M. Josephine Santilli

M. Josephine Santilli obituary, Allentown, PA

M. Josephine Santilli

M. Santilli Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by O'Donnell Funeral Home, Inc. - Allentown on Jan. 30, 2026.
Josephine Santilli, 87, of Allentown, passed away peacefully on Wednesday January 21, 2026. Born in Pottsville, Pa, Josephine was the daughter of the late Dominic and Louise (Durante) Santilli. She was a lifelong member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Allentown. Josephine was the VP of Municipal Financing for the former 1st National Bank, Wachovia Bank and current Wells Fargo Bank prior to her retirement.

Josephine was a very family-oriented woman. She loved doting on her nieces and nephews and great nieces and nephews. She was an avid traveler.

Surviving Josephine are her siblings: Ann wife of Jack Yaroma, Joe Santilli and his wife Anita, and Connie wife of Cliff Cardine. Additionally, she is survived by her nieces and nephews, and great-nieces and nephews.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday February 6, 2026, at 11:00am in St. Thomas More Catholic Church, 1040 Flexer Ave. Allentown. A calling period will be held from 10:00-11:00am in the church vestibule. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made in Josephine's memory to Sacred Heart Catholic Church or the Alzheimer's Foundation, care of the funeral home, 908 Hanover Ave. Allentown.

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