Obituaries
June 17, 2019

Louise G. Amoroso – Rostraver Township

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Louise G. Amoroso, 91, of Rostraver Township, died Saturday, June 15, 2019. Born in Donora on July 28, 1927, she was the daughter of the late William and Carrie Clement Amoroso. A homemaker, Louise was a member of the Church of St. Anne. She is survived by her son, Thomas E. (Sharon) Amoroso of Rostraver; grandchildren, James Amoroso and Erica Amoroso, both of Rostraver; and sister-in-law, Catherine Amoroso of Carroll Township. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James T. Amoroso; and her brother, George Amoroso. FAMILY AND FRIENDS ARE ASKED TO MEET AT THE CHURCH OF ST. ANNE, 1870 Rostraver Road, Rostraver Township, at 10 a.m. Thursday for a Funeral Mass with the Rev. Vincent J. Gigliotti presiding. Interment will follow in West Newton Cemetery. Funeral arrangements have been entrusted to JAMES C. STUMP FUNERAL HOME INC., 580 Circle Drive, Rostraver Township, 724-929-7934, www.jamesstumpfuneralhome.com.

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