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Elizabeth Ann DeGol

May 21, 1932 – June 6, 2025

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Elizabeth Ann DeGol, 93, peacefully passed away Friday at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Gallitzin, daughter of the late Michael and Catherine (Buzzella) Dibonto.

Elizabeth married Silvio DeGol on Dec. 31, 1949, at St. Patrick’s Church, Gallitzin.

Surviving are her loving husband of 75 years, Silvio; her daughters: Judith Klingeman, Janet (Dave) Barroner and Joyce DeGol; and a son, Joseph (Lisa) DeGol. She was a proud grandmother of Justin (Dr. Meghan) Barroner, Dr. Jonathan Klingeman, Brittani (Ben) Kunkel and Dr. Joseph DeGol. She was great-grandmother to Marley, Remme, Daevaney and Hennessey Barroner, Carson, Lucya, Kallie and baby girl Kunkel, expected in July.

She was preceded in death by her son, John Michael; son-in-law, The Rev. John Klingeman; siblings: Antonia (Mario) Bernazolli, Mary (Nunzio) Quintilli, Leona Leap, Camillo Dibonto, Mario Dibonto and Edward Dibonto.

Elizabeth was a devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She was an excellent cook and baker, known especially for her Italian dishes and excellent family dinners.

She was a devoted catholic and a member of Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church.

Friends will be received from 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at The Stevens Mortuary Inc., 1421 Eighth Ave., Altoona.

A funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday, June 12, 2025, at Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic Church, with Father James Dugan, celebrant.

Committal will be at Calvary Cemetery.

The family requests that memorial contributions be made in Elizabeth’s memory to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, TN 38105.

Condolences may be made at www.stevensfamilyfuneralhomes.com or Stevens Family Funeral Homes Facebook page.