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Donna Colella Obituary
East Rochester - Donna G. Colella, 83, of East Rochester, passed away Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at her residence. Born in Rochester, she was daughter of the late James L. and Carmella Tucciarone Colella. She was a retired pizza maker with the Economy Supermarket in New Brighton, a member of St. Cecilia Roman Catholic Church, Our Lady of the Valley Parish, where she was a member of the Christian Mother's and the choir. She was a member of the Rochester V.F.W., Post 128, enjoyed cheering for the Pittsburgh Penguins and Pirates, loved all animals and being with her friends at the East Rochester Hot Dog Shoppe.
Donna is survived by numerous nieces, nephews and cousins and great nieces and great nephews and her East Rochester Hot Dog Shoppe friends.
Donna was preceded in death by one brother, Philip J. Colella, five sisters, Cecilia Leopardi, Josephine Sayers, Jennie Fusco Dioguardi, Carmel Cook and Anna Stulak Spickerman.
Donna's wishes were to be cremated. Friends are invited to attend a Mass of Christian Burial, Monday at 10 A.M., in St. Cecilia's Roman Catholic Church, Rochester. Inurnment will follow in St. Cecilia's Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by the WILLIAM MURPHY FUNERAL HOME, INC. 349 Adams Street Rochester.
Family wishes donations be made to the Beaver County Humane Society, 3394 Broadhead Road, Aliquippa, Pa. 15001
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Paul and Debbie Spickerman
April 12, 2021
Always a smile on her face. She will be missed.
Mary Jane tuccinard
April 11, 2021
So very sorry about the death of my great friend grace. We all loved her and will her miss her terrible. My kids always loved her too,lots of good times,we sure will miss her. Your great friend Mary Jane and kids
Joseph Wirag
April 10, 2021
Great memories of a wonderful friend!!! We shared a lot of great times and laughs!!! Rest well, Donna!!!
Hierodeacon Joseph Wirag
April 10, 2021
So many great memories of Donna from years gone by! Football games at Rochester, sitting around Jan’s kitchen table, surrounded by great food, and that wonderful laugh!!! Rest well, Donna, and Thank You, for those years of great friendship!!!
Ralph Flara
April 10, 2021
Donna was a very kind and loving person. She will be missed by everyone who ever met her. RIP
Karen Wittuck Lentz
April 9, 2021
Donna was a great person and a great friend to my Mother, Genevieve Wittuck. They will now be together again with the Lord. God Bless You Donna.
rebecca humphrey
April 9, 2021
I worked with Donna at the New Brighton ECONOMY store for years. She was a hard worker and had a great laugh. My condolences to her family and friends. I am sure she will be deeply missed.
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