1957
2016
Jody Lynne Cavazza, 58, of Punxsutawney, died Sunday, Nov. 13, 2016, surrounded by her entire family at her daughter's home after a long, courageous battle with ALS.
Ms. Cavazza was born Dec. 27, 1957 in Punxsutawney, a daughter of Ernest and Izola (Dickey) Cavazza. They precede her in death.
She was a 1975 graduate of Punxsutawney Area High School, and the former DuBois Business College.
Surviving relatives include two daughters, Heather DeShong and Will Miner of Brookville, and Haley DeShong of Avonmore; three granddaughters, Madison, Quinn and Isla; three sisters, Linda DeWitte and husband Tom of Ligonier, Hollie Smoley of Ocoee, Fla. and Laurie Sprenger and husband Chris of Asheville, N.C.; one brother, Eric Cavazza and wife Betsy of Indiana; nieces, Carrie, Lauren, Christina, Caroline; and nephews, Mathew, Michael and Nathan.
In accordance to Jody's wishes there will be no viewing. However, friends will be received for a time of remembrance from 1 to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 19, 2016, at Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney.
Jody's wish was to be scattered on her favorite beach at a later date.
Memorial donations may be made in Ms. Cavazza's memory to the ALS (Lou Gehrig's Disease) Foundation, Gift processing, PO Box 6051, Albert Lea, MN 56007.
Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com.
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Sincere condolences to the whole Cavazza family on losing Jody. I only knew her as a kid, but it seemed she was always smiling and was a great addition to the "Gang" on Beyer Avenue growing up.
Mike Rundel
November 15, 2016
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