Cheryl Ann (Compton) Black-Capozoli

Cheryl Ann (Compton) Black-Capozoli, 57, of Leechburg, passed away on Thursday December 30, 2021 at Forbes Hospital in Monroeville. She was the wife of Keith M. Capozoli, to whom she was wed to for 10 years.

Born in Latrobe on December 24, 1964, Cheryl was the daughter of the late James and MaryJo (Stine) Compton. In her younger years, Cheryl traveled the world and won numerous awards in 4H. She received a degree in Child Development and studied Secondary Education and Nursing at Edinboro University, IUP and Westmoreland County Community College. Cheryl worked over 30 years as an LPN in various nursing facilities until her health forced her to retire. She was a pastor’s wife, Vacation Bible School coordinator and member at Apollo Faith Church in Apollo. Most of all, she loved spending time with her family.

Left to cherish her memory is her husband, Keith; four sons, James Black (Autumn) of Shelocta, Colby Black (Darnell Goolsby) of Saltsburg, Nicholas Black (Amy) of Vandergrift, Vincent M. Capozoli; three daughters, Staycey Meyer (Troy) of West Mifflin, Lydia Capozoli (Dan) of Pittsburgh, Kathleen Capozoli (Bill) of Pittsburgh; 11 grandchildren, Ava, Logan, Wyatt, Garrett, Brandon, Jerrod, Chriss, Megen, Troy Jr., Samantha Krop, Wyatt Stanko; brother, Barry (Duffy) Compton; sister-in-law, Linda Compton and numerous nieces and nephews. Cheryl was preceded in death by her first husband, Virgil A. “Tiger” Black and brother, William J. Compton.

Friends will be received on Wednesday January 5, 2022 from 1-3 and 5 until the time of the service at 7PM with Pastor Frank Howard officiating, at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA 15717.