Julia Juliano Decker, 97, of Warren, PA. died Friday afternoon, January 9, 2015 at John and Orpha Blair Hospice Home. She was born June 22, 1917 in Warren, PA. A daughter of the late August and Angela Mancuso Juliano. She was a 1935 graduate of Warren High School and was first employed as a secretary with the Works Progress Administration and then secretary with the Adult Education and Recreation Program. For 25 years she was employed as Secretary and Employment Supervisor with the Pennsylvania State Employment Service and Unemployment Compensation Division until October, 1962 at which time she began her employment as Personnel Director with Blair Corporation retiring in March, 1979. Mrs. Decker was a lifetime member of St. Joseph Roman Catholic Church. She was a former member of Zonta Club for 30 years and served on the Salvation Army Advisory Board for 30 years and was an active member of the Antiques Study Club of Warren and a former member of the Philomel Club.
In addition to her parents, Mrs. Decker was preceded in death by her husband, Harry A. Decker whom she married on March 31, 1945 and died November 18, 1991, five brothers – infant Agostino, Tommy, Arthur, James and August P. Juliano, 1 Stepson – Rev. Sigmund S. Decker.
She is survived by two sisters – Theresa Juliano Bruzzi of Coudersport, PA., Elizabeth Juliano Richardson of Ballwin, MO., one brother – Thomas P. Juliano and his wife, Elizabeth Goss Juliano of Allison Park, PA., one stepson – Arthur Decker of Williamsport, PA, several nieces, nephews, several step grandchildren and several step great grandchildren. Friends will be received at St. Joseph R.C. Church, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue West, Warren, PA. on Tuesday, January 13, 2015 one hour prior to a Mass of Christian Burial which will be concelebrated at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. Richard Toohey, Pastor and Fr. Phillip Oriole, Pastor of St. Lawrence R.C. Church, Albion, PA.
Burial will be in the family plot at St. Joseph R.C. Cemetery. Memorial contributions may be made to St. Joseph Church Educational Center Fund, 600 Pennsylvania Avenue, West, Warren, PA. 16365 or Hospice of Warren County, 2 Crescent Park, Warren, PA. 16365 or Salvation Army of Warren County, 311 Beech Street, Warren, PA. 16365. E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
The Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc. has been entrusted with funeral arrangements.
Aunt Julia
You were the epitome of grace, beauty and perfection.
Love,
Scott-Tee
My Dear Aunt Julia,
You were so beautiful, inside and out. I will miss our phone calls and your good counsel. You inspired me to do better and to do more. Thank you so much for giving Tom the best advice on marriage at the exact right time. The first 10 years are the hardest and the rest is wonderful. Thank you for everything. I will see you again someday, I will have to wait for you to teach me the macarena when we meet again. I will miss your Christmas cards, it will not seem like Christmas without them.
All my love,
Katerina
Dear Aunt Julia,
The life you led was an extraordinary one-a pioneer for women in business. Many life lessons learned from your example. You will be missed.
I know my sisters & I will forever value our antiquing excursions & the luncheon dates for pie at the Plaza!
You were a treasure here on earth- sleep peacefully with the angels..
Love ,
Molly
Dear Cousin Julia
I will miss our calls and dinners at Chiodos to discuss Juliano Family history. From my first visit with my grandparents in 1962, I have always had a special place in my heart for our cousins in Warren. It’s remarkable how second cousins once removed with a 40 year age difference could have so much in common. But then again you were not a common lady as your nieces and nephew have said.
Love
Cousin Jimmy
Aunt Julia will be missed by so many relatives and countless friends in Warren. She was so strong,knowlegeable, kind, and an inspiration to all who knew her. I will miss her infectious laugh and twinkling eyes. I know she will be watching over us all.
Love you, Patty