Obituaries

Ursula (Guzzi) Tagliaterra, age 90, a lifelong resident of Old Forge, passed away Thursday morning at The Jewish Home of Eastern Pennsylvania. She was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, Santo Tagliaterra, on November 27, 2018.
Born on July 20, 1928, and raised in Old Forge, Ursula was the daughter of the late Joseph and Rose Scavo Guzzi. A graduate of Old Forge High School, she worked as a bookkeeper prior to her retirement. She was a lifelong and devoted member of St. Mary of the Assumption Church, Prince of Peace Parish in Old Forge.
She is survived by her grandson, Brian Rodell; and nieces and nephews.
She was also preceded in death by her beloved daughter, Drusilla Rodell; and siblings, James, Louis and Joseph Guzzi and Marion Salerno.
Blessing services by Rev. August Ricciardi and burial at Old Forge Cemetery will be private, as per Ursula’s wishes.
Arrangements are under the care of the Thomas P. Kearney Funeral Home, Inc., 517 North Main Street, Old Forge.