Edith ‘Edie’ Natalini – formerly of Belle Vernon
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July 7, 2026

Edith ‘Edie’ Natalini – formerly of Belle Vernon

Edith “Edie” Natalini (née Conte), formerly of Belle Vernon, and most recently of Berlin, N.J., passed away peace fully on June 20, 2026. She was 94 years old. Born on Dec. 11, 1931, in Monongahela, Pa., Edie was the beloved wife of Robert C. Natalini, with whom she shared 65 wonderful years of marriage until his passing in 2024. Together they built a life centered on family, friendship and service to their community. Edie was the youngest of 10 children born to the late Antonio and Rose (I...

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