OBIT: Mary Eleanor (Williams) WALLS STEVENS PETRELLA, 2006, Windber, Somerset 
County, PA

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WALLS-PETRELLA, Mary Eleanor

Mary Eleanor Walls-Petrella, 82, Windber, passed away Feb. 25, 2006, at the 
Regional Hospice of Windber. Born May 30, 1923, in Grove City, daughter of the 
late Carl and Grace Williams. Preceded in death by husbands, Robert LeRoy Walls, 
in 1955; William Stevens in 1978; and Remo Petrella in 2005; sisters, Irene 
Shumaker, Ruth Brumbaugh and Jean Walters. Survived by dedicated daughters 
Sandra (Walter) Pritt, Windber; and Peggy Lynn Walls, at home; grandchildren, 
Robin Pritt, Wendy (Donald) Miller, and Susan (Alfred) Incerpi, Bryan Pritt, 
Walter (Jan) Pritt, Don (Lisa) Pritt, Bruce (Tina) Pritt and Judith (Tom) 
Opdenhoff. Also survived by 13 great-grand-children; sister, Lois Gilfillan, 
Warren; brother, the Rev. Jack Williams (Lois), Indiana; numerous nieces and 
nephews; and very special caregiver Diane Wilson, good friend Alrene Custer and 
beloved pet Cokie. Former employee of Eureka stores and Bali Bra. Member of 
Calvary United Methodist Church, Windber and a founding member of RAP church 
group. Mary was a true inspiration and shining example of strength, faith and 
loyalty to her church, family and friends. Her greatest joy was spending time 
with her family. She now enjoys peace with her heavenly father. Friends received 
2 to 4 and 7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday at the William Kisiel Funeral Home, Windber. A 
funeral service will be held 10 a.m. Wednesday at the Calvary United Methodist 
Church, Windber, with viewing one hour prior to the service at the church. The 
Rev. Gary Grau, pastor. Interment Richland Cemetery.

Daily American, February 28, 2006