Josephine M. Calderone, 80, formerly of Greensburg, passed away Sunday, April 1, 2012, at her son's home in New York. She was born Oct. 28, 1931, in Natrona Heights, a daughter of the late Peter Bernard and Josephine (Leskoban) Rubus. Josephine was a member of Blessed Sacrament Cathedral. Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard L. Calderone Sr.; son, Richard L. Calderone Jr.; a sister; and two brothers. Surviving are her son, John Calderone and his wife, Gitanjali Pande, of New York; and several nieces and nephews.
Family and friends will be received from 5 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the KEPPLE-GRAFT FUNERAL HOME INC., 524 N. Main St., Greensburg, where a funeral liturgy will be held at 1:30 p.m. Thursday with Monsignor Raymond E. Riffle officiating. Private interment will take place in Riverview Cemetery, Apollo. Terence L. Graft, funeral director, entrusted with the arrangements.
In lieu of flowers, contributions may be made to one's favorite charity. For online condolences and information, please visit www.kepplegraft.com or www.remembranceprocess.com.