Minnie M. Siliano Menard, 85, of Warren, PA. died surrounded by her family, Sunday, February 22, 2015 at Warren Manor Nursing Home after an extended illness. She was born June 16, 1929 in Warren, PA. Minnie was the daughter of Frank and Theresa Scarpelli Siliano.
She was a lifelong Warren area resident. Minnie was employed at S.S. Kresge for 9 years, The Texas Lunch in the 1950’s & 60’s, State and Friendly Diners, Alexander Rashid Penn Restaurant, Harvey Carey’s Castle Diner, Warren Components and Sheffield Tavern, she retired in 1986 from the Dietary Department of the Warren State Hospital after 17 years employment.
She was a member of Holy Redeemer R.C. Church and the church cursillo movement. Minnie is remembered as a person who loved her family and friends, and all who took care of her. She loved to joke with everyone and was the life of the party. She loved to have picnics and corn roasts, cook, decorate cakes and shopping.
She especially loved Christmas. Minnie will be greatly missed and remembered by her good sense of humor, and how she loved us all and made us laugh. Minnie looked forward to be with her Savior, Jesus Christ, and hoped many to follow.
She is survived by her daughter – Mary Ferry and husband, Jack of Warren, PA., 1 Brother – Jim Siliano and wife, Vilma, 1 Sister – Mary Highhouse and husband, Fred all of Warren, PA., 3 Grandchildren – Scott Skidmore, Lorie Whippo, Jack Ferry, Jr., 13 Great Grandchildren, 3 Great Great Grandchildren, several nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 1 Brother – Joseph Siliano, 1 Grandson – Frank Skidmore, 1 Nephew – Chris McMillen, 1 Niece – Cindy Brown Horner.
Friends may call at the Donald E. Lewis Funeral Home, Inc., 304 East Street, Warren, PA., Tuesday, February 24, 2015 from 6 to 8 P.M. where a vigil service will be conducted at 7:45 P.M.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be conducted at Holy Redeemer R.C. Church, 11 Russell Street, Warren, PA. Wednesday, February 25, 2015 at 11:00 A.M. with Fr. James Gutting, Pastor, officiating.
Interment will be in St. Joseph Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Warren County, 1 Main Avenue, Warren, PA. 16365 or National Kidney Foundation, 30 East 33rd St., New York, N.Y. 10016.
E-mail condolences may be sent by visiting www.lewisfuneralhomeinc.com
The family wishes to thank all who cared for her, Warren General Dialysis, all the doctors and nurses at the Warren General Hospital Emergency Room, U.P.M.C. Hamot, Hospice of Warren County, and the Warren Manor Nursing Home for the wonderful care she received.
We are so sorry .Minnie was a wonderful lady.Thinking of all of you at this time.
I am so sorry to hear about the loss of a great woman she will be terribly missed and thought of daily. My prayers are with your family.
So very sorry to hear of Minnie’s passing but so happy she is now free from all the pain she suffered and is at Peace. My sister June, 91, got to know her at the Allegheny Apt. where they both lived and prayed for her every day. Minnie would sometimes meet me in the hallway when I was coming in to see my sister and she was always so loving to me, giving me a hug. I loved her as did my sister.. You are all in our prayers.. God Bless you with His comfort! Alice
We are very sad to hear of the loss of Minnie. I loved her so and always will. I pray for your loss of her and to remeber her loving smile that would light up a room. I cherish the many phone calls talking to her she was always there to lison to what was going on in my life. I have not talked to her for many years now but always cared her in my heart. She will be greatly missed. Hugs love and prayers to you Mary and your family. Dad and mom send there prayers also.
My condolences go out to Minnie “s family
She was a lovly. Nice. Extra caring woman
Mary and family,
So sorry to hear about your loss. I remember Minnie from when I was little and she lived on McPherson St and we lived on Conewango Ave. She was always so friendly to everyone. she had been through a lot of grief in the past few years. Your family is in our thoughts and prayers. Julie & Tim Young
Mary,
Our thoughts and prayers go out to you and your family during this sad time. We know you cared lovingly for Minnie as her health declined. May you be comforted now by your good memories and the assurance to being together again.
Sherry & Gary
i have loving childhood memories spent with aunt Minnie .
My 2 favorites were the 4th of July and Christmas .. She has joined her eternal family in heaven
May God rest her soul. A wonderful , loving woman that always had a smile for everyone.