Official Obituary of
Josephine M. "Jodi" (Palanti) Presley
March 22, 1924 ~ December 12, 2017 (age 93) 93 Years Old
Josephine Presley Obituary
Josephine M. “Jodi” Presley, 93, of Hermitage (formerly of Sharpsville), passed away peacefully on Tuesday December 12th, 2017 with her family at her side.
Josephine was born on March 22nd, 1924 to Joseph and Mary (Rose) Palanti in Farrell, PA. Following the passing of Mr. Joseph Palanti, she was raised by Louis and Mary (Palanti) Gory. She graduated from Sharpsville High School class of 1942. Josephine was a homemaker. On March 24th, 1945, she married the late James E. Presley who passed away May 17th, 2008.
She was a member of St. Bartholomew Church in Sharpsville where she was an active member of the choir and helped with catering. She enjoyed cooking, polka dancing, and spending time with her family.
Josephine is survived by her daughter, Patricia (William) Gill of Sharpsville, PA, three sons, James (Melanie) Presley of Erie, PA, Mark (Karen) Presley of Conneaut, OH, Matthew Presley of Sharpsville, PA, sister, Patricia Gardner of Florida, brothers James Gory of Florida, Fred (Noreen) Gory of Atwater, OH, grandchildren, Jan Hren, W. Chris Gill, Julie Mehler, James B. Jason A., Mark A., Adam J., Melissa Kay, Angelina M., Matthew A., and Branko J. Presley. Also surviving are great grandchildren, Alexander, Eli, and Luke Hren, Lauren and George Mehler, Sophia Gill, Mark, Brad, Adam, Marin, Cora, Harrison, Stephen, Madelyn, and Lydia Presley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant twin sister Anita Palanti, and brother Elliot Gory.
Friends may call Friday, December 15th, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 124 Main St. Sharpsville, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 15th, 2017, 12:30 pm at St. Bartholomew R.C. Church, with Very Rev. Richard J. Allen E.V., officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Marys Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, in memory of Josephine.
Arrangements entrusted to the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
Josephine was born on March 22nd, 1924 to Joseph and Mary (Rose) Palanti in Farrell, PA. Following the passing of Mr. Joseph Palanti, she was raised by Louis and Mary (Palanti) Gory. She graduated from Sharpsville High School class of 1942. Josephine was a homemaker. On March 24th, 1945, she married the late James E. Presley who passed away May 17th, 2008.
She was a member of St. Bartholomew Church in Sharpsville where she was an active member of the choir and helped with catering. She enjoyed cooking, polka dancing, and spending time with her family.
Josephine is survived by her daughter, Patricia (William) Gill of Sharpsville, PA, three sons, James (Melanie) Presley of Erie, PA, Mark (Karen) Presley of Conneaut, OH, Matthew Presley of Sharpsville, PA, sister, Patricia Gardner of Florida, brothers James Gory of Florida, Fred (Noreen) Gory of Atwater, OH, grandchildren, Jan Hren, W. Chris Gill, Julie Mehler, James B. Jason A., Mark A., Adam J., Melissa Kay, Angelina M., Matthew A., and Branko J. Presley. Also surviving are great grandchildren, Alexander, Eli, and Luke Hren, Lauren and George Mehler, Sophia Gill, Mark, Brad, Adam, Marin, Cora, Harrison, Stephen, Madelyn, and Lydia Presley.
She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, infant twin sister Anita Palanti, and brother Elliot Gory.
Friends may call Friday, December 15th, 2017 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm at Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Cremation Service, 124 Main St. Sharpsville, PA.
Mass of Christian Burial will be held on Friday, December 15th, 2017, 12:30 pm at St. Bartholomew R.C. Church, with Very Rev. Richard J. Allen E.V., officiating.
Burial will take place in St. Marys Cemetery.
Memorial contributions may be sent to St. Jude’s Children’s Hospital, in memory of Josephine.
Arrangements entrusted to the Donaldson-Mohney Funeral Home & Cremation Service.
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