Josephine C. La Duca 1921-2025

Mrs. La Duca was born in Collelongo, L’Aquila, Italy, on Aug. 20, 1921, a daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Antonio and Assunta Di Loreto of Warren. A graduate of both Warren G. Harding High School in the June Class of 1940 and Youngstown Business College, Mrs. La Duca was employed by the federal government in Lordstown and Raritan Arsenal in New Jersey.

A loving and devoted wife and mother, Mrs. La Duca enjoyed spending time with family and friends, walking, gardening, traveling, cooking and baking.

Survivors are a son, Joseph La Duca of Cape Coral, Florida; a daughter, Mary La Duca of Warren; as well as many nieces and nephews.

Preceding her in death were her husband, Anthony F. La Duca of Warren; her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Antonio and Assunta Di Loreto, also of Warren; her brother, Loreto Di Loreto of Pleasant Hill, California; and her brother, Henry Di Loreto of Warren.

There will be no calling hours.

A funeral service will be held 1 p.m. Friday, Aug. 1, 2025, in Pineview Memorial Park, 4049 Youngstown Road SE, Warren, with the Rev. Fr. Christopher Cicero as celebrant.

Burial will be in Pineview Memorial Park.

In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to St. Teresa of Calcutta Parish-Blessed Sacrament Church, 3020 Reeves Road NE, Warren, OH 44483.

Arrangements have been entrusted to the professional care of the Peter Rossi and Son Memorial Chapel, 1884 North Road NE, Warren. Family and friends may visit www.peterrossiandsonfh.com to view this obituary or send condolences to Mrs. La Duca’s family.

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