Samuel A. Teolis, Supervisor | Carmella M. Teolis, Funeral Director

Josephine P. Pratt, 92

Mrs. Josephine P. Pratt, 92, of Ellwood City passed away on Tuesday, January 5, 2021 at the UPMC Jameson Hospital in New Castle.

Mrs. Pratt was born in Ellwood City on February 15, 1928 to the late Joseph and Josephine (Valvano) Moliterno. She is a member of the Lincoln High School class of 1944 and the Holy Redeemer Parish. Josephine had worked at Fishers Big Wheel which was located in Franklin Twp. for 18 years as a clerk. She enjoyed cooking, baking, and mostly time spent with her grandchildren.

She is survived by her daughter, Bernadette (Dave) Pelliccioni of Ellwood City, her son, Joe (Marcia) Pratt of Ellwood City, her grandchildren, Danielle (Kraig) Woodhead, Adam Pratt and his fiance Brianna Windon, and Michael (Carly) Pelliccioni, her great-grandchildren, Annabelle Woodhead, Sydney Woodhead, Lyddie Pratt, and Sylvia Pelliccioni, her sister-in-law, Elizabeth Pratt, and many nieces and nephews.

She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Pete Pratt whom she married on July 9, 1949 and passed away on March 23, 2006, and her sisters, Emma Iannantuono, Mary Gaibis, Stella Zingaro, Rose George, and Antoinette Moliterno, and her granddaughter-in-law Erin Pratt.

A private visitation for the immediate family will be held on Thursday from 11:00 am until the time of the Blessing Service at 1:30 pm at the Samuel Teolis Funeral Home and Crematory Inc. with Father Mark Thomas officiating. Entombment will follow at the Holy Redeemer Cemetery, Resurrection Mausoleum. Those attending are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing.

Memorial Donations in Mrs. Pratt’s name may be made to the Holy Redeemer Angel Fund.

9 Comments

  • Erin Mulder Posted January 5, 2021 9:33 pm

    We are so sorry for your loss, you are in our thoughts and prayers.

    – Erin, Tom, Diane and Gabe Mulder

    • Joe, Marcia, and Bernadette Posted January 14, 2021 6:57 am

      Thank you very much for your condolences

  • David Ranelli Posted January 7, 2021 11:03 am

    Bernadette @Joe
    You have my deepest deepest and prayers for your loss. She was a beautiful woman My Aunt Josephine I loved so much. Always so kind to me when visiting
    So I will light a candle now in church for both my Uncle Pete @ Aunt Josephine
    They are now back together in heaven they will always be in your heart
    Love and god bless
    Your cousin David Ranelli

    • Joe, Marcia, and Bernadette Posted January 14, 2021 7:03 am

      Thank you very much David for your condolences and kind words. It certainly meant a lot hearing from you!

  • David Ranelli Posted January 7, 2021 11:07 am

    Left out deepest sympathy and prayers
    May she Rest In Peace
    David

  • Debi Baldwin Posted January 12, 2021 1:26 am

    Joe, Marcia and Bernadette, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD comfort you in this difficult times. I worked
    with Josephine at Fishers Big Wheel and enjoyed being around her. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Rest In Peace Josephine !

    • Joe, Marcia, and Bernadette Posted January 14, 2021 7:12 am

      Thank you very much Debi for your condolences and kind words. Our Mom really enjoyed working with everyone at Fishers Big Wheel. She always mentioned they were like her second family,

  • Debi Baldwin Posted January 12, 2021 1:27 am

    Joe, Marcia and Bernadette, I am so sorry to hear of your loss. You and your families are in my thoughts and prayers. May GOD comfort you in this difficult times. I worked
    with Josephine at Fishers Big Wheel and enjoyed being around her. She was a beautiful person inside and out. Rest In Peace Josephine !

  • Joe, Marcia, and Bernadette Posted January 14, 2021 7:13 am

    Thank you very much Debi for your condolences and kind words. Our Mom really enjoyed working with everyone at Fishers Big Wheel. She always mentioned they were like her second family,

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