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Violet Mae (Rocca) Traversari

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Violet Mae (Rocca) Traversari age 98 of New Salem, PA, passed away Saturday, March 10, 2018 in Peroni Personal Care Home. Uniontown PA. She was born May 6, 1919, in Newell, PA, a daughter of Saverio and Maria (Adelina) Rocca.

Violet was a graduate of Brownsville High School Class of 1939. She was a member of St. Francis of Assisi Roman Catholic Church, New Salem, PA; Confraternity of Christian Mothers, New Salem American Legion Unit 753 Auxiliary, St. Francis Golden Group, and the Gambling Grannies.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 52 years, John B. Traverseri in 1991; son-in-law, Joe Mehalek, five sisters and five brothers.

Violet is survived by her children: Donna Mehalek of New Salem, Joanna Madorma (Vincent) of Culpeper, VA; grandchildren: Tom Mehalek (Leslie), John Mehalek (Dawn), Jeffrey Madorma (Deb), Elaine Leopold (Tim), Joy Marcell (Jeff), Michael Mehalek (Rob), Robert Mehalek (Nikolea); two great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews.

Violet’s family will receive friends on Monday evening March 12, 6 to 8 p.m., on Tuesday, March 13, 2 to 4 and 6 to 8 p.m., at THE KISH-FABRY FUNERAL HOME, INC., 20 North Mill Street, New Salem, PA 15468, where Prayers of Transfer will be held on Wednesday, March 14, at 9:30 AM. Mass of Christian Burial will follow at 10:00 AM in

St Francis of Assisi Church (Footedale worship site) with Reverend Father William Berkey as Celebrant.

VALET PARKING WILL BE AVAILABLE AT THE FUNERAL HOME DURING VISITATION TIMES.

Interment will follow in Mt. Auburn Cemetery, Fayette City, PA.

A special thank you for the care and thoughtfulness given to Violet in the Peroni Personal Care Home and Amedisys Hospice of Uniontown.

Condolences are welcome online at kish-fabry.com.

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