Adrianna Marie Marcella, 98, formerly of Rear Division Street, passed away the morning of Jan, 9, 2022, at the Avalon Care Center. Born on Feb. 10, 1923, in New Castle, she was the daughter of the late Michael and Rose Farone Balascio. On Sept. 18, 1941, Adrianna married her beloved husband, James A. Marcella Sr. He preceded her in death on March 13, 2009.
She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus site.
Adrianna is survived by her daughter, Carmella Carungi (James); her son, Anthony Marcella (Paula); daughter-in-law, Patty Marcella; six grandchildren; 12 great-grandchildren; and eight great-great grandchildren.
In addition to her parents and husband, Adrianna was preceded in death by her son, James A. Marcella Jr.; her brother, Carl Balascio; and three sisters, Mary Balascio-Rozzi, Thresa Balascio-Merillo and Antionetta Balascio-Jordan.
Visitation will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the Ed and Don DeCarbo Funeral Home and Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. A Funeral Service will be held at 4 p.m. on Wednesday at the funeral home. Rev. Fred Gilbert will officiate. The family request that during the visitation and service that everyone attending would please wear a mask. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.
Eternal rest grant unto Adrianna, O Lord. Let perpetual light shine upon her. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.