Julia M. Hunt Younkin Vitori –  Donora, formerly of Elizabeth
Obituaries
May 13, 2020

Julia M. Hunt Younkin Vitori – Donora, formerly of Elizabeth

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Julia M. Hunt Younkin Vitori, 80 of Donora, formerly of Elizabeth, passed away on Sunday, May 10, 2020, at UPMC Presbyterian Hospital, Pittsburgh, surrounded by her two loving sons. She was born on Oct. 31, 1939, in McKeesport, a daughter of the late Jerome and Marie Thornton Hunt. Julia worked for Bell Telephone as a switchboard operator in Elizabeth borough and McKeesport Hospital. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by one son, Vincent (Mr. V) Vitori; three sisters, Victoria Strotman, Bernadette Flowers and Dawn Marie Tresatti; two brothers, George P. Hunt and Dale Hunt Sr.; and special nephews Dale Hunt Jr. and Jude Tresatti. Surviving to cherish her memory are two sons, Edwin “Bud” Younkin of Donora and Raymond (Cindy) Vitori of Fallowfield Township; two grandchildren, Samuel “Joey” Vitori, and Amber Lynn Younkin Myers; two great-grandchildren; one sister, Catherine (William “Bud”) Spinner of Canonsburg; and many special nieces and nephews and great-nieces and great-nephews. Also left to cherish her memory is daughter-in-law, Melanie Vitori Dougherty of Butler; and special friends Mark Proctor and Lori Corso of Donora. The family would also like to thank the Home Health Team of Shannon, Brianna, Taylor, Bob, and Mickael for their compassionate and loving care. Mom, this is not goodbye, it’s see you later alligator, after while crocodile! We will love, cherish and remember you til we meet again in heaven! Our dear mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, great-aunt and friend deserves a beautiful tribute to celebrate her life. We, however, appreciate in this unknown time with the COVID-19 pandemic, that this would NOT be a socially responsible decision and in the best health interest of our family and friends. Therefore, we are limiting any funeral proceedings to the immediate family. Please be with us in prayer. We would love to hear from you through the funeral home’s website. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com. Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Township/Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900.

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