OBIT: Mary S. (DiGiulio) PALUMBO, 2006, Windber, Somerset County, PA Contributed for use in the USGenWeb Archives by Meyersdale Library Transcribed and proofread by Barry and Betty Christy. jhurl@meyersdalelibrary.org Copyright 2010. All rights reserved. http://www.usgwarchives.net/copyright.htm http://www.usgwarchives.net/pa/somerset/ ----------------------------------------------- PALUMBO, Mary S. 04/13/06 Daily American Mary S. Palumbo, 86, a life-long resident of Windber, passed away April 12, 2006, at Windber Hospice. Born Jan. 11, 1920, in Windber, she was preceded in death by parents Dominick and Rose (Scaglione) DiGiulio; brothers Joseph and James DiGiulio; sisters Jean Angelucci and Philcetta Giallonardo. Survived by husband of 59 years, Virgil G. Palumbo; sons David and Jim, husband of Janice; daughter, Olivia Moore and fiance, Bob Becker; grandchildren, Michael Moore and wife, Christy; Michelle Gearhart and husband, Brian; Kaitlyn and Kara Palumbo (the daughters of Jim and Janice); great-grandson Dominic Gearhart; and two great-grandchildren to be born in the near future. Survived also by sister Eva Dill and husband James; brother Tony and wife, Eleanor; sisters-in-law, Ethel Palumbo and Virginia Yocca; and numerous nieces, nephews and friends. Mary was a wonderful wife, a tremendous mother, a light in this world of darkness. She loved us, and we will love her until time is no more. Mom, always remember: We miss you, we need you, we love you. Pray for us, and we will pray for you. So take a little rest Mom, you've earned it. And don't worry, we will see you again - beautiful smile, beautiful hair, beautiful freckles, beautiful you. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Friday at the Meek Funeral Home Inc., Windber, where vigil for the deceased will be held. Funeral service/Liturgy of the Word will be held on Saturday at 10 a.m. at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, Windber. TOR Franciscans. Committal St. Anthony Mausoleum.