Nancy M. Pellicano, 77, of Freedom, Pa., formerly of Ellwood City, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Sunday afternoon, May 5 2019, at Good Samaritan Hospice at Heritage Valley Beaver.

She was born in Farrell, on May 10, 1941, to the late Anthony and Josephine Cara Chiurazzi.

Her family was her pride and joy.

She was preceded in death, in addition to her parents, by her husband, Benjamin R. Pellicano, who died Feb. 21, 2016. They were married on Aug. 27, 1959. She was also preceded by an infant son, Richard J. Pellicano.

She is survived by six children, Maria Sue Bubb of Greenville, S.C.; Aaron B. (Beth) Pellicano of Pittsburgh; Saul D. Pellicano of Ellwood City; Rachel F. Pellicano of Freedom; Benjamin S. Pellicano of Ellwood City, and Sarah (Sean) Stradley of Tupper Lake, N.Y. Eleven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren also survive.

Memorial donations may be made to the Alzheimer's Association (alz.org), 1100 Liberty Ave., Suite E 201, Pittsburgh, PA 15222; or American Cancer Society, 320 Bilmar Drive, Pittsburgh PA 15205.

PELLICANO

Nancy M., 77, of Freedom, Pa., formerly of Ellwood City.

Calling hours: 4 to 7 p.m. Thursday (5-9-19) in the TURNER FUNERAL HOME, 500 Sixth St., Ellwood City. You may sign her online guestbook, or send your condolences at www.turnerfh.com

Funeral service: 11 a.m. Friday (5-10-19) in the funeral home with her grandson, Pastor Jebidiah Bubb, officiating.

Burial will follow in Locust Grove Cemetery, North Sewickley.