O'Norina "Nora" (Valco) Lamanna

O’Norina (Nora) Valco Lamanna, 95, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 19, 2019, surrounded by her daughters. Nora was born on Tuesday, April 24, 1923 in her Grandparent’s home in the small village known as Turin, now called Canal Road, about 2 miles south of Apollo. For most of her life, Nora was a resident of Apollo and North Apollo. She was a 1941 graduate of Apollo Area High School. After graduation, she worked as a clerk at Rubin’s Department Store in Apollo and Cesvarios in Apollo before going to Washington DC. She lived in Washington DC from 1942-1945. While in Washington DC, she worked for the Casualty Branch of the War Department. After moving back to the Apollo area, Nora married Joseph Lamanna on April 19, 1947. Nora worked for Thorofare Super Markets in North Apollo and Leechburg for about 25 years and also at Foodland in North Apollo. Nora was a life long member of the Apollo United Presbyterian Church. She served on Session, as a Deacon and Elder. She also served on the Worship and Music Committee and for many years helped with the craft ladies. Nora enjoyed golfing, bowling, dancing, playing cards and gardening. She also enjoyed listening to gospel music and polkas. She was an excellent Italian cook and baker. Her family will miss all the delicious Christmas cookies and Easter delights that had become a family tradition.  She leaves behind those who love her and will miss her very much. Her family is thankful to God for the wonderful memories she provided and her long healthy life. She is survived by her daughters, Candace(Larry) Graham of Apollo and Jacqueline(Daniel) Cali of Oklahoma Borough, her grandsons, Jacob Graham of Blairsville, Eric Graham of Asheville, NC, Daniel(Sara)Cali of Bridgeville, Pa. and Jonathan Cali of Oklahoma Borough, her great grandson, Frankie Cali and many loved nieces, nephews and cousins.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 47 years, Joseph Lamanna (1994), her parents, Victor Valco (1995), Candida Valco (1998) and her brother, Charles Valco (1999). Family will receive friends on Thursday, March 21, 2019 from 3PM to 7PM at the Kelly L Corridoni Funeral Home LTD, 1916 Moore Ave., North Apollo, Pa. Additional viewing will be held at the Apollo United Presbyterian Church on Friday, March 22, 2019 from 10AM until the time of services at 11AM, with Pastor Lea Austin, officiating. Interment will be private. In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts may be sent to the Apollo United Presbyterian Church, Abiding Memorial,  401 First Street, Apollo, Pa.  15613. 

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