Bella Albano

Bella Albano, 80, of Noblesville, IN, formerly of Washington, PA died peacefully on Saturday, January 6, 2018. She was born December 30, 1937 in Bishop, PA, a daughter of the late Primo DePaoli and Thresa Nicola Petro.

After graduating from Canonsburg High School in 1955, Bella proudly served in the United States Army from 1956 to 1959 and was stationed in Germany. On March 7, 1964 Bella married Frank “Skip” Albano who died on April 8, 1995. Bella worked in the family businesses, Albano’s Produce and Frank Anthony’s Produce. She later worked in the Medical Records Department at the Washington Hospital.

Bella will be missed by her three daughters Thresa (Jeff) Joyce of Virginia Beach, VA; Rosie (Jim) White of Noblesville, IN; and Dr. Dina Albano of Woodbury, CT; three grandchildren Noah and Marshall Joyce, and Nicole White; two sisters Rose (Jim) Courie and Adele (Larry) Dellapiazza; one brother Jim (Robbie) Petro; and several nieces and nephews.

Family, friends, and music were Bella’s passion and delight. She was most joyful when surrounded by her loving family.

A Memorial Service & Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, January 13, 2018 at Warco-Falvo funeral home 336 Wilson Avenue, Washington, PA. Family will receive friends from 11-noon followed by the memorial service.

Contributions can be made to Cornerstone Bible Church 2180 McComas Way, Suite 103, Virginia Beach, VA 23456.