Josephine A. Calabrese

Josephine Angelina (Certo) Calabrese, 102, of Blairsville, PA passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2022, at her home.

The daughter of Peter and Antonete (Catanesi) Certo, she was born January 1, 1920, in Punxsutawney, PA.

Josephine was a member of the SS Simon and Jude Parish, Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court St. Theresa #562, Italian Club Ladies Auxiliary, and the 55+ Club.

Josephine enjoyed sewing and loved listening to polka music.

Surviving are two sons, Paul A. Calabrese (Mary) of Mauldin, SC, and Frank L. Calabrese (Debbie) of Blairsville, one daughter, Patricia A. Calabrese (Tim Clark) of New Florence, nine grandchildren, Joey Irwin, Chad Calabrese, Patty Uncapher, Krissy Key, Tim Clark, Jim Clark, Heather Neave, Brian Bienz, and Tim Bienz, nine great grandchildren and numerous nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Joseph T. Calabrese on December 14, 2007, a son, Joseph Calabrese two sisters, Sarah Certo, and Martha DiCocco.

Family and friends will be received on Saturday, March 19 ^th from 4 to 7 PM at the Shoemaker Funeral Home, Inc., 49 N. Walnut St., Blairsville, PA. A funeral service will be held on Sunday at 2 PM in the funeral home, Pastor Jack Lucas officiating.

Interment will be in the SS Simon and Jude Cemetery, Blairsville.