Mary Carol Molinari

Mary Carol Molinari, 81, of Walston, passed away on Saturday, Aug. 9, 2025, at Mulberry Healthcare and Rehabilitation.
She was born in Punxsutawney on Oct. 28, 1943, a daughter of the late Frank G. Villella and Ida Rose (Rotolo) Villella.
On Feb. 4, 1967, she married Joseph Junior Molinari. They enjoyed 33 years of marriage prior to his death on Feb. 6, 2000.
She was member of the former Saint Anthony Catholic Church and current member of Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church. She enjoyed volunteering for many different events at the church.
Mary worked as the Postmaster at the Walston Post office for 28 years, where she knew everyone and greeted them with a smile and a chuckle.
She was a member of Catholic Daughters of America, Career Women's Club, Red Hat Society. Mary was nominated 2009 Woman of the Year by the Career Women's Club.
Mary was incredibly social; she loved people and had a smile for everyone, she was fun loving and enjoyed laughing. Always on the go, she thrived on being involved in countless activities, from community events to gatherings with family and friends. It was tough to catch her at home because she was out making memories, lending a hand or simply enjoying life to the fullest.
She is survived by two sons, Joseph F. (Melissa) Molinari of Walston and Timothy A. (Susan) Molinari of Pittsburgh; two grandchildren, Levi and Lauren Molinari; one great-granddaughter, Saydee Molinari; and two brothers, Vincent Villella of Punxsutawney and Frank (Debbie) Villella of North Carolina.
She was preceded in death by her parents; one son, Jonathan Molinari; and an infant sister, Gloria Villella.
Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 12, 2025, at Shumaker Funeral Home, Inc., Punxsutawney.
A funeral Mass will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, at Saints Cosmas and Damian Catholic Church, celebrated by Monsignor Joseph Riccardo.
Entombment will be at Calvary Cemetery Mausoleum.
Memorial donations may be made in Mary's memory to the Charity of Donor's Choice.
Online condolences may be made at www.shumakerfh.com.