Josephine R. “Jo” Lamantia LaRosa, 81, of Wintersville, Ohio died Thursday, January 10, 2013 at Bolger Country Club Manor. She was born in Steubenville, Ohio on May 31, 1931 a daughter of the late Frank and Rose Russo Lamantia. Josephine was co-owner and operator of Sew Vac in Steubenville. She was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, CWC and St. Francis Society. Preceding Josephine in death were her husband James S. “Jim” LaRosa on April 24, 2005 and brother Phil Lamantia. Surviving are three sons James D. LaRosa of Philadelphia, PA, Edward J. (Mary Liz) LaRosa of Pittsburgh, PA and Kenneth (Kathy) LaRosa of Lewes, DE; six grandchildren; two brothers Tony Lamantia of Toronto, OH and Frank Lamantia of Atlanta, GA; sister Aggie Burick of Lakeland, FL and several nephews and nieces. Friends may call at Dunlope-Shorac Funeral Home, 215 Fernwood Road, Wintersville Monday 2 – 4 & 6 – 8 p.m. Funeral liturgy with mass will be celebrated at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church on Tuesday at 10 a.m. with Msgr. Kurt Kemo officiating. Burial at Fort Steuben. Vigil service Monday 3:45 p.m. In lieu of flowers, memorials may be directed to Valley Hospice, 10686 State Route 150, Rayland, OH 43943, ww.valleyhospicefoundation.org/donate.asp or Blessed Sacrament Church, 852 Main Street, Wintersville, OH 43953.
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09/03/2024
Paul Miccile
Kenny, Hope you remember me. We were really good friends when we were little growing up in Wintersville and attending Stark Elementary school. Our mom's alternated driving a few of us to kindergarden weekly. Anyway, I was reading the online Herald Star and saw that your mom had passed and I wanted to pass along my thoughts and prayers to you and your family. My mom passed away 8 yrs ago and we all miss her. What helps to ease the pain is rememmbering all the fond memories we all had growing up with her. Again, my thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family at this time. Paul Miccile
09/03/2024
Aggie Burick
Jim, Ed and Ken and families I am sorry for your loss, your mom was a wonderful person and sister, she will be missed but she is in heaven now and out of pain, may her soul restin peace, Love Sis, Aggie
09/03/2024
Tim Lamantia
James, Ed and Kenny you have my utmost sympathy for your loss. I remember all the family get-togethers at Christmas, Birthdays, or some fun times in the summers at the LaRosa�s it was always a great time. Aunt Josephine was always so caring and sweet and everyone loved to be around her. We will miss her very deeply but have the great memories of her and how kind and special she was.
09/03/2024
Terry Clark
To Jo�s sons and family, I am so sorry for your loss. I worked for your dad and spent many years at the store with Jim and Jo LaRosa. They were like family to me. Sweet, kind and generous. When they talked about you three boys they would light up with smiles as they were always so proud of each one of you. Then the grand babies started coming, what joy in their hearts and smiles on their faces. They are together again and dancing on streets of gold. No more pain or longing for one another. I know it�s a sad time and you will miss your mom�think of them together now and smile and celebrate their wonderful life. Terry Clark
09/03/2024
Frank Lamantia
I have the fondest memories of Aunt Josephine. She was always so sweet and kind to all of her nephews and nieces. I am so very sorry for my cousins loss of a great mother. Frank Lamantia
09/03/2024
Gloria and Tom Anderson
My Heart (full of Love) goes out to you, Jim, Ed and Ken and families for the parting of Your Mom, my Aunt. I hope you feel the Love wrapped around you at this time. Hold onto all the Loving Memories made from the years past and Look to "HIM" for the comfort that is there for you. Love from you cousin, Gloria
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