Louise T. Martinelli

Louise T. Martinelli, 93, of Shenandoah, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2023, at the Shenandoah Senior Living Community.

Born in Sheppton on October 4, 1930, she was the daughter of the late Louis and Bertha (Ryncavich) Reitmeyer.

Louise had worked in the local garment industry and as a cook for the Hazleton Area School District.  She enjoyed crocheting and spending time with her grandchildren.

Besides her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Modesto Martinelli.

Surviving family includes 2 sons – John Martinelli with Sandra of Weston and James Martinelli with Kim of Oneida; a daughter – Pamela Martinelli with Mike Stinsky of Shenandoah; a brother – Louis Reitmeyer of Florida; a sister – Eleanor Diquisto of Allentown; 13 grandchildren, 11 great grandchildren, 2 great great grandchildren, and nieces and nephews.

A visitation for family and friends will be held on Monday, October 30th from 8:30 to 10:30am at the Oravitz Home for Funerals Inc, 40 N. Jardin St, Shenandoah.  Scripture services will be conducted at 10:30am by Fr. Dominic Pham.  Burial will follow in St. Joseph’s Cemetery, Sheppton.

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