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Lena Volpe Obituary
Born on December 25, 1926 in Weedville, PA, she was the daughter of the late Dominic and Josephine (Matello) Carobine.
On November 15, 1947 she married Jack J. Volpe. He preceded her in death on April 22, 1982.
Lena was a homemaker and a self-employed seamstress, working out of her home for many years.
She was a member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, and especially enjoyed flower gardening and polka dancing. Above all, she loved to take care of her family.
Lena is survived by her four children (Janet Dinsmore of Penfield, PA, Jack Volpe of Clearfield, PA, Greg Volpe and his wife Rosanne of Falls Creek, PA and David Volpe and his wife Jonell of DuBois, PA), seven grandchildren (Marc Dinsmore and Angela Dinsmore Slowikowski, Sara Rubly, Joseph, Zach, Alexandra and Nicholas Volpe), two great grandchildren (Garrett and Landon Slowikowski), and two sisters (Ann Facchine of DuBois, PA and Betty Georgino of St. Marys, PA).
She was preceded in death by her granddaughter (Gina Volpe), son-in-law (George F. Dinsmore), 4 brothers (Victor, Dominic, Geno, and Anthony Carobine), and 3 sisters (Angelina Rhodes, Mary Yonkofski, and Irene Monte).
Visitation will be held on Thursday, November 13, 2025 from 4 to 6 p.m. at the Baronick Funeral Home & Crematorium, Inc.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday, November 14, 2025 at 10:30 a.m. at St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church with Fr. Mark Mastrian as celebrant.
Burial will take place in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial donations may be made to St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church, 17764 Bennetts Valley Highway, Force, PA 15841
Online condolences can be sent to www.baronickfuneralhome.com
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Sue Roudybush
November 18, 2025
I have so many fond memories of Lena. She was beautiful inside and out. May she rest peacefully Thoughts and prayers to Janet and Dave and their families.
Diane Bernardo
November 10, 2025
Those whom we love so deeply are never with us long enough, but wonderful memories are with us forever. May the Lord help the Volpe Family through this difficult time. May the Lord bless the Volpe Family and give them peace.
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