Josephine Katherine “Tootsie” LaMendola, 87, a lifelong resident of Donora, died Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Residence at Hilltop, Monongahela. She was born March 25, 1935, in Monessen, daughter of the late Nicholas Young and the late Mary Kruczek Young. She was a member of St. Andrew the Apostle Parish. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Lum” LaMendola; a sister, Theresa Brioli; and a brother, Nick Young. Surviving to cherish her memory are her brother, Robert Young; a sister, Mary “Bunny” Byrne; and numerous nieces and nephews. She had no children of her own, but everyone who knew her knew how much she adored children. She became that special aunt to all the little ones in the family. Her smile was generous and infectious, and later in life, even after a serious stroke, that smile welcomed all. We’ll miss that smile and big heart. Arrangements have been entrusted to ANTHONY L. MASSAFRA FUNERAL HOME AND CREMATION SERVICE INC., 40 Second St. Ext., Donora, PA 15033, 724-379-6900, where the family will receive friends from 10 a.m. to noon Wednesday, April 27, 2022. A funeral service will be at Anthony L. Massafra Funeral Home and Cremation Service Inc. at noon Wednesday, April 27, 2022. Interment will follow at Mon Valley Memorial Park, Donora. To share a condolence please visit www.massafrafuneralhome.com.
