She was born and raised in the Northside of Pittsburgh, and graduated from Allegheny High School. Preceded in death by her husband of 59 years, John A. Zarra, her son Thomas M. Zarra, and brother Thomas F. Borgo. She is survived by her brother Norman J. Borgo of Naples, FL, her sons John A. (Marsha) Zarra Jr. of Pittsburgh, and Dr. Anthony P. (Sherri) Zarra of Gibsonia, PA, many grandchildren, and a great grandchild.
Services are private.