Obituaries
July 31, 2023

Lorraine K. Constantine Gianella – Belle Vernon

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Lorraine K. Constantine Gianella, 75, of Belle Vernon, passed away Monday, July 31, 2023, at her home. Born July 28, 1948, in Pittsburgh, she was the daughter of the late Richard and Florence Sokolowski Constantine. She was a resident of Belle Vernon for the past 15 years, having previously resided in Carrick. Mrs. Gianella was Catholic by faith. Lorraine loved her dog, Mr. Peeps, and enjoyed watching her soap opera, “Days of Our Lives.” She is survived by her husband, James V. Gianella; four children, Florence “Lori” and Frank Nahar of Belle Vernon, Danelle Boscia of Belle Vernon, Rae Weaver of Pittsburgh and James Gianella Jr. of Pittsburgh; brother, Thomas Constantine of Cecil Township; four sisters, Barbara Hobson of Pittsburgh, Sandy Postler of Pittsburgh, Jerri Mulkerrin of Oil City, Pa., and Terry Dunn of Pittsburgh; seven grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Debbie Jean Boscia; and two sisters, Donna Mikulan and Patty Constantine. Visitation will be held from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at PARZYNSKI FUNERAL HOME & CREMATIONS LLC, family owned and operated, 626 Broad Ave., Belle Vernon, 724-929-6183. Condolences accepted at the funeral home’s website, www.parzynskifuneralhome.com.

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