Born in Flint Michigan she was the daughter of the late Jennie Idella (Preegor) and Ralph Cornelius.
She was a data entry operator for Philco which later became IBM for five years. She was a Navy Wave during WWII. Lovella was also a member of Most Blessed Sacrament Church, Bally.
She is survived by a daughter, Patricia (Ryan) Fialer and a son William Ryan; ten grandchildren and seven great-grandchildren. She was predeceased by a daughter Teresa (Ryan) Holland.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be 2 p.m., Tuesday, October 23, 2012 at Most Blessed Sacrament Church, 610 Pine Street, Bally. Monsignor Edward Coyle will officiate.
A viewing will be between 1 – 2 p.m. Tuesday at the church.
Burial will be in Most Blessed Sacrament Church Cemetery.
Arrangements are being handled by the Linwood W. Ott Funeral Home, Inc., 111 North Reading Avenue, Boyertown.
Online condolences may be made at www.lwottfuneralhome.com.