Mary DeFelice Obituary
Mary Ann DeFelice, age 83, of North Versailles, PA, died on Friday, July 25, 2025. She was born in New Castle, PA on August 13, 1941 and was the daughter of the late James and Mary Qualiero Palumbo. Mary Ann was a registered nurse for several years before she raised her three children. She was a member of Mary, Mother of God Parish.
She is survived by her husband, Joseph A. DeFelice; sons, Joseph G. DeFelice of San Mateo, CA; Mark (Robin) DeFelice of White Oak, PA; James (Juliet) DeFelice of Delaware, OH; grandchildren, Joseph R. (Brianna) DeFelice; Dominique DeFelice; Dominic DeFelice; Anthony DeFelice; Danielle DeFelice; great-grandson, Elijah DeFelice; and brother, Stanley Palumbo of Cleveland, OH.
In addition to her parents, Mary Ann was preceded in death by her sister, Angela Palumbo.
Family and friends are invited to gather and honor Mary Ann’s memory on Monday, July 28, 2025 from 4:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. at Strifflers of White Oak Cremation and Mortuary Services, Inc., 1100 Lincoln Way, White Oak, PA 15131 (Sue Striffler Galaski, supervisor, 412-678-6177). A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. at Mary, Mother of God Parish, St. Angela Merici Church, 2701 Kelly Street, White Oak, PA 15131. An entombment will follow.
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