Annita Garibaldi crowns new woman/mother of the year

The Annita Garibaldi Society of Belle Vernon celebrated its annual Mother’s Day banquet May 4 at the St. Vincent de Paul Banquet Hall in Monessen with a “Hats off to Moms” theme. As she introduced this year’s honoree, President Mariann Price reminded all present that motherhood is not defined just by biology, but by love, presence and selfless dedication. The 2025 Mother/Woman of the Year Gerry Tonarelli was crowned by committee co-chair, Roz Christopher and presented flowers by Price. F...