Jessie Mirisciotti
Jessie “Inez” Mirisciotti, 95, of Canonsburg, passed way unexpectedly Sunday, August 2, 2020. She was born October 14, 1924, in Sallisaw, Okla., a daughter of the late Jess and Susie Standifer.
Inez graduated from Wainwright High School in Wainwright, Okla., and studied blueprint and design for Douglas Air Craft in Tulsa, Okla., where she met and married Frank Mirisciotti, who was attached to the Rainbow Division, stationed at Camp Grubber, Muskogee, Okla., July 1, 1944.
After World War II, they returned to Canonsburg, where she studied oil corrections and oil painting under artist Sara Sachmor of Pittsburgh. She and her husband owned and operated Mirisciotti Photography for more than 30 years and is still serving the community by family members.
Inez was a faithful member of St. Patrick Roman Catholic Church and had been a member of the Christian Mothers and Guild and the Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court Canonsburg 1211. She was also continually active in the Women’s Auxiliary of Canonsburg Hospital, accumulating more than 10,000 volunteer hours and served as the long-time treasurer.
Mrs. Mirisciotti was a member of the Chartiers Senior Citizens, where she also served as treasurer for many years. She enjoyed bowling, playing cards and was a big fan of the Pittsburgh Pirates and Steelers. She was the last of her immediate family.
Deceased, in addition to her husband, Frank, who passed away August 20, 2000, after 56 years of marriage, and parents is her son, Joseph Mirisciotti (twin brother of Frankie Sue Newell); and her brother, Scottie (Ruth) Standifer.
Left behind to cherish her memory are her daughters, Frankie Sue Newell and husband Cliff of Canonsburg, and Bernadette Milhoan and husband John of Eight-Four; eight grandchildren, Major Christopher (LeAnne) Newell – US Army retired, Michelle Roberts, John J. (Jenny) Milhoan, Christina (Nate) Sprowls, Lisa (Matt) Spieler, Lacy (Josh) Coburn, Frank and Landon Mirisciotti; six great-grandchildren, Cynthia Roberts, Jessica and Melissa Newell, Garrick and Kaden Spieler, Silas Sprowls; and several nieces and nephews.
Friends and family are welcome from 3 to 8 p.m. Thursday, August 6, in Salandra Funeral and Cremation Services, Inc., Joseph P. Salandra LFD, owner/supervisor, 304 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, 724-745-8120, where departing prayers will be recited at 9:40 a.m. Friday, August 7. A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 10 a.m. in the St. Patrick worship site of St. Oscar Romaro Parish, 317 West Pike Street, Canonsburg. Interment will follow in St. Patrick Cemetery, Canonsburg.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Canonsburg-Houston Ministerial Association, c/o Dave – Food, 112 West Pike Street, Canonsburg, PA 15317.
To view or extend condolences, visit www.salandrafunerals.com.
Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, masks/face covering shields are required and limited to 25 persons at time in the funeral home and church and will be strictly adhered to.