Jane M. Makepeace D’Amico, 81, of Ellwood City (Wiley Hill, North Sewickley Twp.), passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 29 2018 at her home.
Jane was born in Ellwood City (Wiley Hill) on September 10 1937 to the late Fred Makepeace and the late Nettie Price Makepeace.
She was a 1955 graduate of Lincoln High School in Ellwood City, and worked for Gen Sales and Sumner and Lero Ford in Ellwood City. She enjoyed crocheting, mainly beautiful afghans and baby blankets.
Jane was an avid sports fan, loved the Pittsburgh Steelers, and high school sports. She traveled all over to watch her grandchildren play.
Mainly she loved all her family, including her many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
She is survived by her loving husband of over 58 years, Herman H. D’Amico, whom she married in December 19 1960.
She also is survived by three daughters: Cynthia (and James) Trout of Salix PA; Toni (and Bruce) Haswell of Ellwood City; and Amy Dobbin of Canonsburg PA.
Ten grandchildren also survive: Eric (Amy) Trout, Adam (Leah) Trout, Philip (Kristen) Trout, and Dan Trout; Brandon (April) Haswell, Brandi Haswell, and Kayla (Andrew) Guntrum; Jordan, Chris, and Dario Dobbin; as well as nine great grandchildren: Lilah, Enzo, and Maddox Trout; Isla Rose and Hannah Jane Haswell; Emily and Brooke McCary; and Teagan Heinz; and Leo Guntrum.
The last of her family, Jane was preceded by one brother, George J. Makepeace, and by two sisters,
Doris P. Lodovico, and Nora Lee Makepeace, in infancy. Also preceding was her brother-in-law, Louis G. Lodovico, and sister-in-law, Mary R. Makepeace.
Private visitation and funeral services will be conducted on Tuesday, Oct. 2 2018 at the TURNER FUNERAL HOME. 500 Sixth Street, Ellwood City, with Pastor Phil Conklin of First of God, officiating. Burial will be in the National Cemetery of the Alleghenies, near Bridgeville PA.
Memorial donations may be made to: St. Judes Childrens Research Hospital (www.stjudes.org), or to the American Cancer Society.
You may sign her guestbook, or send your condolences at: www.turnerfh.com
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