Josephine Veltre

Josephine Veltre, 91, passed away on September 13, 2014, at Heritage House, Greensburg, I. She was born May 21, 1923, in Millsboro, Pennsylvania, the daughter of Sam and Rose Puglisi. Josephine grew up in Coverdale, Pennsylvania, one of 13 siblings. Josephine married Frank L. Veltre on May 27, 1943 and they were married for 57 years until he died in March, 1998. Josephine was a member of St. Anne's. She enjoyed spending her time with her family and Pittsburgh sports. She retired from G.C. Murphy Co. after 25 years of service. Josephine was preceded in death by her parents, seven brothers, John, Ben, Sam (Leek), Paul (Butch), John (Chitchit), Carlo and Jim Puglisi and a granddaughter, Jacqueline Veltre. She is survived by two daughters, Lucy (Dennis) Murphy, of Greensburg, IN, and Linda (Larry) Lehner, of Dublin, OH, and a son, Frank (Brenda) Veltre of Marianna, PA, two brothers, Mike Puglisi of Bethel Park and Sonny Puglisi of Rockledge, FL, three sisters, Mary Lytle of Finleyville, Loretta Begnigni of Beechview and Kathy Hough, of Illinois, six grandchildren, Dawn (Brian) Schwering, Scott (Debbie) McCorckle, Mark (Leslie) Ivey of Hamilton, OH, Frank J. Veltre of Bridgeville, PA Chris Veltre of Canonsburg, PA and Mike Veltre, of Marianna, PA., eight great-grandchildren, and several nieces and nephews.