Lucy Sagul-Serra –  formerly of Donora
Obituaries
January 18, 2022

Lucy Sagul-Serra – formerly of Donora

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Lucy Sagul-Serra, formerly of Donora, passed away peacefully on Jan. 12, 2022, at the New Brighton Care Center in Minnesota, from natural causes at the age of 94, with her immediate family nearby. She was preceded in death by her husband, Arthur Serra; parents, John and Anna Sagul; siblings, Edith, Mildred, Margaret, Helen, Elsie, Betty and John. She is survived by her daughter, Elaine (Larry) Carnahan; grandchildren, Nellie, BJ and Chance Carnahan and Lai Maccarone. She is also survived by dear nieces and nephews. Lucy was a member of Trinity Lutheran Church in Donora. Lucy was loved by all. There will be no service, visitation or memorials at this time. Lucy will be laid to rest next to her husband, Art, in Mon Valley Memorial Park. *Special thanks to nieces, Vickie Lynn Gartside and Peggy Battalora as well as friends, Meg Turner and Sally Hurah Phillips.* Arrangements have been entrusted to the ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Carroll Twp. / Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.

 

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