MARY DiFONZO

Born on August 1, 1940 by her grandmother in her home in Weirton, WV, Mary was one of seven children of Joseph and Pauline Pirraglia Rocchio.

A 1958 graduate of Steubenville Catholic Central High School, Mary went on to marry her high school sweetheart, Andy DiFonzo, on June 11, 1960. Together, they built a loving family grounded in faith, hard work, and devotion. Mary had a keen eye for fashion and beauty. She graduated from the Weirton Beauty Academy, and operated a beauty shop from her home. She was also a licensed phlebotomist.

Mary loved spending time with her family and never wanted to miss a gathering or adventure.

She devoted her whole life to her children and grandchildren. She was a devout Catholic and spent hours praying daily. In her younger years she was a great bowler and participated in a league. She enjoyed going to the movies, dining out with friends and loved ones, shopping trips, and a good game of miniature golf. A devoted fan of the Pittsburgh Steelers and the Pittsburgh Pirates, Mary also cherished her time living in Cocoa, Florida.

While living in Weirton, she was a member of Saint Joseph the Worker Roman Catholic Church.

After relocating to Moon Township, she joined Most Sacred Heart of Jesus Church.

Mary is survived by her children: Vince (Cheryl) DiFonzo, Monica (Danni) Eafrati, Andrea (John) Burns, and Denise (Chris) Haught; her brother, Frank (Sharon) Rocchio; her sisters, Joann (David) Kondik, Jeanette Rocchio-Whitlatch, Francine (Frank) Quattrocchi and Josette (Marty) Hudek.

She was a proud grandmother to Drew (Gia) DiFonzo, Vinnie (Nicolette) DiFonzo, Jadin Eafrati, Nico Eafrati, Joshua (Colleen) Burns, Grace Burns, Jarad Haught, and Mariona Haught. She also leaves behind three great-grandchildren: Sophia Burns, Carmen DiFonzo, and Enzo DiFonzo.

Visitation will be held on Thursday from 4:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Greco-Hertnick Funeral Home, 3219 Main Street, Weirton.

A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated on Friday at 11:00 AM at Saint Joseph the Worker Church, Weirton.

Entombment will follow at Saint Paul’s Cemetery.

Memorial contributions may be made to Lupus Foundation.

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