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Josephine Rose "Sabatula" Carolla
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She was born July 9, 1933 in Bitner, PA, the daughter of the late Andrew and Emilie (Kufta) Sabatula.
Josephine was predeceased by her parents; her husband of 66 years Anthony "Tony" Carolla; and her twin brothers Andy and Joe Sabatula.
She is survived by her four children: Kathy Bota (Jody), James Carolla (Bonnie), Anita Carolla, and Anthony "Acee" Carolla (Pam) ; eight grandchildren: Ryan Carolla (Kristen), Stacie Tobak (Stephen), Aaron Carolla (Rachel), Lucas Bota, Emily Bota (Dom), Alex Bota (Nicole), Danielle Huhn (Ryan), Michelle Mouser (Taylor); nine great grandchildren: Tyler, Jordin and Connor Carolla, Niko and Giovanni Bota, Danny and Joey Tobak, Anthony Huhn, Jay and Indy Mouser, and Arthur and Oliver Carolla; special niece Angela Carolla and daughters; brother Larry Sabatula (Beverly); sister Teresa Slampak; numerous nieces, nephews and loyal friends.
She was a member of Saint Therese de Lisieux R.C. Church, St. Therese Altar Society, St. Joseph Christian Mothers, Secular Francican, and Women's Auxiliary Catholic War Veterans.
She was a caretaker for St. Anthony's Friary, volunteered at St. Vincent De Paul, and a member of Manoretts Bowling League well into her eighties.
Her greatest joy was Sunday dinner with her family. She was famous for her Jojo buns and loved cooking for friends and family.
She was an avid bird watcher, loved to crochet and build jigsaw puzzles. She also loved to watch her alphabet TV EWTN, PTL, QVC, HSN, and SNP where she would cheer on her Pirates, Pens and Steelers.
Visitation will be held in the DONALD R. CRAWFORD FUNERAL HOME, HOPWOOD, PA on Friday August 22 from 3pm to 7pm. Additional visitation will be held on Saturday August 23 from 9am until prayers of transfer at 9:30am. A Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00am in Saint Therese de Lisieux R.C. Church, 61 Mill Street. Interment will follow in Mount Saint Macrina Cemetery.
The family would like to send a special thank you to WVU Hospice Bethany, Amy, Laura, Brandi and Carl for taking excellent care of their mother. The family would like to extend a thank you to Debbie, Judy, Barb, and Lori for their great care.
In lieu of flowers, the family ask that you donate to a charity of your choice or Fayette Friends of Animals in Josephine's honor.
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Carmela M Pizzichetti and Family
August 22, 2025
To the Corolla family and friends, sending you blessings, prayers, and sympathy. Josephine was a wonderful lady. We enjoyed knowing her growing up. Big hugs for your family! The Pizzichetti Family
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