OBIT: Alvera "Vera" R. (Fortini) STEVANUS, 2007, Jerome, Somerset County, PA
 
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  STEVANUS, Alvera R. (Fortini)(Vera) 01/13/07   Daily American
  
   Alvera "Vera" R. (Fortini) Stevanus, 74, Penn Avenue, Jerome, died Jan. 12, 2007, at
  home. Born Dec. 9, 1932, in Hollsopple, daughter of Tullio and Rose (Samone) Fortini.
  Preceded in death by parents; son, Bruce Richard Stevanus; brothers-in-law, John
  Martnshin and Olles Cullers; and sisters-in-law, Betty (Passero) Stevanus and Audrey
  (Stevanus) Cullers. Survived by devoted husband of 53 years, Clarence Jr. "Junction,"
  whom she married June 2, 1953; children, Sharon E., Jerome; Cynthia M., married to Joseph
  J. Sell, Hollsopple; and Barbara L., married to Wayne E. Adams, Davidsville; grandsons,
  Michael and Joseph Sell and Connor Adams; sister, Mary A. Martnshin, Buffalo, N.Y.; and
  brother-in-law, Paul Stevanus, married to Aggie Passero, Clinton, Md. Also many other
  relatives including special cousin, Dotti Samone, Conemaugh, and special aunt, Margie
  Fortini, Jerome. She is a graduate of Shade Township High School. Longtime member of
  Jerome Ladies Auxiliary and a volunteer for Jerome Firemen's bingo night. Also a member
  of Jerome Nest 556 Polish Falcons of America and Jerome Post 802 American Legion
  Auxiliary. Retired cafeteria food preparer and server for Conemaugh Township Area School
  District, Davidsville. Vera enjoyed playing pinochle and belonged to a pinochle club with
  her close friends for more than 30 years. She especially enjoyed time with her family and
  friends, whether sitting on the front porch talking or taking a bus trip to Atlantic
  City. Viewing from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday at Hoffman Funeral Home & Cremation
  Services, Davidsville. Viewing also from 10 until time of service at 11 a.m. Monday at
  the funeral home. Denise Todero, pastor, officiating. Interment, Maple Spring Cemetery
  near Jerome. Memorials to Regional Hospice at Windber, 600 Somerset Ave., Windber, PA
  15963, would be appreciated.