Mary Phyllis O'Malley

Mary Phyllis O'Malley

Mary Phyllis O'Malley, 96, formerly of Virginia Beach, VA, passed away Thursday, October 30th, at Kirkland Village, Bethlehem, PA.

Mary was born in Shirley, MA on September 17, 1918, a daughter of the late Edward and Gertrude (McNally) Harkins.  She was the widow of Raymond J. O'Malley, who died in 2009.  Mary was a loving wife and mother and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She was a member of St. Gregory's Catholic Church in Virginia Beach, VA .

Mary is survived by two daughters, Margaret Goodrich and Marilyn Tuori and her husband Charles,
a son, James O'Malley and his wife Carol, 6 grandchildren and 17 great grandchildren.  She was preceded in death by a daughter Maureen Cross and one granddaughter.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated privately at St. Rocco's Catholic Church, 6658 School Road, Martins Creek, PA.  Burial will be private at convenience of the family.  Arrangements have been entrusted to the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, Martins Creek, PA

In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to charity of one's choice.

Amelia F. Ruggiero

Amelia F. Ruggiero, 80, of Martins Creek, PA died Wednesday, October 08, 2014 at her residence surrounded by family.

Born in Martins Creek, PA on August 2, 1934, she was the daughter of the late Carmelo Antonino Cappadona and Josephine E. (Castelletti) Cappadona.

She, together with her late husband Daniel Ruggiero, owned and operated Martins Creek Manufacturing Co., retiring in 1977.

She was a member of St. Rocco’s Roman Catholic Church, Martins Creek, PA and a member of the Altar and Rosary Society and Church Choir.

A loving mother and grandmother, Amelia loved to bake, keep a clean house and cross stich.

She is survived by a son Michael A. Ruggiero, and his wife Kimberly, of Forks Twp., Sisters, Lillian Pulcini and Virginia Ann Falcone, both of Martins Creek, and Mary Sheetz, of Easton.  Granddaughter, Kate Ruggiero and many nieces and nephews. She was predeceased by a sister, Teresa.

Funeral Services will be held on Saturday at 9:45 AM at the James J. Palmeri Funeral Home, 6602 Alpha Ave., Martins Creek, PA followed by a Mass of Christian Burial at St. Rocco’s Church at 10:30AM.  Friends may call on Friday 7:00 to 8:30 PM at the funeral home.  Interment will be in Church Hill Cemetery.

Memorial Contributions may be made to St. Rocco’s Catholic Church, Martins Creek, PA  18063.