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Margaret A. Petrella, 77, of Wintersville died Tuesday, October 27, 2026 at her home. She was born November 11, 1948 in Steubenville. She is the daughter of the late Anthony and Rose Coluccio DiCesare. She is also preceded in death by first husband, Tom Davis, second husband, Thomas Petrella, and sister, Patricia Swearingen.
Margaret was a beautiful soul inside and out. She was the kind of person whose sweetness and kindness left a lasting impression on everyone blessed enough to know her. She carried herself with grace and faced life with strength, and she loved with her whole heart. Her family was her greatest joy, and she had a way of making those around her feel cared for and loved. She was a wonderful mother and because of her, her children, Tommy and Michelle, are the loving people they are. She was a strong woman who faced life's challenges with courage and never lost the gentle spirit that made her so special. Margaret's faith was also an important and beautiful part of who she was. Her faith was deeper than a Sunday tradition. It was a reflection of the person she was and the values that she carried in her heart. Her example will live in the hearts of all who knew her. She was a true blessing.
Surviving are son Tommy (Melissa) Davis; daughter Michelle Davis Paulowski; stepchildren Brian (Lori) Petrella, Christopher (Michelle) Petrella; grandsons Ezekiel Paulowski, Anthony Paulowski; sister Marie Thomas; step-grandchildren Nico, Maria, Owen, Andrew, Maria, Zoe, Mazzie, and Siera; and many nieces, nephews, and dear friends.
Margaret was an active member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Italian American Cultural Club, Women in Action Against Cancer Coalition, and loved dancing at Main Street Dance Company. She retired after over 30 years of service from Jefferson County Behavioral Health, where she worked at the front desk.
Visitation will be held Sunday from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Mosti Funeral Home, Sunset Chapel, 4435 Sunset Blvd., Steubenville. Funeral liturgy with Mass will be held Monday at 10 a.m. at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, Fr. Michael Gossett will celebrate. Burial will follow in Mt. Calvary Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Catholic Central Band Boosters, 320 Westview Ave., Steubenville, OH 43952.
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