Mar 14, 2023

Mary Cecilia Simonelli Altieri, 96, of Cecil, died Sunday, March 12, 2023, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 21, 1926, in Westland, a daughter of John B. Simonelli and Albina Bolner Simonelli.

During World War II, she worked in a hand grenade factory, followed by time spent working in the Blue Star Potato Chip Factory.

After marrying her loving husband, she spent the rest of her years as a homemaker and dedicated wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother.

Mary Altieri was a member of St. Mary’s Church in Cecil, the Hilltoppers, and TOPS, and enjoyed bowling in the Altieri Family Bowling League.

Mary loved chocolate, family gatherings and Christmas. She also loved shopping, especially at Macy’s, Kraynak’s and QVC, having coffee with family, and eating a bowl of chocolate ice cream before bed.

On May 5, 1951, she married Guy A. Altieri, Jr. They were married for 70 years before his death July 30, 2021.

Surviving are a daughter, Donna Astuto (Rodney) of Cecil; a son, James R. Altieri (Michele) of Washington; three granddaughters, Alayna Astuto Rode (Jordan), Amanda Altieri Hoskins (Devon), and Melissa Altieri, all of Washington; two great-granddaughters, Devi and Kendall Hoskins; her cousin and best friend, Gloria Malesky of Canonsburg; and many nieces, nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews, and cousins.

Deceased are two sons, Guy A. Altieri III and Bradley Altieri; and four brothers, John “Jay,” Albert “Skimmer,” Victor and Joseph Simonelli.

Friends will be received from 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, March 15, in the Coleman-Taylor Funeral Services, 3378 Millers Run Road, Cecil, PA 15321, where prayers of transfer will be said at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, March 16, followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at 10 a.m. in St. Mary Church, Cecil.

Burial will follow in Venice Cemetery.

To leave a condolence for the family, visit www.coleman-taylorfuneralservices.com.