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Darlene A. Nappe | 73
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Darlene A. (Morelli) Nappe, 73, passed away peacefully on January 3, 2025 at her home in St. Marys with her husband Mike by her side. Darlene was born on March 23, 1951, the daughter of the late Gino and Angie (Trombetta) Morelli. She was a 1969 graduate of St. Marys Area High School. After graduation, Darlene worked at Pure Carbon. On July 3, 1971, she married Michael Nappe in St. Marys, who survives. She and Mike moved to Norfolk, Va. until Mike was discharged from the Navy. After returning to St. Marys, Darlene worked at Fisher’s Big Wheel, was an aide at the St. Marys Middle School, and coached junior high cheerleading.
Darlene was an avid reader, loved to sew and craft, and loved to hike and bike with Mike. Darlene was also an awesome cook. Learning from her mom, Angie, Darlene was generous and caring, and was always there to help friends and family in need, especially if it involved cooking, decorating, sewing, or crafts.
In addition to her husband, Darlene is survived by a daughter, Erin Bellavia (Rand) of Williamsville, NY; a son, Justin Nappe (Cassi Barr) of St. Marys; two grandchildren, Geno and Vinny Nappe of St. Marys; three sisters, Diane Hartland (Ray) of Greensburg, PA, Debbie Shuttleworth (Steve) of Kersey, PA, and Denise Morelli (Larry Carroll) of Washington, DC; two brothers, Duane Morelli (Debbie) of Lewistown, PA, and David Morelli (Kimberly) of Phillipsburg, PA; her goddaughters Danielle and Brandy; as well as numerous cousins, nieces, and nephews.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held in the Sacred Heart Church at a future date to be announced.
Memorial donations, if desired, may be made to the St. Marys Public Library, http://www.stmpl.org/donate.html 127 Center Street, St. Marys, PA 15857 or the South St. Marys Street Elementary School PTO at 370 South St. Marys Street, St. Marys, PA 15857.
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Mike & family,
My deepest sympathy to all of you. My husband and Darlene’s father worked together at Airco Speer and we became family friends. We enjoyed watching her and her siblings growing up. Wonderful family!
Hoping you find Peace,
LaVerne Bartges
Condolences on your loss. You all are in our thoughts and prayers.
Karen and Andrea Herbst
Mike, Denise and family
I worked with Darlene for several years at Fishers Big Wheel when I was in high school, then college. She was always kind, joking, sometimes sarcastic but that was her😊 Darlene was very patient with me being a young teenager and new employee. Since “Big Wheel” times I occasionally ran into Darlene and it was always wonderful to see her. Denise I am very thankful I saw both you and Darlene at Walmart months ago. Darlene and I exchanged hugs and had a great conversation. I’m very thankful for that day. Prayers and sympathy to your family. Amy
Mike and Family,
Mike so sorry for your loss.
You are in our thoughts and prayers
Condolences on your Loss
My condolences on your loss. May she rest in peace.
Dear Debbie
You have our deepest condolences you are in our thoughts and prayers
RIP Darlene
My dad was the youngest of the Tulio and Maria Morelli clan. I was younger than most of my cousins and never really got to know most of them and yet, they are family by blood and any loss of any family is always sorrowful. To her husband, the loss of one of the two people who become one in God’s sight in Christian marriage is always painful and leaves an emptiness that needs to be grieved. May God give you the gift of “good grief” and my he bring the spiritual and emotional healing and peace that He alone can give. Blessings….
I feel so very sorry for the loss of Darlene . She was cared for so beautifully by her husband, Mike while she was ill. She loved her family so much and loved their gatherings with the extended family during holidays. She will be missed very much. She was very sweet, kind and caring.
Mike and Family, My prayers and thoughts are with you all. Darlene was a very special person.
I have fond memories of the fun and laughter shared with Darlene in high school. My thoughts and prayers are with you and may Christ’s love and promise of eternal life for those who belong to him comfort you at this sorrowful time.