Steiner's Drapery Factory in Saltsburg. Gail was a life member of the Roaring Run Watershed Association and volunteered at the Food Bank at St. James Catholic Church. She enjoyed sewing and gardening and most loved spending time with her family, especially her grandchildren. Gail is survived by her husband of 50 years, Marino J. Marangoni; sons, Charles J. (Melissa) Marangoni, of Wexford, and Vincent A. (Joan) Marangoni, of Washington Township; grandchildren, Katherine, Emily, Adaleine, Viola and Olyvia Marangoni; brother, Edwin (Linda) Smoyer, of Kiski Township; and several nieces and nephews. At the request of the family, all services are private, and have been entrusted to the CURRAN-SHAFFER FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATORY INC. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be offered in Gail's name to the Roaring Run Watershed Association, P.O. Box 333, Apollo, PA 15613. To send an online condolence to the family, please visit www.curranfuneralhome.com.

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Published by The Valley News Dispatch on Jan. 29, 2023.

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George Nista

January 24, 2024

Marino, sorry to hear the passing of your wife. I will keep her, you & your family in my prayers. God bless all of you. Dr. George Nista

George Nista

February 1, 2023

Sorry to hear of the passing of your wife, Gail, Marino. I will keep you & family in my prayers. George Nista

Debbie & Larry Flickinger

January 29, 2023

Our sincere sympathy for family and friends of Gail. One cannot think of her and not see that smile!

Gary Gallagher

January 29, 2023

My SINCERE SYMPATHIES to Marino and the family

Tom and Barb Barozzini

January 29, 2023

Marino and family, our deepest sympathy to you all on the loss of Gail. May she rest in the peace of Our Savior, Jesus Christ.

Ronda Ferguson

January 29, 2023

May the love of friends and family carry you through your grief.

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