Ilene M. Carbone, 91, formerly of East Reynolds St. passed away the morning of January 25, 2022 at UPMC Jameson. Born on October 18, 1930 in Sharpsburg, Pa., she was the daughter of the late George and Irene Kline Sommers. On June 13, 1953, Ilene married her beloved husband, William Carbone. He preceded her in death on April 14, 1988.
Ilene worked for Matthews Conveyor in Ellwood City as a Conveyor Operator for over twenty-five years until she retired. She was a member of Holy Spirit Parish, St. Vitus site. Ilene enjoyed baking and cooking. A loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother her greatest joy was the time she spent with her family, her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Ilene is survived by her children, Cheryl Montgomery (Bruce) of Harrisburg, Pa., William Carbone (Janet) of Lakeland, FL and Toni Gallo and her fiancé’, Rick Smith, of New Castle, one brother, Richard Sommers of New Castle, nine grandchildren and sixteen great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents and husband, Ilene was preceded in death by her brother, Henry Sommers and her son-in-law, Michael Gallo.
Visitation will be on Friday 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Ed & Don DeCarbo Funeral Home & Crematory, 941 S. Mill St. A Blessing Service will be held at the funeral home on Saturday at 10:00 a.m. Deacon John Carran of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. The family request that all visitors for the visitation and service please wear masks. Entombment will be in Castle View Memorial Gardens.
Eternal rest grant unto Ilene, 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