Mary J. Graceffa, 101 of Mingo Junction, OH died Monday September 12, 2011 in Springfield, OH. She was born in Wellsville, OH on October 13, 1909 a daughter of the late Guiseppi and Anna Commarota. Mary was a homemaker, member of St. Agnes Catholic Church and its Women’s Club. She was preceded in death by her husband Gerlando Graceffa; brothers Tony and Pete Commarota; sisters Edith and Lena. Mary is survived by her children Mary Jo (Steve) Parello of Mingo Junction and her son Pete (Dolores) Graceffa of Toronto, OH; sister-in-law Anna Commarota; grandchildren Ray and Jerry Parello, Bob Zamborsky, Colleen Ginvito, Dawn Woodward and Rebecca Cotrell; nephews Joe (Rose) Commarota, Pete (Peggy) Commarota, Carmello (Julia) Graceffa of Canada and Ned; nieces Frances Commarota and Anna May Gatz, Jenny Rivoldi of Tucson, AZ and niece Rose. 9 great grandchildren and 3 great great grandchildren. Friends may call at Shorac Funeral Home (formerly McClave Funeral Home), 611 N. 4th Street, Steubenville, OH on Thursday 2-4 and 6-8p.m. Funeral liturgy with Mass on Friday, 10:30a.m. at St. Agnes Catholic Church, Mingo Junction with Fr. James Dunfee as celebrant. Burial at Mt. Calvary Cemetery. Vigil services Thursday at 7:45 p.m.
09/03/2024
colleen zamborsky gianvito
NANA taught us strength and wisdom and her wit and sense of humor showed us how to get thru life. We love you NANA and will miss you dearly. Thanks for the MEMORIES!!
09/03/2024
Lori Commarota-Kausky
MaryJo and Steve sending you my love and prayers. Aunt Mary was an amazing woman and will be sadly missed. I know she is in heaven with my dad and there's a feast going on!!!! xoxoxo <3
09/03/2024
Richard Petrella
Mary Jo I am sorry o hear about your mothers passing. She will be in our thoughts and prayers.
09/03/2024
Jamie Maley and Dietary Staff at the Laurels
On behalf of the Laurels Dietary staff, we are sad for your loss. We loved Mary very much and still refer to her table in the dining room as "her" table...thoughts and prayers are with the family...
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