Melva H. Villella, age 87, of Brown Street in DuBois, PA died Friday, July 30, 2010 at her residence.
She was born on Dec. 30, 1922 in the West Sandy area of DuBois, PA. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Elsie (Ripe) Quarando.
She was married to Jacob M. Villella. He preceded her in death on July 2, 2006.
She was the co-owner of the former Towne Pizza in Reynoldsville, PA. She was also the former manager of the CVS Drug Store when it was uptown in DuBois, PA.
She was a member of St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church in DuBois, PA. She was the current election judge at West Sandy Polling Precinct. She loved spending time with her family and was an avid Penn State Fan. She also loved to cook, spend time in her kitchen, and sew. She enjoyed crossword puzzles.
She is survived by her son, Jacob Villella and his wife, Nancy of Ellicott City, MD, two sisters, Anne Digilarmo of DuBois, PA and Mrs. Dennis (Adeline) Geppert of DuBois, PA, one brother, Ralph Quarando of Cleveland, OH and one grandson, Johnny Villella.
Visitation will be held on Aug. 2 from 6-8 p.m. from the Goble-Baronick Funeral Home.
A Scriptural Wake will be held on Monday evening at 5:45 p.m. from the funeral home.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Tuesday at 10 a.m. from St. Catherine of Siena Roman Catholic Church with Msgr. Richard Siefer as celebrant.
Burial will be in Morningside Cemetery.
Memorials can be made to D.R.M.C. Hospice, 100 Hospital Ave., DuBois, PA 15801.
Online condolences can be sent to www.gbfuneralhome.com.