Isabel DiFrangia, 90
NILES – Isabel DiFrangia, 90, formerly of Liberty Twp. passed away on Wednesday, November 13, 2013 and is together again with her husband, Steve, who passed away Nov. 27, 1994.
Isabel was born and grew up in the Smokey Hollow neighborhood in Youngstown on Oct. 25, 1923. She was the daughter of Settimio and Marie Paglia Sebastian and was a lifelong area resident.
Isabel was of the Catholic faith, a homemaker, and worked as a cafeteria worker for the Liberty Board of Education for over 20 years.
She was a wonderful cook and baker and always enjoyed cooking traditional Italian dishes for family and friends.
She is survived by sons Roger (Janet) of Liberty and David, with whom she made her home in Austintown, two grandsons, Roger (Erica) of Liberty and Youngstown Fireman, Mark of Austintown, triplet great grandchildren Gabi, Derek, and Graci.
In addition to her parents and husband Mrs. DiFrangia was preceded in death by three brothers, Vince, Michael, and Steve Sebastian and six sisters, Clara Lenno, Anna Cerrasco, Alice Cerimele, Lucy Napoli, Marie Catheline and Antoinette Egnozzi.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be said on Tuesday, Nov. 19, 2013 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 1420 Oak Hill Ave. in Youngstown with the Rev. Edward P. Noga officiating. Calling hours will be from 9:45 to 10:45 a.m. at the church.
In lieu of flowers memorial donations can be made to the family in care of Schiavone Funeral Home. A private interment will take place at Belmont Park Cemetery.
Her son David and Kris would like to extend their sincerest thanks to the wonderful staff and many caring nurses and aides at Shepherd of the Valley in Niles for their exceptional care and love given to Isabel during her stay with them. Thank you and God bless you.