Marlene K. Alfera, 85, of Meadowview Blvd., died Friday, January 21, 2022 at UPMC Jameson Care Center. She was born in New Castle on April 1, 1936, a daughter of the late Robert and Charlotte (DeSimone) Palus. She was married to the late Vincent J. Alfera who died February 11, 1983.
Mrs. Alfera was a secretary for Knights Life, Consolidated Glass and City Glass for a number of years. She enjoyed music, dancing, traveling, and shopping. She sold Home Interiors and Gifts for a number of years. She also loved spending time with her family, grandkids, and friends, but her grandkids were the most important.
She is survived by two children, Gina M. Joseph-Smiley and husband, Brian, of New Castle and John V. Alfera and wife, Nancy, of New Kensington, one brother, Robert Palus of New Castle, one sister, Judith Pacelli and husband, Gene, of New Castle, four grandchildren, Jordan Joseph, Morgan Joseph, Braydan Smiley, and Anna Alfera.
Visitation will be held Tuesday, January 25, 2022 from 4:00 pm to 7:00 pm at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home, 926 Cunningham Avenue. Blessing services will be celebrated Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at 7:00 pm at the William F. & Roger M. DeCarbo Funeral Home. Deacon John Carran of Holy Spirit Parish will officiate. Burial will be in St. Vitus Cemetery.
Eternal rest grant unto Marlene, 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.