JOSEPHINE “NANA” NEWTON

Born August 13, 1929, in Weirton, WV a daughter of the late Thomas and Mary (Abbonizio) Battista. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband, Robert Richard Newton, three brothers, Ralph, Frank, Francis, and Thomas Battista, sisters, Jenny Mainenti, Rose Osaba Rolotto.

She was a lifelong member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church, the Altar and Rosary Society. Nana held many jobs having worked at Convenient and Pier 12, serving up her homemade goodies. She also babysat for several local families.

Surviving are three devoted children, Stanley Newton and wife, Joanie, Robert “Bobby” Newton and wife, Justy, and Mary Margaret Rosso and husband, James all of Wellsburg, WV; six grandchildren, Kristen and wife Tiffany Newton, Michael Newton, Dante, Bella, and Sophia Rosso, Cody Dodd and wife Mariah, a great grandson, Hayden Dodd; along with many nieces, nephews, and cousins.

Visitation will be held on Wednesday, November 26th from 2-7 P.M. at the Mullenbach Funeral Home 669 Main St. Follansbee, WV. A vigil service will at 7:00 P.M. at the funeral home on Wednesday.

A Catholic funeral mass will be celebrated on Friday, November 28that 10:00 A.M. at St. John The Evangelist Catholic Church at 1300 Charles St. Wellsburg, WV with the Rev. Father Justin Golna as celebrant.

Interment will follow in Franklin Cemetery in Wellsburg, WV.

Nana’s family would like to thank Brightwood Center and their staff for all the care she received.

Condolences may be sent to: www.mullen bachfh.com