Elsie Ann (Sommariva) Sheldone, 78, of Rear Fourth St., Ellwood City died Monday, July 7, 2014 at her residence.
Born August 2, 1935 in Butler, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Rose Rich Sommariva.
Elsie retired from the Ellwood City School District where she worked in the cafeteria for over 10 years. She was Catholic by faith. She enjoyed reading and cooking. Her most cherished time was spent with her children and grandchildren.
Survivors include three sons, James Buffone and Ralph Buffone, both of Florida, Robert Sheldone of Beaver; one daughter, Leslie Ann (Tim) Rough of Ellwood City; her former husband, Robert Sheldone of Ellwood City; and five grandchildren, Samantha and Sianna Rough, and Eric, Kreg, and Nicholas Buffone.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Joseph Sommariva
Friends will be received on Friday, July 11 from 11 am until the time of the memorial service at 1 pm at the Marshall Funeral Home 200 Fountain Ave. Ellwood City. Interment will follow in St. Michael’s Cemetery in Butler.
Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.
Online condolences may be sent to marshallsfh.com.
I pass my deepest regrets to the entire family. I am so sorry that I will not be available to attend Elsie’ s showing. It is so sad to me that the Sommariva family were not closer over the many years. I do plan to pay my respects to Elsie at St. Michael’s Cemetery during my routine visits to visit my Mom and Dad. God Bless the entire family.
Dear Leslie, Bobby, Jimmy and Ralphie,
We were so sorry to hear about your mom when Mike called. She was so pretty and a lot of fun to be around. I know how much you all will miss her. Just remember she will always be with you. She will be there when you least expect it, so never stop looking. Wish we were there now, but you are in our thoughts and prayers, Love from Mar, Tim and Dillon