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NILES -- Carla L. Padula, 79, of Niles, passed away on Friday June 5, 2026, at the Briarfield at Ashley Circle in Austintown.
She was born July 18, 1946, in Warren, the daughter of Albert and Clara Magliaro Guarnieri.
Carla was a 1964 graduate of Niles McKinley High School, was employed at Delphi Packard Electric, retiring in 1999, and a self-employed licensed beautician.
She was a member of St. Pope John XXIII Parish-Our Lady of Mount Carmel Church, enjoyed bowling, golfing, playing bingo, shopping, decorating and cooking for family during the holidays.
She was an avid Ohio State Buckeye and Cleveland Indians fan, and loved spending time with her grandson, Aidan.
She will be sadly missed by her husband, Louis Padula Jr., whom she married Feb. 14, 1967; two sons, Lee Padula and his wife Smruti of Howland and Louis Padula III (Tracy Soda) of Niles; a brother, Albert J. Guarnieri and his wife, Julia of Niles; a sister, Mary Infante and her husband, Joseph of Niles; and her grandson, Aidan L. Padula.
She was preceded in death by her parents.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Contributions can be made to a charity of one's choice.
Arrangements are being handled by the Joseph Rossi and Sons Funeral Home in Niles.
To share a memory, send a condolence, or view sympathy flowers and gifts, visit Carla's
tribute page at www.josephrossifuneralhome.com.
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